• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.237-247
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• 2019

Purpose: To analyze the maxillary sinus anatomy over edentulous ridges in the bilateral posterior maxillary area in Taiwanese patients using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: In total, 101 anatomical sites from 61 patients, including 32 premolar and 69 molar regions, were analyzed using CBCT. Measurements were made of the width and height of edentulous ridges, the thickness of the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus, and the presence of a sinus septum and the posterior superior alveolar artery (PSAA). A statistical analysis of the measurements was performed, and correlations among the measurements were assessed. Results: The average ridge width was $10.26{\pm}3.16mm$, with a significantly greater ridge width in the second molar region than in the premolar region. The mean residual ridge height was $8.55{\pm}4.09mm$, and ridge height showed an opposite trend from ridge width for the premolar and molar regions. A sinus septum was present at 5.9% of the sites, and the PSAA was observed in 24.5%. The average thickness of the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus was $2.08{\pm}0.94mm$, with no significant difference between the tooth position and lateral wall thickness. Conclusions: This study presents the anatomical features of the maxillary sinus, which should be considered in sinus lift procedures for implant placement, in the Taiwanese population. The use of CBCT is recommended to avoid intraoperative complications.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.149-160
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• 2019

Atrophic alveolar ridge of maxillary anterior area is commonly observed after the extraction of teeth in patients with severely compromised periodontal disease, causing difficulties with implant placement. Successful esthetics and functional implant rehabilitation rely on sufficient bone volume, adequate bone contours, and ideal implant positioning and angulation. The present case report categorized the ridge augmentation techniques using guided bone regeneration (GBR) on the maxillary anterior site by Seibert classification. Case I patient presented for implant placement in the position of tooth #11. The alveolar ridge was considered a Seibert classification I ridge defect. Simultaneous implant placement and GBR were performed. Eight months after implantation, clinical and radiological examinations were performed. Case III patient presented with discomfort due to mobility of the upper maxillary anterior site. Due to severe destruction of alveolar bone, teeth #11 and #12 were extracted. After three months, the alveolar ridge was considered a Seibert classification III ridge defect. A GBR procedure was performed; implantation was performed 6 months later. Approximately 1-year after implantation, clinical and radiological examinations were performed. During the whole treatment period, healing was uneventful without membrane exposure, severe swelling, or infection in all cases. Radiographic and clinical examinations revealed that atrophic hard tissues and buccal bone contour were restored to the acceptable levels for implant placement and esthetic restoration. In conclusion, severely resorbed alveolar ridge of the maxillary anterior area can be reconstructed with ridge augmentation using the GBR procedure so that dental implants could be successfully placed.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.24-28
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• 2021

Background and Objectives Vocal polyp is one of the most common benign diseases of vocal fold caused by overuse of voice. Laryngeal microsurgery is the first treatment of choice for vocal polyp. However, surgery has many risks such as side effects of general anesthesia, injury of tooth and psychological burden. And we often experience reduction of vocal polyps without surgical procedure. The purpose of study is to evaluate the effect of non-surgical treatment such as vocal hygiene education and proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in patients with vocal polyp. Materials and Method We performed retrospective study for seventy-three patients of vocal polyp who treated with non-surgical modalities such as vocal hygiene education and PPI over three months. Treatment outcomes and risk factors such as age, sex, polyp size, position, symptom duration, presence of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) symptoms, smoking history, voice abuse history and vocal hygiene education were evaluated by comparison between polyp size improved group and non-improved group. Results 5.5% of enrolled patients showed complete response and 23.3% showed partial response without surgery. Polyp size improved group significantly carried out more practice of vocal hygiene education treatment than the non-improved group (p=0.040). And the presence of LPR symptoms [hazard ratio (HR) 3.368, confidence interval (CI) 1.055-10.754, p=0.040] and not performing of vocal hygiene education (HR 3.664, 95% CI 1.078-12.468, p=0.038). Conclusion Vocal hygiene education can be a useful treatment option when making a decision to treat with vocal polyp.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.91-115
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• 2022

Purpose: This systematic review aimed to compare the efficacy, defined in terms of the mean percentage of root coverage (mRC), of surgical treatment approaches combined with adhesive restorations of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) to that of root coverage alone in patients with a single gingival recession (GR) and NCCL. Methods: A literature search was conducted to identify longitudinal studies reporting the mRC following treatment for the correction of GR defects associated with NCCLs using a combination of surgical and restorative techniques in systemically and periodontally healthy patients. Results: The search resulted in the retrieval of 12,409 records. Seven publications met the inclusion criteria for the qualitative synthesis of data. The mRCs ranged from 69% to 97%. In the medium term, the gingival margin position was more stable when a connective tissue graft (CTG) was used, independently of whether restoration of teeth with NCCLs was performed. Conclusions: The strength of the evidence was limited by methodological heterogeneity in terms of study design as well as the unit and period of analysis, which precluded a metaanalysis. Although no definitive conclusion could be drawn due to the lack of sufficient evidence to estimate the effectiveness of the interventions, CTG-based procedures contributed to gingival margin stability regardless of the performance of restoration to treat NCCLs.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.333-342
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• 2022

