• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.21-30
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• 2017

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the three-dimensional (3D) position of the center of resistance of 4 mandibular anterior teeth, 6 mandibular anterior teeth, and the complete mandibular dentition by using 3D finite-element analysis. Methods: Finite-element models included the complete mandibular dentition, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. The crowns of teeth in each group were fixed with buccal and lingual arch wires and lingual splint wires to minimize individual tooth movement and to evenly disperse the forces onto the teeth. Each group of teeth was subdivided into 0.5-mm intervals horizontally and vertically, and a force of 200 g was applied on each group. The center of resistance was defined as the point where the applied force induced parallel movement. Results: The center of resistance of the 4 mandibular anterior teeth group was 13.0 mm apical and 6.0 mm posterior, that of the 6 mandibular anterior teeth group was 13.5 mm apical and 8.5 mm posterior, and that of the complete mandibular dentition group was 13.5 mm apical and 25.0 mm posterior to the incisal edge of the mandibular central incisors. Conclusions: Finite-element analysis was useful in determining the 3D position of the center of resistance of the 4 mandibular anterior teeth group, 6 mandibular anterior teeth group, and complete mandibular dentition group.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.49-54
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between gingival biotype and underlying crestal bone morphology in the maxillary anterior region. Materials and Methods: The maxillary anterior teeth from 40 subjects (20 thin biotype, 20 thick biotype) with ages from 20 to 50 years were included in this study. All subjects had healthy gingiva in the maxillary anterior region and had no history of orthodontic treatment, periodontal treatment, or hyperplastic medication. Using the probe transparency method, the scalloped distance (SCD) between the contact point-bone crest and the midface-bone crest was measured for each maxillary anterior teeth of two groups. Result: The mean SCD was $3.00{\pm}0.21mm$ in thin biotype and $2.81{\pm}0.20mm$ in thick biotype. The SCD value in the thin biotype was statistically significantly greater than in the thick biotype (t=2.982, P<0.01). Comparing the degree of crestal bone scallop in each maxillary anterior teeth in the two groups, all six teeth in the thin biotype showed higher bone scallop than in the thick biotype. Conclusion: A simple procedure using a probe could to determine gingival biotype and to predict the underlying crestal bone morphology was introduced. This may be useful for effective treatment planning.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제56권9호
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• pp.512-520
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• 2018

As the demand for natural and beautiful smiles increases, the demand for anterior aesthetic treatment is increasing. Orthodontic treatment is often necessary for esthetic, healthy and natural treatment outcome. Particularly, in the case of middle-aged patients, minor tooth movement limited to anterior teeth is more effective than comprehensive orthodontic treatment which requires a long-term treatment period. Clinician who is in charge of aesthetic dentistry should have the ability to select a case that can be treated with partial orthodontic treatment and to determine the most effective treatment method. This article provides decision flowchart for case selection and choosing the best treatment modality for anterior teeth alignment.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.310-322
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• 2016

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the optimal loading conditions for pure intrusion of the six maxillary anterior teeth with miniscrews according to alveolar bone loss. Methods: A three-dimensional finite element model was created for a segment of the six anterior teeth, and the positions of the miniscrews and hooks were varied after setting the alveolar bone loss to 0, 2, or 4 mm. Under 100 g of intrusive force, initial displacement of the individual teeth in three directions and the degree of labial tilting were measured. Results: The degree of labial tilting increased with reduced alveolar bone height under the same load. When a miniscrew was inserted between the two central incisors, the amounts of medial-lateral and anterior-posterior displacement of the central incisor were significantly greater than in the other conditions. When the miniscrews were inserted distally to the canines and an intrusion force was applied distal to the lateral incisors, the degree of labial tilting and the amounts of displacement of the six anterior teeth were the lowest, and the maximum von Mises stress was distributed evenly across all the teeth, regardless of the bone loss. Conclusions: Initial tooth displacement similar to pure intrusion of the six maxillary anterior teeth was induced when miniscrews were inserted distal to the maxillary canines and an intrusion force was applied distal to the lateral incisors. In this condition, the maximum von Mises stresses were relatively evenly distributed across all the teeth, regardless of the bone loss.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제31권2호통권85호
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• pp.209-223
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• 2001

