Suture scissors

Description

Suture Scissors

Dental suture scissors are small surgical scissors for cutting thread, not tissue. You use them to trim tails after knots are tied and to cut stitches at the removal appointment. Our staff in Georgia inspects every pair before it leaves, so it carries a US quality check.

Two Moments in Every Sutured Case

At placement, an assistant usually trims the suture once the surgeon finishes each knot. Leaving a short, even tail helps the patient’s tongue and lip tolerate the stitch. Then, at the review visit, the same type of scissor slips under the loop and cuts it so the thread can be drawn out. Because both tasks involve fine thread rather than soft tissue, a dedicated pair keeps your tissue scissors sharper for longer.

Keep Thread Scissors Apart From Tissue Scissors

Cutting nylon, silk or other suture materials slowly dulls an edge. So many surgical teams mark one pair for sutures only. For example, a tray might hold gum scissors for gingival trimming and these suture scissors for the thread. The catalogue lists this item without published dimensions, therefore check the product photo for blade and handle shape.

Material and Our Defect Promise

The scissors are made of stainless steel to ASTM F899. In addition, we cover the pair for three years against manufacturing defects. They reach you non-sterile, so open the joint, clear any packing film and autoclave them before surgery.

Read about the steel through the ASTM F899 entry, browse Diagnostic, Periodontal & Restorative Instruments when stocking a suture removal kit, and pair them with Sullivan gum scissors for the tissue side of the job. See our FAQs for ordering help.

Suture scissors are sold for use by trained dental and surgical staff. Hinged instrument advice is on care and sterilization; parcel options are on shipping and delivery.