Chromic suture is available in 3-0, 4-0 and 5-0. The Vitality™ 3-0 Chromic Gut Suture is a FDA-approved, sterile, absorbable monofilament suture. It’s designed for oral surgery, wisdom tooth extractions, implant procedures, and periodontal repair, providing secure wound closure with minimal tissue reaction. This suture gradually dissolves in the body over 10–14 days, reducing the need for removal and minimizing the risk of retained foreign material. Specifications Feature Detail Suture Size 3-0 Material Chromic Gut (Absorbable) Thread Type Monofilament Thread Length 27 inches (70 cm) Color Brown Needle Type 3/8 Reverse Cutting Needle Size 19 mm Comparable Needles PS-2 / P-12 / PC31 Strength Retention Approx. 10–14 days Units per Box 12 SKU VSCG030R Clinical Uses of Vitality™ 3-0 Chromic Gut Suture Vitality™ 3-0 Chromic Gut Sutures is designed for oral surgery, wisdom tooth extractions, implant procedures, and periodontal repair, providing secure wound closure with minimal tissue reaction. How Does 3-0 Chromic Gut Compare With Finer Suture Sizes? Vitality™ 3-0 Chromic Gut Suture offers a larger-diameter absorbable thread option within the Vitality™ chromic gut suture line, which also includes 4-0 and 5-0 sizes. In dental suturing, clinicians may select a 3-0 configuration when treatment planning calls for a more substantial suture size for oral soft tissue approximation, while finer sizes may be chosen when smaller-caliber closure is preferred. Paired with a 27-inch thread and 19 mm, 3/8 reverse cutting needle, this 3-0 chromic gut suture gives clinicians an absorbable option for oral surgery procedures based on tissue type, access, and clinical technique. Related Products Explore more from the Vitality™ suture line including: PGA Sutures Polypropylene Sutures 🔗 Want to know more about suture absorption times?[Click here to learn how long Chromic Gut Sutures take to dissolve.]
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