• Journal of dental hygiene science
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• v.9 no.3
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• pp.339-344
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge of some adults about oral hygiene devices and their use of the oral hygiene devices. After a survey was conducted from December 3 to 17,2007, the answer sheets from 352 respondents were gathered. and the collected data were analyzed with a SPSS Ver. 17.0 program. The findings of the study were as follows. 1. Concerning the level of knowledge, the adults investigated knew the best that a toothbrush should be kept by making the head upward (76.77). On the other hand, they had little knowledge on water pick, tongue cleaner and interdental brush. 2. As for the level of use, they scored highest on keeping their toothbrushes by making the head upward(76.77), In contrast, they scarcely put water pick, electronic toothbrushes, tongue cleaner to use. 3. Knowledge impact of general characteristics involving mate(62.54). 50s over(66.28) and up, four family members(61.54), graduate school graduate(66.78), self-employed and, professionals(63.63), income of 1 to 1.5 million won(66.66), fathers were smokers(51.89) got the highest marks with a mean. 4. Use impact of the general characteristics female(47.70), 40s over 49s under(47.78), four family members(48.18), graduate school graduate(50.17), professionals(49.79), income of 1 to 1.5 million won(51.89), fathers were smokers(48.10) got the highest marks with a mean.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.975-989
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• 2005

Periodontal disease is caused by accumulation of bacterial plaque. For the reason, plaque control is essential to control and prevent periodontal disease. Among the plaque control methods, mechanical plaque removal, tooth brushing is common and reliable. But it depends on individual habituation and their manner. To catch up the gap of effectiveness, lots of oral hygiene appliances have been developing. Powered toothbrush is the most interesting field and is showing on the market with various motion type. This study was performed to compare clinical effects of plaque removal between powered toothbrush and manual toothbrush. The results were as follows : 1. Plaque index was decreased statistically after the brushing than before the brushing in every group.(p<0.05) 2. Comparing plaque index among the three groups before and after brushing, there were no statistically significant differences. 3. Interproximal plaque index was decreased statistically after the brushing than before the brushing in every group.(p<0.05) 4. Comparing interproximal plaque index among the three groups before and after brushing, there were no statistically significant differences.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.55 no.2
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• pp.172-179
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• 2017

Since early model of powered toothbrush (Broxadent) was introduced in the 1960s, the design of powered toothbrush has changed significantly. Today powered toothbrushes can be categorized as mechanical and sonic. The main patterns of movements in the modern powered toothbrushes are oscillation, reciprocation, and rotational. Powered brushes especially helpful for people who have disabilities or dexterity issue. These brushes are also highly recommended for patients who require a larger handle because these are easier to grasp. By systematic review of Cochrane group in 2014, powered toothbrushes reduced dental plaque and gingivitis more than manual toothbrushing in the short and long term. Now we can recommend powered toothbrushes to people who need to enhance self-control dental plaque removal efficacy.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.101-111
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of oral hygiene products in Korean adult population. And it was conducted to make a baseline in planning the operation of the oral health for the Korean adult. Methods : The National Survey data of Oral Health was used. The use of each oral hygiene product was analysed according to socioeconomic status (Age, Occupation, Residential district), smoking status and concern about one's oral health. The subject of this study were 14,368 of 2000 year, 3,526 of 2003 year and 2,439 of 2006 year. They were organized from 20s to 60s. Data was analysed into Pearson chi-square test and Fisher's exact test using SAS 8.01 program. Results : 1. The rate of using oral hygiene product was increased, but the rate of non-using people remains 65.8% on the 2006 data. 2. The non-using group of the oral hygiene products was the age of sixty, farmer, rancher, fisherman, military, ruralist, smoker and the people do not concern about their oral health(p<0.05). Conclusion : To improve the rate of using oral hygiene products, effective motivation method would be necessary. In addition, It is required to educate the group more individually. This is for them to have a interesting about oral hygiene products and learn how to choice appropriate product. In the future, study about the reason of non-using oral hygiene products, and more concrete method for improving their behavior would be needed.

