• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.205-211
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was performed to compare the accuracy of micro-computed tomography (CT) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in detecting accessory canals in primary molars. Materials and Methods: Forty-one extracted human primary first and second molars were embedded in wax blocks and scanned using micro-CT and CBCT. After the images were taken, the samples were processed using a clearing technique and examined under a stereomicroscope in order to establish the gold standard for this study. The specimens were classified into three groups: maxillary molars, mandibular molars with three canals, and mandibular molars with four canals. Differences between the gold standard and the observations made using the imaging methods were calculated using Spearman's rho correlation coefficient test. Results: The presence of accessory canals in micro-CT images of maxillary and mandibular root canals showed a statistically significant correlation with the stereomicroscopic images used as a gold standard. No statistically significant correlation was found between the CBCT findings and the stereomicroscopic images. Conclusion: Although micro-CT is not suitable for clinical use, it provides more detailed information about minor anatomical structures. However, CBCT is convenient for clinical use but may not be capable of adequately analyzing the internal anatomy of primary teeth.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.45-56
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• 2006

Objectives : We evaluated anti-hyperlipidemia effect of Gyeongshinganjeehwan (GGEx) in high fat induced obese male micro-pigs. Methods : 7 month-old micro-pigs are fed with normal (n = 3) or high fat diet (n = 18) for 12 weeks. The pig revealed obesity in high fat diet were divided into 2 groups (n = 5 each) and vehicle (OMP) and Gyeongshingangjeehwan (GGEx, 616.7 mg/kg/day) were administrated for 1 month. We monitored the changes in body weight and measured plasma cholesterol, triglyceride, free fatty acid, GOT and, GPT after 1 month. The visceral fat were measured with computerized tomography and weights of various organs were measured after sacrifice. Results : 1. GGEx group had significantly reduced body weight gain than obese control group in statistics. 2. GGEx group didn't significantly differ from obese control group in blood total cholesterol, blood LDL-cholesterol, blood triglyceride. but it's data were similar to normal control group. 3. GGEx group had prominantly reduced visceral fat than obese control group in computerized tomography. 4. Blood GOT and GPT didn't differ from between groups. The organ weight were not significant different. And it is normal in size and colour of visceral organs. Conclusions : It is concluded that GGEx has anti-hyperlipidemia effect by improving visceral fat and access to security.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.67-73
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• 2022

In this study, the fiber orientation distribution (FOD) is investigated using both micro-CT (computerized tomography) and image analysis of physically cut specimens prepared from Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) fiber reinforced cemented Toyoura sand. The micro-CT images of the fiber reinforced cemented sand specimens were visualized in horizontal and vertical sections. Scans were obtained using a frame rate of two frames and an exposure time of 500 milliseconds. The number of images was set to optimize and typically resulted in approximately 3000 images. Then, the angles of the fibers for horizontal sections and in vertical section were calculated using the VGStudio MAX software. The number of fibers intersecting horizontal and vertical sections are counted using these images. A similar approach was used for physically cut specimens. The variation of results of fiber orientation between micro-CT scans and visual count were approximately 4-8%. The micro-CT scans were able to precisely investigate the fiber orientation distribution of fibers in these samples. The results show that 85-90% of the PVA fibers are oriented between ±30° of horizontal, and approximately 95% of fibers have an orientation that lies within ±45° of the horizontal plane. Finally, a comparison of experimental results with the generalized fiber orientation distribution function 𝜌(θ) is presented for isotropic and anisotropic distribution in fiber reinforced cemented Toyoura sand specimens. Experimentally, it can be seen that the average ratio of the number of fibers intersecting the finite area on a vertical plane to number of fibers intersecting the finite area on a horizontal plane (N^V_tot/N^H_tot) cut through a sample varies from 2.08 to 2.12 (an average ratio of 2.10 is obtained in this study). Based up on the analytical predictions, it can be seen that the average N^V_tot/N^H_tot ratio varies from 2.13 to 2.17 for varying n values (an average ratio of 2.15).

