The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), founded in 1947, is the membership organization representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry.
Its members put children first in everything they do and aim to achieve the highest standards of ethics and patient safety..
The recovery time after oral surgery varies depending on the type of procedure performed.
For example, simple teeth extractions may only require a few days of healing, while more complex surgeries, such as bone grafting or dental implants, can take several weeks..
A helpful mnemonic to remember the timing of primary eruption is the 7+4 rule.
At 7 months of age, children should have their first teeth; at 11 months (4 months later), they should have 4 teeth..
For more infor- mation, refer to AAPD's Informed Consent.4 AAOMS:
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY The purpose of this guideline is to define, describe clinical presentation, and set forth general criteria and therapeutic goals for common pediatric oral surgery procedures and oral pathological conditions.
This guideline was originally developed by the Council on Clinical Afairs and adopted in 2005.
The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry.
Chicago, Ill.:
Comprehensive management of the pediatric patient following extensive oral and maxillofacial surgery usually is best accomplished in a facility that has the expertise and experience in the management of young pa- tients (ie, a children’s hospital).2,3 .