• Journal of dental hygiene science
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.387-395
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the actual state of middle and high school student's behavior about the use of oral hygiene devices for developing appropriate educational objectives to improve oral health. Data were collected by questionnaires from 445 middle and high school students in Jeolla-Bukdo, from April 20 to May 10, 2009. Surveyed data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, ${\chi}^2-test$ and t-test using SPSS V11.5 program. In the event of those who didn't use oral hygiene supplies, the largest group didn't use the devices since they didn't know about them well. Regarding links between experience of using oral hygiene devices and concern for oral health, those who received that education showed more interest in oral health, and the students who felt the need for that education had more interest than the others who didn't. The results of study suggest how to encourage students to utilize appropriate oral hygiene supplies and to help facilitate the development of school oral health education programs and the promotion of school oral health.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.27 no.6
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• pp.555-560
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• 2002

치근부 민감성 (hypersensitivity)은 부분적으로 치근면에서의 개방된 상아세관이 존재하는 것에 기인한다고 생각되며 이러한 치근부의 개방된 상아세관은 치경부 병소 (cervical lesion)에 주로 존재하는데 이는 칫솔질에 의한 마모(toothbrush abrasion), 화학적 침식 (chemical erosion), 또는 abfraction 등의 결과로 나타난다고 한다. 이미 Nd-YAG 레이저를 이용한 실험에서 레이저를 조사한 상아질 표면의 상아 세관 구경이 감소되고 상아세관의 폐쇄가 많이 증가되는 양상을 관찰한 바 있다. 이 실험의 목적은 고출력레이저인 Nd-YAC 레이저를 이용한 상아질 표면처치의 임상사용가능성을 좀 더 상세히 평가하기 위해 상아질에 레이저를 처리한 후 기계적으로 마모시킨 경우 상아질 표면의 변화를 관찰하는 것이다. 50개의 발치된 치아의 상아질을 노출시켜 표면을 연마한 후 대조군에서는 37% 인산으로 산부식하여 상아 세관을 노출시킨 후 레이저를 조사하였고, 실험군에서는 대조군과 같은 조건으로 산과 레이저로 처리된 상아질 표면을 15, 45, 90 그리고 180분 동안 전동 칫솔로 기계적으로 마모시켜 그 표면을 주사전자현미경으로 관찰한 결과, 대조군, 칫솔질을 15, 45분간 시행한 실험군에서는 상아 세관 입구가 10% 이내에서 노출되었고 50 그리고 180분간 칫솔질을 시행한 실험군에서는 45 그리고 48%의 상아세관 입구의 노출이 관찰되었다. 그러므로 Nd-YAC레이저의 조사는 상아질 표면에서 축적 시간이 45분 이상에서 90분 이하인 기계적 마모에 의한 상아 세관 입구의 노출을 억제할 수 있을 것이라 사료된다.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.465-474
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• 2011

Objectives : The removal of most reliable mechanical dental plaque that is to say tooth brushing was generalized to control of dental plaque, many oral health goods have also developed due to the effect differences followed by individual habit. The electric toothbrush have studied and developed widely as major field of study that electric toothbrush having various moving phase was sold and developed at the market. Methods : Accordingly author studied about selling electric toothbrushes shape (vibration type, ultra-sonic minuteness vibration type, semi rotation type) to raise the efficiency after comparing to the moving them that total 8 groups classified by poor tooth models for example normal set of tooth, crowding tooth, bracket attached tooth, prosthetic status etc. and executed plaque removal effect on the tooth through comparing experiment. Results : The removal rate of artificial plaque on the tooth was improved in proportion to the increase of tooth brushing time(p<0.05). The ultra-sonic minuteness vibration and semi rotation type was superior to toothbrush of vibration type comparing to the removal rate of plaque on the tooth(p<0.05). Conclusions : The electric toothbrush of supersonic minuteness vibration and semi rotation type can be recommended most of tooth types regardless of oral tooth setting status for example, normal set of tooth, crowding tooth, bracket attached tooth, porcelain tooth.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2011.07a
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• pp.1256-1257
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• 2011

