title: The continuous locking suture technique.
abstract: The continuous locking suture technique is described for use in endodontic surgery. The technique is an effective way to close Ochsenbein-Luebke flaps. The importance of the assistant's role is described. The technique's advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Dentistry, Denver, USA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Kleier
mesh_terms: D003726:Dental Assistants; D006801:Humans; D012184:Retrograde Obturation / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques