• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.161-168
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• 2000

본 연구는 치아우식을 유발할 수 있는 모든 요인이 종합적으로 작용하여 이루어진 치면의 최초의 변화 즉, 법랑질 초기우식증의 정도를 아르곤 레이저를 이용한 형광법으로 조기에 탐지하고 이와 같은 방법이 향후 개인에서의 우식이 유발될 수 있는 가능성을 예측할 수 있는 우식 활성검사법으로서의 이용 가능성 이 있는지의 여부를 규명하고자 하는데 목적이 있다. 조선대학교 부속치과병원 소아치과에 내원한 아동중 유구치의 탈락이 없는 $7\sim10$세 사이의 어린이 30명을 대상으로 하여 치아의 순면과 협면에 레이저 조사하고 특수 필터를 사용하여 우식치아의 개수를 측정하여 기존의 우식활성도 측정방법인 $Cariescreen^{(R)}$ test, 구강환경검사인 우식경험치아의 수(dDfFtT) 등 각종 검사법들과 상관관계를 비교, 평가한 바 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 레이저 형광법에 의한 관찰이 육안에 의한 관찰에 비해 초기우식병소를 더 많이 관찰하였다. 2. 아르곤 레이저 형광법을 이용한 우식활성도 측정법은 기존의 $Cariescreen^{(R)}$ test, 그리고 dDfFtT 검사 등과 높은 상관 관계를 나타냈다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2001

Dental Caries which has high prevalence rate, accounts for majority of dental diseases. Many treatment and preventive treatment has been developed, thereby reducing the prevalence rate, but in our country, fluoridization has not spread widely yet, so prevention has not been done satisfactorily. When dental caries progresses, irreversible damage of tooth structure occurs. In initial dental caries, demineralizing tooth structure can be remineralized, so restorative treatment is unnecessary. In this study, 20 teeth restored with composite resin without fluoride release were used and divided into two groups. Incipient dental caries were artificially made and demineralization procedure was done for 1 and 2 weeks, for each group. Changes in mineral contents around the margins were analysed with confocal laser scanning microscope. The results were as follow. 1. Both total fluorescence of the lesion and average fluorescence of the lesion of remineralized samples decreased compared to demineralizing state. (p＜0.01) 2. Confocal laser scanning microscopy can be used in quantitative analysis of mineral change. In result, confocal laser scanning microscopy can be used in quantitative analysis of mineral change and it could be used in many different fields of dentistry in the future.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제49권8호
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• pp.461-471
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• 2011

The detection of carious lesions is a key point to apply appropriate preventive measures or operative treatment of dental caries. A laser fluorescence device DIAGNOdent$^{(R)}$ (KaVo, Biberach, Germany) has also been shown to be of additional clinical value in the detection of initial caries. This report focus on the DIAGNOdent$^{(R)}$ for caries detection. DIAGNOdent$^{(R)}$ irradiate visible red light at a wavelength of 655 nm to elicit near-infrared fluorescence from caries lesion. This device is known as a reproducible method for caries detection, with good sensitivity and specificity especially for caries detection on occlusal and accessible smooth surfaces. DIAGNOdent$^{(R)}$ tended to be more sensitive method of detecting occlusal dentinal caries, however, showed more false-positive diagnoses than the visual inspection. So Clinician should not use the device as a clinician's primary diagnostic method and it is recommended that the device should be used in the decision-making process in relation to the diagnosis of caries as a second opinion in cases of doubt after visual inspection. The trend of modern dentistry would be a preventive approach rather than invasive treatment of the disease. This is possible only with early detection and respective preventive measures, DIAGNOdent$^{(R)}$ can help the changes.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.12-15
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• 2002