치조골 결손을 갖는 환자의 상악전치부 압하(intrusion)시 필수적인 pure intrusion을 위해 three-piece base arch appliance와 후방견인력의 적용이 필요하게 된다. Three-piece base arch appliance를 적용한 상악전치부 압하시의 상악 6전치, 치근막 및 치조골의 3차원 유한요소모델을 제작하였다. Three-piece base arch appliance를 이용한 상악 전치부압하시 치아 수에 따른 저항중심의 위치, 치조골 흡수에 따른 pure intrusion을 위한 후방견인력 변화 양상, 그리고 이때의 치조골 높이에 따른 저항중심의 수직적, 수평적 위치 변화의 상관관계에 대해 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 치축 경사도와 치조골 높이가 정상이고, 압하시 three-piece base arch appliance를 이용한 경우 압하 하중점이 전후방적으로 저항중심을 통과하기 위한 조건은 다음과 같다. 1) 2 전치군(중절치군)을 대상으로 한 경우에는 중절치 브라켓 원심면에서 후방 6mm 지점으로, 측절치 브라켓 전방 1/3부위에 위치 하였다. 2) 4 전치군(중절치와 측절치군)을 대상으로 한 경우에는 측절치 브라켓 원심면에서 후방 5mm지점으로, 측절치와 견치 브라켓 사이 공간의 후방 2/3부위에 위치하였다. 3) 6 전치군(중절치, 측절치와 견치군)을 대상으로 한 경우에는 견치 브라켓 원심면에서 후방 7mm 지점으로, 제 1소구치 브라켓 중앙부위에 위치하였다. 4) 치아 수 증가에 따른 저항중심의 후방이동을 관찰할 수 있었고, 4 전치군 보다 6 전치군에서 후방 이동량이 크게 나타났다. 2. 치조골 높이가 정상일 때, pure intrusion을 위한 후방견인력을 적용할 경우 수직 압하점은 저항중심과 같거나 약간 전방에 위치했다. 3. 동일한 압하력과 압하점 적용시 치조골 상실 증가에 따른 압하시 pure intrusion을 위한 후방견인력 변화는 다음과 같다. 1) 2 전치군과 4 전치군의 후방 견인력은 6 전치군의 후방 견인력에 비해 낮게 나타났다. 2) 치조골이 상실됨에 따라 각 치아군 후방견인력은 증가됨을 보였다. 4. 상악 전치부 치아군과 치조골 높이에 따른 저항중심의 수평적, 수직적 위치간 상관관계는 다음과 같다. 1) 2 전치군일 때, 치조골 상실에 따른 저항중심의 수직적 위치변화에 대한 수평적 위치 변화가 가장 크게 나타났다. 치아 수가 증가할수록 치조골 상실에 따른 저항중심의 수직적 위치 변화에 대한 수평적 위치변화는 작아지는 경향을 보였다. 2) 치조골 상실량이 커짐에 따라서는, 치아 수에 관계 저항중심의 수직적 위치변화에 대해 수평적 위치변화가 커졌다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.375-389
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• 1993

The delivery of optimal orthodontic treatment is greatly influenced by a clinician's ability to predict and control tooth movement achieved by applying known force systems to the dentition. It is important to determine the location of the center of resistance of a tooth or group of teeth to better understand the nature of their displacement characteristics under the various force levels. The purpose of this study was to define the location of the centers of resistance of various units of the upper anterior segment for lingually directed 100gm and 200gm force in a dry human skull. The units investigated were composed of four incisors and six anterior teeth. In addition, the effect of change in force magnitude on the location of the center of resistance of these units was investigated. The laser reflection technique was used to measure the initial displacements of the consolidated teeth under loading. The results were as follows: 1. The instantaneous center of resistance for the four anterior teeth was located vertically between level 4 and level 5-that is, at $37.4\%$ apical to the cementoenamel junction level. 2. The instantaneous center of resistance for the six anterior teeth was located vertically just beneath level 5-that is, at $50.3\%$ apical to the cementoenamel junction level. 3. Increasing force levels had little effect on the location of the center of resistance of a given unit. 4. The location of the instantaneous center of resistance shifted apically as the number of dental units consolidated increased.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.169-175
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• 1984

