Suture Material | Resorbable | Braided |
|---|---|---|
Nylon | ✗ | ✗ |
Silk | ✗ | ✓ |
Prolene | ✗ | ✗ |
Ethilon | ✗ | ✗ |
Vicryl | ✓ | ✓ |
Vicryl rapide | ✓ | ✓ |
Monocryl | ✓ | ✗ |
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Suturing
From the DentTest dentistry textbook, with 10 practice questions. Last updated 11 August 2026.
From the DentTest dentistry textbook, with 10 practice questions. Last updated 11 August 2026.
Suture Material | Resorbable | Braided |
|---|---|---|
Nylon | ✗ | ✗ |
Silk | ✗ | ✓ |
Prolene | ✗ | ✗ |
Ethilon | ✗ | ✗ |
Vicryl | ✓ | ✓ |
Vicryl rapide | ✓ | ✓ |
Monocryl | ✓ | ✗ |