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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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What type of suture was most commonly used in the past as a nonresorbable suture due to its ease of use and low cost?
What type of suture was most commonly used in the past as a nonresorbable suture due to its ease of use and low cost?
Which synthetic, nonresorbable suture is widely used today and is known for its excellent properties?
Which synthetic, nonresorbable suture is widely used today and is known for its excellent properties?
What is the most common material used for nonabsorbable sutures in periodontal flaps?
What is the most common material used for nonabsorbable sutures in periodontal flaps?
Which synthetic resorbable suture has a resorption time of 90 to 120 days?
Which synthetic resorbable suture has a resorption time of 90 to 120 days?
What type of suture resists enzymatic resorption due to processing with chromic salts?
What type of suture resists enzymatic resorption due to processing with chromic salts?
What type of suture is used when the flaps are not in close apposition due to apical flap position or nonscalloped incisions?
What type of suture is used when the flaps are not in close apposition due to apical flap position or nonscalloped incisions?
What should be the distance between the needle entry point and the incision during tissue penetration?
What should be the distance between the needle entry point and the incision during tissue penetration?
Which method of periodontal flap closure avoids pulling the buccal and lingual flaps together?
Which method of periodontal flap closure avoids pulling the buccal and lingual flaps together?
Which type of suture allows for a better closure of the interdental papilla?
Which type of suture allows for a better closure of the interdental papilla?
What should not be placed over the incision during suturing?
What should not be placed over the incision during suturing?
When should the simple loop suture be performed?
When should the simple loop suture be performed?
What is the purpose of the interrupted figure-eight suture?
What is the purpose of the interrupted figure-eight suture?
In which scenario can the single, interrupted sling suture be used?
In which scenario can the single, interrupted sling suture be used?
What is the key step in the sling ligation technique?
What is the key step in the sling ligation technique?
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