• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 3급 부정교합 환자에서 facemask를 이용한 악정형치료 시, 고정원으로 사용하기 위해 장착되는 구내 장치의 종류에 따른 효과를 비교하는 것이다. 3급 부정교합 환자 18명을 대상으로 악정형치료를 평균 12개월 동안 시행하였으며, 이 중 9명은 구내 장치로 bonded expander를, 9명은 Hyrax를 사용하였다. 치료 시작 전, 그리고 치료 직후에 측면 두부방사선사진을 촬영하여 비교 분석하였다. 또한 고정원 소실 정도를 조사하고, 장치에 따른 차이를 비교하였다. 악정형치료 효과에서는 두 군 모두 뚜렷한 개선을 보였고, 군간의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 각 구내 장치 모두 어느 정도의 고정원 소실량은 존재하였지만 군간의 차이는 없었다. Facemask는 성장기 3급 부정교합 환자의 치료에 있어서 효과적인 치료 방법이며, 구내 장치로 사용된 bonded expander와 Hyrax 간에 유의한 차이는 없었다.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.400-410
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• 2017

Approximately 30% of adult patients who want orthodontic treatment have transverse discrepancy with insufficient width of the maxilla. Particularly, in Class III patients requiring orthognathic surgery, the frequency of insufficient width of the maxillary arch related to respiratory problems is high. We report a case of non-surgical maxillary expansion using a Hyrax type expander with an orthognathic surgery, based on the reports that the ratio of non-fused midpalatal suture is not high in adults. A 30 years and 2 months old woman with a long face showed an Angle Class III with a vertical growth pattern. Class III molar and canine relation, anterior edge bite, and mandibular incisor compensatory lingual inclination were observed. The posterior buccal overjet seemed to be appropriate, but I diagnosed that there was a transverse discrepancy, for the following reasons. The inter-canine and inter-molar widths were sufficient but excessive lingual inclination of the mandibular molars was observed when assessing the bucco-lingual inclination based on the center of resistance of the maxillary and mandibular first molar. For this reason, it was expected that intercuspal interference would occur during orthodontic decompensation. Therefore, slow maxillary expansion using Hyrax type expander was performed and 2-jaw rotation surgery was performed to improve aesthetic and occlusion. Adults can also improve width discrepancy by non-surgical methods, which can avoid SARPE requiring additional surgery or segmental surgery lacking stability and predictability.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.83-88
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• 2012

Purpose : The aim of this study was to investigate the initial effects of maxillary expansion therapy with Hyrax appliance and to evaluate the related changes in maxillary sinus volume. Materials and Methods : Thirty patients (20 females, 10 males; 13.8 years) requiring maxillary expansion therapy, as part of their comprehensive orthodontic treatment, were examined. Each patient had cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images taken before (T1) and after (T2) maxillary expansion therapy with a banded Hyrax appliance. Multiplanar slices were used to measure linear dimensions and palatal vault angle. Volumetric analysis was used to measure maxillary sinus volumes. Student t tests were used to compare the pre- and post-treatment measurements. Additionally, differences between two age groups were compared with Mann-Whitney U test. The level of significance was set at p=0.05. Results : Comparison of pre-treatment to post-treatment variables revealed significant changes in the transverse dimension related to both maxillary skeletal and dental structures and palatal vault angle, resulting in a widened palatal vault (p<0.05). Hard palate showed no significant movement in the vertical and anteroposterior planes. Nasal cavity width increased on a mean value of 0.93mm(SD=0.23, p<0.05). Maxillary sinus volume remained virtually stable. No significant age differences were observed in the sample. Conclusion : Hyrax expansion therapy did not have a significant impact on maxillary sinus volume.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.87-98
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• 2023

This report presents a case of successful treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion with transverse discrepancy in adult by surgery-first approach. Traditionally dental decompensation is necessary prior to surgery in 2-jaw surgery to correct transverse and rotational discrepancy. However, the hyrax-type palatal expansion appliance was used to improve maxillary expansion accuracy and postoperative stability in this surgery-first approach (segmental Le Fort I osteotomy and mandibular setback surgery). It was established to be an effective means of precisely predicting postoperative occlusion and achieving stable retention after surgery of skeletal Class III malocclusion with maxillary transverse discrepancy.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.399-411
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• 2022

Objective: The objective of this randomized clinical trial was to study the skeletal and dental effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) along with a miniscrew-assisted expander (Hyrax) after six months of retention. Methods: After sequence generation, concealed allocation, and implementation, 24 female patients were randomly divided (1:1) into two-groups: bone-borne rapid palatal expansion (BBE) without LLLT (n = 12) and BBE with LLLT (n = 12). Eligibility criteria included female patients aged 10-13 years old with bilateral posterior crossbites. Intraoral and extraoral photographs, cone-beam computed tomography images, and digital study models were obtained before expansion and six months after retention. The 7 mm Hyrax appliance was anchored to four palatal mini-screws, which were activated twice daily for 15 days, then locked and kept in place as a retainer. LLLT was performed in the laser group during expansion and retention, according to the guidelines provided. Results: The records of 24 patients were analyzed. According to the post-retention measurements, both groups showed a significant increase in nasal and maxillary widths and total facial height. In the laser group, the Sella-Nasion-Point A and Point A-Nasion-Point B angles and the interpremolar apical distance were significantly increased. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, the results suggest that the parameters and protocol of LLLT do not clinically affect the efficiency of BBE in prepubertal and pubertal patients.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.338-346
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• 2019

