• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.98-103
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• 2013

PURPOSE. To evaluate the effects of hydrofluoric acid etching and Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation on the shear bond strength of resin cement to lithium disilicate ceramic. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Fifty-five ceramic blocks ($5mm{\times}5mm{\times}2mm$) were fabricated and embedded in acrylic resin. Their surfaces were finished with 1000-grit silicon carbide paper. The blocks were assigned to five groups: 1) 9.5% hydrofluoric-acid etching for 60 s; 2-4), 1.5-, 2.5-, and 6-W Er,Cr:YSGG laser applications for 60 seconds, respectively; and 5) no treatment (control). One specimen from each group was examined using scanning electron microscopy. Ceramic primer (Rely X ceramic primer) and adhesive (Adper Single Bond) were applied to the ceramic surfaces, followed by resin cement to bond the composite cylinders, and light curing. Bonded specimens were stored in distilled water at $37^{\circ}C$ for 24 hours. Shear bond strengths were determined by a universal testing machine at 1 mm/min crosshead speed. Data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U-tests (${\alpha}$=0.05). RESULTS. Adhesion was significantly stronger in Group 2 ($3.88{\pm}1.94$ MPa) and Group 3 ($3.65{\pm}1.87$ MPa) than in Control group ($1.95{\pm}1.06$ MPa), in which bonding values were lowest (P<.01). No significant difference was observed between Group 4 ($3.59{\pm}1.19$ MPa) and Control group. Shear bond strength was highest in Group 1 ($8.42{\pm}1.86$ MPa; P<.01). CONCLUSION. Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation at 1.5 and 2.5 W increased shear bond strengths between ceramic and resin cement compared with untreated ceramic surfaces. Irradiation at 6 W may not be an efficient ceramic surface treatment technique.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.66-73
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• 2017

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of different-sized drill tips and laser irradiation times on the initial stability of orthodontic miniscrews placed in Er,Cr:YSGG-laser pre-drilled holes in an animal model. Materials and Methods: Laser pre-drilled holes were made in dog mandibular bone with an Er,Cr:YSGG laser using irradiation times of 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 seconds, and tip diameters of 0.4 and 0.6 mm. The maximum diameter and depth of the pre-drilled holes was measured with micro computed tomography. The maximum insertion torque was measured during placement the miniscrew. Result: Laser pre-drilled holes were conical shaped. The maximum diameter of pre-drilled holes increased with longer laser irradiation times (P>0.05) and larger tip diameters (P<0.05). The depth of pre-drilled holes increased with longer laser irradiation times and larger tip diameters (P<0.05). When the 0.4 mm tip, but not the 0.6 mm tip, was used, the insertion torque decreased significantly with longer laser irradiation times (P<0.05). Conclusion: Tip diameter impacted insertion torque more than irradiation time. It takes at least 9 seconds using a 0.6 mm tip to create a 0.8 mm diameter and 1.0 mm depth hole in thick cortical bone.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.396-405
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• 2010

Purpose: This study was performed to find out the effects of the Er:YAG laser (Key Laser) & Er,Cr:YSGG laser (Water Laser) on inflammatory tissues. Materials and Methods: It was performed on about 20 g, 6 weeks male ICR mouses. They were grouped into the control (negative), the inflammation induced 'control'(positive), Er,Cr:YSGG laser exposured group after inducing inflammation, Er:YAG lasere exposured group after inducing inflammation each 15 mouses. The mouses were applicated 0.5% DNFB 1 cc on ear skin twice a day for 4 days until symptom expression. After laser exposure, ear tissues were extracted and defined gene expression by RT-PCR. Then, tissue staining, lymphocytes observation, electromicroscophic laboratory were carried out. Results: Interleukin-$1{\beta}$ was expressed much less in the A-laser exposed group. Interleukin-$1{\beta}$ & Tumor Necrosis Factor-${\alpha}$ were expressed 7 times lesser in the A-laser exposed group. The number of Lymphocytes related to inflammation was decreased rapidly in the A-laser exposed group in vivo. he number of cavity recovered normal was a little bigger in the A-laser exposed group after 5 days Conclusion: The expression of IL-$1{\beta}$ & TNF-${\alpha}$, hitologic change, observation with electron microscope shows that Erbium laser exposure causes lesser inflammation with A-laser rather than B-laser.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.428-436
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• 2008

