PMC3209997_01
Extraoral photograph
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A 13-year-old male patient [Figure 1] was referred to the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, K.L.E.S's Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, Karnataka, India with the complaint of bleeding in the center of the hard palate region since 4 days. Extraoral examination revealed presence of a subcutaneous bruise on the dorsal part of right hand of the patient, without any known history of trauma [Figure 1].
Intraoral bleeding area
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Intraoral examination revealed a frank bleeding area in the deepest part of the hard palate [Figure 2].
Stent fabrication
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On the impression a 2-mm wax spacer was placed and the cast was poured [Figure 3].
Thermoplastic biostar stent placed with tranxemic acid
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Close adapting stent was fabricated with a thermoplastic silicone rubber (biostar) under vacuum [Figure 4]. The stent was placed intraorally and light, steady pressure was applied in the mid-palatal region [Figure 4].
Healing palate
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There was complete healing in the palatal area with ecchymosis [Figure 5].