• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.86-92
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibility that a dynamic facial composite flap with sensory and motor nerves could be made available from donor facial composite tissue. Methods: The faces of 3 human cadavers were dissected. The authors studied the donor faces to assess which facial composite model would be most practicable. A "panorama facial flap" was excised from each facial skeleton with circumferential incision of the oral mucosa, lower conjunctiva and endonasal mucosa. In addition, the authors measured the available length of the arterial and venous pedicles, and the sensory nerves. In the recipient, the authors evaluated the time required to anastomose the vessels and nerve coaptations, anchor stitches for donor flaps, and skin stitches for closure. Results: In the panorama facial flap, the available anastomosing vessels were the facial artery and vein. The sensory nerves that required anastomoses were the infraorbital nerve and inferior alveolar nerve. The motor nerve requiring anstomoses was the facial nerve. The vascular pedicle of the panorama facial flap is the facial artery and vein. The longest length was 78 mm and 48 mm respectively. Sensation of the donor facial composite is supplied by the infraorbital nerve and inferior alveolar nerve. Motion of the facial composite is supplied by the facial nerve. Some branches of the facial nerve can be anastomosed, if necessary. Conclusion: The most practical facial composite flap would be a mid and lower face flap, and we proposed a panorama facial flap that is designed to incorporate the mid and lower facial skin with and the unique tissue of the lip. The panorama facial composite flap could be considered as one of the practicable basic models for facial allotransplantation.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.171-174
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• 2004

The present study reports a case of developmental salivary gland defect. On panoramic examination, large radiolucent lesion surrounded by a sclerotic wall was noted in the right posterior mandible. On CT examination, large lingual bone concavity with extra-osseous course of the inferior alveolar nerve bundle was detected. In atypical cases, it is suggested that confirmatory imaging using CT or MRI should be taken.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제37권4호통권359호
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• pp.279-286
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• 1999

In patients with severely atrophic mandibular posterior area, implant placement is a problematic surgical procedure. Inferior alveolar nerve transpositioning technique offers better initial stability of implant and reduce the risk of permanent nerve damages. In this case report, the patient has bilateral atrophic mandibular posterior edentulous area. We placed 3 implants on each mandibular posterior area in conjunction with bilateral inferior alveolar nerve transpositioning to achieve sufficient bone height. The patient complained of paresthesia in lower lip and chin area and ptosis of lower lip after surgery. Neurosensory function was normal in 10 weeks after surgery.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.407-414
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• 1973

• 대한치과마취과학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.45-50
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• 2011

Bell's palsy is an isolated facial paralysis of sudden onset caused by a neuritis of the seventh nerve within the facial canal. It occurs often in the adult man with a history of recent exposure to local cold, such as sleeping next to an open window, or in some cases it occurs after infections of the nasopharynx or masticator spaces. Especially, this neuropathy have linked with the major collagen disorders (diabetes mellitus). A segmental demyelination develops rapidly, with vascultitis in microinfarcts and ischemia to the nerve segment. The authors experienced about the bizarre neurological symptom of Bell's palsy after inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia and TMJ dislocation in diabetic mellitus. The early and correct consultation with the multiple medical and dental departments was important to prevent the inadequate care & medicolegal problems.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.177-185
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• 2007

치과치료와 관련한 의원성 손상이나 국소마취의 후유증은 미각장애를 유발하기도 한다. 본 연구는 편측 하치조신경 전달마취를 시행하여 마취 전후의 미각기능의 변화를 정량 및 정성적으로 비교하여, 치과치료와 관련하여 발생할 수 있는 하치조신경의 무감각증이나 감각저하로 인한 미각기능의 변화 가능성을 평가하고자 하였다. 20대의 건강한 지원자 30명(남:녀=1:1, 평균연령 $24.0{\pm}1.8$세)을 대상으로 하여 피검자의 우측에 2% 염산리도카인을 사용하여 통법에 따라 하치조신경 전달마취를 시행하였다. 마취 전후 미각기능의 변화를 조사하기 위하여 전기미각측정기를 이용하여 전기미각역치를 측정하였으며 국소적용법을 이용한 화학용액법으로 미각강도를 평가하였다. 검사를 위해 1M/l의 NaCl 및 sucrose 용액, 0.032 M/l의 구연산용액, 0.001 M/l의 염산키니네용액을 사용하였으며 미각강도는 9점 척도를 이용하여 평가하도록 하였다. 검사는 구강내 8 부위, 즉 좌우측 혀 전방과 외측방, 유곽유두, 연구개에 대해 시행되었다. 편측 하치조신경 전달마취를 시행한 결과, 마취된 측의 혀 전방과 외측, 유곽유두에서 전기미각역치가 상승하고 짠맛, 단맛, 신맛, 쓴맛에 대한 미각강도 감소가 감소하였다.(p<0.05) 마취되지 않은 반대측의 혀 전방과 외측방에서도 짠맛과 단맛의 경우에 대한 미각강도가 감소되었으나(p<0.05), 전기미각역치의 변화는 없었다. 본 연구의 결과는 편측의 하치조신경 전달마취는 마취가 된 혀의 1/2 부위에서 고삭신경과 설인신경에 영향을 주어 미각장애를 유발할 수 있음을 보여주며, 반대측에서도 미각강도의 변화를 일부 초래할 수 있는 것으로 추측해 볼 수 있다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.395-400
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• 2017