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.50-63
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• 2021

소두증 골형성이상 원발성 왜소증 제 II 형(MOPD II)은 원발성 왜소증의 일종으로 pericentrin 유전자의 돌연변이에 의해 유발되며 상염색체 열성으로 유전된다. 이번 연구는 MOPD II의 임상적 및 방사선학적 소견과 더불어 치아의 물리화학적 특성 및 미세구조에 대한 분석을 목적으로 하였다. MOPD II 환자의 발치된 하악 제2대구치를 대상으로 하였으며 미세 전산화 단층 촬영, 주사형 전자 현미경과 에너지 분산형 분광분석법 및 비커스 미세경도 분석을 이용하여 분석하였다. MOPD II 치아는 정상 치아와 비교 시 치근 및 치수의 이형성을 보였으며 크기가 작았다. 치아의 무기질 밀도는 법랑질에서는 비슷한 값을 보였으며 상아질에서는 치근 1/2 및 치근단 부위에서 MOPD II 치아가 정상 치아보다 작게 나타났다. 미세경도의 비교 시 교두 법랑질과 치근 1/2 및 치근단 부위의 상아질에서 MOPD II 치아의 미세경도가 정상 치아보다 작게 나타났다. 이 연구에서는 MOPD II의 치과적인 특징 및 치아의 물리화학적 특성에 대하여 분석함으로써, 질환의 구강 내 소견에 대한 이해도를 높이고 치과 치료 시 주의점을 확인하여 적절한 치료를 하는데 도움이 되고자 하였다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.145-156
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• 2021

Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the midfacial soft tissue changes following maxillary expansion using micro-implant-supported maxillary skeletal expanders (MSEs) in young adults by cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) and to evaluate the correlations between hard and soft tissue changes after MSE usage. Methods: Twenty patients (mean age, 22.4 years; range, 17.6-27.1) with maxillary transverse deficiency treated with MSEs were selected. Mean expansion amount was 6.5 mm. CBCT images taken before and after expansion were superimposed to measure the changes in soft and hard tissue landmarks. Statistical analyses were performed using paired t-test and Pearson's correlation analysis on the basis of the normality of data. Results: Average lateral movement of the cheek points was 1.35 mm (right) and 1.08 mm (left), and that of the alar curvature points was 1.03 mm (right) and 1.02 mm (left). Average forward displacement of the cheek points was 0.59 mm (right) and 0.44 mm (left), and that of the alar curvature points was 0.61 mm (right) and 0.77 mm (left) (p < 0.05). Anterior nasal spine (ANS), posterior nasal spine (PNS), and alveolar bone width showed significant increments (p < 0.05). Changes in the cheek and alar curvature points on both sides significantly correlated with hard tissue changes (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Maxillary expansion using MSEs resulted in significant lateral and forward movements of the soft tissues of cheek and alar curvature points on both sides in young adults and correlated with the maxillary suture opening at the ANS and PNS.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.467-477
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• 2011

Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the affected period and the amount of bone formation during osteogenesis of intramembranous bone using low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LPUS) $in$ $vivo$. Methods: Xeno-bone (Bio-oss) and autogenous bone were grafted bilaterally into mini-pig mandibles. The left mandible served as the control and the other mandible was treated with 3 MHz, 160 mW (output, 0.8 mW) ultrasound stimulation for 7 days 15 minutes per day. The mini-pigs were sacrificed at 1, 2, 4, and 8 weeks, and micro computed tomography (${\mu}CT$), a microscopic examination, and a statistical analysis were performed on the specimens. Results: Based on a computerized image analysis of the ${\mu}CT$ scans, the experimental group had an average 150% more new bone formation than that in the control group. The effect of LPUS continued during the post operative 2 weeks. The histomorphological microscopic examination showed similar results. Conclusion: Our results suggest the LPUS had an effect on early intramembranous bone formation in vivo.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2006년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.175-176
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• 2006