In this report, we describe the successful use of alternate rapid maxillary expansions and constrictions with a hybrid hyrax-mandibular miniplate combination and simultaneous orthodontic treatment for the management of severe Class III malocclusion due to maxillary hypoplasia in an 11-year-old girl. The devices were removed after 20 months of treatment, and the family was instructed about a careful control and retention program that should be followed in accordance with the patient's growth. The final result included the correction of Class III malocclusion with adequate function and excellent facial esthetics, which restored the patient's self-esteem and provided personal motivation. The outcomes showed good stability after 24 months of retention. The decrease in the duration of active treatment is the most important finding from the present case. Considering that facial esthetics in adolescence is a determining factor for the development of a personality and interpersonal relationships, we recommend the use of this protocol for growing patients, who will exhibit not only an improved physical appearance but also a better quality of life.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.155-167
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• 2023

이 연구의 목적은 상악 확장 속도에 따른 치아치조성, 골격성 효과 및 상기도에 대한 효과를 CBCT를 통해 3차원적으로 분석하여 저속 상악 확장의 효과를 확인하는 것이다. 전북대학교 소아치과에서 Banded hyrax를 이용하여 상악 확장을 시행한 23명(평균 8.93 ± 1.61세)의 환자가 포함되었다. 확장 속도에 따라 저속 상악 확장군과 급속 상악 확장군으로 분류되었다. 치료 전후의 치아치조성, 골격성, 기도 부피 변화를 평가하기 위해 치료전(T0)과 치료 종료 및 유지 후(T1)에 촬영한 CBCT를 사용하였다. 상악 확장 결과 두 군 모두에서 치아치조성, 골격성 측정 값 및 상기도 부피의 유의한 증가가 관찰되었다. 또한 모든 측정 값에서 저속 상악 확장과 급속 상악 확장 간의 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 이 연구는 혼합치열기 어린이에서 저속 상악 확장의 효과에 대해 확인하였다. 저속 상악 확장은 치아치조성, 골격성 측정 값 뿐만 아니라 기도 부피, 상악동 기체 부피에서도 유의한 효과를 보였다. 또한, 급속 상악 확장의 효과와 비교하였을 때 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 따라서 소아치과의사는 성장기 어린이의 치주 조직의 생리적 측면, 불편감에 따른 협조도 등을 고려하여 급속 상악 확장과 저속 상악 확장 중 적절한 방법을 선택할 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.43-51
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• 2003

Patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) usually present unilateral cross bite due to collapse of the maxillary minor segment. Unequal expansion of the palate is needed to resolve this problem in UCLP patient. Unilateral segmental palatal distraction (USPD) after Le Fort I osteotomy and the oblique placed orthodontic expansion screw (Hyrax) can be used to correct the unilateral cross bite. 1his case report describes the effects of USPD of the collapsed maxillary minor segment on patient with unilateral cleft lip and palate.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.657-670
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• 1991

It was said that early rapid palatal expansion was the treatment of choice in case of maxillary constriction with posterior crossbite. The author tried to assess dimensional changes of nasal and oral cavity before rapid palatal expansion and over 4 months of retention by use of three coronal tomograms through the incisal, molar, and maxillary tuberosity areas. The subjects of this study were consisted of 9 boys and 11 girls ranging from 11 to 13 years old. The results were as follows: 1. A mean change in maxillary first molar width was 3.68mm and a mean change in nasal cavity width was 2.26mm after 6.70mm expansion by Hyrax-type screw and over 4 months of retention tomographically in molar cut. 2. A change in nasal cavity width tomographically showed in order of molar cut, incisal cut, maxillary tuberosity cut respectively. 3. There was no correlation between changes in oral cavity width and nasal cavity width.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제2권1_2호
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• pp.29-41
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• 1999

구순구개열은 악안면의 선천기형중 발생빈도가 가장 높은 것으로 알려져 있으며,출생시부터 성장이 완료되는 시기까지 일관된 치료계획에 의한 종합적인 진료체계가 필수적이다. 구순구개열이 존재할 경우 구개부의 조기 봉합후의 반흔조직 형성으로 인한 치열궁의 협착 또는 중안모의 함몰 경향과 함께 상악 측절치의 선천적 결손 또는 기형치, 전치의 회전과 경사 등이 수반되므로 교정치료에 의한 기능적, 심미적인 치열의 회복이 필요하게 된다. 구순구개열 환자의 교정치료에 있어서 상악치열의 정상적인 배열과 구치부 반대교합의 치료를 위해 상악골 확대가 종종 필요하며, 이를 위하여 Hyrax appliance, Quad-helix 및 Fan-type expansion screw, Jointed fan type expander 등 다양한 장치가 활용될 수 있다. 심하지 않은 구순구개열 환자의 교정치료에서 상악골 확대를 위한 장치의 선택은 환자의 치열궁 형태, 연령, 구치부와 전치부의 치열궁 폭경 등 다양한 요인이 고려되어야 하며, 치료 후 악궁형태의 보정에 특별한 주의를 기울여야 할 것이다.