The Effect of Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures on Nasal Width Following Cinch Sutures in Orthognathic Surgery

Background: Non-absorbable materials (nylon) are always used in cinch sutures to maintain nasal width and improve harmonious facial symmetry orthognathic surgery. However, a few drawbacks of nylon have been clinically reported following surgery, such as irritation exposure the sutures. An absorbable material (PDS) has proposed sutures, not only avoid complications but also stabilize for long-term follow-up. Methods: Fifty-seven patients with Angle’s malocclusion classification III receiving surgery were enrolled this study. A non-absorbable an utilized Pre-operative (T1) post-operative six-month (T2) craniofacial 3D images collected all measure alar curvature (Ac) base (Al) width. significance level p < 0.05 was applied statistical analysis. Results: With approval IRB, suturing performed 29 PDS 28 patients. Ac Al distances showed no significant difference between these two groups. There differences suture peri-operative change width, including (nylon: 1.999 ± 1.40; PDS: 1.484 0.97; = 0.112) 1.861 1.66; 1.115 0.92; 0.056). Conclusions: For can similarly nylon; additionally, it be absorbed timely manner without materials.