Purpose: The goal of this systematic review was to compare the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) with that of computed tomography (CT) for volumetric evaluations of the tongue and oral cavity. Materials and Methods: A search for articles was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses guidelines. The PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and SAGE Journals databases were searched for articles published between 2011 and 2021. Articles were screened and assessed for eligibility. Screening involved checking for duplication, reading the title and abstract, and reading the full text. Results: The initial search retrieved 25,780 articles. Application of the eligibility criteria yielded 16 articles for qualitative analysis. Multiple uses of CBCT were identified. In several studies, researchers assessed the volumetric correlation between tongue and oral cavity volumes, as well as other parameters. Post-treatment volumetric evaluations of the oral cavity were also reported, and the reliability of CBCT was assessed. The use of CT resembled that of CBCT. Conclusion: CBCT has been used in the evaluation of tongue and oral cavity volumes to assess correlations between those volumes and with the upper airway. It has also been used for volumetric evaluation after surgical and nonsurgical procedures and to assess the relationships between tongue volume, tooth position, occlusion, and body mass index. Participants with obstructive sleep apnea and malocclusion have been evaluated, and the reliability of CBCT has been assessed. In the included studies, CT was utilized for similar purposes as CBCT, but its reliability was not assessed.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.23-34
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• 2023

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the force delivery profile of thermoformed aligners (TFA) compared with direct-printed aligners (DPA) and to explore the effect of different activation amounts on forces and moments of respective groups. A secondary objective is to observe the amount of stress relaxation that occurs over the 7~14 days when aligners are maintained in a simulated intraoral environment. Materials and Methods: An in vitro setup was created to quantify forces and moments. It consisted of a three dimensional-printed base plate and segmented maxillary teeth, placed in a semi-enclosed chamber to maintain a temperature of 37℃. Ninety clear aligners were divided into nine groups of ten aligners each based on material types (Zendura, ATMOS, TC-85) and activation amounts. Aligners were created with 0.00, 0.25- and 0.50-mm activations for lingual bodily movement of the upper left central incisor and kept on models in the "stressed" position in a 37℃ water bath. Three force components acting on the upper left lateral incisor, upper left central incisor, and upper right central incisor were measured for each time point, beginning from the initial baseline measurement, 8 hours, 16 hours, 24 hours, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 6 days, 7 days, and lastly, 14 days. Result: TC-85 aligners in every activation group showed less force on teeth than Zendura and ATMOS. Significant force levels from 0.0 mm activation were present and stayed consistent over the course of 14 days. Comparisons made for baseline measurements to 7-days and 14-days showed statistically significant change from the baseline force level. Conclusion: TC-85 aligners demonstrated lower, more consistent forces with fewer side effects. Aligners can generate forces even when no activation is programmed. No major decreases in force levels over time were observed; the intra-oral clinical simulated environment and length of observation time could contribute to this.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.31.1-31.13
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• 2021

Objectives: To evaluate postoperative pain after endodontic treatment of necrotic teeth using large intentional foraminal enlargement (LIFE). Materials and Methods: The sample included 60 asymptomatic necrotic teeth (with or without chronic apical periodontitis), and a periodontal probing depth of 3 mm, previously accessed and referred to perform endodontic treatment. After previous procedures, the position and approximate size of the apical foramen (AF) were determined by using an apex locator and K flexo-files, respectively. The chemomechanical preparation was performed with Profile 04 files 2 mm beyond the AF to achieve the LIFE, using 2.5 mL of 2.5% NaOCl at each file change. The filling was performed by Tagger's hybrid technique and EndoFill sealer. Phone calls were made to all the patients at 24, 48 and 72 hours after treatment, to classify postoperative pain. Statistical analysis was performed by different tests with a significance level of 5%. Results: Age, gender, periradicular status and tooth type did not influence postoperative pain (p > 0.05). Only 1 patient (1.66%) reported severe pain after 72 hours. Moderate pain was reported by 7, 4 and 3 patients after 24, 48 and 72 hours, respectively (p = 0.0001). However, paired analyses showed a statistically significant difference only between 24 and 72 hours (p = 0.04). Sealer extrusion did not influence the postoperative pain (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Acute or moderate postoperative pain was uncommon after endodontic treatment of necrotic teeth with LIFE.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제31권2호통권85호
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• pp.199-207
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• 2001

