6 | OMNIA SURGICAL SUTURES
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1/2 Circle
NEEDLE SHAPES AND ANATOMY
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1/2 Circle
3/8 Circle
Body Length Point: the sharpened part of the needle that first penetrates the tissue. The point consist of the area from the sharpened tip of the needle to the widest cross section of the needle body. The point determines ease of penetration and the initial size and shape of the hole. Wire Diameter Swage Length: distance measured along the circumference of the needle, from the point to the swage. It is depicted on the packaging. Shape: different surgeries or surgical techniques demand different needle shapes. Point
Point
Swage
Body
Wire Diameter
Length
3/8 Circle
Swage Swage: Connection point of the suture and the needle. Wire Diameter: gauge or thickness of the wire originally used to form the needle body. Body: the part between the point and the swage of the needle. Curvature: the fraction of the circle included in the curve of the needle. Point
Body
NEEDLE POINTS AND CUTTING EDGES
Wire Diameter
Length
Needle type Point geometry Description
Commonly used for
Due to its cutting edges, this needle easily penetrates tissues and is suitable for almost all uses. It provides an excellent penetration capacity and great solidity, and is fit for sutures with periosteum incision and in case of thick mucosa.
Reverse Cutting
Oral surgery Exodontia
Extra Reverse Cutting
Indictated for hard tissue, extra cutting needle has very sharp edge for good penetration and less trauma.
Microsurgery Periodontal
Quadrangular pyramid-shaped point and a round body. This particular shape allows any easy penetration of soft tissues without causing lacerations, and preventing the needle from rotating in the needle-holder. This needle is appreciated and suitable for oral surgery. Mainly used for soft tissues, and is characterized by a good penetration of tissues without causing lacerations or tissue damage.
Implantology Mucogingival
Taper Cut
Soft tissue Tissue infected
Round Body
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