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Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fig. 1 | Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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From: Influence of a novel suturing technique on periodontal health of mandibular second molar following impacted third molar surgery: a split-mouth randomized clinical trial

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Schematic view of the new suturing technique. A The free end of the suture should be wrapped around the needle holder twice. B The middle of the short end of the suture is grasped by the needle holder. C The short end of the suture is passed through the loop not completely to make a bow tie. D The needle holder is passed through the bow tie to grasp the free end of the suture and pull it over to complete the knot. This procedure is repeated one more time

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