{"product_id":"surgiworld-mayo-hegar-grooved-jaw-needle-holder-11-5cm-nh171","title":"SurgiWorld – Mayo Hegar Grooved Jaw Needle Holder, 11.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMayo Hegar Grooved Jaw Needle Holder 11.5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e combines two distinct advantages: the proven \u003cstrong\u003eMayo Hegar body design\u003c\/strong\u003e - one of the most widely used ring-handled suturing frames in oral surgery - and a \u003cstrong\u003elongitudinal needle groove\u003c\/strong\u003e cut into the inner jaw face that locks the suture needle into a consistent orientation on every load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e11.5 cm (4.5 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a notably compact instrument. Most standard dental needle holders start at 13 cm, making this version specifically useful in clinical situations where a shorter instrument length is a genuine advantage rather than a compromise. These include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the 11.5cm length matters most:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePediatric dentistry\u003c\/strong\u003e - smaller oral cavities require shorter instruments for comfortable access without handle interference at the lip commissure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLimited mouth opening\u003c\/strong\u003e - patients with restricted jaw opening (post-surgical, TMD, or trismus) benefit from a shorter instrument that requires less overall working space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVery anterior procedures\u003c\/strong\u003e - central incisor and lateral incisor suturing where a shorter instrument keeps the handle out of the opposing arch's way\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFine control preference\u003c\/strong\u003e - some clinicians prefer a shorter, lighter instrument for anterior work where wrist rotation rather than arm movement drives the needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eneedle groove\u003c\/strong\u003e running down the center of both jaw faces creates a channel - a needle track - that the suture needle body drops into when the jaws close. The serrations on either side of the groove grip the needle laterally while the groove prevents axial rotation. This means the needle stays at the same angle on every pass, reducing the time spent visually checking and manually adjusting needle position between sutures - a small efficiency that adds up significantly across a multi-suture case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebox-lock joint\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains accurate jaw alignment under repeated opening and closing over the long term - critical for consistent needle tracking through tissue. The \u003cstrong\u003eratchet locking mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e offers multiple jaw-closing positions appropriate to the needle and suture size being used. The ring handles follow the standard surgical format - thumb and ring finger in the rings, index finger extended along the shank for directional control during needle driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinical Indications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anterior incisor and canine suturing in adults and children, pediatric post-extraction socket closure, frenectomy wound closure, labial tissue biopsy closure, limited-opening patient suturing, and any anterior intraoral procedure where a compact suturing instrument improves access and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuture Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-0 and 5-0 sutures on small to standard curved needles - the smaller needle sizes most commonly used in fine anterior and pediatric intraoral suturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 cm \/ 4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJaw Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCross-serrated with longitudinal center needle groove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing handles – thumb \u0026amp; ring finger (Mayo Hegar style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRatchet lock – multi-position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoint Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox-lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-grade stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuture Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-0, 5-0 curved needle sutures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterilization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave-compatible – 134°C \/ 273°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnterior, pediatric \u0026amp; limited-opening suturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eWhy Choose 11.5cm Over 13cm or 14cm?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter handle clearance in small oral cavities (pediatric patients)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced lip and cheek interference during anterior suturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighter instrument weight - less hand fatigue in fine, close-range work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved wrist-rotation control for very anterior needle driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only compact grooved jaw Mayo Hegar size - no equivalent in plain serrated instruments at this length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"SurgiWorld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67751028359482,"sku":"NH171","price":144.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/2975\/5194\/files\/Mayo-Hegar-Grooved-Jaw-Needle-Holder-14cm-01.jpg?v=1792584945","url":"https:\/\/thedentalsolutions.ca\/products\/surgiworld-mayo-hegar-grooved-jaw-needle-holder-11-5cm-nh171","provider":"Dental Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}