• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2011

연구목적: 본 연구의 목적은 서로 다른 기하학적 형태를 가진 3가지 Ni-Ti 파일, 즉 K3, NRT, Profle을 사용하여 레진 블록으로 제작된 만곡 근관에서의 apical transportation 양상 및 working length 변화를 서로 비교하는 것이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 실험 방법은 30개의 레진 블록을 Schneider technque을 사용하여 만곡도 측정 후 각 group당 임의로 10개씩 배분하였다. 이를 각 Ni-Ti 파일을 사용하여 crown down technique으로 근관 성형하였다. 이의 분석을 위해 double radiograph superimposition method (Backman CA 1992)를 사용하고, 분석의 정확성과 일관성을 위해 특별히 고안된 jig, digital X-ray 및 apical transportation의 측정 시 CAD/CAM software를 이용하였다. Apical transportation 양은 '근단공-0.5 mm'부위로부터 0, 1, 3, 5 mm에서 측정 하였으며, working length 변화는 근관 성형 전후의 working length 변화를 측정하였다. 또 통계 처리는 각 group의 apical transportation 양과 working length 변화를 Kruskal-Wallis One Way Analysis로 분석 후 다중 비교는 Mann-Whitney U-test를 사용하였다. 결과: 각 group간 working lengh 변화 및 0, 1, 3 mm 부위에서의 apical transportation 측정 값 사이에는 유의할만한 차이가 관찰되지 않았으나(p = 0.924), 5 mm 부위에서는 K3와 Profile사이에 유의할 만한 차이가 있었다(p = 0.027). 결론: 서로 다른 기하학적인 형태를 가진 3가지 Ni-Ti 파일의 apical transportation 및 working length 변화 정도 평가시, 본 연구의 범위 내에서는 3가지 파일 모두 유의할 만한 차이를 보이지 않은 가운데 본래의 근관 형태를 잘 유지한다고 할 수 있다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.474-482
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• 2000

Currently frequency-dependent type electronic apex locators have been widely used to determine the working length in endodontic treatment. But, accuracy of electronic apex locators is controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of Root-ZX(Morita Co., Japan) at different kinds of conditions of root canals compared with the radiographic working length. The 40 extracted human anterior teeth with fully formed apices and without any caries were used. The radiographs were taken for working length with the 0.5mm short of #15 K-file tip just visible at the foramen under the surgical microscope(Carl Zeiss Co. Germany) at 25X. Then the electronic working lengths were determined with Root-ZX at the different kinds of conditions of root canals according to the presence of electrolyte and Crown-down pressureless technique. The results were as follows ; 1. There was no significant statistical difference in working length between radiograph and Root-ZX. 2. There was no significant statistical difference in electronic working length between the canal with electrolyte and without electrolyte. 3. There was no significant statistical difference in electronic working length between the canal without any instrumentation and after Crown-dow pressureless technique. 4. Of the total 40 root canals, 85% in Group I, 92.5% in Group II, 95% in Group III and 95% in Group IV using Root-ZX showed coincidence within 0.5mm accuracy compaing with the radiographic working length. The results showed that the Root-ZX can be use effectively for measuring the working length of root canal after instrumentation with Crown-down pressureless technique regardless of the presence of electrolyte in root canal.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.541-547
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• 2004

The aim of this study was to compare the initial apical file (IAF) length between the mesio-buccanl and mesio-lingual canals of the mandibular molar before and after early coronal flaring. Fifty mandibular molars with complete apical formation and patent foramens were selected. After establishing the initial working length of the buccal and lingual canal of the mesial root using the Root-ZX, radiographs were taken for the working length with a 0.5 mm short of #15 K-file tip just visible at the foramen under a surgical microscope (OPMI 1-FC, Carl Zeiss Co. Germany) at 25X. After early coronal flaring using the $K^3$ file, additional radiographs were taken using the same procedure. The root canal morphology and the difference in working length between the buccal and lingual canals were evaluated. These results show that the difference in the length between the mesio-buccal and mesio-lingual canals of the mandibular molar was $\leq$ 0.5 mm. If one canal has a correct working length for the mesial root of the mandibular molar, it can be used effectively for measuring the working length of another canal when the files are superimposed or loosening. In addition, the measured the working length after early coronal flaring is much more reasonable because the difference in the length between the mesio-buccal and mesio-lingual canals can be reduced.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.623-627
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• 1999

