• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.96-103
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• 1999

Restoration of missing oral tissues by using implant therapy is one of viable options in prosthodontic treatment. The purpose of oral rehabilitation are function, esthetics and phonetics. Recently, with the increasing esthetic demand of the patient, dentists and laboratory technicians are more concern ed about natural appearance of implant prostheses. There are so many factors which affect final esthetic results of treatment such a shape, color, proportion, gingival contour etc. To provide natural and vivid looking artificial prostheses to a patient, the careful diagnosis, treatment plan and laboratory Support is crucial. Several cases will be reviewed and discussed in terms of material, gingival shape, contour, speech and connection mode etc. to fabricate natural looking implant prostheses.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.25-38
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• 2015

Since its introduction to the dentistry, the CAD/CAM technology has been used over fifteen years. The application of CAD/CAM started from coping fabrication, expanded to the posterior full crown, and anterior restoration manufacture has also become widespread recently. While the development of machine was rapid, the advance of zirconia block was the fastest. Although some differences exist among individuals, the various natural tooth color can be expressed through the zirconia coloring itself without porcelain build up. And the texture characteristics can be reproduced just by CAD design. In this article, the development history of digital dentistry was summarized.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.68-83
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• 2017

With the increasing popularity of dental CAD / CAM, the kinds of materials that can be used and the range that can be utilized are also increasing. One of the biggest advantages of a dental CADCAM is that you can make a final prosthesis with one visit, but in case of zirconia or a complex aesthetic prosthesis, it is often difficult to make it in one day. In this case, temporary PMMA material can be used to provide a temporary crown with aesthetic and functional properties to the patient and can be used as a test crown or template for the final prosthesis. And if you are with a 5-axis milling machine in a clinic, you can make a temporary crown precisely to a large extent in a short time. In this article, various applications and clinical cases of PMMA temporary crown in the clinic will be presented.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.29 no.1
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• pp.4-12
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• 2020

Recently, according to the concept of minimal invasive, there have been many opportunities for restoration treatment with porcelain laminate veneers that are less invasive and can ideally improve esthetics. Patients also visit the laminate well, and patients also want to reduce the amount of teeth cut, so the choice of the entire trimming crown is decreasing. Therefore, various techniques of laminate are required. Most dental clinicians seem to have negative images of laminates such as risk of fracture, margin pigmentation and dropout. However, this situation is due to incorrect adhesion manipulation and lack of inspection of the occlusal relationship, and there is no problem with the Porcelain Laminate Veneer itself. The purpose and scope of adaptation leading to the success of porcelain laminate veneer will be introduced.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.61 no.1
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• pp.44-54
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• 2023

In order to manufacture functional and esthetic prostheses, it is essential to accurately transmit information about the patient's occlusal plane. In particular, in the case of a completely edentulous patient, the occlusal plane is very important to correctly support the soft tissue, to achieve aesthetic harmony with the facial appearance, and to properly pronounce it, and to form a balanced occlusal relationship for stable mastication. In the conventional method, various facebow systems were used to transmit patient's information from the clinic to the laboratory, but there were several limitations in the process of transferring them to CAD. To simplify this process, a prefabricated POP (PNUD Occlusal Plane) Bow system was recently developed. In this case, a CAD-CAM (Computer-aided design-computer-aided manufacturing) treatment dentures reflecting the patient's occlusal plane information was manufactured using the POP Bow system during the treatment of a completely edentulous patient, and aesthetic and functional satisfaction was obtained.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.59 no.2
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• pp.238-247
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• 2021

