• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.393-399
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• 2018

치과치료 중에 통증을 유발할 수 있는 요소를 차단함으로써 환자의 공포와 두려움을 줄여줄 수 있다. 이를 위해 벤조케인을 함유한 도포마취제가 광범위하게 사용되고 있다. 그러나, 2018년 5월 28일 식품의약품안전처는 의약품 안전 서한을 통해 24개월 미만의 소아 및 영아에서 벤조케인 함유 제제의 사용을 금지하고 그 이상의 경우라 하더라도 메트헤모글로빈혈증(Methemoglobinemia, MHb)의 발생가능성이 있으므로 신중한 사용을 권고하였다. 이는 지난 5월 23일 미국 식품의약국(Food and Drug Administration, FDA)의 권고의 후속 조치로 시행된 것이다. 벤조케인을 함유한 제제를 사용하는 경우, 치과의사는 MHb의 발생가능성을 반드시 고려해야 하며 MHb의 조기 진단과 적절한 조치가 시행될 수 있도록 준비하고 있어야한다. MHb의 치료제는 메틸렌블루가 1930년대부터 이용되고 있다. 치과의사는 메틸렌블루의 적절한 사용법과 용량을 숙지하고, MHb의 조기 진단을 위한 방법과 진단 장비에 익숙해야 한다. 무엇보다도 환자의 안전에 대한 적절한 대비와 훈련이 필요할 것이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.429-438
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• 1994

Since the introduction of pit and fissure sealants in the early 1970's, many studies have been published amply documenting the efficacy of these materials as caries-preventive agents. However, the acceptance of the technique by dentist has been questionable. This survey was investigated the attitudes toward and use of pit and fissure sealants by dentist in Chonbuk area. The results were as follows: 1. Utilization of pit and fissure sealants is very high. Only 15% of dentists never use pit and fissure sealants, whereas 85% generally use pit and fissure sealants. 2. Most dentists reported that their knowledge of pit and fissure sealants was gained through dental schools education. 3. Concern about difficult to sell' to patient, poor retention of pit and fissure sealants and unsubstantiated by research were given as the main reasons why pit and fissure sealants was not used. 4. Patient demands and various educate program were given as important factors that would lead to increase use of pit and fissure sealants.

• 대한장애인치과학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to furnish data on the disabled's oral health status of the disabled in Busan, Korea. Material and Methods: Two dentists who were well experienced in caries examination surveyed the oral health status on 793 of disabled men in Busan from March to June in 2000 under natural solar light with plane mirror by the criteria which are suggested by World Health Organization (WHO). Results: The number of present permanent teeth of the disabled are lower than the undisabled. DMF rate and DMFT indices of the disabled were higher than the undisabled. DT rate of the disabled was higher than the undisabled. Conclusions: The development of community oral health care programs for the prevention and treatments of dental caries for the disabled is needed and active administrative policies should be established for the promotion of the disabled's oral health.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.40-54
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• 2024

This study aims to identify the regional distribution in the prevalence of dental caries and related multidimensional factors among 12-year-old children in Korea. Data from the 2018 Child Oral Health Survey were used to calculate the average DMFT index of 12-year-old children in metropolitan cities, and a multi-level regression model was applied to explain the regional distribution of dental caries prevalence and related factors. Factors were divided into two levels by administrative structure. This study finds a significant regional difference in the prevalence of dental caries in 12-year-old Korean children across metropolitan cities. Multilevel analysis showed that district-level factors (average number of pit and fissure-sealed permanent teeth, dental treatment demand rate, preventive treatment rate, sex ratio, and number of dentists per 100,000 people) and metropolitan-level factors (intakes of cariogenic beverages and number of pediatric dental hospitals and clinics per 100,000 people) had a significant effect on dental caries prevalence (p < 0.05). Individual characteristics and local socio-environmental factors influence the prevalence of dental caries. Especially considering the strong dependence on preventive treatment and accessibility to dental care services, it is necessary to provide adequate preventive treatment and expand health care resources in high-risk areas of dental caries.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.197-204
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• 2018

Pain control by means of local anesthesia is an intrinsic part of clinical practice in dentistry. Several studies evaluated intraligamental anesthesia using a computer-controlled anesthetic device in children. There is a need to provide a clinical guide for the use of computerized intraligamental anesthesia in children. Intraligamental anesthesia using a computer-controlled anesthetic device was found to cause significantly lower pain perception scores and lower pain-related behavior than traditional techniques. This device proven to be effective in restorative and pulp treatment in children; however, its effectiveness in primary teeth extraction is controversial. It is important to withdraw recommendations necessity of future studies concerning the side effects of computerized intraligamental anesthesia in children. The present study aims to review different clinical aspects of computerized intraligamental anesthesia in children along with the side-effects, type of local anesthesia and postoperative pain of this technique. This study provides dentists with a clinical guide for the use of computerized intraligamental anesthesia.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.75-83
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• 2024

