• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.323-333
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• 2017

Orthodontic treatment of a complex case that involves retained deciduous mandibular second molars with missing permanent successors is challenging. Usually, congenitally missing teeth are manifested with other dental anomalies that further complicate orthodontic treatment, such as retained deciduous teeth, impactions, transpositions and peg-shaped lateral incisors. Even though the long term prognosis of the retained deciduous tooth is not fully predictable, if the teeth are in good condition, the patient and clinician may incline towards a decision to preserve the deciduous teeth as long as possible. This case report demonstrates that deciduous teeth, in this case the mandibular second molars and maxillary canine, can be incorporated into final occlusion with clinically stable long-term results.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.143-153
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• 2014

An 8-years old boy with facial asymmetry and unilateral posterior crossbite on the left side received orthopedic and orthodontic treatment. During the first phase of treatment, the narrow maxillary arch was expanded using an acrylic plate. Then, the acrylic plate was used as a bite block with occlusal indentations from the construction bite that was obtained with the incisors in a coincident dental midline. After the position of the mandible was stabilized, the second phase of orthodontic treatment was initiated using fixed appliances for detailing of the occlusion. Skeletal symmetry, ideal occlusion, and coincident dental midlines were thus achieved. Functionally, occlusal force balance and masticatory muscle activity were improved, and the chewing patterns were normalized.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.42-54
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• 2016

The aim of this clinical report is to describe the complex treatment of an adult Class III malocclusion patient who was disappointed with the outcome of a previous oral rehabilitation. Interdisciplinary treatment planning was performed with a primary indication for implant removal because of marginal bone loss and gingival recession, followed by orthodontic and surgical procedures to correct the esthetics and skeletal malocclusion. The comprehensive treatment approach included: (1) implant removal in the area of the central incisors; (2) combined orthodontic decompensation with mesial displacement and forced extrusion of the lateral incisors; (3) extraction of the lateral incisors and placement of new implants corresponding to the central incisors, which received provisional crowns; (4) orthognathic surgery for maxillary advancement to improve occlusal and facial relationships; and finally, (5) orthodontic refinement followed by definitive prosthetic rehabilitation of the maxillary central incisors and reshaping of the adjacent teeth. At the three-year follow-up, clinical and radiographic examinations showed successful replacement of the central incisors and improved skeletal and esthetic appearances. Moreover, a Class II molar relationship was obtained with an ideal overbite, overjet, and intercuspation. In conclusion, we report the successful esthetic anterior rehabilitation of a complex case in which interdisciplinary treatment planning improved facial harmony, provided gingival architecture with sufficient width and thickness, and improved smile esthetics, resulting in enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction. This clinical case report might be useful to improve facial esthetics and occlusion in patients with dentoalveolar and skeletal defects.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.257-272
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• 2009

본 증례보고는 I급 견치 및 구치 관계를 보이나, 비강기도 협소에 따른 하안면 고경의 과도한 증가와 양 악궁의 폭경 감소 뿐만 아니라, 하악골의 후방위치 및 현저한 입술의 돌출로 인해 돌출된 안모를 지닌 성인 환자의 치료를 소개하고자 한다. 협착된 양 악궁은 수술을 동반한 급속 구개확장과 슈발츠 장치로써 확장되었으며, 마이크로임플란트를 이용한 directional force technology를 적용하여 상하악 구치부에서의 고정원 보강과 상악 전치부의 토크 조절 및 시계 반대 방향으로의 양호한 mandibular response를 얻음으로써 양호한 안모의 균형을 얻을 수가 있었다. 총 치료기간은 29개월 소요되었고, 장치 제거 후 13개월 유지 후에도 양호한 결과가 유지되었다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.203-213
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• 2017

Objectives: A study investigated the effect that a dental orthodontics treatment has on the social life and self-worth perceived by the patient. The study was conducted to collect information on patients worried about dental orthodontics in later life. Methods: A survey was conducted on patients with dental orthodontics living in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, from December, 2016. Of the collected 200 aquatic samples, 182 were used for the analysis, corresponding to 91% of the collected data, while excluding 18 insufficient responses. Results: The difference in self-worth and perceived social life before and after dental orthodontic treatment were investigated. Self-worth increased by 0.53 points after dental orthodontics treatment. Perceived social life increased by 0.81 points after dental orthodontics treatment. Conclusions: The relationship between self-worth and perceived social life after dental orthodontics treatment was found to be closely correlated. The study provides information on people hoping for treatment in accordance with the insurance benefits that should be offered.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.360-371
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• 2019

