Dentistry

at a Glance

Elizabeth Kay

Multiple Choice: Chapter 83 Suturing

Question 1. You have carried out an extraction of the upper right first permanent molar tooth on your patient. You are concerned about postoperative bleeding and intend to place a suture to aid haemostasis. Which one of the following is the most appropriate suture in this situation?

A Buried intramucosal suture
B Continuous suture
C Horizontal mattress suture
D Simple interrupted suture
E Vertical mattress suture