Simple Loop Suture in Dental Surgery

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What type of flap is typically created at locations with abundant keratinized tissue and where pocket reduction is desired, such as the palate?

Circular flap

Semicircular flap

Nondisplaced flap (correct)

Displaced flap

What is the primary purpose of suturing after performing the necessary procedures during flap closure?

Maintain the flap in the desired position (correct)

Speed up the healing process

Prevent bacterial infections

Enhance patient comfort

Why have resorbable sutures gained popularity in the field?

Enhancing patient comfort (correct)

Reducing healing time

Preventing bacterial infections

Ease of removal

Which type of suture alleviates the 'wicking effect' of braided sutures that may allow bacteria from the oral cavity to be drawn through the suture to deeper areas of the wound?

Monofilament suture Signup and view all the answers

What type of suture was most commonly used in the past as a nonresorbable suture due to its ease of use and low cost?

Braided silk suture Signup and view all the answers

Which synthetic, nonresorbable suture is widely used today and is known for its excellent properties?

Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene suture Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common material used for nonabsorbable sutures in periodontal flaps?

Silk Signup and view all the answers

Which synthetic resorbable suture has a resorption time of 90 to 120 days?

Poliglecaprone Signup and view all the answers

What type of suture resists enzymatic resorption due to processing with chromic salts?

Plain gut Signup and view all the answers

What type of suture is used when the flaps are not in close apposition due to apical flap position or nonscalloped incisions?

Simple loop suture Signup and view all the answers

What should be the distance between the needle entry point and the incision during tissue penetration?

2-3 mm Signup and view all the answers

Which method of periodontal flap closure avoids pulling the buccal and lingual flaps together?

Continuous independent sling sutures Signup and view all the answers

Which type of suture allows for a better closure of the interdental papilla?

Direct ligation Signup and view all the answers

What should not be placed over the incision during suturing?

Knot Signup and view all the answers

When should the simple loop suture be performed?

When bone grafts are used Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the interrupted figure-eight suture?

Approximating buccal and lingual flaps Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario can the single, interrupted sling suture be used?

For a flap involving two interdental spaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the key step in the sling ligation technique?

Engaging the outer surface of the flap and encircling the tooth Signup and view all the answers