• 치과방사선
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.471-489
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• 1998

For the successful endodontic treatment, root canal should be cleaned thoroughly by accurate mechanical and chemical canal preparation and sealed completely with canal filling material without damaging the periapical tissues. The accuracy of the root canal length measurement is a prerequisite for the success of the endodontic treatment, and the root canal length is often determined by the standard periapical radiographs and digital tactile sense. In this study, the accuracy and the clinical usefulness of Digora/sup (R)/, an intraoral digital imaging processor and the conventional standard radiographs were compared by measuring the length from the top of the file to the root apex. 30 single rooted premolars were invested in a uniformly sized blocks and No.25 K-file was inserted into and fixed in each canal. Each block was placed in equal distance and position to satisfy the principle of the bisecting angle and paralleling techniques and Digora/sup (R)/ system's image and standard periapical radiographs were taken. Each radiograph was examined by 3 different observers by measuring the length from top of the file to the root apex and each data was compared and analyzed. The results were as follows; 1. In the bisecting angle technique, the average difference between the Digora/sup (R)/ system and standard periapical radiograph was 0.002 mm and the standard deviation was 0.341 mm which showed no statistically significant difference between the two systems(p>0.05). Also, in the paralleling technique, the average difference between these two system was 0.007 mm and the standard deviation was 0.323 mm which showed no statistically significant difference between the two systems(p>0.05). 2. In Digora/sup (R)/ system, the average difference between the bisecting angle and paralleling technique was -0.336 mm and the standard deviation was 0.472 mm which showed a statistically significant difference between the two techniques(p<0.05). Also, in the standard periapical radiographs, the average difference between the bisecting angle and paralleling technique was 0.328 mm and the standard deviation was 0.517 mm which showed a statistically significant difference between these two techniques(p<0.05). 3. In Digora/sup (R)/ system and the standard periapical radiographs. there was a statistically significant difference between the measurement using the bisecting angle technique and the actual length(p<0.05), But there was no statistically significant difference between the measurement using the paralleling technique and the actuallength(p>0.05). In conclusion. the determination of the root canal length by using the Digora/sup (R)/ system can give us as good an image as the standard periapical radiograph and using the paralleling technique instead of the bisecting angle technique can give a measurement closer to the actual canal length. thereby contributing to a successful result. Also. considering the advantages of the digital imaging processor such as decreasing the amount of exposure to the patient. immediate use of the image. magnification of image size. control of the contrast and brightness and the ability of storing the image can give us good reason to replace the standard periapical radiographs.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.40.1-40.10
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• 2019

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of DentalVibe on the level of pain experienced during anesthetic injections using 2 different techniques. Materials and Methods: This randomized crossover clinical trial evaluated 60 patients who required 2-session endodontic treatment. Labial infiltration (LI) anesthesia was administered in the anterior maxilla of 30 patients, while inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) was performed in the remaining 30 patients. 1.8 mL of 2% lidocaine was injected at a rate of 1 mL/min using a 27-gauge needle. DentalVibe was randomly assigned to either the first or second injection session. A visual analog scale was used to determine participants' pain level during needle insertion and the anesthetic injection. The paired t-test was applied to assess the efficacy of DentalVibe for pain reduction. Results: In LI anesthesia, the pain level was 12.0 ± 15.5 and 38.1 ± 21.0 during needle insertion and 19.1 ± 16.1 and 48.9 ± 24.6 during the anesthetic injection using DentalVibe and the conventional method, respectively. In IANB, the pain level was 14.1 ± 15.9 and 35.1 ± 20.8 during needle insertion and 17.3 ± 14.2 and 39.5 ± 20.8 during the anesthetic injection using DentalVibe and the conventional method, respectively. DentalVibe significantly decreased the level of pain experienced during needle insertion and the anesthetic injection in anterior LI and mandibular IANB anesthesia. Conclusions: The results suggest that DentalVibe can be used to reduce the level of pain experienced by adult patients during needle insertion and anesthetic injection.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제57권11호
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• pp.672-678
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• 2019

