• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.817-826
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• 2017

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of bamboo salts on remineralization effects on subsurface of artificial carious enamel. Methods: Incipient carious enamel was formed in permanent bovine incisors and then specimens were divided into three groups randomly: 3% bamboo salt (BS), 2% (NaF) and the solution of mixed 3% BS and 2% NaF. For remineralization, specimens of each of the three groups were treated for 24 hrs at $37^{\circ}C$ incubator. After treatment, specimens were analyzed using SEM and VHN. Statistical analysis used was one-way ANOVA. Results: In SEM observation, the BS group showed narrower distances between enamel rods than the cases of incipient subsurface caries enamel. The NaF and BS+NaF groups showed that the enamel rods near the surface were destructed, and innumerable round small particles were deposited near the surface of enamel. The BS+NaF group showed more minerals attachment between enamel rods than the cases of other groups. The differences in subsurface microhardness (${\Delta}VHN$) increased all of three groups in total by $80{\mu}m$. The ${\Delta}VHN$ of the BS+NaF group increased significantly more than NaF and BS groups in depth of $50{\mu}m$, $80{\mu}m$. Conclusions: The 3% bamboo salt with 2% NaF solution was found to increase subsurface hardness of incipient caries enamel. Thus, bamboo salt will be used to contribute to prevention on dental caries.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.313-324
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• 1997

The aim of the present study was to describe an safe and convenient method for the early detection of enamel caries using laser fluorescence. Fluorescence from natually carious lesion of human teeth illuminated by an argon laser(488nm) was observed and photographed using barrier filter. Intact enamel was found to fluorescence with a yellowish light. Whereas, incipient caries lesions in the enamel were dearly visible as dark areas in contrast to the fluorescence surroundings. For evaluation of accuracy of this method, lesion depth measured by the laser fluorescence in light microscope was compared with that polarizing microscope. The results from the present study can be summarized as follows : 1. Enamel caries of smooth surface was observed as pale white spot and undefined outline in ordinary light. Whereas, lesion was clearly visible as dark spot in laser fluorescence. 2. There was no difference between ordinary light view and laser fluorescence in occlusal surface and interproximal surface. 3. There was no significant difference between the lesion depth observed by laser fluorescence with light microscope and polarizing microscope. Apparent correlation exists between two groups.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.183-196
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of bleaching technique on the shear bond strength of esthetic restorative materials to bovine enamel. The bleaching agent was used 35% $H_2O_2$(Hi-Lite, Shofu, U.S.A.). Experimental groups were divided into two divisions as group A and B. Experimental A groups for the effect of number of bleaching were as follows ; Group Al : no bleaching Group A2 : bleaching 1 time ( for 5 minutes ) Group A3 : bleaching 3 times ( each for 5 minutes ) Group A4 : bleaching 6 times ( each for 5 minutes ) Group A5 : bleaching 9 times ( each for 5 minutes ) Experimental B groups for the effect of storage period in artificial saliva were as follows ; Group B1 : not stored in artificial saliva after bleaching Group B2 : stored in artificial saliva for 1 day after bleaching Group B3 : stored in artificial saliva for 1 week after bleaching Group B4 : stored in artificial saliva for 2 weeks after bleaching Group B5 : stored in artificial saliva for 4 weeks after bleaching Composite resin and glass ionomer cement were bonded to all specimens, and the shear bond strength between enamel and r~storative material were measured in Instron Universal Testing Machine(Instron, 4467, U.S.A,), Additionally, the bleached enamel specimens were examed after etching with 37.4% $H_3PO_4$ for 1 min under SEM(S-2300, Hitachi Co., Japan) to observe the effect of bleaching procedure on enamel surface morphology. The result were as follows ; 1. In SEM findings, bleached bovine enamel was found to be superficially rough. 2. In bleached bovine enamel, the effect of acid etching was reduced with the increase of number of bleaching. 3. The mean shear bond strength of composite resin and glass ionomer cement to bleached enamel surface tended to be lower than those to non-bleached enamel surface. 4. With the increase of number of bleaching, the shear bond strength of composite resin and glass ionomer cement to bleached enamel were progressively decreased. 5. Increasing the, storage period in artificial saliva after bleaching, the shear bond strength of composite resin and glass ionomer cement to bleached enamel were progressively increased. 6. The mean shear bond strength of glass ionomer cement to bleached bovine enamel tended to be clearly lower than that of composite resin.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.162-168
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• 2019