The aim of the 3D medical imaging is to facilitate the creation of clinically usable image-based algorithm. Clinically usable imaging algorithm for image analysis requires a high degree of interaction to verify and correct results from registration algorithms, such as the Insight Toolkit (ITK) and the Visualization Toolkit (VTK) which are the class libraries. ITK provides segmentation algorithms and VTK has powerful 3D visualization. However, to apply those libraries to the medical images such as Computerized Tomography (CT), the algorithm based on the interactive construction and modification of data objects are necessary. In this paper we showed the 3D registration about mandibular premolar of human teeth acquired by micro-CT scanner. Also, we used the ITK to find the contour of pulp layer of premolar, furthermore, the 3D imaging was visualized with VTK designed to create one kind of view on the data of 3D visualization. Finally, we evaluated that the volume model of pulp layer would be useful for the tooth morphology in dental medicine.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.138-146
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• 2017

이 연구의 목적은 쥐의 하악 절치에서 생물학적 광화에 대한 발육 단계를 타임테이블로 수립하는데 있다. 맹출 길이가 측정되었고 조직학적 절편과 미세단층촬영기(microscopic computerized tomography) 단면으로 절치 발육의 4단계 (1) preodontoblast, (2) dentin matrix secretion, (3) enamel matrix secretion, 그리고 (4) enamel calcification을 확인하였다. 쥐의 하악 절치에서 총 맹출 속도는 $600{\pm}70{\mu}m/day$ ($mean{\pm}SD$; n = 12) 였다. 법랑질 분비 길이는 조직학적 절편에서 $4.59{\pm}0.75mm$, 방사선학적 단면에서 $3.64{\pm}0.63mm$였고 이를 각각 속도로 환산하면 $180.4{\pm}30.0hours$, $145{\pm}25hours$ 으로 나타났다(n = 24). 이러한 결과들은 쥐의 절치의 생물학적 광화가 일어나는 발육 4 단계가 단 며칠 만에 이루어진다는 것을 제시한다. 이번 동물 실험연구의 결과는 발육 중인 치배의 빠른 광물화 과정을 치아 발육 기간의 분석을 통해 이해할 수 있다는 것에 의의가 있다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.395-398
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• 1995

강원도 홍천에 거주하는 56세 구부가 갑자기 우상부 복통 고열 오한을 주소로 내원하였고 복 꾸 초음파검사와 콤퓨터단층촬영 결과 2-3 cm 직경의 불규칙한 꼴의 동공이 간 우엽에서 여러개 관찰되었다. 간생검상 샤르코-라이덴 결정을 포함한 심한 중심성 괴사 주위로 조직구. 호산구등 염 증세포가 침윤되어 주위 조직과 명확히 구분되었다. 효소면역측정법을 이총한 간질 특이 항체 혈청 걸사에서 양성이었다. 간 병변은 프라지관텔 투약 6개웍 후에 모두 사라졌으나. 특이 항체가와 호산구 증가는 투약 6개월 16개월 후에도 정상화 되지 않았다. 방사선학적 소견 조직병리학 소견 및 혈청학 검사 결과를 종합할 때. 초기 침습성 간질증으로 진단하였으며 프라지콴텔에 의하여 치료되지 않은 예이었다.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.585-592
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• 2014

본 논문에서는 도마뱀 로봇 설계를 위한 생체운동 모사 다물체 동역학 시뮬레이터가 개발되었다. 시뮬레이터에 사용된 다물체-기구 동역학 모델은 상용 소프트웨어인 RecurDyn 에 쿠반에놀 도마뱀의 모션 캡쳐 데이터와 Micro-CT 데이터를 적용하여 생성되었다. 다양한 도마뱀의 보행 운동 특성 해석을 위해서 생체운동 시뮬레이터는 궤적 생성모듈, 역기구학 모듈, 역동역학 모듈로 구성된다. 궤적생성 모듈은 도마뱀의 속도에 따른 척추운동과 발 궤적을 생성한다. 또한, 도마뱀 로봇 설계를 위해서 역기구학을 통한 관절 각도 계산과 그를 통한 역동역학 해석으로 이동속도에 대한 요구 조인트 구동력을 생성한다.