A modification of the "curtain technique" incorporating an internal mattress suture.
An internal mattress suture is described for suturing labial papillae to palatal flaps when using the "curtain technique." The suture is simple to perform and does not violate the intact labial sulci. It gives stability to both the labial papillae and palatal flap while maintaining maximum esthetic results.
D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques