• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.147-154
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• 2019

PURPOSE. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of two different implant-abutment connection structures with identical implant design on peri-implant bone level. MATERIALS AND METHODS. This clinical study was a patient-blind randomized controlled trial following the CONSORT 2010 checklists. This trial was conducted in 24 patients recruited between March 2013 and July 2015. Implants with internal friction connection were compared to those with external hex connection. One implant for each patient was installed, replacing the second molar. Implant-supported crowns were delivered at four months after implant insertion. Standardized periapical radiographs were taken at prosthesis delivery (baseline), and one year after delivery. On the radiographs, distance from implant shoulder to first bone-to-implant contact (DIB) and peri-implant area were measured, which were the primary and secondary outcome, respectively. RESULTS. Eleven external and eleven internal implants were analyzed. Mean changes of DIB from baseline to 1-year postloading were 0.59 (0.95) mm for the external and 0.01 (0.68) mm for the internal connection. Although no significant differences were found between the two groups, medium effect size was found in DIB between the connections (Cohen's d = 0.67). CONCLUSION. Considering the effect size in DIB, this study suggested the possibility of the internal friction connection structure for more effective preservation of marginal bone.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.222-231
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• 2020

안착형 외부 연결 임플란트를 적절히 사용하기 위해서는 식립 시에 임플란트 간의 간격에 주의해야 하며 2차 수술 시에 임플란트 상부로 올라간 골을 다듬어야 한다. 육각형태를 가진 지대주가 원형 지대주에 비해 유용하다. 외부 연결형 임플란트는 악간간격이 제한된 경우에 적용할 수 있다. 안착형 외부연결(조직수준) 임플란트는 상부 직경의 두께로 인한 생역학적 장점과 내재된 점막관통부로 인한 생물학적 장점을 가지고 있다. 조직수준 임플란트를 수복할 때 지대주 수준과 임플란트 수준의 변연 중 악간공간에 따라 선택한다. 어떤 한 가지 임플란트 종류로는 모든 증례를 만족시키기 어려우므로 교합력 및 골조건을 고려하여 적절한 임플란트를 선택하는 것이 필요하다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.169-174
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• 2008

목적: 치과 임플랜트 주위의 변연골 변화는 임플랜트의 기능적인 유지 뿐만 아니라 심미적 성공을 위해서도 중요하다. 변연골의 유지를 위한 임플랜트 디자인이 연구되고 있다. 이번 예비 연구는 두 종류의 external hex implant 시스템에서 임플랜트의 상부 미세 나사산이 변연골 변화량에 미치는 영향을 평가하고자 한다. 재료 및 방법: 총 24명의 환자를 대상으로 $Br{{\aa}}nemark$ 임플랜트 식립군 (1군, 거친 표면 임플랜트, 20개)과 원플란트 임플랜트 식립군 (2군, 미세나사산을 가진 거친 표면 임플랜트, 20개)으로 분류하였다. 기준 시점 (임플랜트 부하)과 부하를 가한 1년 뒤 임상적, 방사선학적 검사를 시행하였다. UTHSCSA Image Tool을 이용하여 임플랜트-보철 경계부로부터 변연골 높이 변화량으로 계측하였다. 계측치는 SAS 프로그램을 이용하여 three-level ANCOVA로 통계처리 하였다. 결과: 기준 시점과 비교하여 1년 기능 후, 두 그룹 간의 변연골 소실 변화량에 있어서 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다 (P<0.05). 1군의 평균 변연골 높이 변화량은 $0.83{\pm}0.31mm$, 2군에 있어서는 $0.44{\pm}0.36mm$ 이었다. 미세나사산을 가진 거친 표면 임플랜트가 미세나 사산을 가지지 않은 거친 표면 임플랜트 보다 더 적은 변연골 소실 변화량을 보였다. 결론: 미세나사산을 가진 거친 표면 임플랜트가 기능적 부하 후 변연골 높이를 유지하는데 있어 더 유리한 디자인으로 보인다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.174-184
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• 2006

