• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.171-178
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• 2003

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report the reproducibility of intra-observer and inter-observer consistency of cephalometric measurements using three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT), and the degree of difference of the cephalometric measurements. Materials and Methods: CT images of 16 adult patients with normal class I occlusion were sent to personal computer and reconstructed into 3D images using V-Works 3.5/sup TM/(Cybermed Inc., Seoul, Korea). With the internal program of V-Works 3.5/sup TM/, 12 landmarks on regular cephalograms were transformed into 21 analytic categories and measured by 2 observers and in addition, one of the observers repeated their measurements. Intra-observer difference was calculated using paired t-test, and inter-observer by two sample test. Results: There were significant differences in the intra-observer measurements (p < 0.05) in four of the categories which included ANS-Me, ANS-PNS, Cdl-Go (Lt), GoL-GoR, but with the exception of Cdl-Go (Lt), ZmL-ZmR, Zyo-Zyo, the average differences were within 2 mm of each other. The inter-observer observations also showed significant differences in the measurements of the ZmL-ZmR and Zyo-Zyo categories (p < 0.05). With the exception of the Cdl-Me (Rt), ZmL-ZmR, Zyo-Zyo categories, the average differences between the two observers were within 2 mm, but the ZmL-ZmR and Zyo-Zyo values differed greatly with values of 8.10 and 19.8 mm respectively. Conclusion: In general, 3D CT images showed greater accuracy and reproducibility, with the exception of suture areas such as Zm and Zyo, than regular cephalograms in orthodontic measurements, showing differences of less than 2 mm, therefore 3D CT images can be useful in cephalometric measurements and treatment planning.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.396-410
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• 1996

This study was carried out to evaluate the distribution and the degree of the asymmetry existed in normal persons and asymmetric patients, and to investigate the changes of asymmetric patients after orthognathic surgery. The analysis was performed with the posteroanterior cephalometric radiography of 60 normal persons and 31 facial asymmetric patients. The results were as follows : 1. The degree of normal asymmetry existed in normal persons was not significant except MF and Me measurements. 2. The degree of normal asymmetry according to sex difference was not significant except cranial base area. 3. When normal persons were compared to asymmetric patients, there were more measurements which presented significant asymmetry on mandible than on maxilla. 4. When postoperative state was compared to preoperative state, the degree of asymmetry were usually decreased except AGO and GA measurements, especially the Cd, MF, Me, and Cd-Me measurements decreased significantly. 5. When postoperative state was compared to normal persons, 4 measurements of mandible approached significantly the measurements of normal persons.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.565-606
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• 1993

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the change of before and after treatment of anterior openbite malocclusions treated by Multiloop Edgewise Archwire technique. The openbite sample consisted of 4 male and 12 female adults, treated with nonextraction or third molar extraction. The normal sample consisted of 58 subjects, which have pleasing facial profile and normal occlusion and no experience of orthodontic or prosthodontic treatment. The 58 subjects of normal sample were subdivided by cephalemetric vertical relationship of face. The 40 subjects, cephalometric vertical relationship of face was in normal range, classified as Normal Sample group 1. The 18 subjects, increased cephalometric vertical relationship of face, classified as Normal Sample group 2. The computerized cephalometric analysis was accomplished with 50 reference points for 22 skeletal measurements, 46 dentoalveolar measurements, 8 soft tissue measurements. Statistical analysis of the data was carried out with paired t-test, Student's t-test, and DUNCAN test using SAS(PC version), The results were as follows : 1. There were no statistically significant differences in skeletal measurement between before and after treatment. The major changes were in dentoalveolar region. 2. After treatment, the long axis of maxillary and mandibular posterior teeth were distally tipped-back, and uprighted to bisected occlusal plane. The interincisal angle was increased. 3. There were no statistically significant increase in the upper posterior dental height and statistically significant decrease in the lower posterior dental height. The upper anterior dental height was increased, but there was no statistically significant increase in the absolute upper anterior dental hight. The lower anterior dental height was increased. 4. After treatment, the maxillary occlusal plane to palatal plane angle and the mandibular occlusal plane to mandibular plane angle were statistically significant increased. Then, there were no statistically significant difference between after treatment group and normal sample group 2. 5. After treatment, the percentage of upper lip length to upper anterior dental height was decreased. Then, There were no statistically significant difference between after treatment group and normal sample group 2.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.633-641
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• 1997

