• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제39권
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• pp.32.1-32.5
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• 2017

Background: Osteochondroma is a benign tumor that tends to develop in mandibular condyle and coronoid process in the craniofacial region. If tumor mass has grown from condyle into the infratemporal space with zygomatic arch obstructing the access, there are risks associated with surgical exposure and local resection of these masses. Case presentation: This study reports on a case of osteochondroma on mandibular condylar head where we treated with surgical excision via preauricular approach with 3D analysis. After the local resection, there were no surgical and post-operative complications until 8-month follow-up period. Conclusions: In local excision of osteochondroma, our method is a minimally invasive method. It is a good example of osteochondroma treatment.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.29-34
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• 2006

한국의 일반 성인과 교정환자 중 총생이 있는 사람의 치아크기와 치열궁 크기를 알아보기 위하여 경북 K대학 남녀학생 40명과 경북소재 E치과병원에 내원한 42명을 대상으로 치아크기,치열궁 폭경과 장경을 측정하여 비교하였다. 1. K 대학 학생의 치관의 근원심경은 상악 중절치, 상악 제2소구치, 하악 견치, 하악 제1대구치를 제외하고 모두 Wheeler의 치아크기 수치보다 컸다. 2. 정상군(noncrowded dentition group)의 치아크기는 남성군이 여성군보다 상하악 치아가 모두 컸다. 총생군(crowded dentition group)의 경우, 일반적으로 남성의 치아가 여성보다 컸으나, 상악 제 1 소구치, 하악 측절치, 하악 제 1소구치와 제 2소구치는 여성이 커다. 또한 정상군과 총생군과의 치아크기는 남녀 모두 총생군의 치아가 정상군보다 컸다. 3. 남성의 상악치아 근원심경 크기는 총생군이 정상군보다 치아크기가 컸고, 특히 제 2소구치는 0.65 mm의 편차를 나타내어 유의수준 P < 0.05에서 통계적인 유의성을 나타내었다. 남성의 상악 치열궁 폭경(arch width)과 장경(arch length)은 총생군이 정상군보다 0.38 mm, 0.62 mm각각 작게 나타내었다. 4. 남성의 하악 근원심경 크기는 총생군이 정상군보다 제1대구치를 제외하고 모두 컸으나, 통계적으로 유의하지 않았다. 하악의 치열궁 폭경은 총생군이 정상군보다 4.78mm의 작았으며 p < 0.01수준에서 통계적 유의성을 보였고, 치열궁 장경은 총생남성군이 정상남성군보다 2.08 mm가 작아 p < 0.05에서 통계적 유의성을 보였다. 특히 악궁의 크기편차는 상악치열궁보다 하악치열궁에서 크게 나타났다. 5. 정상여성군과 총생여성군의 상악 근원심경 치아크기는 총생군이 정상군보다 컸으며, 특히 상악 제 2소구치는 p < 0.05에서 통계적 유의성을 보였다. 여성상악의 치열궁 폭경(arch width)은 총생군이 정상군보다 3.18 mm의 작았으며 p < 0.001수준에서 통계적 유의성을 보였고, 치열궁 장경(arch length)은 총생군이 정상군보다 0.51 mm가 작았다. 여성의 상악치열궁은 남성의 상악치열궁보다 장경이나 폭경이 모두 작았다. 6. 정상여성군과 총생여성군의 하악 근원심경 치아크기는 총 생군이 정상군보다 모두 컸으며, 특히 하악 중절치, 견치, 제2소구치는 p < 0.01에서 통계적 유의성을 보였다. 여성의 하악치열궁 폭경은 총생군이 정상군보다 1.13 mm의 작았으며, 치열궁 장경(arch length)은 총생군이 정상군보다 0.24 mm가 작았다. 여성의 하악치열궁은 남성의 하악치열궁보다 장경이나 폭경이 모두 작았다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.288-296
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• 2011

