• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.149-151
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• 2010

Since its introduction in 1993, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) has been shown to be superior to others in sealing, biocompatibility, and many other aspects of clinical endodontics. MTA is primarily Portland cement with bismuth oxide as a radiopacitifier. Although some studies suggested that the reasonable-priced Portland cement could be used instead of MTA, but MTAs are different from Portland cement in its composition, especially in heavy metal contents. Therefore, clinicians should be meticulous adapting the Portland cement as a MTA substitute.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제48권11호
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• pp.803-812
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• 2010

Regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) is a treatment option to replace damaged pulp tissue with the viable tissue which restores the normal function of the pulp-dentin complex. Possible reason for doing REP is not clearly known, however, clinicians perform REP in order to recover the histological structure as well as function of the traumatized and diseased tooth so that this tooth can restore its original root shape and thickness. This REP can be explained by the concept of revascularization or revitalization after induction of blood clot formation in the canal space. For this purpose, several treatment strategies have been suggested. In this regard, the rationale for the application of triantibiotics, calcium hydroxide or mineral trioxide aggregate is discussed in this paper. As a result, we will try to find the best method for REP by reviewing each available technique and their advantages and disadvantages.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.359-365
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of Mineral trioxide aggregate(MTA) to support osteoclastic differentiation from fetal rat calvarial cell. Methods: In this study, response of IL-6, RANKL, and OPG in fetal rat calvarial cells stimulated with IL-$1{\beta}$ on MTA was evaluated by ELISA and RT-PCR. Results: The results were as follows; there was no significant difference between glass and MTA at 5days. In ELISA analysis, Glass group and MTA group showed similar IL-6 expression, Glass+IL-$1{\beta}$ group and MTA+IL-$1{\beta}$ group showed similar IL-6 expression. In RT-PCR analysis, Glass group and MTA group showed similar IL-6, RANKL, OPG mRNA expression, MTA+IL-$1{\beta}$ group and Glass+IL-$1{\beta}$ group showed 3 fold increase of IL-6 and RNAKL mRNA expression when compared with MTA group. All groups showed similar OPG mRNA expression. Conclusions: MTA does not suppress cell proliferation and increase the proinflammatory cytokine that induce osteoclastogenesis. Thus, MTA is biocompatible material that could be used in various clinical conditions.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.188-193
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• 2012

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) was developed in early 1990s and has been successfully used for root perforation repair, root end filling, and one-visit apexification. MTA is composed mainly of tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate. When MTA is hydrated, calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) and calcium hydroxide is formed. Formed calcium hydroxide interacts with the phosphate ion in body fluid and form amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) which finally transforms into calcium deficient hydroxyapatite (CDHA). These mineral precipitate were reported to form the MTA-dentin interfacial layer which enhances the sealing ability of MTA. Clinically, the use of zinc oxide euginol (ZOE) based materials may retard the setting of MTA. Also, the use of acids or contact with excessive blood should be avoided before complete set of MTA, because these conditions could adversely affect the hydration reaction of MTA. Further studies on the chemical nature of MTA hydration reaction are needed.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.310-317
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• 2009

치외치는 치아의 교합면에 부가적인 교두나 돌기(tubercle)를 가진 치아의 형태 이상이다. 치외치는 1-4%의 유병율을 보이며 하악 소구치에서 발생 빈도가 높다 치외치의 돌기는 쉽게 마모되거나 파절되어 치수 노출, 치수 생활력 상실, 안면부 감염, 골수염 등을 일으킬 수 있다. 또한, 돌기가 파절될 때 치외치의 치근단이 미성숙 상태인 경우가 많아 근관 치료가 쉽지 않다. 미성숙 영구치의 근관치료 시 수산화칼슘이 널리 사용되어 왔으나 내원 빈도 단축을 위해 여러 대체 재료들이 제안되어 왔다. 그 중 하나인 Mineral Trioxide Aggregate는 우수한 생체적합성과 변연 폐쇄성을 특징으로 하며, 미성숙 영구치의 근관치료 시 치료 기간을 단축시킬 수 있다. 본 증례보고에서는 치외치로 인한 치수 괴사로 봉와직염이 발생한 환자를 Mineral Trioxide Aggregate로 치료하였다. 미성숙 치근단을 가진 하악 소구치에 Mineral Trioxide Aggregate를 이용한 치근단형성술(apexification)을 시행하여 임상적 및 방사선학적으로 양호한 결과를 얻었으며, 한 증례에서는 치근단유도술(apexogenesis)의 결과와 같이 계속적인 치근 성장이 관찰되었다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.36-43
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• 2016

이 연구의 목적은 혈액오염 시 Biodentine$^{(R)}$, Theracal$^{(R)}$, mineral trioxide aggregate(MTA)의 압출강도를 측정하고 표면형태를 관찰하는 것이었다. Biodentine$^{(R)}$, Theracal$^{(R)}$, MTA 각각의 재료를 2개의 그룹으로 나누었다. 대조군은 phosphate buffered saline 용액 조건에서, 실험군은 fetal bovine serum 조건에서 4일간 $37^{\circ}C$에서 보관하였다. 이후 압출강도를 측정하고 주사전자현미경을 이용하여 표면형태를 분석하였다. Biodentine$^{(R)}$과 Theracal$^{(R)}$은 모든 조건에서 MTA보다 유의하게 더 높은 압출강도를 보였고 혈액오염 시 모든 재료의 압출강도는 유의하게 감소하였다. 표면형태 관찰결과 혈액오염 후 모든 재료의 표면형태가 변화하였다. 혈액오염 조건에서 Biodentine$^{(R)}$과 Theracal$^{(R)}$은 MTA와 비교하여 더 높은 압출강도를 보였으므로 혈액오염 조건에 사용하기에 더 적절할 수 있다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.194-200
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• 2012

