The terms nonabsorbable and nonresorbable have similar meanings as both refer to the property exhibited by non-autogenous substances that demonstrate no in vivo degradation over time. In dental applications, nonabsorbable and nonresorbable materials may be used in a variety of applications including sutures. Nonabsorbable sutures cannot be broken down by the body and remain in place until removed by the practitioner. Nonresorbable membranes are another type of dental aid that can be utilized following osteotomies and implant preparation procedures. The use of dental materials that do not break down in the body ensure that proper healing can take place over an extended period of time without interruption due to loss of the healing aids. Since the mouth comes in contact with or is home to many types of microbes and foreign substances, nonabsorbable and nonresorbable materials are an essential part of oral health following a procedure or surgery.