• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.30.1-30.12
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• 2018

Objectives: To evaluate sealing ability of root canals obturated with bioceramic-impregnated gutta percha cone (BCC) or gutta percha (GP), with bioceramic sealer (BCS) or AH Plus (AH; Dentsply-Maillefer), in roundly-prepared canals using matched single-cone technique, based on bacterial leakage test, and to analyze obturation quality using micro-computed tomography (CT) analysis. Materials and Methods: Ninety-two distobuccal roots of maxillary molars were prepared using nickel-titanium files to apical size 40/0.06. The roots were divided into 4 groups (n = 20) that were obturated with a master cone and sealer: GP/AH, BCC/AH, GP/BCS, and BCC/BCS. Bacterial leakage model using Enterococcus faecalis was used to evaluate sealing ability for 60-day period. Obturated samples from each group (n = 4) were analyzed using micro-CT. Results: All groups showed bacterial leakage at 20%-45% of samples with mean leakage times of 42-52 days. There were no significant differences in bacterial leakage among the groups. Micro-CT showed minimal gaps and voids in all groups at less than 1%. Conclusions: In roundly-prepared canals, the single cone obturation with BCC/BCS was comparable to GP/AH for bacterial leakage at 60 days.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.30.1-30.13
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• 2021

Objectives: This study was conducted to compare the microleakage and characteristics of the resin-tooth tissue interface between self-etch and etch-and-rinse adhesive systems after 48 hours and 3 months. Materials and Methods: 40 extracted premolar teeth were randomly divided into 2 groups: 1-step self-etch adhesive system - Optibond^TM All-In-One, and 2-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system - Adper^TM Single Bond 2. Both groups were subjected to 500 thermocycles (5℃-55℃) before scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis or microleakage trial at 48-hour and 3-month time periods. Results: SEM images showed the hybrid layer thickness, diameter, and length of resin tags of the self-etch adhesive (0.42 ± 0.14 ㎛; 1.49 ± 0.45 ㎛; 16.35 ± 14.26 ㎛) were smaller than those of the etch-and-rinse adhesive (4.39 ± 1.52 ㎛; 3.49 ± 1 ㎛; 52.81 ± 35.81 ㎛). In dentin, the microleakage scores of the 2 adhesives were not different in both time periods (48 hours/3 months). However, the microleakage score of etch-and-rinse adhesive increased significantly after 3 months (0.8 ± 0.63 and 1.9 ± 0.88, p < 0.05). Conclusions: The self-etch adhesive exhibited better long-term sealing ability in dentin when compared to that of the etch-and-rinse adhesive. The greater hybrid layer thickness and dimensions of resin tags did not guarantee reliable, long-lasting sealing in the bonding area.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.3.1-3.14
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the interface between a calcium silicate cement (CSC), Biodentine and dental adhesives in terms of sealing ability. Materials and Methods: Microleakage test: 160 standardized class II cavities were prepared on 80 extracted human molars. The cavities were filled with Biodentine and then divided into 2 experimental groups according to the time of restoration: composite resin obturation 15 minutes after Biodentine handling (D0); restoration after 7 days (D7). Each group was then divided into 8 subgroups (n = 5) according to the adhesive system used: etch-and-rinse adhesive (Prime & Bond); self-etch adhesive 2 steps (Optibond XTR and Clearfil SE Bond); self-etch adhesive 1 step (Xeno III, G-aenial Bond, and Clearfil Tri-S Bond); and universal used as etch-and-rinse or self-etch (ScotchBond Universal ER or SE). After thermocycling, the teeth were immersed in a silver nitrate solution, stained, longitudinally sectioned, and the Biodentine/adhesive percolation was quantified. Scanning electron microscopic observations: Biodentine/adhesive interfaces were observed. Results: A tendency towards less microleakage was observed when Biodentine was etched (2.47%) and when restorations were done without delay (D0: 4.31%, D7: 6.78%), but this was not significant. The adhesives containing 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate monomer showed the most stable results at both times studied. All Biodentine/adhesive interfaces were homogeneous and regular. Conclusions: The good sealing of the CSC/adhesive interface is not a function of the system adhesive family used or the cement maturation before restoration. Biodentine can be used as a dentine substitute.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.20.1-20.13
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• 2024

Objectives: This study investigated the nanoleakage of root canal obturations using calcium silicate-based sealer according to different drying methods. Materials and Methods: Fifty-two extracted mandibular premolars with a single root canal and straight root were selected for this study. After canal preparation with a nickel-titanium rotary file system, the specimens were randomly divided into 4 groups according to canal drying methods (1: complete drying, 2: blot drying/distilled water, 3: blot drying/NaOCl, 4: aspiration only). The root canals were obturated using a single-cone filling technique with a calcium silicate-based sealer. Nanoleakage was evaluated using a nanoflow device after 24 hours, 1 week, and 1 month. Data were collected twice per second at the nanoscale and measured in nanoliters per second. Data were statistically analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U-tests (p < 0.05). Results: The mean flow rate measured after 24 hours showed the highest value among the time periods in all groups. However, the difference in the flow rate between 1 week and 1 month was not significant. The mean flow rate of the complete drying group was the highest at all time points. After 1 month, the mean flow rate in the blot drying group and the aspiration group was not significantly different. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, the canal drying method had a significant effect on leakage and sealing ability in root canal obturations using a calcium silicate-based sealer. Thus, a proper drying procedure is critical in endodontic treatment.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제45권12호
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• pp.802-806
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• 2008