Objective: The purposes of this study were to evaluate the relationship between the dental and basal arch forms; to analyze their differences in the tapered, ovoid, and square arch forms in normal occlusion by using three-dimensional (3D) virtual models; and to test the hypothesis that the overjet and maxillomandibular basal arch width difference have a significantly positive correlation. Methods: Seventy-seven normal occlusion plaster casts were examined by 3D scanning. Facial axis (FA) and WALA points were digitized using the Rapidform 2006 software. The dimensions of the dental and basal arches and the overjet were measured. The samples were classified into 3 groups according to arch forms: tapered (n = 20), ovoid (n = 20), and square (n = 37). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the dental and basal arch dimensions. The Pearson correlation coefficients between the intercanine as well as the intermolar widths at the FA and WALA points were calculated. Results: With regard to the basal arch dimensions, the tapered arch form showed a larger mandibular intermolar depth than the ovoid. Strong correlations were noted between the basal and dental intermolar widths in both the upper and lower arches (r = 0.83 and 0.85, respectively). Moderate correlation was found between the upper and lower intercanine widths (r = 0.65 and 0.48, respectively). Conclusions: The 3 dental arch form groups differed only in some dimensions of the skeletal arch. Moderate correlations were found between the basal and dental intercanine widths. These findings suggest that the basal arch may not be a principle factor in determining the dental arch form.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.97-104
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• 2003

It is clinically important to determine the physiologic mandibular position as the therapeutic position of the patients who needs the oral rehabilitation and occlusal treatment. Several methods have been employed for the recording the mandibular position. The gothic arch tracer is one of methods to record the mandibular position. The purpose of this study is to record the border position, chewing position, and myocentric position using the newly developed intra oral tracer in 10 subjects with TMJ clicking sound and 10 subjects without TMJ clinking sound.. This study showed that newly developed intra oral tracer allowed clinician the determination of the treatment position on the same horizontal plate which can be used in the full mouth rehabilitation and occlusal treatments. There was no statistically significant difference between clicking group and nonclicking group in the distance of border position-chewing position and the distance of border position-myocentric centric position.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.107-113
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• 2023

Bimaxillary transverse width discrepancies are commonly encountered among patients with dentofacial deformities. Skeletal discrepancies should be diagnosed and managed appropriately with possible surgical corrections. Transverse width deficiencies can present in varieties of combinations involving the maxilla and mandible. We observed that in a significant proportion of cases, the maxilla is normal, and the mandible showed deficiency in the transverse dimension after pre-surgical orthodontics. We designed novel osteotomy techniques to enhance mandibular transverse width correction, as well as simultaneous genioplasty. Chin repositioning along any plane is applicable concomitant with mandibular midline arch widening. When there is a requirement for larger widening, gonial angle reduction may be necessary. This technical note focuses on key points in management of patients with transversely deficient mandible and the factors affecting the outcome and stability. Further research on the maximum amount of stable widening will be conducted. We believe that developing evidence-based additional modifications to existing conventional surgical procedures can aid precise correction of complex dentofacial deformities.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.221-230
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• 2024

PURPOSE. This in vitro study was conducted to investigate the accuracy of intraoral scanner (IOS) for recording maximal intercuspal position (MIP) and border positions of the mandible. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Maxillary and mandibular master casts were articulated in MIP, protrusive, and lateral interocclusal position sequentially on a semi-adjustable articulator. For each articulation relation, sites of occlusal contacts (SOCs) and sites of clearance (SCs) were identified on the master casts with articulating paper (reference sites). IOS was used to take full arch scans and nine virtual interocclusal records (VIRs) for virtual articulation of models. Virtual SOCs and SCs were detected with 3D processing software and compared to those identified with the articulating paper. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) were calculated for each articulation relation. RESULTS. For MIP, IOS showed adequate sensitivity and NPV of 100%, and specificity and a PPV of 99%. For protrusive position, the IOS showed a sensitivity and a NPV of 100%, a high PPV of 86%, and a specificity of 83%. For lateral positions, the specificity and the PPV were high (93% and 79%, respectively), but the sensitivity and the NPV were below the clinically acceptable limits (28% and 56%, respectively). CONCLUSION. IOS displayed clinically acceptable accuracy for recording MIP and protrusive border mandibular position. However, IOS had less accuracy for lateral border mandibular position.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.84-90
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• 2006

이 연구의 목적은 강화지역의 한국인 아동의 유치열기에서의 공극과 총생의 빈도를 조사하고, 치아 크기와 치열궁간의 관계를 조사하는 것이다. 102개의 취학전 아동(남자 57명, 여자 45명, $4{\sim}5$세)의 석고모형을 조사하여 치아의 크기, 견치간 폭경, 구치부 폭영, 치열궁 장경을 측정하였다. 유치열기의 공극 빈도는 남자에서 63.2%, 여자에서 57.8%로 나타났다. 공극의 빈도는 남자에서, 하악보다는 상악에서 더 높게 나타났다. 공극이 있는 경우보다 총생을 보이는 치열에서 치아 크기는 크고 치열궁 폭경은 더 작게 나타났다 (p<0.05). 전치부 공극의 존재 여부는 치아의 크기, 견치간 폭경과 관련이 있었다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.16-25
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• 2024