This study was undertaken to obtain the average canal length of upper & lower anterior teeth which was important in canal length measuring procedure of endodontic treatment. It was based upon 827 out-patients who had endodontic treatment on their upper & lower anterior teeth at the Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Infirmary, Yonsei Medical Center from February, 1978 to June, 1984. The 1249 teeth of these patients were devided into sex and age groups. The root canal length of these teeth were measured. The following results were obtained; 1. The mean root canal length of upper & lower anterior teeth were as follows; Upper central incisors : 21.8mm Upper lateral incisors : 21.0mm Upper canines : 24.1mm Lower central incisors : 18.6mm Lower lateral incisors : 19.9mm Lower canines : 22.6mm 2. There was no significant difference in root canal length between sex. (P > 0.05) 3. There was no significant difference in root canal length between age groups. (p > 0.05) 4. The distribution of upper central incisors showed the highest distribution followed by upper lateral incisors and lower central incisors between 10 to 40 year old age groups, and there was no signigicant difference in the rest of the age groups. There was no significant difference in sex distribution, which was 49.5% for males and 50.4% for females. The number of the upper anterior teeth was 74.3% of all the specimens and the lower anterior 25.7%, and 40.6% of all the specimens were upper central incisors.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.781-787
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• 1997

In spite of the improvements of the techniques in the field of preventive dentistry, many children still present with extensive destruction of primary anterior teeth. Not only the practioner must consider the pulp state of the primary incisor, but also restore the form, function and esthetics of the tooth. Restorative treatment of primary incisor tooth requires durability, retention and esthetics. Stainless steel crowns used in restoring primary anterior teeth is retentive and durable in comparison with the composite resin, celluloid crown. But they are not esthetic. To enhance the esthetics of the anterior stainless steel crown without reducing its superior retention, an open-face stainless steel crown has been suggested. Several authors have suggested cutting away the labial portion of the stainless steel crown and placing the composite resin in that area. By following this technique, the practioner can prepare a retentive, durable, and esthetic restoration for primary teeth which have suffered from extensive loss of teeth structure. In addition, the single missing primary anterior teeth can be successfully restored by soldering the stainless steel crown together. Open-face stainless steel crown is indicated in the areas of large interproximal lesions involving incisal edge, crown fracture with pulp exposure and congenital malformation of the teeth. By this technique, the practioner can restore primary anterior teeth successfully regardless of the amount of remaining tooth structure, bruxism habit and presence of attrition. In this case, rampant caries with extensive loss of tooth structure and single missing of primary anterior tooth hart been successfully treated with open-face stainless steel crown.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2004

Tooth is the most important element in esthetic consideration on facial area. Tooth alignment which is in harmony with gingiva, lips, and face is also key element. The purpose of this study was to give a clinical discipline for restoration of gingival contour, which contains a ratio of maxillary 6 anterior teeth, research for gingival contour etc., in case of rehabilitation of maxillary anterior teeth. 300 Dankook university dental school students ,who is their twenties and free from periodontitis, participate in this study. The result was from each 70 males and females who had normal occlusion and tooth alignment. Length, width and length/width ratio of maxillary 6 anterior teeth were 0.74-0.81 in male, 0.81-0.84 in female. There was significant difference between male and female. The most deepest position of gingiva in maxillary central incisor and canine was located in distal part of teeth and maxillary lateral incisor was middle portion. In maxillary central incisors, gingival line of the most deepest point appeared significant difference between male and female (p<0.01) whereas there was no difference in lateral incisors and canines. Distance between interdental papilla apex and the most deepest portion appeared significant difference between male and female. Distance of the deepest position of gingiva is statistically significant except maxillary central incisors and lateral incisors. Standard deviation and mean of the width of labio-lingual were measured in cervical area and there was a significant difference both male and female.(p<0.01) From this result, we could get the mean of maxillary anterior gingival line and these results have great value in clinical guidance in studying maxillary anterior teeth.

• 대한심미치과학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.4-17
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• 2018

상악 전치부 고도손상 치아를 발거하고 임플란트를 하는 것도 예지성 높은 좋은 선택이지만, 마지막으로 한번 더 고도손상 치아를 살려보려는 노력은 치과의사와 환자간에 신뢰관계가 형성되어 있다면 해볼 수 있는 선택이다. 만약 치과의사와 환자가 서로 노력하여 장기간 유지에 성공한다면 더 두터운 신뢰관계를 만들어 줄 것이다.