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe adverse cutaneous drug reaction seen rarely in clinical practice. Although relatively rare, the condition can be fatal. Mainly, it is caused by side effects of certain medications. Previous reports have associated Stevens-Johnson syndrome with abnormal root development, but the other long-term dental complications have rarely been reported. In this case, the patient developed SJS at the age of 5, and abnormal root development of the maxillary and mandibular first molars and mandibular incisors was observed, as well as impaction of the mandibular canine and enamel hypomineralization of multiple teeth. Accordingly, appropriate restorative treatment and orthodontic treatment were performed, and the clinical characteristics of this symptoms and its treatment were discussed in more detail. We aim to highlight the need for dentists to be aware of the potential dental complications of SJS and to enable early diagnosis and management of the condition to avoid undesirable sequelae.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.327-330
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• 2015

어린이와 청소년을 대상으로 한 치과 진정법에서 환자 안전과 성공의 열쇠는 호흡기 상태와 밀접하게 연관되어 있다. 소아치과의 특별한 상황 - 똑바로 누운 자세에서 러버댐으로 구강 측 기도가 제한 된 상태-하에서 코로 호흡함을 고려해야 한다. 따라서 소아치과의사는 의과적 자문이나 평가와 별도로, 스스로 이러한 상황하에서 환자의 호흡기적 평가를 할 필요가 있다. 특히, 아데노이드 비대, 코막힘, 후비루와 기도과민 등의 상황을 평가하는 것이 중요하다. 부비동염, 알레르기 비염, 천식, 코골이와 폐쇄성 수면 무호흡 증후군 등이 있는 환자는 진정 실패를 초래할 가능성이 있으므로, 질환이나 증상에 대한 확실한 조절을 통하여 치과 진정법의 안전성을 더욱 증진 시킬 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.78-83
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• 2009

심한 치아 우식증, 외상, 발육성 결함으로 인한 근관치료 및 광범위한 수복이 필요한 소아, 청소년 시기의 유전치 및 영구 전치부 치료는 소아치과 의사에게 어려운 문제이다. 전치부에 사용되어온 기존의 수복 방법은 치질 손상이 광범위한 경우 유지력과 심미적 한계를 가지고 있으며, 특히 청소년기에 영구 전치를 수복할 경우 심미성과 유지력 뿐 아니라 성장 완료 후 영구 보철물 수복을 위한 전 준비 단계를 고려해야 한다. 본 증례는 소아, 청소년기의 광범위한 전치부 치관 손상에서 섬유 강화형 포스트를 이용하여 심미적 수복을 시도하였으며 양호한 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.511-517
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• 1997

Tooth discoloration detracts from one's appearance and influences self-image and it is particularly true in children. Therefore, pediatric dentists are required to treat tooth discoloration manifested in children for the normal development of their psycosocial health. Three treatment modalities are currently availabler for the removal of a variety of intrinsic stains from vital teeth. These are enamel microabrasion technique using hydrochloric acid, office bleaching and home bleaching technique with carbamide. Microabrasion technique has several advantages over bleaching in that it is easy to accomplish and does not require multiple office visits or the expensive instruments and the color change seems to be permanent after treatment. The process relies on decalcification, a softening with HCl and then removal of the enamel containing the stain with rubbing. Due to the mechanism of stain removal, this method is indicated for the removal of superficial enamel stains or disc oloration only. We report four successfully treated cases by enamel microabrasion using 15% HCl and pumice. Entire clinical steps are described in detail with some discussions on the outcome.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.758-762
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• 1997

There are various types of localized tooth malpositions in the mixed dentition, such as abnormal tooth axis, anterior crossbite of some incisors, impaction, midline diastema, ectopic eruption, and so forth. We, Pediatric Dentists, have usually used removable appliances for these instances. But, removable orthodontic appliances, as is known, have marked limitations in some situations, for example, severe rotation, intrusion and extrusion, root torque, closure of large diastema, traction of impacted tooth, etc. In such cases, Whip spring, combined with fixed or removable appliance, can increase utilities of removable orthodontic appliances. The authors have applied whip springs to some cases showing localized positional and arrangement problems, and have witnessed the results as follows; 1. The refined and elaborate control of direction and magnitude of force by the operator, and accurate compliance of the patients were requisite for the treatment with it. 2. It showed special effectiveness for de rotation of incisors. Although it yields some benefit for root movement, the special consideration for incomplete roots in this age bracket was required. 3. In the localized malalignment cases in mixed dentition, uncurable with traditional removable appliances but practically unrealistic with fixed appliance therapy, the whip spring was thought to be a good alternative.