• 한국광학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국광학회 2003년도 제14회 정기총회 및 03년 동계학술발표회
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• pp.130-131
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• 2003

수술용으로 쓰이는 치과용 레이저로는 Nd：YAG, $CO_2$, Er：YAG 레이저들이 있다. 치료 부위에 따라 두 가지 응용으로 나눌 수 있다. 잇몸의 절개 등은 주로 $CO_2$나 Nd：YAG 레이저를 이용하여 정밀하게 그리고 출혈을 최소로 하는 레이저의 장점을 살리면서 시술하고 있다. $CO_2$레이저의 경우 강한 열적 손상작용 때문에 출력 조사 시간을 짧게 하여 사용하며, 열적 손상력이 낮은 Nd：YAG 레이저는 화이버를 접촉식으로 하여 화이버의 작은 면적의 높은 광밀도를 이용하여 시술하고 있다. (중략)

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.52-58
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• 2015

Background The erbium:yttrium scandium gallium garnet (Er:YSGG) laser differs from other laser techniques by having a faster and higher cure rate. Since the Er:YSGG laser causes an appropriate proportion of ablation and coagulation, it has advantages over the conventional carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) laser and the erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser, including heating tendencies and explosive vaporization. This research was conducted to explore the effects and safety of the Er:YSGG laser. Methods Twenty patients participated in the pilot study of a resurfacing system using a 2,790-nm Er:YSGG laser. All patients received facial treatment by the 2,790-nm Er:YSGG laser system (Cutera) twice with a 4-week interval. Wrinkle reduction, reduction in pigment inhomogeneity, and improvement in tone and texture were measured. Results Study subjects included 15 women and five men. Re-epithelization occurred in all subjects 3 to 4 days after treatment, and wrinkle reduction, reduction in pigment inhomogeneity, and improvement in tone and texture within 6 months of treatment. Conclusions The 2,790-nm YSGG laser technique had fewer complications and was effective in the improvement of scars, pores, wrinkles, and skin tone and color with one or two treatments. We expect this method to be effective for people with acne scars, pore scars, deep wrinkles, and uneven skin texture and color.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.520-527
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• 2008

목적: 이 연구는 산부식 대신 레이저로 표면처리를 하였을 때 복합레진과의 전단결합강도에 어떤 영향을 주는지 알아보기 위해 시행되었다. 재료 및 방법: 치아 우식증이 전혀 없는 건전한 최근에 발치된 대구치를 레진으로 매몰하고 상아질을 노출시킨 뒤 표면연마를 시행하 였다. 치아는 10개씩 4그룹으로 나누었다. 1) 아무 처리도 하지 않은 군, 2) 35% 인산으로 산부식한 군, 3) Er:YAG laser 레이저 처리된 군, 4) Er,Cr:YSGG laser로 처리된 군. 시편에 상아질 접착제 Single Bond2 (3M/ESPE)를 도포하고, 직경 3 mm, 높이 3 mm의 투명한 플라스틱관을 치아면 위에 두고 복합레진을 축성하였다. 모든 시편은 24시간동안 $37^{\circ}C$증류수에 보관 후 만능시험기를 이용하여 전단결합강도를 측정하였다. 결과: 레이저 처리시 각각 Er:YAG 레이저 처리는 $3.98{\pm}0.88$ MPa, Er,Cr:YSGG 레이저 처리는 $3.70{\pm}1.55$ MPa의 결합강도를 보였고, 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 아무 처리도 하지 않은 군의 결합강도는 $1.52{\pm}0.42$ MPa로 가장 낮은 결합강도를 나타내었고, 산처리를 한 군이 $7.10{\pm}1.86$ MPa로 가장 높은 전단결합강도를 보였으며, 이들은 레이저 처리한 군과 비교시 통계적으로 P < .001 유의수준에서 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 치아와 레진의 전단결합강도 비교시 레이저 처리는 아무 처리도 않은 군에 비해서는 높지만 인산 etching보다 그 결합력이 떨어진다.