AIM: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the torsional fracture resistances, cyclic fatigue resistance, and bending stiffness of two nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments made of different heat-treated alloy: Aurum Blue (heat-treated) and Aurum Pro (conventional). Methods: Forty-five Aurum Blue and Aurum Pro NiTi files were selected for the three mechanical tests (n=15). For the torsional resistance test, 3 mm file tip was fixed and the shaft was driven clockwise at 2 rpm until fracture occurred by using a customized device. Cyclic fatigue resistance was evaluated by rotating instruments in artificial canal with dynamic mode. Bending stiffness was tested by observation of the bending moment on attaining a 45° bend. The results were analyzed by student-t tests at a significance level of 95%. The fractured surface of each groups were examined under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Results: Aurum Blue showed significantly higher toughness, ultimate strength, distortion angle, and number of cycles to failure than those of Aurum Pro (p < 0.05). However, Aurum Blue and Aurum Pro did not differ significantly in terms of bending stiffness. SEM showed typical topographic appearances of the cyclic fatigue and torsional fracture. Conclusions: Under the limitations of this study, heat-treated instruments showed higher flexibility and fracture resistances than conventional NiTi instruments.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.515-519
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• 2004

Straight access cavity design allows the operator to locate all canals, helps in proper cleaning and shaping, ultimately facilitates the obturation of the canal system. However, change in the fracture strength according to the access cavity designs was not clearly demonstrated yet. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of different access cavity designs on the fracture strength in endodontically treated mandibular anterior teeth. Recently extracted mandibular anterior teeth that have no caries, cervical abrasion, and fracture were divided into three groups (Group 1 : conventional lingual access cavity, Group 2 : straight access cavity, Group 3 : extended straight access cavity) according to the cavity designs. After conventional endodontic treatment, cavities were filled with resin core material. Compressive loads parallel to the long axis of the teeth were applied at a crosshead speed of 2mm/min until the fracture occurred. The fracture strength analyzed with ANOV A and the Scheffe test at the 95% confidence level. The results of this study were as follows: 1. The mean fracture strength decrease in following sequence Group 1 (4558.90{\;}\pm{\;}77.40{\;}N$), Group 2 ($494.07{\;}\pm{\;}123.98{\;}N) and Group 3 ($267.33{\;}\pm{\;}27.02{\;}N). 2. There was significant difference between Group 3 and other groups (P = 0.00). Considering advantage of direct access to apical third and results of this study, straight access cavity is recommended for access cavity form of the mandibular anterior teeth.

• 치과방사선
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.435-459
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• 1998

In order to achieve a successful endodontic treatment, root canals must be obturated three-dimensionally without causing any damage to apical tissues. Accurate length determination of the root canal is critical in this case. For this reason, I've used the conventional periapical radiography, Digora/sup (R)/(digital imaging system) and Root ZX/sup (R)/(the frequency dependent type apex locator) to measure the length of the canal and compare it with the true length obtained by cutting the tooth in half and measuring the length between the occlusal surface and the apical foramen. From the information obtained by these measurements, I was able to evaluate the accuracy and clinical usefulness of each systems. whether the thickness of files used in endodontic therapy has any effect on the measuring systems was also evaluated in an effort to simplify the treatment planning phase of endodontic treatment. 29 canals of 29 sound premolars were measured with #15, #20, #25 files by 3 different dentists each using the periapical radiography. Digora/sup (R)/ and Root ZX/sup (R)/. The measurements were then compared with the true length. The results were as follows: 1. In comparing mean discrepancies between measurements obtained by using periapical radiography(mean error: -0.449±0.444 mm), Digora/sup (R)/(mean error: -0.417±0.415 mm) and Root ZX/sup (R)/(mean error: 0.123±0.458 mm) with true length. periapical radiography and Digora/sup (R)/ system had statistically significant differences(p<0.05) in most cases while Root ZX/sup (R)/ showed none(p>0.05). 2. By subtracting values obtained by using periapical radiography, Digora/sup (R)/ and Root ZX/sup (R)/ from the true length and making a distribution table of their absolute values. the following analysis was possible. In the case of periapical film. 140 out of 261<53.6％) were clinically acceptable satisfying the margin of error of less than 0.5 mm. 151 out of 261 (53,6％) were acceptable in the Digora/sup (R)/ system while Root ZX/sup (R)/ had 197 out of 261(75.5％) within the limits of 0.5mm margin of error. 3. In determining whether the thickness of files has any effect on measuring methoths, no statistically significant differences were found(p>0.05). 4. In comparing data obtained from these methods in order to evaluate the difference among measuring methods, there was no statistically significant difference between periapical radiography and Digora/sup (R)/ system(p>0.05), but there was statistically significant difference between Root ZX/sup (R)/ and periapical radiography(p<0.05). Also there was statistically significant difference between Root ZX/sup (R)/ and Digora/sup (R)/ system(p<0.05). In conclusion, Root ZX/sup (R)/ was more accurate when compared with the Digora/sup (R)/ system and periapical radiography and seems to be more effective clinically in determining root canal length. But Root ZX/sup (R)/ has its limits in determining root morphology and number of roots and its accuracy becomes questionable when apical foramen is open due to unknown reasons. Therefore the combined use of Root ZX/sup (R)/ and the periapical radiography are mandatory. Digora/sup (R)/ system seems to be more effective when periapical radiographs are needed in a short period of time because of its short processing time and less exposure.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.347-357
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• 1997