Objectives: New resin cement (NRC) has been developed as a root repairing material and the material is composed of organic resin matrix and inorganic powders. The aim of this study was to compare the rat subcutaneous tissue response to NRC and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) cement and to investigate the tissue toxicity of both materials. Materials and Methods: Sixty rats received two polyethylene tube-implants in dorsal subcutaneous regions, MTA and NRC specimens. Twenty rats were sacrificed respectively at 1, 4 and 8 wk after implantation and sectioned to 5 ${\mu}m$ thickness and stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin (H-E) or von-Kossa staining. The condition of tissue adjacent to the implanted materials and the extent of inflammation to each implant were evaluated by two examiners who were unaware of the type of implanted materials in the tissues. Data were statistically analyzed with paired t-test (p < 0.05). Results: In specimens implanted with both NRC and MTA, severe inflammatory reactions were present at one wk, which decreased with time. At eighth wk, MTA implanted tissue showed mild inflammatory reaction, while there were moderate inflammatory reactions in NRC implanted tissue, respectively. In NRC group, von-Kossa staining showed more calcification materials than MTA group at eighth wk. Conclusions: It was concluded that the calcium reservoir capability of NRC may contribute to mineralization of the tissues.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.276-285
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), Biodentine and Propolis as pulpotomy medicaments in primary dentition, both clinically and radiographically. Materials and Methods: A total of 75 healthy 3 to 10 yr old children each having at least one carious primary molar tooth were selected. Random assignment of the pulpotomy medicaments was done as follows: Group I, MTA; Group II, Biodentine; Group III, Propolis. All the pulpotomized teeth were evaluated at 3, 6, and 9 mon clinically and radiographically, based on the scoring criteria system. Results: The clinical success rates were found to be similar among the three groups at 3 and 6 mon where as a significant decrease in success rate was observed in Group III (84%) compared to both Group I (100%) and Group II (100%) at 9 mon. Radiographic success rates over a period of 9 mon in Groups I, II, and III were 92, 80, and 72%, respectively. Conclusions: Teeth treated with MTA and Biodentine showed more favorable clinical and radiographic success as compared to Propolis at 9 mon follow-up.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.700-708
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• 2001

소아환자에 있어 외상성 손상은 미완성된 치근의 발육을 방해할 수 있다. 미완성된 치아의치수가 괴사된 경우 근관은 완전히 세척되어져야 한다. 그러나 apical stop이 부족하고 얇고 부서지기 쉬운 치수벽 때문에 적절한 apical seal을 얻기 위해서는 치근단 형성술을 시행해야 한다. 지금까지 수산화 칼슘이 치근단 형성술의 선택약제가 되어왔다. 그러나, 수산화칼슘을 이용한 치근단 형성술은 치료시기가 다양하고, apical closure도 불확실하며, 환자 follow up이 어렵고, 치료가 늦어지는 한계가 있다. 이에 인공적인 apical barrier를 형성시켜 근관의 즉각적인 충전을 할 수 있는 MTA(Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental, U.S.A)를 이용하였다. MTA는 tricalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, tricalcium oxide와 silicate oxide와 같은 친수성 입자로 구성된다. 또한 소량의 mineral oxide와 bismuth oxide powder를 포함한다. MTA는 경화후 pH가 수산화칼슘 또는 $Ca(OH)_2$와 유사한 12.5로 항균작용을 지닌다. 용해도가 낮고, 상아질보다 약간 더 큰 방사선 불투과성을 보인다. 또한 다른 재료들보다 미세누출이 상당히 적고 다른 재료들보다 경조직 형성 능력이 뛰어나다. 본 증례는 전북대학교 소아치과에 외상으로 인해 치근단이 미완성된 미성숙 영구치의 치근단 형성술을 위해 내원한 환아에 대해 MTA를 적용하여 양호한 결과를 얻었기에 이에 보고하는 바이다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.152-163
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• 2010

이 연구에서는 mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)를 in vitro로 인간치수세포에 적용하였을 때 유전자들의 변화를 조사하였다. 실험군은 MTA를 teflon tube (직경 10 mm 길이 2 mm)에 담아 4시간 경화시킨 후HDPCs에 적용하였고, 대조군은 빈tube만을 적용하였다. 6, 24, 72시간 후 total RNA를 추출하여 microarray를 이용하여 분석하여, 2배 이상 또는 절반 이하의 변화를 보이는 유전자 중 선택적으로 역전사 중합효소 연쇄반응(reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction)을 사용하여 발현을 확인하였다. 24,546개의 유전자 중에서 109개의 유전자가 2배 이상 up-regulation되었으며(예. FOSB, THBS1, BHLHB2, EDN1,IL11, FN1, COL10A1, TUFT1) 69개의 유전자가 50%이하로 down-regulation되었다(예. SMAD6, DCN). MTA는 bio-inert한 재료라기 보다는 치수세포에 다양한 경로로 영향을 주는 재료로 사료된다. 특히 치수세포의 분화와 증식에 관여하는 유전자의 변화에 영향을 주며 석회화 과정에 관여하는 유전자의 변화에 직접적인 영향을 주리라 사료된다.