• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.37 no.4
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• pp.519-525
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• 2010

Ectopic eruption means the eruption of the tooth in an abnormal position due to multiple factors, which found most frequently in maxillary fist permanent molars, mandibular lateral incisors and maxillary permanent canines. Ectopic eruption of the maxillary first permanent molar occurs when the molar erupts with a more mesial angulation than normal, and locks itself in an atypical resorption on the distobuccal root of the second primary molar. The maxillary first permanent molar plays important roles for mastication and occlusion, so ectopically erupted maxillary first permanent molars should be relocated into proper position. Treatment options are separation by insertion of the brass wire or elastic rings, preparation of distal aspect of the maxillary second primary molar, using fixed or removable appliance with finger spring, and placement of space maintainer or space regainer after extraction of the maxillary second primary molar. We report three cases treated of ectopically erupted maxillary first permanent molar by re-setting of stainless steel crowns, placement of brass wire and using active plate. We could find out distal movement of maxillary first permanent molars into proper position and normal occlusion.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.523-531
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• 2008

Maxillary molar distalization is a treatment approach for patients with Class II malocclusions who do not require extractions and mesial movements of mandibular molars. The pendulum appliance is effective for distalization of the maxillary molars and independent of patient cooperation. This appliance can stabilize the maxillary premolars and use the palatal rugae area as an additional anchorage. However, caution is needed to control collateral effects, including increase of lower facial height, incisor protrusion and damage to the rugae area. This article reports the cases in which maxillary molar distalization achieved by pendulum appliance resolves the space problems and corrects the molar relationships.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.36 no.4
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• pp.556-562
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• 2009

Ectopic eruption of the maxillary first permanent molar means that the molar erupts out of the normal position and is arrested in its eruption by the second primary molar. This local eruption disturbance results in a premature atypical resorption on the distal part of the second primary molar. In most irreversible cases, the second primary molar is lost prematurely, either by spontaneous exfoliation or by extraction, In cases of doubt as to whether the eruption is of the irreversible type or not, careful radiographic observation period for a few months would be valuable in evaluating the possibilities of the tooth's freeing itself. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics and occurrence of the ectopic eruption of the maxillary first permanent molar. A descriptive, observational, retrospective study was done using the radiographs of 25 conseutive patients, who were in the first phase of mixed dentition. A method was designed to evaluate the amount of pathologic resorption of the second maxillary primary molar and the mesial angulation of the first permanent molar. The study showed that the most important etiologic factor was the eruption path or mesial angulation of the first permanent molars relative the chosen reference lines.

• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.104-111
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• 2015

Purpose: The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the prevalence rate and types of C-shaped roots and C-shaped canal in maxillary molars by analyzing cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in a Korean population. Materials and Methods: Total of 357 CBCT images of maxillary molars (186 first molar, 171 second molar) were evaluated by two Endodontic specialists. Results: Eight types of C-shaped roots and 5 types of C-shaped canals were founded, the prevalence rate of C-shaped roots and canals were 21.0% and 5.3% respectively. Conclusion: These anatomical variations were more frequent in second molars than the first molars. Clinicians should have anatomical knowledge about various types of C-shaped root and root canal for successful root canal therapy.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.43 no.3
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• pp.284-291
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• 2016

In order to provide a diagnostic basis for predicting the possibility of the self-correction of ectopic first permanent molars, differences among normal eruption, reversible and irreversible ectopic eruption of maxillary first permanent molars were retrospectively analyzed. The angles of the long axes and the occlusal lines between the maxillary first permanent molar and the adjacent tooth were measured by panoramic radiographs. The occlusal relationship of second primary molars was also investigated. There is a statistically significant difference between the ectopic eruption group and normal group (p < 0.05), but not between the reversible and irreversible ectopic eruption groups (p > 0.05). The angles between the second primary molar and the first permanent molar, the second primary molar and the second permanent molar in ectopic groups showed a smaller degree than those of the control group. Mesial step was found more frequently in the ectopic eruption group than the normal group. In conclusion, the angulation of the first permanent molar and tooth germ of the maxillary second permanent molar showed close relation with ectopic eruption of the maxillary first permanent molar and ectopic first permanent molar is likely to occur in class III patients with maxillary deficiency.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.44 no.2
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• pp.147-153
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• 2017

This study assessed the association between ectopic eruption of the maxillary first permanent molar and skeletal malocclusion in 5- to 10-year-old children. As subjects, 786 children who attended the Wonkwang University Dental Hospital for orthodontic diagnosis were included. Children with unerupted first permanent molars or fully erupted second permanent molars were excluded. The study group demonstrated ectopic eruption of the maxillary first permanent molar, while the control group did not. Cephalometric radiographs taken between January 2003 and August 2015 were analyzed. Skeletal class III malocclusion was detected in 57.0% of the study group, which differed significantly from that in the control group (p<0.05). The SNA, ANB angles, and A to N-perpendicular distance were significantly smaller, whereas the A-B plane angle and APDI were significantly greater in the study group than in the control group (p<0.05). The SNB and mandibular plane angles were not significantly different between the groups. Thus, maxillary undergrowth is a risk factor for ectopic eruption of the maxillary first permanent molar.

