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What is the name of the person that help the dentist with procedures such as taking impressions or removing sutures?
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∙ 12y ago
Just a Dentist Assistant I believe - not a Hygenist or anything like that.
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After wisdom tooth removal is it normal for the dentist not to stitch the holes?
It all depends on the judgment of the dentist. Sometimes sutures are indicated, sometimes they are not. Placing sutures when they are not indicated can lead to potential complications.
Where can someone find more information about removing sutures?
Sutures, also known as stitches, should always be removed by a health care professional, never by the patient themselves. A comprehensive guide to removing sutures can be found on Emedicine Health.
What types of procedures use SutraSilk sutures?
General soft tissue approximation/ligation.
Can you have sutures on the inside?
The short answer is yes. Sutures are used to hold skin or parts of your body together. When they are used internally, they can be absorbable or non-absorbable sutures. Non-absorbable sutures can be left in the body for a number of reasons and usually to hold something together for life, like a vasectomy, and as the name suggest absorbable sutures will absorbe into your body over time and never need removing.
After having six teeth removed and attempting to sleep 4 of your 6 sutures have come loose and are stabbing your gum should you go to the dentist?
YES.
Why do most surgeons prefer to use absorbable sutures when performing an otoplasty?
Many plastic surgeons prefer to use absorbable sutures when performing an otoplasty in order to minimize the risk of disturbing the shape of the ear by removing stitches later.
What is Littauer suture scissors used for?
The use of suture scissors is for removing sutures from the body. One of the blades has a notch area in order to slide underneath a suture to snip and remove.
Which is preferable to use in medical procedures stapler or suture?
Staplers are more expensive than sutures and it depends upon availability of staplers and individual preferences of the Surgeon
What type of sutures are used for a thyroidectomy?
continuous interrupted sutures
What kinds of technology does a veterinary technologist use?
it is like nurse for a doctor, collecting samples, taking and developing x-rays, changing bandages, removing sutures...
What is the modifier for sutures?
According to Codapedia,the modifiers for post operative procedures are 24, 58, 78, and 79.æ There are many different code modifiers depending on who is taking them out and when.
Do Vicryl sutures in the knee need removing?
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