유도급전용 변압기(Inductive Power Transformer, IPT)는 비접촉 전력전송장치이며, 그 응용범위는 전동칫솔용 충전기, 핸드폰용 충전기와 같은 소용량 시스템뿐만 아니라, 전기자동차, 산업용 이송장치, 철도 시스템과 같은 대용량 시스템에까지 확대되고 있다. 철도시스템과 같은 교통시스템에 적용되는 IPT 시스템의 경우, 소용량 시스템과 달리 큰 공극을 가지기 때문에 높은 에너지 전달 효율을 얻기 위하여 IPT 모듈의 주의 깊은 설계가 요구되기 때문에 본 논문에서는 철도차량에 적용하기 위한 U-U 타입 IPT와 U-I 타입 IPT의 등가회로 파라미터와 커플링 계수에 대한 특성을 해석적 방법을 통하여 분석하고, 실제 20[kW] 급 IPT 시제품 모듈의 실험을 통하여 등가회로 파라미터 검증 및 IPT 모듈의 효율 계측을 수행하였다.

• Journal of dental hygiene science
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.93-99
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• 2006

This study was carried out to investigate practical application status of oral hygiene devices through making a survey of labor of the D industrial company-about carefully curing oral disease in home, the status of practical application of tooth brush, the status of practical application of fluoridated toothpaste, status of practical application of auxiliary oral hygiene devices, a motive use or unuse of auxiliary oral hygiene devices. 1. In home, carefully curing oral disease is dental caries(62.4%). 2. Status of practical application toothbrush showed the highest user ratio of mideum size(79.6%). 3. Showed the highest user ratio of horizontal plane toothbrush(73.5%). 4. Answerd don't take a prudent attitued in choice of fluoridated toothpaste(73.5%). 5. In the status of reconition of oral hygiene devices, showed the highest user ratio of eletric toothbrush(77.0%). 6. In the status of reconition of auxiliary oral hygiene devices, showed the highest user ratio of wooden wedge stimulator(89.4%)and gargle liquid(84.5%). In using of oral hygiene devices, showed the highest user ratio of electric toothbrush(13.3%), toohbrush for periodontal patients(2.7%). In using of auxiliary, wooden wedge stimulator (58.4%)and gargle liquid(41.2%). In effect using of oral hygiene devices showed the highest user ratio of denture brush(50.0%)and eletric toothbrush(43.3%), in effect using of auxiliary oral hygiene devices showed the highest user ratio of water pick(80.0%) and dental floss(75.8%). 6. A motive of the use auxiliary oral hygiene device is choice by oneself through TV, advertisement, public information(57.6%), and the reason-they don't use of auxiliary oral hygiene devicebecause of they don't know proper to them the kind of auxiliary oral hygiene device.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• v.39 no.4
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• pp.407-412
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• 2009

Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the effect of powered toothbrush with a wireless remote display on the subjective and objective oral hygiene improvement. Methods: One hundred and fifteen subjects in healthy or mild gingivitis status between the ages of 20 and 90 were recruited and reviewed for study inclusion criteria. At first visit, 115 pre-screened subjects filled in the questionnaire form which consisted of demographic factors, behavioral factors (smoking, alcohol consumption), toothbrushing habits (brushing time and frequency), self-reported oral health status, and self-satisfaction. Baseline clinical indices (Plaque index, Gingival index) were also recorded by a periodontist. Subjects were instructed how to use powered toothbrush with a wireless remote display, and were provided with it. Thirty days after first visit, 90 subjects returned for the second assessment by self-reported questionnaire form and professional clinical checkup. Statistical analysis was performed using paired t-test for the difference between baseline and second visit data. The relationship among variables was examined with chi-square test and Fisher' s exact test. Results: Significant differences were not found on self-reported satisfaction related with sex, smoking, alcohol consumption (P<0.05). Self-reported tooth brushing habit was improved in the aspect of brushing time and frequency. Significant differences were found on the self-reported oral health status, self-satisfaction, and clinical indices between the baseline and second visit data (P<0.01). Clinical indices were significantly reduced after using powered toothbrush with a wireless remote display (P<0.01). No adverse reactions were reported during the study period. Conclusions: Powered toothbrush with a wireless remote display successfully promoted oral hygiene from the subjective and objective viewpoint after 30 days of home usage.