Journal of Dentistry

Introducing an Innovative Pre-Suturing Technique for Bleeding Control in Palatal Graft Harvesting: A Case Report

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Document Type : Case Reports

Authors

Ramtin Chitsazha 1
Negin Firouzi 2
Mohammad Mehdi Karimi Mazidi 3

1 Dept. of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

2 Dept. of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

3 Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

10.30476/dentjods.2026.108446.2950
Abstract
Pre-suturing the palate effectively reduces intraoperative bleeding by compression of the vascular bundles. As a new method, we decided to place three preoperative sutures in the palate before harvesting the graft from the donor site with the aim of compressing the greater palatine artery. Our suggested positions are correlated to the medial and canine branches of greater palatine artery. The sutures are placed in the distal of the canine, distal of donor site and near the midline of the palate, respectively. This technique improves surgical visibility, minimizes complications, and enhances clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. The case report suggests its effectiveness in reducing donor site bleeding.

Keywords

Hemorrhage
Free gingival graft
Greater palatine artery
Journal of Dentistry

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 12 July 2026

  • Receive Date 28 December 2025
  • Revise Date 22 June 2026
  • Accept Date 12 July 2026
  • First Publish Date 12 July 2026
  • Publish Date 12 July 2026

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