성장 또는 치료로 인한 악안면골의 변화는 두부 방사선을 중첩 함으로써 판단할 수 있다. 중첩에 대한 평가는 중첩방법에 따라 변화되므로 좀더 정확한 중첩 방법을 선택하는 것은 치료 효과에 대한 분석이나 성장 변화에 대한 평가를 정확히하는 선결 요건이 될것이다. 3년 정도의 비교적 짧은 성장기간을 가진 11세 전후의 여자 환자 19명을 대상으로, 가장 널리쓰이는 중첩 방법인 Nasion-Sells line중첩과 Bjork가 주장하는 Anteirior cranial base (ACB)중첩을 비교하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1 Nasion-Sells line중첩과 ACB중첩은 중첩오차(registration error)의 크기가 거의 같아서 reliability에 있어서 큰차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다 2. 검사자간 차이(interobserver difference)에 있어서 Nasion-Sells line중첩은 7개의 측정 항목 모두에서 두 검사자간에 차이가 없었으나 ACB중첩은 7개의 측정 항목중 4개의 측정 항목에서 두 검사자간 유의성 있는 차이가 나타났다. 3. 중첩방법의 차이 (intermethod difference)에 있어서 Nasion-Sella line중첩으로 측정한 계 측치와 ACB 중첩으로 측정한 계측치가 유의성있게 차이가 나지 않았다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.213-220
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• 2015

Purpose: The aim this study was to compare the accuracy of orthodontists and dentomaxillofacial radiologists in identifying 17 commonly used cephalometric landmarks, and to determine the extent of variability associated with each of those landmarks. Materials and Methods: Twenty digital lateral cephalometric radiographs were evaluated by two groups of dental specialists, and 17 cephalometric landmarks were identified. The x and y coordinates of each landmark were recorded. The mean value for each landmark was considered the best estimate and used as the standard. Variation in measurements of the distance between landmarks and measurements of the angles associated with certain landmarks was also assessed by a subset of two observers, and intraobserver and interobserver agreement were evaluated. Results: Intraclass correlation coefficients were excellent for intraobserver agreement, but only good for interobserver agreement. The least reliable landmark for orthodontists was the gnathion (Gn) point (standard deviation [SD], 5.92 mm), while the orbitale (Or) was the least reliable landmark (SD, 4.41 mm) for dentomaxillofacial radiologists. Furthermore, the condylion (Co)-Gn plane was the least consistent (SD, 4.43 mm). Conclusion: We established that some landmarks were not as reproducible as others, both horizontally and vertically. The most consistently identified landmark in both groups was the lower incisor border, while the least reliable points were Co, Gn, Or, and the anterior nasal spine. Overall, a lower level of reproducibility in the identification of cephalometric landmarks was observed among orthodontists.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.85-94
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• 2022