During canal instrumentation of a curved canal, restoring force of endodontic instrument remove more dentin from the inner wall of the curvature. This effect tends to straighten the canal and thus may significantly shorten the working length. This study was to determine the mean reduction in working length after instrumentation according to the curvature. The curvature of mandibular mesial root was determined before instrumentation. 30 canals were divided into 3 groups each 10 on the basis of degree of curvature. Experimental groups as follows. In group 1, canals having curvature from 15 to 20 degrees: in group 2, canals having curvature from 20 to 30degrees; in group 3, canals having curvature above 30 degrees. Experimental teeth in all groups were accessed, and their actual working length determined by passing a size 15 K-file(IAF) just through the minor apical foramen. The canals were sequentially enlarged to size 35 with ProFile .06 series. The change of working length was calculated by measuring the tip of IAF beyond apical foramen by using stereomicroscope. The change of canal curvature following instrumentation were measured using the Schneider technique. The results were as follows. 1. The greatest changes of curvature and working length were observed in the group 3 canals(P<0.05), next were group 2 canals and group 1 canals(P>0.05). 2. Group 1 canals showed a mean reduction in 1.61 degrees and length of 0.12m respectively(P>0.05). 3. Group 2 canals showed a mean reduction in 3.42 degrees(P<0.05) and length of 0.25mm(P>0.05) respectively. 4. Group 3 canals showed a mean reduction in 7.23 degrees(<0.05) and length of 0.64mm respectively(P<0.05).

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.30-35
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• 2006

만곡근관에서 근관형성방법에 따른 근관작업장 변화를 평가하기 위하여 발거된 대구치의 협측 또는 근심 근관 40개에서 스테인레스-스틸 수동 파일 ($MANI^{(R)}$, 일본), 니켈-티타늄 수동 파일 (Naviflex $NT^{TM}$, 미국), ProFile, 또는 $ProTaper^{TM}$ (Dentsply-Maillefor, 스위스)를 사용하여 crown-down 방법으로 30번 크기까지 근관을 형성하고 근관형성 전후의 근관작업장 및 만곡도의 변화를 관찰하였다. 근단공에 대한 10-K파일 끝의 위치변화를 AutoCAD2000 (Autodesk 사, 미국)으로 측정하고 일원변량분석법 및 Tukey's studentized range test로 통계 분석하였다. 모든 군에서 근관형성후 근관장 및 만곡도가 유의하게 감소하였으며, 치관부 근관형성시 Gates Glidden bur를 사용한 수동파일 군이 ProFile 군보다 유의하게 많은 근관장 감소를 초래하였고, 치관부 및 근단부 전체 근관형성후에는 스테인레스 스틸 수동파일 군이 ProFile 군에서보다 유의하게 많은 근관장 감소를 나타내었다 (p<0.05).

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.22.1-22.10
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• 2020

Objectives: This study investigated the influence of glide path size and operating kinetics on the time to reach the working length and the fracture resistance of Twisted File (TF) and Endostar E3 files. Materials and Methods: A total of 120 mandibular single-rooted premolars were selected. Two methods of kinetic motion (TF adaptive and continuous rotary motion) and file systems (TF and Endostar E3) were employed. The files were used in root canals prepared to apical glide path sizes of 15, 20, and 25. The time taken to reach the working length and the number of canals used before the instrument deformed or fractured were noted. Fractured instruments were examined with scanning electron microscopy. Results: The TF system took significantly more time to reach the working length than the Endostar E3 system. Both systems required significantly more time to reach the working length at the size 15 glide path than at sizes 20 and 25. A greater number of TFs than Endostar E3 files exhibited deformation, and a higher incidence of instrument deformation was observed in adaptive than in continuous rotary motion; more deformation was also observed with the size 15 glide path. One TF was fractured while undergoing adaptive motion. Conclusions: No significant difference was observed between continuous rotary and adaptive motion. The TF system and adaptive motion were associated with a higher incidence of deformation and fracture. Apical glide path sizes of 20 and 25 required significantly less time to reach the working length than size 15.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.123-127
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• 2015

