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Research progress on the treatment of oral and maxillofacial hemangioma
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2019, 27(1): 50-55
Published: 20 January 2019
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Hemangioma is the most common vascular benign tumor in infants and young children, 60% of which occur in the oral maxillo-facial region. One characteristic of oral and maxillofacial hemangioma is spontaneous regression, which generally does not require treatment; however, a few hemangiomas can produce complications including ulceration, functional disorders and disfigurement, which require active treatments. Currently, the treatment of oral and maxillofacial hemangioma include drug treatment, laser treatment and surgical treatment. The drugs used to treat hemangioma mainly include beta blockers, glucocorticoids, alpha-interferon, imiquimod and antitumor drugs. Drug therapy is suitable for multiple, rapidly proliferating hemangiomas and hemangiomas that affect vital organ function or endanger life. Laser therapy can be applied to the early treatment of rapidly growing hemangiomas at exposed sites. Surgical treatment is suitable for proliferative hemangioma with serious complications, the reconstruction of any external deformity and the repair of a scar after an ulcer. Combined therapy and the development of new technologies provide new directions for the treatment of hemangioma but the efficacy remains to be proven by large sample prospective studies. Clinicians should appropriately evaluate the patients with hemangioma and develop individualized treatment programs for patients with treatment indications. This article reviews the efficacy, mechanism, clinical application and adverse reactions of different treatment methods and provides references for clinical treatment.

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Research progress on the influencing factors of dental fluorosis
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2019, 27(6): 391-395
Published: 20 June 2019
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Dental fluorosis is a kind of enamel hypoplasia caused by excessive fluorine intake during tooth development, leading to the formation of enamel with a lower mineral content and increased porosity, which can affect dental function and patients' appearance. The prevalence of dental fluorosis remains high on a global level, and its occurrence is affected by many factors. Excessive fluorine intake is a major risk factor for dental fluorosis. The ways of fluorine intake mainly includes the application of fluorides, daily diet and air. Since fluorides have been widely used in the prevention of caries in recent decades and the methods of exposure to fluorine have been increasing, increasing numbers of studies have been conducted to explore how fluoride can achieve a balance between the effective prevention of caries and the prevention of dental fluorosis. In addition, exposure to fluorine at earlier ages can also increase the risk of dental fluorosis, while the improvement of nutritional structure can affect dental fluorosis prevention. Genetic susceptibility, socioeconomic status and parental awareness may influence dental fluorosis. This article aimed to review the latest research progress on the factors influencing dental fluorosis and provide a reference for the prevention and treatment of dental fluorosis.

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