이 후향적 연구의 목적은 7 - 15세 사이의 혼합치열기와 영구치열기의 소아 및 청소년 환자에서 기존 교정 분석 방법과 인공 지능을 활용한 교정 분석 방법을 이용한 변수의 차이를 비교하여 평가하는 것이다. 교정 진단을 위해 측면 두부계측 방사선 사진을 촬영한 소아 환자 60명(혼합 치열기 30명, 영구치열기 30명)을 무작위로 선정하였다. V-ceph을 사용한 기존 분석 방법과 WebCeph를 사용한 딥 러닝 기반 분석 방법으로 1명의 검사자가 17개의 두부 측정 계측점을 식별하고, 22개의 측정 항목을 평가했다. 기존 분석 방법의 반복 측정으로 인한 오차는 Pearson의 상관 분석을 사용하여 평가하었다. 혼합치열군과 영구치열군에 대한 각각 두 방법의 차이는 paired t-test를 사용하여 평가하였다. 혼합치열군에서 두 분석 방법의 차이는 8개의 계측항목에서 통계적으로 유의하였다: APDI, SNA, SNB, Mandibular plane angle, LAFH (p < 0.001), Facial ratio (p = 0.001), U1 to SN (p = 0.012), and U1 to A-Pg (p = 0.021). 영구치열군에서는 두 분석 방법 간에 4개의 계측항목이 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다: ODI (p = 0.020), Wits appraisal (p = 0.025), Facial ratio (p = 0.026), and U1 to A-Pg (p = 0.001). 많은 시간이 소요되는 기존의 교정 분석 방법과 비교하였을 때, 딥 러닝 기반 교정 분석 시스템은 측정의 신뢰성과 유효성 측면에서 임상적으로 허용될 수 있다. 하지만 소아 환자의 교정 분석을 위해 딥 러닝 기반 프로그램을 사용할 때에는 이러한 프로그램의 한계점을 인지하고 올바른 판단으로 사용하는 것이 중요하다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.75-83
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• 1998

본 연구는 교정 치료를 위한 진단과 치료 계획의 수립에 널리 이용되는 진단 수단의 하나인 두부 방사선 사진을 계측하는 연구에서 볼 수 있는 오류의 중요성을 인식하고, 반복 계측의 방법으로 체계적 오차(systematic error)를 찾아내고 임의적오차(random error)의 범위를 산출하는 과정을 통해 기준점의 식별에 보다 주의가 기울여져야 할 해부학적 기준점들을 찾아보고자 시행되었는데, 통법에 의해 촬영된 100장의 측모 두부 방사선 사진을 연구대상으로 하여 61개의 기준점과 130개의 계측항목을 선정하였고 반복계측을 위해 25개의 표본을 무작위로 선정, 계측오차를 분석하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 반복계측에 따른 계측치의 비교에서 130개 전체 계측항목의 18.4%인 24개 항목에서 유의성 있는 차이를 보였다. 2. 반복계측에서 기준점 식별에 차이를 보이는 빈도는 상악 전치의 치근단점(as), 상악골의 최후방벽(tu), 연조직 nasion과 전두정(ft) 그리고 기도의 ad3점에서 매우 높았다. 3. 5%이하의 유의도를 보이는 수준까지 기준점 마킹을 수정한 후, 임의적오차의 범위는 0.67-1.71mm또는 도를 보였다. 4. 가장 임의적오차를 보인 계측항목은 상, 하악 전치가 이루는 각(interincisal angle : ILs-ILi)이었다. 5. 계측 오차의 문제는 주로 해부학적 정의에 대한 정확성의 부족과 불분명한 방사선사진상에 기인되었다. 이상의 연구 결과로 두부 방사선 사진의 계측에는 많은 오류의 가능성이 있음을 확인할 수 있었고 이에 따라 두부방사선 계측에서 뿐 아니라 계측이 이루어지는 모든 연구에서는 항상 계측오류에 대한 분석이 함께 이루어져야 할 것이며, 조사자로서 뿐만 아니라 다른 연구자의 연구결과를 올바르게 인식하기 위한 목적으로도 오류에 대한 인식은 필수적인 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.231-238
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• 2001