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of laser-engineered copper-nickel titanium (SmartArch) and superelastic nickel-titanium (SENT) archwires in aligning teeth and inducing root resorption and pain experienced by patients. Methods: Two-arm parallel groups with a 1:1 allocation ratio were used. The participants were patients aged 11.5 years and older with 5-9 mm of mandibular anterior crowding who were indicated for non-extraction treatment. The primary outcome was alignment effectiveness, assessed using Little's irregularity index (LII) over 16 weeks with a single wire (0.016-inch) in the SmartArch group and 2 wires (0.014- and 0.018-inch) in the SENT group (8 weeks each). Secondary outcomes included root resorption evaluated by pre- and post-intervention periapical radiographs and pain levels recorded by the participants during the first week. Results: A total of 40 participants were randomly allocated into 2 groups; 33 completed the study and were analyzed (16 in the SmartArch group and 17 in the SENT group, aged 16.97 ± 4.05 years). The total LII decrease for the SmartArch and SENT groups was 5.63 mm and 5.29 mm, respectively, which was neither statistically nor clinically significant. Root resorption was not significantly different between the groups. The difference in pain levels was not statistically significant for the first 5 days following wire placement; however, there was a significant difference favoring the SENT group in the final 2 days. Conclusions: SmartArch and SENT archwires were similarly effective during the alignment phase of orthodontic treatment. Root resorption should be observed throughout the treatment with either wire. SmartArch wires demonstrated higher pain perception than SENT wires.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.33-36
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• 2009

Purpose: Fractures of the mandibular condylar area are common injuries that account for 29% to 40% of fractures of the facial bones and represent 20% to 62% of all mandibular fractures. Currently 3 main methods are being used in the treatment of mandibular subcondylar fractures: closed reduction; open reduction and internal fixation; Endoscopic reduction and internal fixation. Each method has its proponents and opponent as well as advantages and disadvantages, and indications for each vary among surgeons. There are six approaches of open reduction: submandibular, retromandibular, preaurilcular, postauricular, intraoral, transparotid approach. Among them, transparotid approach has been described for subcondylar exposure with dissection in the direction of facial nerve fibers to expose the bone through the parotid gland. This approach carries the risk of a parotid glandular fistula as well as facial nerve injury but has the advantage of being directly over the fracture site. We report safety and efficacy of surgical treatment using a transparotid approach for direct plating. Methods: A 43-year-old man sustained multiple facial bone fractures by driver traffic accident. Mandibular subcondyle was fractured and dislocated internally. We performed open reduction and internal fixation by transparotid approach. Fractured site was fixed by titanium mini plate & screw. We applicated arch bar for approximately 3 weeks. Results: Follow-up length was about 5months. Scar of surgical incision was indistinct, there was no symptoms and signs of facial nerve and parotid gland injury, and maximal mouth opening was measured 49.5 mm. Conclusion: Transparotid approach has high risks of facial nerve and parotid gland injury, but paradoxically it is the most effective technique in saving facial nerve. Open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular subcondylar fracture by transparotid approach with precise and versed procedure, best outcome can be expected.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2008

Purpose: For several decades, open reduction has been a controversial issue in mandibular condyle fracture. The authors have successfully used the open reduction and internal fixation with retromandibular approach and have found it to be satisfactory for mandibular condyle fracture. Methods: A total of 10 patients with mandibular condyle fracture underwent open surgical treatment using retromandibular approach. The incision for the retromandibular approach was carried below the ear lobe and the facial nerve branches were identified. Dissection was continued until the fracture site was exposed and internal fixation was performed with miniplate following intermaxillary fixation. The average period of joint immobilization was 1 weeks and the arch bars were removed in 3 weeks on average. The preoperative and postoperative panoramic view and three-dimensional computed tomography were compared. During the follow up period, we evaluated the presence of malocclusion, chin deviation, trismus, pain, click sound, facial nerve palsy, hypertrophic scar and skin fistula. Results: According to the radiographic findings, the fractured condyle was reducted satisfactorily in all patients without any symptoms of facial palsy. During the follow up period ranged form 6 to 12 months, all clinical symptoms were improved except in one case with chin deviation and malocclusion. Conclusion: Using open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular condyle fracture with retromandibular approach, all results were satisfactory with good functional outcomes and minimal complication. We concluded that the open surgical treatment should be considered as the first choice for mandibular condyle fracture management.