An accurate working length is an essential factor in the success of endodontic treatment. There are several methods for determining working length; electronic apex locator, tactile sense by clinician, and radiography. Among these methods, the most commonly used method is radiography. But this method requires excessive radiation, long developing time, and many equipments. In additon, it could give an image distortion and two dimensional image. To improve these disadvantages, an intraoral digital radiographic system (Digora$^{(R)}$) which use an imaging plate instead of a film, was developed. The purpose of this investigation was to compare Digora imaging with conventional radiography in determining the working length. Maxillary first or second molars of human dried skull were used. Files were inserted into canals at randomly selected lengths, from 2mm short of the radiographic apex to 2rnm beyond. Radiographs and Digora images(Digora positive and Digora negative) were evaluated to determine the adjustment needed to place the file 0.5mm from the radiographic apex. The results were as follows ; 1. There was no significant difference in accuracy between those evaluated in ${\pm}0.5mm$ and those accurately evaluated in the 3 images. 2. When comparing the accuracy of each image without distinguishing the 3 images, in the group accurately determined within ${\pm}0.5mm$, the mesiobuccal group showed significantly higher accuracy compared to the palatal group(p<0.05).

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.454-460
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• 2007

성장 발육중인 어린이나 청소년에서 치아에 가해지는 외상성 손상은 성인에 비하여 흔히 일어난다. 외상이 일어난 후부터 적절한 치료가 시행될 때까지 소요된 시간은 특히 예후를 결정하는데 중요한 요소이며, 외상성 치아 손상을 입은 환자를 검사하고 치료하는데 사용되는 시간이 제한되어 있기 때문에, 만약 적절한 치료가 시간 내에 시행되지 않는다면 환자에게 심각한 결과를 초래할 수 있다. 이전 연구들에 의하면, 외상의 발생율은 8-10세 아이들에게서 가장 흔하고, 가장 많이 이환된 치아는 상악 영구 중절치이며, 남자의 경우가 여자보다 2:1로 빈도가 높았다. 상악 중절치의 치근 완성시기는 평균 10세 정도로 알려져있다. 외상성 손상에 이환된 호발 연령대의 상악 영구 중절치는 대부분 발육중인 미성숙된 치아로, 혈류공급이 왕성하여 손상시 재혈관화에 의한 치유가 비교적 쉽게 일어날 수 있어 치수 생활력에 대한 긍정적인 예후가 기대될 수 있다. 본 증례는 외상성 손상을 받은 미성숙 상악 영구 중절치의 치근파절 치험례로, 통상적인 근관치료를 하지 않고 보존적인 술식을 통하여 치아의 생활력을 유지할 수 있었기에 그 치료 경과 및 결과를 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.44-50
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• 2011

