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Gold Weight Placement

See Chapter 3.

1. If possible, discontinue aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents for 10 days before surgery. Discontinue warfarin 2–3 days preoperatively, if medically possible.

2. Query patient about bleeding tendencies. A useful screening question is asking if the patient had unusual bleeding after dental extraction. Obtain hematological evaluation if bleeding tendency is suspected.

Instrumentation

Scleral shell

Needle holder

Sutures (6–0 polypropylene)

Toothed forceps

Scissors (e.g., Westcott)

Cautery

Scalpel (e.g., 15 degree blade)

Gold weight of selected size

Skin retractor (e.g., Blair).

Operative Procedure

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