Bhavana Garapati
Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, IndiaPublications
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Research
Evaluation of Sustainability of Mechanical Properties of Various Suture Materials Used in Periodontal Surgeries-An In Vivo Study
Author(s): Bhavana Garapati* and Thamaraiselvan Murugan
Background: Mechanical properties of suture materials play an important role in clinical outcomes of periodontal surgery, thus any changes in these properties might influence the surgical wound healing. As there are various factors that can alter the physical and mechanical properties of suture materials when present in the oral cavity, sustainability of the properties is of much importance. Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the sustainability of tensile strength of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and Polyamide suture materials in patients undergoing periodontal flap surgery. Material and methods: A total of fourteen subjects who were indicated for surgical periodontal pocket management were included in this study. After Random allocation, Group1- Polyamide, Group 2- PTFE sutures were used. The Tensile strength of suture material was evaluated before and after surgery. Result: T.. Read More»