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Module 11

Suturing 101

2.5 AGD/PACE CE Hours

Suturing used to feel like the part of the procedure where I was most likely to tangle myself up at the finish line.

This module breaks down the tips, techniques, and small handling details that make suturing feel far more controlled — from securing knots to improving your hand-tying workflow.

+ Knot security
+ Hand-tying techniques
+ Suture handling
+ Predictable closure
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11 Suturing 101
Suturing 101

Module 11 Videos

29 Accelerated Topics | 2.5 AGD / PACE CE Hours
01
Suture Needles
16
Vertical Mattress Suture — Continued
02
Monofilament vs. Polyfilament Sutures
17
Running Vertical Mattress Suture
03
Absorbable vs. Non-Absorbable Sutures
18
Modified Vertical Mattress Suture
04
Suturing Fundamentals Pt. 1
19
Continuous Suture
05
Suturing Fundamentals Pt. 2
20
Continuous Locking Suture
06
Suture Nomenclature
21
Buried Knots
07
Holding the Needle Driver
22
Knot Slippage
08
Palming the Needle Driver
23
Surgeon’s Slip Knot
09
Gathering the Suture
24
Hand-Tying Sutures
10
Controlling the Suture
25
Suture Removal
11
Needle Arc
26
Common Suture Errors
12
Simple Interrupted Suture
27
Suturing Tips
13
Figure Eight Suture
28
Tongue Laceration
14
Vertical Mattress Suture
29
Stellate Laceration — Corner Stitch
15
Locking Horizontal Mattress Suture

Module 11 Objectives

18 objectives

Build a practical suturing foundation by understanding suture materials, instruments, passing technique, common patterns, knot security, and clinical repair situations.

Materials & Setup

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List various suture needle types and discuss their properties.
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Distinguish suture materials including monofilament vs. polyfilament sutures.
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Understand absorbable vs. non-absorbable sutures and how to choose the correct one.
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Explain the purpose of suturing and why closure matters.
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List common suturing tools used for routine oral surgery.

Technique & Patterns

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Demonstrate proper passing technique for moving a suture through tissue.
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Apply efficiency tips that simplify suturing technique and material handling.
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Confidently place simple interrupted sutures.
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Understand and perform figure-eight sutures when indicated.
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Demonstrate horizontal mattress sutures and list their indications.
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Demonstrate locking horizontal mattress sutures and understand when they are used.
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Demonstrate vertical mattress sutures and their indications.
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Demonstrate locking vertical mattress sutures and when to use them.
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Demonstrate modified vertical mattress sutures and their indications.

Knots & Clinical Repair

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Understand why knots slip or lose tension and how to improve knot security.
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Perform a proper surgeon’s slip knot.
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Demonstrate how to hand-tie sutures.
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Gain knowledge regarding repair of tongue lacerations and proper clinical management.
Built for quick review and real-world implementation.

Dr. Radwan Almamani, DDS

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"I wish I knew about these videos earlier in my career. Highly recommend—worth every penny! Will save you time and lots of stress and allow you to tackle cases predictably. Thank you Jason for a great course."

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