Purpose: Current trend in implant dentistry is changing from external connection to internal connection. To evaluate the splinting of external and internal connection implant on screw loosening, 2-units prosthesis was fabricated with BioPlant $System^(R)$ of external connection type and Lifecore STAGE-1 Single Stage Implant $System^(R)$ of internal connection type. Material and Method: Experimental group is classified into three groups. 1) $G_1-EE$: 2-units prosthesis was fabricated with two Bioplant $System^(R)$ of external connection type. 2) $G_1-EI$: 2-units prosthesis was fabricated with one BioPlant $System^(R)$ of external connection type and one Lifecore STAGE-1 Single Stage Implant $System^(R)$ of internal connection type. 3) $G_1-II$: 2-units prosthesis was fabricated with two Lifecore STAGE-1 Single Stage Implant $System^(R)$ of internal connection type. In fabricating 2-units prosthesis, two hexed abutments are recommended when two implants are installed parallel, otherwise one hexed abutment is used on major occlusal force area and one nonhexed abutment is used on the other area. Since it is rare to find two implants being parallel, it is hard to fabricate prosthesis with passive adaptation using two hexed abutments. It is much more difficult to acquire passive adaptation when using hex abutment compared to nonhex abutment. To evaluate the influence of hexed and nonhexed abutment on screw loosening, 2-units prosthesis was fabricated with hexed and nonhexed abutment. Experimental group is classified into three groups. 1) $G_2-HH$: 2-units prosthesis was fabricated with two hexed abutments. 2) $G_2-HN$: 2-units prosthesis was fabricated with one hexed abutment and one nonhexed abutment. 3) $G_2-NN$: 2-units prosthesis was fabricated with two nonhexed abutments. Result: The results of comparing the detorque value after loading on a each prosthesis periodically are as follows. 1. In splinting group of external and internal connection implant, $G_1-II$ group demonstrated the biggest detorque value, followed by $G_1-EI$ group and $G_1-EE$ group. 2. There is no notable significance between external connection implant of $G_1-EI$ group and $G_1-EE$ group and also no significance between internal connection implant of $G_1-EI$ group and $G_1-II$ group. 3. $G_2-HH$ group showed higher detorque value than $G_2-HN\;and\;G_2-NN$ group. From the results, we can concluded that using both external connection and internal connection implant together is clinically acceptable and in order to acquire a good passive adaptation in fabricating 2-units implant prosthesis we can use two nonhexed abutments.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.37-40
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• 2009

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM. Implant drivers are getting popular in clinical dentistry. Unlike to implant systems with external hex connection, implant drivers directly engage the implant/abutment interface. The deformation of the implant/abutment interface can be introduced while placing an implant with its implant driver in clinical situations. PURPOSE. This study evaluated the change of rotational freedom between an implant and its abutment after application of different insertion torques. MATERIAL AND METHODS. Three kinds of internal connection implants were utilized for the current study($4.5{\times}12\;mm$ Xive, $4.3{\times}11.5\;mm$ Inplant Magicgrip, $4.3{\times}12\;mm$ Implantium MF). An EstheticBase, a 2-piece top, a Dual abutment was used for its corresponding implant system. The rotational freedom between an implant and its abutment were measured before and after applying 45, 100 Ncm insertion torque. Repeated measures ANOVA was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS. Under 45 Ncm insertion torque, the rotational freedom between an implant and its abutment was significantly increased in Xive(P = .003). However, no significant change was noted in Inplant Magicgrip and Implantium MF. Under 100 Ncm torque, both in Xive(P = .0005) and Implatium MF(P = .03) resulted in significantly increased rotational freedom between the implant and its abutment. DISCUSSION. The design of the implant/implant driver interface effectively prevented the deformation of implant/abutment interface. Little change was noted in the rotational freedom between an implant and its abutment, even though the insertion torque was far beyond clinical application. CONCLUSIONS. The implant/abutment joint of internally connecting implants were quite stable under insertion torque in clinical situation.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제58권4호
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• pp.321-327
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• 2020

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 3본 나사 유지형 임플란트 보철물의 나사 고정 방식에 따른 치경부에 발생하는 변형율을 측정하고 비교하기 위함이다. 재료 및 방법: 2가지 종류의 임플란트(외부연결방식, 내부연결방식)를 각각 2개씩 4개 임플란트 고정체 경부에 스트레인 게이지를 부착한 후, 각 종류의 아크릴릭 레진 모형 2개를 제작하였다. CAD-CAM을 이용하여 hex 및 nonhex 지대주를 제작하였고,(EH, ENH, IH& INH 군) 나사-시멘트 유지보철 개념으로 보철물을 비귀금속으로 제작하였다. 각 지대주를 10 Ncm 토크로 고정한 후, 보철물을 합착하였다. 나사를 3가지의 다른 방법으로 30 Ncm까지 고정한 다음, 5분 후 변형율을 측정한 후 평균비교 및 군간 상호작용을 평가하였다 (α = .05). 결과: 외부연결방식 군은 내부연결방식 군에 비하여 유의하게 낮은 변형율을 나타냈으며, EH군이 ENH군보다 유의하게 낮은 변형율을 나타내었으나 (P < .05), 나사 고정 방법에 따른 차이는 없었다 (P > .05). IH군이 INH군에 비하여 유의하게 높은 변형율을 나타내었으며 IH군에서만 나사 고정 방법에 따라서도 차이가 있었다 (P < .05). 결론: 나사 유지형 임플란트 보철물에서는 외부연결방식인 경우에는 큰 영향이 없으나, 내부연결방식에서는 보다 큰 변형율이 발생하고 나사 고정 방법도 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2019

Purpose: This study was aimed to compare the survival and success rates, and long-term crestal bone loss according to the use of 2 connection types of dental implants (submerged-USII and non-submerged-SSII; Osstem $Implant^{(R)}$) by analyzing the change in alveolar bone height after 1 year under load and during final follow-up period. Materials and Methods: Between December 2004 and August 2008, patients with two types of Osstem implants (USII and SSII) were retrieved retrospectively. A total of 92 patients with 284 implants (USII=60, SSII=224) was finally selected. Their mean follow-up period was 7.5 years. The mesial and distal alveolar crestal bone changes were measured using radiographic images and the average was calculated at 1 year after loading and during final follow-up period. Result: Among the 284 implants, 4 USII and 7 SSII implants were removed, indicating 93.3% and 96.9% survival rates. Of the survived implants, mean crestal bone loss 1 year after loading was 0.39 mm for USII and 0.19 mm for SSII (P=0.018). During the final follow-up, mean crestal bone loss was 0.63 mm and 0.35 mm for USII and SSII, respectively, without statistical significance (P=0.092). According to the criteria for the success and failure of the implant by Albreksson and colleagues, final success rate was estimated as 86.7% for USII and 91.5% for SSII, respectively. Conclusion At 1 year after loading, the average crestal bone loss was significantly different between USII and SSII; however, both types met the criteria for implant success. During the final follow-up, both groups showed insignificant bone resorption patterns and did not show any pathological clinical symptoms. Therefore, both implants exhibited high long-term stability.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.189-198
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• 2017

목적: 외측 육각형과 내측 원추형 연결부로 설계된 임플란트 지지 하악 구치 수복물에 교합력을 가할때 발생하는 생역학 현상을 분석하고자 한다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 외측 연결형 임플란트(EXHEX)와 내측 연결형 임플란트(INCON) 그리고 이와 결합할 해당 나사와 지대주 및 크라운을 제작하였고, 하악 무치악 치조골을 설계하였다. 각 부분을 조립하여 2종의 유한요소 모형을 제작하였다. 총 120 N 크기의 수직력(L1)과 45도 측방력(L2)을 가하였고, 유한요소 응력 분석을 시행하였다. 결과: L2 측방력 하중에 의해 발생한 최대 응력은 L1 수직력 하중에 의한 것 보다 6 - 15배 더 컸다. INCON 모델은 EXHEX 모델보다 크라운 교두부에서 2.2배 더 큰 변위량을 보여 주었다. 측방력에 의해 EXHEX 모델은 나사에서, INCON 모델은 임플란트 고정체의 상단 변연부에서 폰미세스 응력의 최대값이 관찰 되었다. INCON 모델에서는 임플란트 내부 계면에서 긴밀한 접촉이 유지 되었다. 결론: 측방력이 큰 변형과 응력을 발생하였으나, 임플란트에서의 최대 응력 발생부위는 INCON과 EXHEX 모델이 서로 상이하였다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.503-518
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• 2003