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of occlusal adjustments on the surface roughness of yttria-tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP) and wear of opposing artificial enamel. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Twenty-five Y-TZP slabs from each brand (Lava, 3M and Bruxzir, Glidewell Laboratories) with different surface conditions (Control polished - CPZ; Polished/ground - GRZ; Polished/ground/repolished - RPZ; Glazed - GZ; Porcelain-veneered - PVZ; n=5) were abraded (500,000 cycles, 80 N) against artificial enamel (6 mm diameter steatite). Y-TZP roughness (in ${\mu}m$) before and after chewing simulation (CS) and antagonist steatite volume loss (in $mm^3$) were evaluated using a contact surface profilometer. Y-TZP roughness was analyzed by three-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and steatite wear by two-way ANOVA and Tukey Honest Difference (HSD) (P=.05). RESULTS. There was no effect of Y-TZP brand on surface roughness (P=.216) and steatite loss (P=.064). A significant interaction effect (P<.001) between surface condition and CS on Y-TZP roughness was observed. GZ specimens showed higher roughness after CS (before CS - $3.7{\pm}1.8{\mu}m$; after CS - $13.54{\pm}3.11{\mu}m$), with partial removal of the glaze layer. Indenters abraded against CPZ ($0.09{\pm}0.03mm^3$) were worn more than those abraded against PVZ ($0.02{\pm}0.01mm^3$) and GZ ($0.02{\pm}0.01mm^3$). Higher wear caused by direct abrasion against zirconia was confirmed by SEM. CONCLUSION. Polishing with an intraoral polishing system did not reduce the roughness of zirconia. Wear of the opposing artificial enamel was affected by the material on the surface rather than the finishing technique applied, indicating that polished zirconia is more deleterious to artificial enamel than are glazed and porcelain-veneered restorations.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제12권10호
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• pp.763-766
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• 1974

The electron microscopic observation on the browny discolored enamel spot on smooth surface of permanent teeth was performed by mean of the Filmy Replica method and obtained the following: 1) The browny discolored enamel spot on smooth surface of permanenet teeth was identified as a dental caries.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.397-404
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• 2011

최근 구강관리에 대한 관심이 증가하면서 시판되고 있는 구강양치용액의 종류도 다양해지고 있고 휴대가 간편하여 쉬운 사용방법으로 활용이 급진적으로 증가하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 시판 중인 구강양치용액의 pH를 측정하여 고유 산도가 법랑질 표면의 색조변화, 미세경도, 미세구조 변화, 거칠기 측정 등에 관한 실험방법을 통하여 구강양치용액의 효과를 평가하였다. 1. 색조변화는 Nextcare와 Listerine에서 light-dark를 나타내는 $L^*$값은 0에 가깝게 어두워졌으며 yellow-blue를 나타내는 $b^*$값은 초기값과 비교하여 채도가 낮아졌다. 특히 Listerine에서 ${\Delta}L^*$, ${\Delta}b^*$ 각각 -6.70, -7.20으로 가장 큰 변화를 보였다. 2. 표면경도 측정에서는 Nextcare와 Listerine에서 모두 통계적으로 유의한 감소를 보였다(p<0.05). 또한 표면의 형상과 거칠기에서도 Nextcare와 Listerine에서 다른 실험군과 비교하여 법랑질 표면의 붕괴 및 침식양상과 함께 거칠기가 매우 높아졌음을 알 수 있었다. 결론적으로, 현재 시판 중인 구강양치용액의 pH를 측정하여 고유 산도가 치아 경조직에 미치는 영향에 대해 알아본 결과, 산성의 pH를 가진 구강양치용액을 장기간 사용시 치면 착색 및 법랑질 표면의 영향을 줄 수 있으므로 적절한 사용법을 숙지하여 단기간 사용하는 것이 안전할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.33-39
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• 1976

The present in vitro study was undertaken to evaluate the initial marginal sealing ability of the sealant known as Nuva-Seal to seal cavity margins when used in conjunction with Adaptic and Nuva-Fil restorative materials. The results were as follows; 1. Where each Adaptic and Nuva-Fil restorative material was filled, showed the greatest degree of marginal leakage. 2. Where Adaptic and Nuva-Fil restorative materials were filled after acid etched surrrounding enamel surface adjoining the cavity margins, showed some degree of marginal leakage. 3. Where the Nuva-Seal was applied after acid etching a) to the cavity walls and the peripheral enamel surface adjoining the cavity margins, b) only to the surrounding enamel surface adjoining the cavity margins, and c) over the restorations and the peripheral enamel surface, showed complete absence of marginal leakage of Adaptic and Nuva-Fil restorative materials. 4. Where the Nuva-Seal was applied with the same methods as above, and restorations were placed on thermal stress also showed complete absence of marginal leakage of Adaptic and Nuva-Fil restorative materials.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.483-490
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• 1999

