White Papers
and presentation(s)
Committed to improving quality outcomes for patients.
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Oral Mucosa Wound Healing in Pediatric Cleft Palate Surgery: A Comprehensive Review
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Cleft palate repair represents one of the most challenging procedures in pediatric reconstructive surgery, with wound healing outcomes directly impacting speech development, feeding function, and overall quality of life. This white paper examines the unique characteristics of oral mucosa wound healing in children undergoing cleft palate surgery, identifying key factors that influence healing outcomes and presenting evidence-based strategies for optimizing recovery. The pediatric oral environment presents distinct challenges including ongoing growth, increased metabolic demands, and specialized tissue properties that differentiate it from adult wound healing paradigms.
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Third molar extractions represent the most common oral surgery procedure, with over 5 million extractions performed annually in the United States. These procedures traditionally require significant post-operative pain management, often involving opioid prescriptions that place young, previously unexposed patients at risk for dependency. Recent epidemiological data reveals that approximately 10% of patients receiving their first opioid prescription following dental procedures develop some form of dependency, making wisdom tooth extraction a critical gateway to the opioid epidemic.
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Oridivus: Transforming Pediatric Oral Health Outcomes
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