Statement of problem : There have been previous studies about considerable variations in machining accuracy and consistency in the implant-abutment-screw interfaces. Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the machining accuracy and consistency of implant/abutment/screw combinations on two randomly selected implants from each of four manufactures. Material and methods : In this study, screws were respectively used to secure a cemented abutment, to a hexlock implant fixture ; teflon coated titanium alloy screw(Torq-Tite) and titanium alloy screw in Steri--Oss system, gold-plated gold-palladium alloy screw(Gold-Tite) and titanium alloy screw in 3i system gild screw ana titanium screw in AVANA Dental Implant system, and titanium screws in Paragon System. The implants were perpendicularly mounted in polymethyl methacrylate autopolymerizing acrylic resin block(Orthodontic resin, Densply International Inc. USA) by use of dental surveyer. Each abutment screw was secured to the implant with recommended torque value using a digital torque controller. Each screw was again tightened after 10 minutes. All samples were cross sectioned with grinder-polisher unit(Omnilap 2000 SBT Inc) after embeded in liquid unsaturated polyester (Epovia, Cray Valley Inc) Results : There were the largest gaps in the neck areas of screws in hexagonal extension implants which were examined in this study. The leading edge of the abutment screw thread (superior surface) was in contact with the implant body thread, and the majority of the contacting surfaces were localized to the middle portion of the mating threads. Considerable variation in the contacting surfaces was noted in the samples evaluated. Amounts of contact in the abutment screw thread were larger for assemblies with Gold-Tite screw, gold alloy screw. Torq-Tite screw than those with titanium screws. The findings of intimate contact between the screw and screw seat were seen in all samples, regardless of manufacturers. However, microgap between the head and lateral neck surface of the screw and the abutment could be dectected in all samples. The findings of intimate contact between the platform of the implant and the bottom of the abutment were consistent in all samples, regardless of manufacturers. However, microgaps between the lateral surface of external hex of the fixture and the abutment could be dectected in all samples. Conclusion : Considerable variations in machining accuracy and consistency were noted in the samples and the implant-abutment-screw interfaces were incomplete. From the results of this study, further development of the system will be required, including improvements in pattern design.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.53-59
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• 2009

본 연구는 external butt joint 연결 형태를 가진 임플랜트 시스템에서 티타늄 합금 나사와 텅스텐 카바이드와 탄소로 코팅한 나사의 압축력 및 조임 회전각 측정을 통해 동일한 전하중을 얻는 데 있어 코팅나사 사용이 갖는 임상적 효율성을 간접적으로 비교해 보고자 하였다. 본 연구에서는 Osstem Implant의 US II 시스템 고정체(${\phi}=4mm$)와 Cemented abutment를 사용하여 티타늄 합금(Ta) 지대주 나사 및 텅스텐 카바이드와 탄소로 표면 처리한(WC/CTa) 지대주 나사에 30Ncm의 조임 회전력을 적용한 후 압축력 및 조임 회전각을 측정하였다. 다음 WC/CTa 지대주 나사에서 측정된 압축력의 평균값을 계산하고 이를 Ta 지대주 나사에 적용하여 동일한 압축력이 가해질 때의 조임 회전력 값을 측정하였다. 그리고 실험결과 측정된 조임 회전력의 평균값을 Ta 나사에 적용한 후 조임 회전각을 측정하여 비교해 본 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 30Ncm의 조임 회전력에서 텅스텐 카바이드/탄소 코팅 나사가 티타늄 합금 나사보다 압축력과 회전각이 더 높게 나타났다. 텅스텐 카바이드/탄소 코팅 나사에 30Ncm의 조임 회전력을 적용하여 발생한 압축력을 얻기 위해서는 티타늄 합금 나사의 경우 55.6Ncm의 조임 회전력이 필요하였으며, 회전각에는 두 나사 간에 차이가 없었다.