A proper sealant for low temperature SOFCs should show zero or low leak rates to avoid direct mixing of the fuel and oxidant gases or leakage of fuel gas during the operation of SOFCs. Furthermore, it should be chemically and/or mechanically stable in both oxidizing and reducing environments and chemically compatible with other fuel cell components. In the present work, we developed a novel compressed seal gasket of glass-based composite reinforced with ceramic particulate particles, which can efficiently control the viscous flow of glass matrix as well as the crystallization of glass phase. This novel sealing gasket showed excellent gas tightness under very low compressive load which would be suitable for the operation of SOFCs in the temperature range $600{\sim}650^{\circ}C$.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.409-428
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• 1994

Endodontic surgery is performed when conventional endodontic therapy fails or is contraindicated. In such cases, retrograde filling materials including amalgam, composite resin, and various cements have been used. Biocompatibilty and margin sealing ability of retrograde filling materials are important for the long term success of endodontic surgery. In vitro cell culture is frequently used as the method of measuring the biocompatibilty of dental materials. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity of six kinds of retrograde filling materials including newly developed light curing glass ionomer cements. Each material was mixed according to. the manufacture's instruction and evaluated as : freshly mixed, 24-hour after mixing, and 168-hour after mixing respectively. The elution solution was extracted after 24-hour contact with materials using media. Cytotoxicity was evaluated by direct contact, or elution contact. Test results of radiochromium($^{51}Cr$) release, cell viability using tetrazolium dye (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl dimethyltetrazolium bromide(MTT) test and lactate dehydrogenase(LD) of damaged L929 cells were analyzed. In the $^{51}Cr$ release of direct contact, all experimental retrograde filling materials except amalgam and glass ionomer cement showed increased cytotoxicity compared to control. In the $^{51}Cr$ release of elution solution, the released $^{51}Cr$ was so minimal that it was impossible. to evlauate the cytotoxicity exactly. The elution solutions of glass ionomer cement and IRM showed marked cytotoxicity in MTT test. LD enzyme activity was highest in tests of direct contact with composite, light curing composite, and light curing glass ionomer cement and IRM. Amalgam revealed least cytotoxicity while IRM showed cytotoxicity using all three methods. Composite, light curing composite and light curing glass iomomer cement were cytotoxic in the tests of $^{51}Cr$ release and LD activity. Glass ionomer cement showed cytotoxic effect only in the MTT method. From these results it is suggested that the standardization and optimization of cytotoxicity testing, especially using elution solutions, should be strongly advised.

• Composites Research
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.288-296
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 전자기기 사용에 이슈가 되고 있는 발열 문제를 해결하고자 상변화물질(PCM)의 잠열 특성을 이용하여 폴리메틸메타크릴레이트(PMMA) 복합필름을 제조하고 방열 성능을 평가하였다. 이를 위해 용융온도가 서로 다른 두 가지의 상변화물질을 사용하여 제작한 PCM/PMMA 복합필름의 열적 특성을 비교 분석하여 다양한 사용조건에 따른 유효성을 검증하였고, Compression Molding 방법과 PCM Paste Sealing 방법에 따른 PCM/PMMA 복합필름의 방열 특성을 비교 분석하여 최대의 방열 효과를 달성할 수 있는 최적의 방법을 도출하였다. 또한 PCM/PMMA 복합필름의 방열 성능을 최대화하기 위해 열전도율이 높은 흑연과 그래핀을 추가로 적층하여 제조한 Hybrid 복합필름의 열적 특성을 분석하였고, 이들을 통해 향상된 방열 성능을 실험적으로 검증하였다. 본 연구를 통해 개발된 방열 성능이 우수한 복합필름은 다양한 전자기기에 활용되어 발열 문제를 효과적으로 해결할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.27-34
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• 2015