This study was performed to evaluate soft tissue cephalometric norms for Korean adults which can be implemented in surgical orthodontic treatment planning using selected horizontal reference plane especially for Koreans (Male: $SN-7.5^{\circ}$, Female: $SN-9.0^{\circ}$) and a simplified analytical method. 70 males and 70 females consisting of freshmen of Yonsei University from 1996 to 1997 and students from the Dental College of Yonsei University were chosen according to clinical examination and cephalometric analysis. The samples had normal profiles, normal anteroposterior skeletal relationship(ANB angle of $0^{\circ}\;to\;4^{\circ}$ and Wits appraisal of -4.0mm to 0mm), and Class I molar and canine relationship. They had no missing or supernumerary teeth and had no experience of orthodontic or prosthetic treatment. After the selection of 15 soft tissue landmarks and the construction of horizontal and vertical reference lines, 25 measurements were taken. These consisted of vertical and horizontal linear measurements and angular measurements. The results were as follows. 1. Mean and standard deviation of the measurements were calculated in males and females. 2. Vertical measurements were comparably bigger in males than females whereas anterior facial height ratio(sN-Sn/Sn-sMe) and lower anterior facial height ratio(Sn-Stms/Stmi-sMe) showed no significant difference between sexes. 3. Most of the horizontal measurements in relation to the vertical reference line(G-perpendicular) showed no significant difference between sexes. 4. Nasofacial angle, columellar angle, nasolabial angle and facial contour angle showed no significant difference between sexes. 5. The upper and lower lip were positioned about $-1.0{\pm}2.0mm$ and $+1.0{\pm}2.0mm$ in relation to the Ricketts' esthetic line in both sexes. In this study, soft tissue cephalometric norms of Korean adults for orthognathic surgery were obtained.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2007

Purpose : To examine whether the maxillofacial skeletal morphology correlates with the condylar position and the anatomic characteristics of articular eminence using measurements of lateral cephalometric radiographs and individualized sagittal temporomandibular joint (TMJ) tomographs. Materials and Methods : I compared measurements of 202 TMJs of 101 orthodontic patients of Kangnung National University Dental Hospital. 1 used Pearson's correlation for comparison of the measuring values in lateral cephalometric radiographs and individualized sagittal TMJ tomographs. Results : Large occlusal plane angle tendency showed decreased width of posterior eminence slope, decreased depth of articular fossa and decreased posterior slope angle of eminence. Large mandibular plane angle tendency showed decreased superior joint space, decreased depth of articular fossa and decreased posterior slope angle of eminence. Large genial angle tendency showed decreased depth of articular fossa, decreased posterior slope angle of eminence and anterior position of condylar head. Large anterior facial height and large posterior facial height tendency showed increased width of posterior slope of eminence, increased depth of articular fossa, increased posterior slope angle of eminence and posterior position of condylar head. Conclusion : Maxillofacial skeletal morphology has correlation with the anatomic characteristics of TMJ. Individualized sagittal TMJ tomographs can provide useful information for anatomical analysis of TMJ.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.221-230
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• 2001

This study was performed to evaluate hard tissue cephalometric norms for Korean adults which can be implemented in surgical orthodontic treatment planning using selected horizontal reference plane especially for Koreans (Male: $SN-7.5^{\circ}$, Female: $SN-9.0^{\circ}$) and a simplified analytical method. 70 males and 70 females consisting of freshmen of Yonsei University from 1996 to 1997 and students from the Dental College of Yonsei University were chosen according to clinical examination and cephalometric analysis. The samples had normal profiles, normal anteroposterior skeletal relationship(ANB angle of $0^{\circ}$ to $4^{\circ}$ and Wits appraisal of -4.0mm to 0mm), and Class I molar and canine relationship. They had no missing or supernumerary teeth and had no experience of orthodontic or prosthetic treatment. After the selection of 23 landmarks and the construction of horizontal and vertical reference lines, 22 skeletal and 12 dental measurements were taken. These consisted of vertical and horizontal linear measurements and angular measurements. The results were as follows. 1. Mean and standard deviation of the measurements were calculated for males and females. 2. Most of the skeletal vertical measurements, and maxillary and mandibular length were bigger in males than females. Whereas anterior facial height ratio(N-ANS/ANS-Me) as well as maxillary and mandibular antero-posterior position in relation to the vertical reference line(N-perpendicular) showed no signigicant difference between sexes. 3. Maxillary and mandibular dental antero-posterior position in relation to the vertical reference line(N-perpendicular) showed no significant difference between sexes. 4. The upper incisor show(U1-Stms) was $2.1{\pm}1.7mm$ in males and $3.3{\pm}1.7mm$ in females. In this study, hard tissue cephalometric norms of Korean adults for orthognathic surgery were obtained.