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate different anatomical variants of the anterior loop of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) via cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: CBCT images of 71 patients (36 males and 35 females) were evaluated. We used the classification described by Solar for IAN evaluation. In this classification, three different types of IAN loops were introduced prior to emerging from the mental foramen. We classified patients according to this system and introduced a new, fourth type. Results: Type I was seen in 15 sites (10.6%), type II in 39 sites (27.5%), and type III in 50 sites (35.2%). We found a new type in 38 sites (26.8%) that constituted a fourth type. Conclusion: We found that type III was the most common variant. In the fourth type, the IAN was not detectable because the main nerve was adjacent to the cortical plate and the incisive branch was thinner than the main branch and alongside it. In this type, more care is needed for surgeries including inferior alveolar and mental nerve transposition.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2016

Background: Inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) of the mandible is commonly used in the oral cavity as an anesthetic technique for dental procedures. This study evaluated the success rate of the first IANB administered by dental practitioners. Methods: Volunteer dental practitioners at Mahidol University who had never performed an INAB carried out 106 INAB procedures. The practitioners were divided into 12 groups with their advisors by randomized control trials. We recorded the success rate via pain visual analog scale (VAS) scores. Results: A large percentage of the dental practitioners (85.26%) used the standard method to locate the anatomical landmarks, injecting the local anesthetic at the correct position, with the barrel of the syringe parallel to the occlusal plane of the mandibular teeth. Further, 68.42% of the dental practitioners injected the local anesthetic on the right side by using the left index finger for retraction. The onset time was approximately 0-5 mins for nearly half of the dental practitioners (47.37% for subjective onset and 43.16% for objective onset), while the duration of the IANB was approximately 240-300 minutes (36.84%) after the initiation of numbness. Moreover, the VAS pain scores were $2.5{\pm}1.85$ and $2.1{\pm}1.8$ while injecting and delivering local anesthesia, respectively. Conclusions: The only recorded factor that affected the success of the local anesthetic was the administering practitioner. This reinforces the notion that local anesthesia administration is a technique-sensitive procedure.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제39권
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• pp.29.1-29.5
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• 2017

Background: The surgical extraction of the third molar is the most frequently encountered procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery and is related with a variety of complications. This study examined the efficacy of intentional partial odontectomy (IPO) in the third molars which have no periapical lesions and are located near important anatomical structures such as inferior alveolar nerve. Methods: Seven patients (four males, three females, $39.1{\pm}11.6years$), who received IPO to reduce the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury (IANI), were followed long-term. The treated teeth were horizontally impacted third molars in the mandibular left (n = 5) or mandibular right (n = 4) areas and were all ankylosed with the surrounding alveolar bone. During the IPO, the bone around the crown was removed to expose the crown, and then the tooth was resected at cement-enamel junction (CEJ). Any secondary trauma to the healthy root was minimized and remained intact after primary suture. Results: The mean follow-up time was $63.2{\pm}29.8months$, and all sites showed good bone healing after the crown removal. Also, sensory abnormality was not found in any patients after IPO. In one patient, the bone fragments erupted 4 months after IPO. In other patient, an implant placed on second molar site adjacent to the third molar that received IPO was explanted about 2 years after the patient's persistent discomfort. Conclusions: In case where high risk of IANI exists, IPO may be chosen alternatively to surgical extraction to reduce the risk of nerve damage.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.441-449
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• 2021

Background: The efficacy of local anesthesia decreases in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Therefore, it was proposed that the use of premedication with an anti-inflammatory drug might increase the success rate of pulpal anesthesia in mandibular posterior teeth with vital inflamed pulp. Methods: One hundred thirty-four patients who were actively experiencing pain willingly participated in this study. The Heft Parker (HP) visual analog scale (VAS) was used to record the initial pain intensity. Patients were randomly allocated to receive a placebo, 10 mg of ketorolac, and 650 mg of paracetamol. The standard inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) was administered to all patients using 2% lidocaine with 1:200,000 adrenaline after one hour of medication. After 15 min, the patient was instructed to rate the discomfort during each step of the treatment procedure, such as access to remaining dentin, access to the pulp chamber, and during canal instrumentation on the HP VAS. IANB was considered successful if the patient reported no or mild pain during access preparation and instrumentation. Moderate or severe pain was classified as a failure of IANB and another method of anesthesia was used before continuing the treatment. Results: The rate of successful anesthesia in the placebo, paracetamol, and ketorolac groups was 29%, 33%, and 43%, respectively, and no statistically significant difference was found between the groups. Conclusion: Preoperative administration of paracetamol or ketorolac did not significantly affect the success rate of IANB in patients with irreversible pulpitis. No significant difference was observed between the paracetamol and ketorolac groups.