The first purpose of present study was to compare the anticariogenic effect of compomer, resin modified glass ionomer cement and composite (RMGIC). The second purpose was to evaluate the recently introduced methods, which use confocal scanning micro-scope, in detecting initial caries around restoration. 2$\times$4$\times$1.5mm cavities were prepared from the recently extracted 50 human teeth on the buccal or lingual surface. The prepared teeth were randomly devided into 5 groups and restored with each filling material. Group 1: Dyract AP, Group 2: compoglass F, Group 3: F2000, Group 4: Z100. Group 5:Fuji II LC. The teeth were stored for 30 days in the distilled water, then stored in the buffer solution for artificial caries development: pH 4.3, lactic acid 100 mM, calcium 16 mM, phosphate 8mM, sodium azide 3mM. Then, the samples were sectioned longitudinally and examined with confical scanning microscope. The results showed that the use of compomer and resin modified glass ionomer cement showed caries inhibition zone whereas the composite did not. There was no difference in the width of caries inhibition zone between compomers and RMGIC. The confocal scanning microscope was useful in detecting initial caries around restoration.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.87-93
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• 2014

Dental plaque resides passively at a site and makes an active contribution to the maintenance of health. The bacterial composition of plaque remains relatively stable despite regular exposure to minor environmental stress. This stability, homeostasis is due to a dynamic balance of microbial interactions. However, the homeostasis can break down, leading to shifts in the balance of the microflora. This change can be a sign of initial dental caries. It is proposed that disease can be prevented or treated not only by targeting the putative pathogens but also by interfering with the processes that drive the breakdown in homeostasis. It is essential to understand the plaque as a mixed species biofilm. In this essay I reviewed an extension of the caries ecological hypothesis to explain the relation between dynamic changes in the phenotypic/genotypic properties of plaque bacteria and the demineralization and remineralization balance of the dental caries process. We will have the strategies to impact significantly on clinical practice as understanding dental biofilm.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.589-596
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• 2014

본 연구는 치면열구전색 하방의 우식이 이차우식에 미치는 영향을 평가하기 위해 DIAGNOdent를 이용하여 소구치 및 대구치 교합면 446부위를 4개의 군으로 분류하였고 상방에 치면열구전색을 시행한 뒤 이차우식을 유발시켜 DIAGNO dent로 재측정하였다. 또한 치과 업무 관련 종사자들을 대상으로 치면열구전색에 대한 인식도 및 실태를 조사하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 시진 및 탐침 시 법랑질우식군에서 치면열구전색 후 이차우식이 가장 높게 나타났으며 초기우식군, 착색군, 건전부위군 순으로 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 치면열구전색 전 치아우식증 진단 방법으로는 시진이 가장 높은 비율로 나타났다. 레이저 우식진단기에 대해 56.6%가 모르는 것으로 나타났으며, 91.6%가 보유하지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 치면열구전색 후 이차우식 발생의 원인은 치면열구전색제가 깨져서 하방에 우식이 생긴 경우가 가장 많았다. 이상의 결과를 종합하면, 치면열구전색 하방의 우식이 전색 후 이차우식 유발에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 치면열구전색 후 이차우식을 예방하기 위해서는 열구 내 우식 정도를 정확하게 진단 평가하는 것이 중요하며, 보다 객관적으로 진단할 수 있는 우식 진단기기의 사용에 대한 교육 및 홍보가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.22-32
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• 2011

This paper reviewed the following subheadings and a few selected references in each section were discussed: ${\cdot}$ Sealant placed over caries; is it possible? Initial caries which is not sticky during proving is possible to be placed with sealants. ${\cdot}$ Prophylaxis of fissure; which method is most effective? Mechanical preparation with fissurotomy or resin polishing bur is one of the most effective method to clean the pit and fissure. ${\cdot}$ Glassionomer cement as a sealant; GIC, wheather it released fluoride or not, cannot be as cost-effective as resin-based sealants. ${\cdot}$ Sealant products; Color(white vs opaque), fluoride(containing vs not), filler component(filled vs non-filled) do not influenced the quality and retention of sealants. ${\cdot}$ Use of intermediate bonding agent to improve retention; Intermediate bonding may increase the retention rate of sealants ${\cdot}$ Penetration method of sealants; Several methods including waiting before light curing are recommended.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.637-647
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of concentration and pH of lactic acid on the formation of artificial root caries lesions formation in bovine teeth. The characterictics of artificially produced early root lesions were observed with polarized light microscope and the depth of lesions were mearsured with measuring microscope The results were as follows: 1. In the group of low pH and high concentration of lactic acid, the progress of lesion formation was faster than that of high pH and low concentration lactic acid group. 2. In the same group, initial lesion progress faster, but progression rate was reduced as time goes by. 3. In the development of initial root caries, cementum was act as a barrier to protect dentin from lesion progression.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.635-641
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• 1996