미성숙 영구치의 치수가 괴사되면, 치근 형성이 더 이상 이루어지지 않아 치근벽이 매우 얇고, 치근단공이 열려 있어 근관치료를 시행하기가 매우 어렵다. 치수가 괴사되고, 치근단 병소가 있는 치아의 근관치료를 시행할 때 가장 중요한 것은 감염된 근관계를 소독하는 것이다. 이러한 소독은 근관 내 기계적인 기구 조작, 근관 세척, 근관 내 약제를 통해서 이루어질 수 있는데, 최근 ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, minocycline의 세 가지 항생제 조합을 이용하여 근관 내 병원균을 제거하고, 치수의 재혈관화를 도모하여, 치근의 지속적인 성장을 유도한 연구와 증례가 많이 보고되고 있다. 이러한 재생적인근관 치료는 미성숙 영구치를 치료함에 있어서 통법적인 치근단형성술보다 보존적인 치료법으로서 널리 이용될 것이라 사료된다. 본 증례는 치외치의 교두파절로 인하여 치수가 괴사되고, 치근단 병소가 생긴 미성숙 영구치를 주소로 내원한 두 환아에 대하여 세 가지 항생제 조합을 근관 내 약제로 이용하여 치료한 바, 성공적인 치료결과를 보여 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.506-512
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• 2007

어린이에서 치아의 외상성 손상은 흔히 일어나는 문제이며, 손상 부위 및 정도에 따라 치아의 파절, 치주조직의 손상, 지지골 조직의 손상, 연조직의 손상 등으로 분류할 수 있다. 치주조직의 손상 중 치아가 외상에 의해 함입된 경우는 상악전치부에서 흔하며, 다른 유형의 손상에 비하여 비교적 발생빈도가 낮은 편이지만, 치축방향으로 충격이 가해져 치수뿐만 아니라 지지조직까지 손상을 일으킨다. 치아의 함입에 대한 치료 방법으로는 유전치나 조금 함입된 미성숙 영구 전치의 경우, 인위적인 재위치 없이 3-4주 동안 재맹출을 기대할 수도 있으나, 심하게 함입되어 재맹출을 기대하기 어려운 영구 전치의 경우에는 교정적 견인을 통해 교합수준에 이르게 하는 것이 일반적인 방법이며, 고정성/가철성 장치를 이용할 수 있다. 이때에는 약하고 지속적인 힘을 이용하여 치아를 치관방향으로 이동시킨다. 자발적 재맹출, 교정적 견인이 불가능 한 경우에는 외과적으로 치아를 재위치 시키고 주기적으로 관찰하는 방법이 있다. 이에 외상으로 인해 상악 좌측 영구 중절치가 함입되어 내원한 8세 7개월과 9세 11개월의 환아에서, 치수 괴사에 대한 통상적인 근관치료와 고정성 장치를 이용한 교정적 견인을 통해 양호한 치료 결과를 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.20-27
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• 2017

본 연구는 포졸란 시멘트를 기반으로 하는 근관전색제인 Endoseal MTA (Maruchi, Wonju, Korea)를 근관전색제와 근관충전제로 사용하였을 때 나타나는 치근단부 미세누출을 기존의 근관전색제인 AH $Plus^{(R)}$ (Dentsply DeTrey, Konstanz, Germany)와 비교하여 평가하고자 하였다. 만곡되지 않은 영구 전치를 3개의 실험군(A군, E1군, E2군)으로 나누고 A군은 AH $Plus^{(R)}$와 gutta-percha (GP), E1군 은 Endoseal MTA와 GP, E2군은 Endoseal MTA 단독으로 충전하였다. 충전이 완료된 치아는 완전한 경화를 위해 24시간동안 멸균 증류수에 보관하였고 염색액 누출을 위해 치근단 부위를 0.2% 로다민 B 염색 용액에 24시간 동안 노출시켰다. 입체 현미경을 이용하여 미세누출 정도를 평가하였으며 3개의 실험군 사이에 유의한 차이가 관찰되지 않았다. 결론적으로 Endoseal MTA는 GP의 사용에 관계 없이 AH $Plus^{(R)}$와 유사한 밀폐력을 보였으며 이러한 결과는 Endoseal MTA의 근관전색제 및 근관 충전제로써 유용한 사용에 대한 가능성을 제시한다.