본 연구는 교정치료를 시행함에 있어 전치부 crowding을 해결하기 위한 견치의 단독견인 방법중 새로운 segmented TMA T-loop spring으로 견치 후방견인시 치근단과 그 주위 치조골에서의 응력상태를 알아보기 위해 시행되었다. PL-3 epoxy resin으로 광탄성 모형을 제작하여 B/L ratio가 0.25, 0.5, 0.75인 위치로 T-loop을 위치시키고 각 위치에서 5mm, 3mm, 1mm activation하였다. 이후 광탄성 응력 해석장치를 이용하여 견치견인시 치근단과 그 주위 치조골에서의 초기 응력 상태를 광탄성법으로 분석한 바, 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. T-looP 위치에 상관없이 activation량이 감소할수록 상악 1소구치 발치부위에 응력이 감소하였고 상악 1대구치의 함입응력은 증가하였다. 2. 5mm activation시 T-loop위치가 구치부쪽으로 이동할수록 상악 1소구치 발치부위에 응력이 증가하였다. 3. 3mm activation시 T-loop위치가 구치부쪽으로 이동할수록 상악 1소구치 발치부위와 상악 1대구치 협측 근심치근 근심면하방 1/2부위에 응력이 증가하였다. 4. 1mm activation시 T-loop위치가 견치쪽으로 이동할수록 상악 견치의 근심치근면 상방과 치근첨 하방의 응력이 증가하였다. 5. B/L ratio가 0.25이고 3mm activation시 상악견치의 치체이동이 나타났다. 이상의 결과를 종합해볼 때 segmented T-loop spring의 근, 원심 위치 와 activation량을 조절하여 원하는 치아이동과 고정원 조절이 가능하다고 사료된다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.348-353
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• 2003

정중 과잉치를 이른 시기에 발견하고 이를 신중하게 관리하는 것은 인접 영구 전치가 맹출하고 정상적인 위치로 자리 잡는데 미칠 수 있는 유해한 영향을 줄일 수 있다. 초기 혼합치열기에 있어 정중 이개가 정상적인 것으로 간주되지만 정중 과잉치의 존재를 이른 시기에 파악하고 이를 적절한 시기에 제거하는 것은 이어지는 영구 중절치의 자발적인 배열과 근접화를 가능하게 한다. 정중 이개의 관리에 있어서 가장 바람직한 선택은 주기적인 관찰이라 할 수 있다. 그러나 관찰 기간 동안에 정중 이개가 자발적으로 폐쇄되지 않을 때에는 교정 치료가 필요할 수 있다. 본 보고에서는 정중 과잉치로 인한 정중 이개의 폐쇄에서 정중 과잉치의 제거 이후 자발적 즉 생리적으로 폐쇄되는 증례(증례 1-3)와 함께 교정적 처치로 정중 폐쇄를 시행한 증례(증례 4)를 보고하고자 한다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.446-452
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• 1999

제 1 대구치의 이소 맹출이란 제 1 대구치가 비정상적인 맹출 경로를 취해 제 2 유구치의 비정상적인 조기 흡수를 일으키는 경우를 뜻한다. 비가역적 이소 맹출의 경우 제 2 유구치의 조기상실은 공간 상실, 제 1 대구치의 근심 경사, 제 2 소구치의 함몰, 총생과 대합치의 과맹출등을 야기시킨다. 치료의 주목적은 (1) 제 2 유구치의 조기 상실을 막아 공간 유지의 역할을 하게하고 (2) 상실된 치열장을 회복해 제 2 소구치의 정상적인 맹출을 돕는 것이다. 치료 방법은 제 1 대구치의 맹출 정도, 제 1 대구치의 위치 변화, 제 1 대구치가 걸려있는 제 2 유구치의 enamel ledge양, 제 2 유구치의 동요도, 동통이나 염증의 유무에 의해 결정된다. 제 1 대구치의 근심 경사의 치료에 사용되는 대부분의 편측성 장치는 결과적으로 공간 상실을 증가시키는 힘을 가하게 된다. 따라서 고정원의 보강을 위해 holding arch와 같은 양측성 고정원의 사용이 추천되고 있다. 본 증례 보고는 삼성 서울 병원을 내원한 환아중 제 1 대구치의 비가역적 이소 맹출로 제 2 유구치의 치근 흡수와 동요도 증가를 보이는 환아에서 양측성 고정원을 이용한 장치를 사용해 제 2 소구치의 정상적인 맹출에 필요한 충분한 공간을 유지할수 있었기에 이에 보고하는 바이다.