Objective: We sought to determine the predictors of midpalatal suture expansion by miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in young adults. Methods: The following variables were selected as possible predictors: chronological age, palate length and depth, midpalatal suture maturation (MPSM) stage, midpalatal suture density (MPSD) ratio, the sella-nasion (SN)-mandibular plane (MP) angle as an indicator of the vertical skeletal pattern, and the point A-nasion-point B (ANB) angle for anteroposterior skeletal classification. For 31 patients (mean age, 22.52 years) who underwent MARPE treatment, palate length and depth, MPSM stage and MPSD ratio from the initial cone-beam computed tomography images, and the SN-MP angle and ANB angle from lateral cephalograms were assessed. The midpalatal suture opening ratio was calculated from the midpalatal suture opening width measured in periapical radiographs and the MARPE screw expansion. Statistical analyses of correlations were performed for the entire patient group of 31 subjects and subgroups categorized by sex, vertical skeletal pattern, and anteroposterior skeletal classification. Results: In the entire patient group, the midpalatal suture opening ratio showed statistically significant negative correlations with age, palate length, and MPSM stage (r = -0.506, -0.494, and -0.746, respectively, all p < 0.01). In subgroup analyses, a strong negative correlation was observed with the palate depth in the skeletal Class II subgroup (r = -0.900, p < 0.05). Conclusions: The findings of this study indicated that age, palate length, and MPSM stage can be predictors of midpalatal suture expansion by MARPE in young adults.

• 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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• 제48권2호
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• pp.113-124
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• 2018

The purpose of this case report was to introduce the concept of orthodontic and orthopedic treatment for a growing patient with Tessier number 0 cleft. A 5-year-old boy patient with Tessier number 0 cleft presented congenitally missing maxillary central incisors (MXCI), a bony defect at the premaxilla, a constricted maxillary arch, an anterior openbite, and maxillary hypoplasia. His treatment was divided into three stages: management of the bony defect at the premaxilla and the congenitally missing MXCIs using a fan-type expansion plate, iliac bone grafting, and eruption guidance of the maxillary lateral incisors into the graft area for substitution of MXCIs; management of the maxillary hypoplasia using sequential facemask therapy with conventional and skeletal anchorage; and management of the remaining occlusal problems using fixed orthodontic treatment. The total treatment duration was 15 years and 10 months. Class I canine and Class II molar relationships and normal overbite and overjet were achieved at the end of treatment. Although the long-term use of facemask therapy resulted in significant protraction of the retrusive maxilla, the patient exhibited Class III profile because of continued mandibular growth. However, the treatment result was well maintained after 2 years of retention. The findings from this case suggest that interdisciplinary and customized approaches are mandatory for successful management of maxillary hypoplasia, bony defect, and dental problems in Tessier number 0 cleft. Moreover, considering the potential of orthognathic surgery or distraction osteogenesis, meticulous monitoring of mandibular growth until growth completion is important.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.21-29
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• 2003

최근 컴퓨터 소프트웨어의 발전으로 환자의 모형을 scanning하여 3차원 가상 모델을 만드는 것이 가능하게 되었다. 이러한 모델은 컴퓨터로 처리되어 치료 시작부터 끝까지 여러 단계의 치아 이동이 이루어지고, 치아 이동의 각 단계별로 stereolithographic model이 만들어 지는데, 이는 일련의 투명하고 얇은 overlay 장치를 제작하는 기초가 된다. 계획된 치아 이동의 단계에 따라 치아를 움직이기 위해서는 환자가 장치를 항상 사용해야 하며, 중정도의 crowding과 공간 폐쇄는 이 장치로 치료가 용이하다는 것이 입증되었다. 지금까지 이 장치를 경험해 본 결과, 고정성 교정장치에 비해 환자가 불편을 덜 느끼고 심미성과 구강 청결이 좋아 환자의 협조도가 뛰어 났다. 이 장치는 완전히 맹출된 영구치열 환자에서 부정교합에 대한 또 하나의 유용한 접근법이라 할 수 있다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.268-274
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• 2017

The purpose of this article is to introduce a simple appliance that uses a setup model and a nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) wire for correcting the mesial rotation and drift of the permanent maxillary first molar. The technique involves bonding a Ni-Ti wire to the proper position of the target tooth on a setup model, followed by the fabrication of the transfer cap for indirect bonding and its transfer to the patient's teeth. This appliance causes less discomfort and provides better oral hygiene for the patients than do conventional appliances such as the bracket, pendulum, and distal jet. The treatment time is also shorter with the new appliance than with full-fixed appliances. Moreover, the applicability of the new appliance can be expanded to many cases by using screws or splinting with adjacent teeth to improve anchorage.