{"product_id":"pga-sutures-12pcs-pack","title":"PGA Sutures 12pcs pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eDSI PGA Sutures, are meticulously engineered for superior performance in dental procedures. Crafted from Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate, these sutures offer unparalleled tensile strength and knot security.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDSI PGA Sutures are a synthetic, absorbable, braided multifilament that is absorbed completely by hydrolysis in the body. This unique feature ensures a predictable absorption timeline and minimizes antigenic reactions, making them ideal for dental implantology procedures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 75% of their initial strength retained after two weeks and gradual degradation to 50% at three weeks and 25% at four weeks, DSI PGA Sutures provide consistent support throughout the critical phases of healing. 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