• Journal of dental hygiene science
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• v.7 no.4
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• pp.207-211
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• 2007

Many studies reported that the presence of cervical enamel projection (CEP) in cemento-enamel junction(CEJ) is greatly related to periodontal disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of enamel projections in buccal, mesial, distal and lingual(palatal) surface of maxillary and mandibular first and second molars on extracted teeth. Among 660 teeth extracted due to the periodontal disease and dental caries in Seoul National University Dental Hospital was examined, 530 teeth which has distinct CEJ were examined with 8 times x electronic magnifier by one examiner. The prevalence of CEP for maxillary teeth (45.49%) was higher than that of mandible (39.62%). The first molar (45.22%) had more CEP than second (39.89%). Furthermore, buccal surface had highest incidence of CEP than other surfaces. The results of this study imply that the clinicians should take good care of the prevalence of CEP when scaling or root planning, plaque control instruction and periodontal surgery.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.73-84
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• 1991

저자는 연령을 추정하기 위한 기본자료를 얻기 위하여 상하악의 대구치, 소구치의 발육정도를 평가하였다. Orthopantomograph를 촬영한 722명의 3,464개 치아를 대상으로 crown-root ratio를 측정하여 발육정도를 평가하였으며, 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 완전히 형성된 치아의 crown-root ration에는 남녀간에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 2. 발육중인 치아의 crown-root ratio에는 좌우측간에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 3. 각 치아의 crown-root ratio를 이용한 연령추정의 회귀방정식은 다음과 같다. 남자: 여자 : 하악좌측 제 2대구치 : Y=4.599X+7.832(r=0.8337) 하악 좌측 제 2대구치 : Y=4.857X+7.429(r=0.8975) 제 1대구치 : Y=5.179X+2.324(r=0.7948) 제 1대구치 : Y=5.919X+2.018(r=0.8144) 제 2소구치 : Y=3.863X+7.432(r=0.8638) 제 2소구치 : Y=3.679X+7.275(r=0.8819) 제 1소구치 : Y=3.472X+7.120(r=0.8352) 제 1소구치 : Y=4.001X+6.544(r=0.9024) 하악우측 제 2대구치 : Y=4.447X+7.938(r=0.8045) 하악 우측 제 2대구치 : Y=4.653X+7.365(r=0.8598) 제 1대구치 : Y=5.954X+1.495(r=0.7777) 제 1대구치 : Y=5.449X+2.012(r=0.7553) 제 2소구치 : Y=3.894X+7.253(r=0.8689) 제 2소구치 : Y=3.772X+7.025(r=0.8719) 제 1소구치 : Y=4.189X+6.717(r=0.8370) 제 1소구치 : Y=4.327X+6.193(r=0.8524) 상악좌측 제 2대구치 : Y=4.430X+7.722(r=0.7538) 상악 좌측 제 2대구치 : Y=4.876X+7.606(r=0.8311) 제 1대구치 : Y=4.645X+2.886(r=0.6894) 제 1대구치 : Y=6.754X+1.891(r=0.5378) 제 2소구치 : Y=4.391X+6.686(r=0.7700) 제 2소구치 : Y=1.245X+10.575(r=0.1908) 제 1소구치 : Y=5.564X+6.037(r=0.9032) 제 1소구치 : - 상악우측 제 2대구치 : Y=4.587X+7.966(r=0.7882) 상악 우측 제 2대구치 : Y=4.454X+7.803(r=0.8443) 제 1대구치 : Y=4.047X+4.124(r=0.6352) 제 1대구치 : Y=6.336X+2.911(r=0.4688) 제 2소구치 : Y=2.920X+8.089(r=0.7277) 제 2소구치 : Y=3.105X+8.082(r=0.6381) 제 1소구치 : Y=3.264X+6.970(r=0.7292) 제 1소구치 : - 4. Orthopantomograph상의 crown-root ratio를 이용한 연령의 추정에는 상악치아들 보다 하악치아들이 더 정확하게 사용될 수 있다.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.40 no.1
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• pp.50-60
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• 2010

The purpose of this article was to evaluate the effects of a new upper molar distalization system, the Frog Appliance, on dentofacial structures in a Class II, division 1 patient. An 11-year-old girl was referred to our clinic for orthodontic treatment. She had a mild skeletal Class II malocclusion with Class II molar and canine relationship on both sides. The treatment plan included distalization of the upper first molars bilaterally followed by full fixed appliance therapy. For the upper molar distalization, a new system, the Frog Appliance, was constructed and applied. Lateral cephalometric radiographs were used to evaluate the treatment results. Distalization of the upper first molars was achieved in four months successfully, and Class I molar relationship was obtained. Total treatment time was 16 months. According to the results of the cephalometric evaluation, a nearly bodily distal molar movement with a slight anchorage loss was attained. In conclusion, the Frog Appliance was found to be a simple, ef ective, non-invasive, and compliance-free intraoral distalization appliance for achieving bilateral molar distalization.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.10 no.7
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• pp.285-296
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• 2010

This study was implemented among 100 students of C College of Public Health who have healthy permanent dentition in order to measure the morphology and sizes of clinical crowns of permanent maxillary molars. The following are conclusions of this study. 1. The cusp height, crown width, crown thickness of clinical crowns appeared to be bilaterally symmetrical. 2. The strong development of the buccal groove showed to be superior in the right first molar. The appearance rate of the buccal pit was high in the right first molar also. 3. The type 4th cusp appeared as 100% in the left and right first molars, and 78%, 75% in the left and right second molars respectively. 4. The distal lingual cusp(DLC) size were bilaterally symmetrical in the type 4th cusp. 5. As for the distance between two cusp tips, it was large between mesial cusp tips in all of the first and second molars at both sides. 6. Development of the Carabelli's cusp was high in both the left and right first molars. 7. The appearance rate of the oblique ridge was 87.0% in the right first molar, 73.0% in the right second molar, 88.0% in the left first molar, and 73.0% in the left second molar. This is considered to be caused by people who have mild dental crown caries in their first molars. 8. The appearance rate of the mesial marginal ridge tubercle(DMRT) was high in both of the left and right first molars. That of the distal tubercle was 16.0% in the right first molar, 26.0% in the right second molar, 14.0% in the left first molar, and 21% in the left second molar.