This study was designed to evaluate the anti cariogenic effect of F in primers, bonding agents, composite resins or glass ionomer cements in enamel. Twenty-five extracted teeth were selected and a cavity was prepared on either the buccal or the lingual surface of each tooth. After pumicing and etching, the samples were divided into 5 groups. In group A, the samples were primed, bonded and filled with ART bond and Brilliant Enamel (Coltene, Switzerland). Group B composed of Optibond and Herculited XRV (Kerr, USA), group C composed of Syntac and Tetric(Vivadent, Lichtenstein), and group D composed of Scotch-bond Multipurpose and Z 100 (3M, YSA). In group E, the samples were filled with glass ionomer cement (Fuji II LC, Japan), All surfaces except the 2mm beyond the cavosurface margin of the sample were protected, and samples were then put into an acid buffer for 3 days to develop the initial caries. The samples were then sectioned through the filling body into thin wafers and then examined with a polarizing microscope under water imbibition. The fluoride in primer, bonding agent, or composite filling material did not prevent the initial caries in the enamel area adjacent to the filling body whereas the fluoride in the glass ionomer did prevent the initial stage caries.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.529-538
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• 2002

불소의 항우식 작용에 대해서는 논란의 여지가 없으며, 소아치과 임상에서 다량의 불소를 함유하고 있는 글라스 아이오노머는 이러한 이유로 선호되고 있다. 유리된 불소가 인접 법랑질의 항우식 효과에 미치는 영향을 평가하기 위하여 in situ 모형을 제작하고, 불소의 침투 경로와 범위 그리고 재광화 정도를 평가하기 위하여 미세 경도 측정법, 편광 현미경 관찰 및 전자 탐침 미소 분석 (EPMA, Electron Probe Micro-Analysis)을 시행하였다. 전통적인 글라스 아이오노머인 Fuji $IX^{(R)}$과 불소를 포함하지 않은 복합 레진인 $Z-100^{(R)}$을 선정하여 미세 경도치의 변화를 분석한 결과, 복합레진에 비해 글라스 아이오노머에 의한 재광화가 가속화됨을 알 수 있었다. 편광 현미경 소견의 변화를 관찰한 결과 구강내 환경에서도 초기 법랑질 우식증이 재광화될 수 있음을 확인하였고, 이러한 과정은 불소에 의해 촉진될 수 있음을 재삼 확인하였다. 전자 탐침 미소 분석 (EPMA) 관찰 결과, 구강내 환경에서 병소 본체 크기 감소를 관찰할 수 있었으며 불소에 의해 가속화됨을 확인하였다. 불소 분포 관찰 결과 농도가 기저부에서 증가하였으며 이는 기저부가 항우식 작용에 중요한 역할을 하는 것으로 생각되었다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때, 초기 법랑질 우식증은 구강내 환경에서 타액에 의해 재광화될 수 있으며, 이러한 과정은 인접치아에 충전된 글라스 아이오노머로부터 유리된 불소에 의해 더욱 가속화될 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 글라스 아이오노머로부터 유리된 불소는 병소 본체 기저부에 침착되어 항우식 작용에 중요한 역할을 한다고 판단되며 이를 위해서는 건전 표층의 존재가 매우 중요한 것으로 사료된다.