다양한 부정교합의 원인 중에서 치아의 형태적 이상이나 크기의 부조화를 해결하기 위한 방법으로 치간 법랑질 삭제(interdental enamel stripping)가 임상에서 자주 사용된다. 이런 치간 법랑질 삭제술식은 특히 상하악의 전치부위에 서 적은 량의 치아밀집을 해결하거나, 교정치료 말기에 상하악 치아 크기의 부조화에 의한 견치 또는 구치의 바람직하지 못한 교합관계를 개선하는데 유용하지만 치아삭제가 비가역적인 술식이며, 삭제 후 남게 되는 거친 법랑질 표면으로 인한 치주적 부작용이 문제점으로 지적되어 왔다. 법랑질 삭제 후 표면에 남게 되는 거칠기를 줄이기 위해 다양한 치과용 마모기구를 이용한 방법들이 소개되었지만 그 결과에 대한 해석은 주사현미경 (SEM)상에서 관찰되는 표면소견을 통한 비교분석에 국한되었다. 본 연구의 목적은 임상에서 자주 사용되고 있는 여러 가지 법랑질 삭제방법들의 결과를 주사현미경적 소견과 함께 표면조도측정기를 이용하여 표면의 거칠기를 정량화하므로서 좀 더 구체적인 임상적 결과를 비교 평가하고자 함이다. 치간 법랑질 삭제방법은 기계적 방법 및 기계화학적인 방법으로 나누어 비교하였으며, 기계적 방법은 회전기계삭제와 치과용 마모지를 이용한 삭제로 구분하고, 기계화학적 방법을 위해 $37\%$ 인산이 사용되었다. 교정목적으로 발거된 소구치의 인접면을 이용하여 기계적 및 기계화학적인 법랑질 삭제방법에 따른 표면 거칠기를 비교 분석한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 회전기계 및 치과용 마모지를 이용한 기계적 방법으로 1차 삭제한 군의 법랑질 표면이 다른군들에 비해 거칠게 나타났다. 2. 산 부식을 이용한 기계화학적 방법으로 1차 삭제한 군이 기계적 방법으로 1차 삭제한 군에 비해 양호한 표면을 보였다. 3. 기계적으로 1차 및 2차 삭제한 군의 표면은 대조군과 유사한 정도로 표면이 양호하였다. 4. 표면 활택 목적으로 사용된 미세 연마제는 표면 거칠기나 표면의 연마 또는 가공정도에 큰 영향을 주지 않았다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.461-470
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• 2013

정상법랑질과 인공우식법랑질에서 불소바니쉬 도포 후의 항우식 효과를 알아보기 위하여 건전한 소의 전치를 사용하였고, 네 군으로 분류하여 실험하였다. 법랑질 표면의 재광화 및 탈회 후 결정구조의 변화를 FE-SEM으로 관찰하였고, Ca과 P의 정량적 분석은 EDS를 사용하여 측정하였다. 그 결과 불소바니쉬 도포한 경우, 재석회화로 인하여 불규칙하고 매우 거친 표면과 다공성의 구조물이 평활하고 균일한 양상으로 나타났으며, Ca 및 P의 함량이 증가되어 정상법랑질과 인공우식법랑질의 항우식 효과를 크게 증진시키는 것으로 확인되었다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.429-447
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• 1995

This study was designed to determine the most effective concentration of fluoride and levels of laser irradiation for the remineralization of decayed teeth. After irradiation with a pulsed Nd:YAG laser and the topical application of fluoride, phosphate and fluoride concentration in enamel were measured. And then the changes on surface enamel using an scanning electron microscope were observed. Samples by extraction healthy, permanent, mandibular bovine teeth with no caries were obtained. Among them 371 healthy samples were selected and artificial carious lesions were made. 20 samples were assigned to each experimental group. After irradiation with a pulsed Nd:YAG laser with total energy densities of 10J/$\textrm{cm}^2$, 20J/$\textrm{cm}^2$ for each group. On the teeth, 2% NaF, 1.9% NH4F, 1.6% TiF4 Elmex gel(amine fluoride) and 1.23% APF gel were applied. After pH circulatory procedures, concentrations of fluoride with and Ionalyzer (Orion Research, Model 901, USA) and phosphates with an Uv/V is spectrophotometer (Uvikon 860, Kontrom Co, Switzerland) were measured. By etching the teeth in layers and measuring fluoride concentrations, a profile of fluoride penetration according to depth could be developed. And also the changes on the surface of the enamel using an electron scanning microscope were observed. The comparative analysis yielded the following results : 1. Phosphate concentration was low in all groups compared with the control group except for teeth treated Elmex gel, irradiated with 10J/$\textrm{cm}^2$ and 30J/$\textrm{cm}^2$ energy densities. Teeth treated with APF gel and 30J/$\textrm{cm}^2$ irradiation gad the lowest phosphate concentration. 2. Among all groups, fluoride concentrations in tooth enamel were highest in APF gel and NaF groups irradiated at 30J/$\textrm{cm}^2$. The APF gel group had the highest fluoride concentrations across all energy densities. 3. In the APF gel group, and the NaF group, the greater the energy density of the laser, the higher the fluoride concentrations in the enamel. 4. In all groups, the concentration of fluoride in the enamel by depth tended to decrease with depth. 5. Under the scanning electron microscope, under the condition of irradiation with 20J/$\textrm{cm}^2$, enamel crack was detected for the first time. In the NH4F group, spherical deposits were found on the surface of the enamel, and in the TiF4 group the surface of enamel was covered with an irregular, thin membranous mass in places. In the APF gel and NaF groups irradiated with 10J/$\textrm{cm}^2$, spherical and irregular particles covered the teeth. When these groups were irradiated at 20J/cm2, they were covered with amorphous crystals. These results suggest that one could obtain more effective anticariogenic effects without damage to teeth when less than 20J/$\textrm{cm}^2$ energy densities and APF gel are used.