전자레인지 가열용 제품에서 마이크로파에 의한 불균일한 가열이 일어남에 따라 포장재의 특정 부위에 열 변형이 발생하여 전자레인지 포장 소재에 따른 가열조리 패턴을 조사하였다. 전자레인지 가열용 포장재의 내면으로 이용되는 CPP의 grade에 따른 인장강도, 내열성 및 신장률을 비교하였다. High retortable CPP는 일반 CPP 재질과 비교하여 강한 열 접착강도 및 내열 저항성을 가지고 있었다. 국외 및 국내 CPP 제품의 인장강도 및 신장율은 차이가 있지만 대부분 $160^{\circ}C$ 정도 수준의 내열성을 가지고 있는 것으로 조사되었다. 하지만 소스의 높은 점도와 염분을 함유하는 hot spicy 제품에서는 전자파의 침투가 원활하지 못하여 전자레인지 조리 시 내용물의 균일한 가열이 어려워 국지적 또는 액위선 부위에 포장재의 열 변형이 관찰되었다. G-PET/PET/PET/CPP와 G-PET/PET/NY/CPP로 구성된 포장재를 레토르트 처리했을 때와 레토르트 후 전자레인지 가열 처리하였을 때 상태변화 및 합지강도에 대한 분석결과 합지강도의 차이는 없었으나 레토르트 처리 후 CPP 층의 변형이 관찰되었다. $TiO_2$가 포함된 유백 파우치와 투명 파우치의 열 변형 정도를 비교하였을 때는 $TiO_2$가 포함된 포장재의 열 변형이 더 심하였고, 알루미늄 호일을 부착한 후 전자레인지 가열하였을 때에는 액위선에서 열 변형이 발생되지 않았지만 바닥면에서 열 변형이 관찰되었다. 제품의 내면인 CPP 층의 개질/개선을 통한 내열안정성 확보 및 포장재의 전자파 투과-반사능을 조절하여 포장 내 전자파의 집중을 방지하는 등의 기술 도입 가능성의 검토가 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.55-62
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• 2015

Cracking is an inevitable fact of asphalt concrete pavements and plays a major role in pavement deterioration. Pavement cracking is one of the main factors determining the frequency and method of repair. Cracks can be treated with a number of preventative maintenance actions, including overlay surface treatments such as slurry sealing, crack sealing, or crack filling. Pavement cracks can show up as one or all of the following types: transverse, longitudinal, fatigue, block, reflective, edge, and slippage. Crack sealing is a frequently used pavement maintenance treatment because it significantly extends the pavement service life. However, crack sealant often fails prematurely due to a loss of adhesion. Because current test methods are mostly empirical and only provide a qualitative measure of the bond strength, they cannot accurately predict the adhesive failure of the sealant. This study introduces a laboratory test aimed at assessing the bonding of hot-poured crack sealant to the walls of pavement cracks. A pneumatic adhesion tensile testing instrument (PATTI) was adopted to measure the bonding strength of the hot-poured crack sealant as a function of the curing time and temperature. Based on a limited number of test results, the hot-poured crack sealants have very different bonding performances. Therefore, this test method can be proposed as part of a newly developed performance-based standard specification for hot-poured crack sealants for use in the future. PURPOSES : The purpose of this study was to evaluate both the adhesion and failure performance of a crack sealant as a function of its curing time and curing temperature. METHODS: A pneumatic adhesion tensile testing instrument (PATTI) was adopted to measure the adhesion performance of a crack sealant as a function of the curing time and curing temperature. RESULTS: With changes in the curing time, curing temperature, and sealant type, the bond strengths were found to be significantly different. Also, higher bond strengths were measured at lower temperatures. Different sealant types produced completely different bond strengths and failure behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: The bonding strength of an evaluated crack sealant was shown to differ depending on various factors. Two sealant types, which were composed of different raw materials, were shown to perform differently. The newly proposed test offers the possibility of evaluating and differentiating between different crack sealants. Based on alimited number of test results, this test method can be proposed as part of a newly developed performance-based standard specification for crack sealants or as part of a guideline for the selection of hot-poured crack sealant in the future.

• 센서학회지
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.292-303
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• 2001

본 연구에서는 수평형 전계 방출 소자를 제작하고 그 특성을 측정하였다. 이를 진공자장 센서에 이용하기 위하여 Lorentz 원리를 응용하여 센서를 설계하고 제작하였다. $POCl_3(10^{20}cm^{-3})$ 도핑된 다결정 실리콘을 전계 방출 소자의 음극 및 양극 재료로 이용하였으며 그 두께는 각각 $2\;{\mu}m$였다. PSG(두께 $2\;{\mu}m$)를 희생층으로 사용하여 최종 단계에서 불산을 이용하여 제거하고 승화건조법을 이용하여 소자의 기판 점착 현상을 방지하였다. 제작된 소자를 유리기판 #1 위에 silver paste로 고정시키고 Cr 전극 패드와 와이어본딩 한 뒤 진공내에서 양극접합공정을 이용하여 소자를 $1.0{\times}10^{-6}\;Torr$에서 진공 실장하였다. 실장 후 게터를 활성화하여 내부진공도를 향상시켰다. 이렇게 패키징된 소자는 두달여 기간 동안 특별한 특성저하 없이 잘 동작되었으며 그 이상의 기간에 대해서는 확인하지 못하였다. 패키징된 자장 센서는 패키징하기 전 진공챔버 내에서 보인 특성치와 별다른 차이 없이 잘 동작되었으며 단지 약간의 전류 감소 현상만이 관찰되었다. 측정된 센서의 감도는 약 3%/T로서 작은 값이었으나 그 가능성을 확인할 수는 있었다.