Congenital tooth agenesis is the most common developmental dental anomaly, of which oligodontia is defined as the absence of six or more permanent teeth, except the third molars. Tooth agenesis causes malocclusion, alveolar atrophy, aesthetic and psychosocial problems. This clinical report describes a multidisciplinary treatment for a patient diagnosed as oligodontia, who exhibited absence of 14 permanent teeth, atrophy of maxillary alveolar bone, and mandibular protrusion. Restoration space was secured and tooth axis was improved by the extraction of deciduous teeth and orthodontic treatment. However, edge-to-edge bite of posterior teeth and arch dimension discrepancy due to atrophic maxilla was remained. To restore the aesthetics and functionality, implant retained prosthesis was planned. Considering minimal bone grafts, location and number of dental implants and prostheses design were determined. Through the gradual adjustment of provisional restoration, the appropriate centric and eccentric occlusion was reflected into a definitive prosthesis. Currently, stable functional results were attained, however, regular follow up and maintenance care over lifetimes should be performed.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.67-73
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• 2013

The word 'aesthetic', one of three functions of the teeth - mastication, pronunciation, and aesthetic - does not simply mean beauty. Aesthetic missing harmony cannot be called aesthetic. It is true aesthetic when the harmony with surrounding teeth and environment such as lips, midline, and facial form is achieved. In order to produce a harmonious prosthesis, sufficient information must be passed on to a technician, and also the technician should request necessary information to the dental office. Good food cannot be made without fresh ingredients. Although fresh ingredients are supplied, delicious food is also not possible without a chef's cooking skills. The first-class dish is made only under the circumstances that a skilled chef can do his best with fresh ingredients. In this study, the teamwork to be shared between dental practitioners and technicians for harmonious aesthetic prosthesis is discussed.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.79-85
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• 2009

전치부사이의 비정상적 공간이 생기는 원인은 순측소대, 악궁과 치아의 크기 부조화, 악습관, 과잉치, 치주염으로 인한 병적치아이동 등 다양하다. 이러한 일차적인 원인요소들을 먼저 제거한 후 남게 되는 공간을 해결하기 위해서 교정치료 또는 여러가지 보철수복방법을 고려해 볼 수 있다. 보철적으로 치료할 경우, laminate를 이용하여 심미적인 전치부를 만드는 술식은 보존적인 면에서나 심미적인 면에서 유리한 점이 있어 많이 사용되고 있다. 그러나 인접면사이에 비교적 큰 공간이 존재하며, 감소된 치주조직으로 인하여 치간유두의 소실이 많고 직경이 작은 치경부가 노출되었을 경우에는 laminate를 이용하여 공간을 수복하기가 쉽지 않기 때문에, 교정적으로 치아를 이동시킴으로서 보다 심미적인 결과를 얻을 수 있다. 본 증례는 중등도의 치주질환으로 인하여 치주조직이 감소된 상악중절치에서 정중이개의 양이 비교적 크고 치간유두의 소실 및 직경이 작은 치경부가 노출된 환자에서 laminate를 이용하여 심미적인 공간폐쇄를 도모하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.42-46
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• 2000

치아형태라고 하면 따분하고 재미없는 것으로 생각하기 쉽지만, 치과임상에서 아주 중요한 기초를 형성하고 있다. 지대치형성은 치과보철수복의 첫 단계로서, 좋은 지대치형성은 좋은 보철물로 연결된다. 또한 치과보철 수복의 대부분은 원래의 치아형태수복에 맞추어져 있어서, 치아형태와 지대치형성은 많은 상관성을 가지고 있을 것이라고 유추해 볼 수 있다. 그러나 통상적으로 알고 있는 치아형태는 교합변형태로만 인식하고 있어서, 지대치형성시 치아형태가 큰 도움을 주지는 못하는 실정에 있다. 물론 교합면형태도 중요하지만 그외의 여러형태도 치과임상에 있어서 결코 무시할 수 없다. 필자는 지대치형성에서 고려해야 할 치아형태와 임상적 중요성에 대해서 언급하여 치과의사선생님들의 임상에 도움을 주고자 한다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.109-126
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• 2016

According of the development and spread of CAD/CAM, a number of prostheses we have done had been replaced. Dental technicians have a difficulty reproducing natural color when producing these zirconia crowns. Difficulty reproducing natural color when producing these zirconia crowns. In my case, in the beginning of experimenting with zirconia, I had a hard time dealing with zirconia and I have tried solve these problems. Therefore, I would like to share Ko's coloring technique made of my effort with you.