• 대한치주과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치주과학회 2001년도 제41회 종합학술대회 연제초록
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• pp.101-101
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• 2001

• 대한치주과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치주과학회 2007년도 제47회 종합학술대회 연제초록
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• pp.53-53
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• 2007

• 대한치주과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치주과학회 2001년도 제41회 종합학술대회 연제초록
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• pp.52-52
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• 2001

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.32-38
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• 2012

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of different enamel conditioning techniques for bracket bonding. Methods: Ninety-one human premolars were randomly divided in six groups of 15 specimens each. The enamel surfaces of the teeth were etched with 35% orthophosphoric acid in Group 1, with a self-etching primer in Group 2, sandblasted in Group 3, sandblasted and etched with 35% orthophosphoric acid in Group 4, conditioned by Er:YAG laser in Group 5 and conditioned by Er:YAG laser and etched with 35% phosphoric acid gel respectively in Group 6. After enamel conditioning procedures, brackets were bonded and shear bonding test was performed. After debonding, adhesive remnant index scores were calculated for all groups. One tooth from each group were inspected by scanning electron microscope for evaluating the enamel surface characteristics. Results: The laser and acid etched group showed the highest mean shear bond strength (SBS) value ($13.61{\pm}1.14$ MPa) while sandblasted group yielded the lowest value ($3.12{\pm}0.61$ MPa). Conclusions: Although the SBS values were higher, the teeth in laser conditioned groups were highly damaged. Therefore, acid etching and self-etching techniques were found to be safer for orthodontic bracket bonding. Sandblasting method was found to generate inadequate bonding strength.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.141-148
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• 2023

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate on the application of the yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) lasers for acupoints irradiation. Methods : We conducted a systematic search for peer-reviewed studies published from inception to November 2023, in the following electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science in English, Science ON, Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System (OASIS) and Research Information Sharing Service (RISS) in Korean, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang in Chinese, and Japan Science Technology Information Aggregator, Electronic (J-STAGE) and Citation Information by NII (CiNii) in Japanese. Inclusion criteria were original articles including clinical and experimental studies related with YAG lasers for acupoints including Ashi or meridian sinews. Results : Among the 8 selected studies, there were 7 studies on human subjects and 1 study on animals, 7 studies on Nd:YAG (1,064 nm) laser, and 1 study on Er:YAG (2,940 nm) laser. A total of 16 acupoints were used, 15 of which were in the face and 1 of which was located in the foot. In addition, there were two studies using Ashi. 4 studies looked at the effect of pain relief, 2 studies looked at safety, 1 study looked at changes in blood flow, and 1 study looked at the effect of skin care. There were no reported adverse events, and the YAG laser was confirmed to be safe and effective in pain relief, beautifying the skin, and increasing blood flow. Conclusions : We suggest that high intensity YAG lasers can be applied to laser acupuncture or laser moxibustion. YAG lasers are considered to be worth using for various clinical indications of Korean medicine because of photobiomodulation effects, analgesic action, and deep penetration depth. Further scientific research and clinical evidences should be warranted.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.365-370
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• 2000

편광특성을 이용하여 일직선 위에서 네 번 통과하는 Ti:sapphire 레이저 증폭기를 구성하였다. 증폭기를 펌핑하는 Q-스위칭된 Nd:YAG 레이저의 제2차 고조파 에너지가 188mJ일 때 450mW의 연속 발진 Ti:sapphire 레이저가 34mJ의 에너지, 25ns의 반치폭을 갖는 펄스로 증폭되었다. 한편 Ti:sapphire 결정의 방향을 조절하는 간단한 방법으로 자발방출에 의한 증폭을 최소화할 수 있었다.

• Medical Lasers
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.176-180
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• 2021

Several methods have been used to treat androgenetic hair loss, ranging from hair transplants to finasteride and minoxidil. Sometimes platelet-rich plasma injection therapy may be used to increase the satisfaction of patients who come to the hospital. However, some patients are sensitive to pain and are subjected to the inconvenience of requiring treatment after each blood sampling. The author had reported the effects of using a hair growth-promoting solution and Jetpeel^TM in parallel with a painless hair loss treatment method. However, the author was interested in more effective methods for patients with M-shaped or vertex hair loss who do not want to take medications or undergo hair transplant. In addition to the existing light-emitting diode therapy and electromagnetic field treatment, the author has made considered attempts to use various laser wavelength bands. However, the equipment for these methods can be expensive and are not suitable for patients who emphasize on cost-effectiveness. Therefore, the author used an existing reported method and a device based on the fractional erbium:YAG laser to provide the hair growth-promoting solution in parallel. The author chose a fractional 2940 nm-based laser device as a medium that could efficiently increase the growth phase, reduce the catagen phase, and facilitate intradermal product and drug delivery. As a result, there was a therapeutic benefit without any significant side effects such as redness and itching. Among the patients, the author reported the effects of the treatment on one patient with frontal M-shaped, mid, and vertex hair loss.