This course is a must for all dentists and surgical team members placing implants and performing periodontal and oral surgery procedures. Different suture materials, advantages and disadvantages of each of these materials, techniques, and instrumentation will be discussed in detail. Participants will have the opportunity to practice different suturing techniques indicated for specific clinical procedures. All procedures will be performed on pig mandibles.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the fundamentals of wound healing and the differences between primary and secondary intention healing.
Know the indications for using different suture materials and needles.
Learn proper instrumentation for predictable suturing and wound closure.
Understand different types of suturing techniques for effective wound closure.