Objectives: Glide path preparation is recommended to reduce torsional failure of nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments and to prevent root canal transportation. This study evaluated whether the repetitive insertions of G-files to the working length maintain the apical size as well as provide sufficient lumen as a glide path for subsequent instrumentation. Materials and Methods: The G-file system (Micro-Mega) composed of G1 and G2 files for glide path preparation was used with the J-shaped, simulated resin canals. After inserting a G1 file twice, a G2 file was inserted to the working length 1, 4, 7, or 10 times for four each experimental group, respectively (n = 10). Then the canals were cleaned by copious irrigation, and lubricated with a separating gel medium. Canal replicas were made using silicone impression material, and the diameter of the replicas was measured at working length (D0) and 1 mm level (D1) under a scanning electron microscope. Data was analysed by one-way ANOVA and post-hoc tests (p = 0.05). Results: The diameter at D0 level did not show any significant difference between the 1, 2, 4, and 10 times of repetitive pecking insertions of G2 files at working length. However, 10 times of pecking motion with G2 file resulted in significantly larger canal diameter at D1 (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Under the limitations of this study, the repetitive insertion of a G2 file up to 10 times at working length created an adequate lumen for subsequent apical shaping with other rotary files bigger than International Organization for Standardization (ISO) size 20, without apical transportation at D0 level.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.429-435
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• 2010

연구목적: 본 연구의 목적은 한국인의 근관 작업장에 대한 ISO규격의 근관 치료용 기구의 길이가 적절성을 평가하기 위한 것이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 2006-2008년까지 경희의료원 동서신의학병원 보존과에서 구치부의 근관 치료를 받은 환자를 670명 선발하였다. 모든 근관 치료는 한 명의 술자에 의해 시행되었으며 통법의 와동을 형성하였고 변연 융선부터 0.5 mm의 교합면삭제를 시행하였다. 근관장은 전자 근관장 측정기(Root ZX)를 이용하여 측정하였고 방사선 사진으로 보정하였다. 근관장의 길이는 근관 성형 정도에 따라 달라지기 때문에 이 실험에서는 초기 근관장만을 이용하였다. 심한 우식이 있거나 보철물이 있는 경우, 근관이 석회화 되어서 정상적인 근관 치료를 할 수 없는 경우, 상악 대구치의 근심 설측 근관과 하악의 C-shape 근관을 가진 치아는 실험군에서 제외하였다. 총 487개 소구치 근관과 870개 대구치 근관의 근관장을 측정하였고 각각의 평균 및 표준편차를 측정하였다. 또한 각 길이별 빈도 분포 및 정규 분포를 관찰하였다. 결과: 1. 소구치 근관에서 20 mm 이하의 근관장을 갖는 경우는 전체의 66.5%였으며 22 mm 이하의 근관장을 갖는 경우는 전체의 95.4%였다. 2. 한국인의 소구치 근관장을 측정한 결과, 현재 시판중인 21 mm, 25 mm의 기구보다는 23 mm의 기구가 더 적절하였다. 결론: 한국인의 소구치 근관 치료시 21 mm, 25 mm의 기구보다는 23 mm의 기구가 더 적절하였으며 대구치의 경우 21 mm의 기구의 사용이 적절하다고 사료된다.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.42-52
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• 2017

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the preferred method of root canal length determination and the apical limit for canal instrumentation among endodontic teachers of dental school. A questionnaire on the preferred method of root canal length determination and the apical limit for canal instrumentation was designed and distributed to endodontic teachers of various dental schools. The response rate was 90%. The most preferred method of root canal length determination was Electronic apex locator (EAL)(89%). The most favoured apical limit for canal instrumentation was 0.5 to 1.0 mm short of the radiographic apex(78%). The most preferred method of using EAL was that the working length is taken at 'APEX' mark and then distracted 0.5mm from that length.(41%). When there is no agreement between radiographic measurement and EAL measurement, 74% of respondents chose the length of EAL measurement. The majority of endodontic teachers from Korean dental schools preferred EAL to radiograph method in determining root canal length.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.159-166
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• 2006

Threshing loss was increased due to dropping of the threshing efficiency when the 4 row head-feed combine harvested 5 row rice to improve harvesting performance of a combine. Reasonable design criteria were examined to determine the ranges of both of feed rate and the length of threshing drum for the 4 row head-feed combine being used as a 5-row combine. Harvesting performance increased as working width or working speed increased, it resulted in 15% increase when the working width increased from 4 row to 5 row. Harvesting operations of the 4 row combine performed normally in the 4 row rice in threshing loss less than 1%, however, threshing loss increased to 2.25% in the 5 row due to poor threshing efficiency. The length of threshing drum was increased from 710 mm to 810 mm as well as the speed of crop feed chain was increased from 0.61 m/s to 0.75 m/s so as to improve the poor threshing efficiency resulted from the enlarged working width from the 4 row to the 5 row, which would decrease threshing loss less than 1%.