The use of modern wound dressings based for the treatment of palatal defects in patients with cleft lip and palate

The favorable course of postoperative healing is a crucial stage in surgical treatment and a significant factor in achieving successful outcomes. The rehabilitation of patients with cleft lip and palate also depends on various other factors. To a great extent, the success of treatment depends on an integrated approach that includes both surgical interventions and subsequent rehabilitation measures. Wound healing of oral mucosal tissues has specific characteristics, and therefore, when choosing wound dressings, it is essential to consider the environment and the nature of the wound healing process. It has been observed that the correction of palatal defects in patients following a series of surgeries for clefts is further complicated by the scarring of palatal tissues. The main objectives of modern wound dressings are to protect and stimulate regenerative processes in the surgical site. We have successfully developed and tested a novel wound dressing based on alginate sodium that is designed to stimulate tissue regeneration in individuals with pathology in the maxillofacial area and a complicated wound healing process, particularly those with pronounced scarring of the hard palate that is common in this patient group.