For Longevity of implant, considerations of biomechanical and microbiological aspects must be done. Recently, due to the remarkable development of bone grafting procedure. Implant has been implanted into the more favorable sites but peri-implantitis resulted from periodontal bacteria may obscure the long-term prognosis. Although many different modalities have been introduced to treat the failed implant. Implant's surface and irreversible bony destruction around the implant prevents good result. After Er,Cr:YSGG (waterlase) laser using the wave-length of 2780nm has been introduced to dental field, good results have been reported. Because waterlase uses the hydrokinetic force of water. It is excellent device to detoxify the implant surface mechanically without the heat generation and damage to the implant surface. We designed to evaluate waterlase effect on the peri-implantitis has been occurred after implantation. Four beagle dogs were involved. We have made four premolar extraction in each right and left side of the lower jaw and placed two implants in the anterior of the jaw as a control and six implant were placed posterior in each socket after extraction immediately as an experimental group. We tied floss-silk in each implant to make peri-implantitis intentionally. After three months, we explored peri-implant sites on each experimental fixtures. Using waterlase laser irradiation was performed on that implantitis sites under 3W, air 30% and water 20% intensity for 2 minutes. In control group, we repositioned the flap to cover the exposed fixture without any supportive care. Three months later, we sacrificed experimental animals and extracted and preparated bone blocks with Donath and Breuner (982), Donath (988)'s methods and examined under microscope. We have obtained good re-osseointegration around fixtures after treating with waterlaser irradiation. But it was shown fibroosseointegration in the control group.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.87-94
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• 2010

전단결합강도를 강화하기 위해 레이저를 이용한 부식과 산을 이용한 부식의 비교 연구가 많이 진행되어왔다. 본 연구에서는 Er,Cr:YSGG laser와 전통적인 산부식법을 혼합한 방법의 전단결합강도의 변화에 대한 평가를 하고자 한다. 교정적인 목적으로 발치된 64개의 건전한 소구치를 이용하여 16개씩 4개의 군으로 나누었다. 첫 번째 군은 37% 인산을 15초 적용시키는 전통적인 부식 방법을 택하였고, 두 번째 군은 물방울레이저로 1.5 W로 10초간 부식시킨 후 전통적인 산부식 방법을 시행하였다. 세 번째 군은 두 번째 군과 같지만 산부식을 먼저 시행한 후 물방울레이저로 부식시켰다. 네 번째 군은 물방울레이저를 이용하여 1.5 W로 15초간 부식시켰다. 이후 전단결합강도의 측정 및 치아 표면의 특징 관찰, 그리고 접착제잔류지수를 평가하였다. 두 번째, 세 번째 군은 첫 번째, 네 번째 군에 대하여 전단결합강도가 높게 측정되었다. 하지만 두 가지 기법의 복합사용 순서를 달리한 두 번째, 세 번째 군 사이에는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나지 않았다. 기존 산부식을 이용한 브라켓 접착법보다 산부식과 Er,Cr:YSGG laser를 복합적으로 사용 시, 향상된 전단결합강도를 얻을 수 있다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.148-153
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• 2010

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to investigate a comparison of implant bone bed preparation with Er,Cr:YSGG laser and conventional drills on the relationship between implant stability quotient (ISQ) values and implant insertion variables. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Forty implants were inserted into two different types of pig rib bone. One group was prepared with conventional drills and a total of 20 implants were inserted into type I and type II bone. The other group was prepared with a Er,Cr:YSGG laser and a total of 20 implants were inserted into type I and type II bone. ISQ, maximum insertion torque, angular momentum, and insertion torque energy values were measured. RESULTS. The mean values for variables were significantly higher in type I bone than in type II bone (P < .01). In type I bone, the ISQ values in the drill group were significantly higher than in the laser group (P < .05). In type II bone, the ISQ values in the laser group were significantly higher than in the drill group (P < .01). In both type I and type II bone, the maximum insertion torque, total energy, and total angular momentum values between the drill and laser groups did not differ significantly (P ${\geq}$ .05). The ISQ values were correlated with maximum insertion torque (P < .01, r = .731), total energy (P < .01, r = .696), and angular momentum (P < .01, r = .696). CONCLUSION. Within the limitations of this study, the effects of bone bed preparation with Er,Cr:YSGG laser on the relationship between implant stability quotient (ISQ) values and implant insertion variables were comparable to those of drilling.

• 대한심미치과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.53-58
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• 2021

치은의 매력 필수 요소로는 잇몸의 색상, 형태 그리고 치아와 잇몸 경계부의 형태와 위치 등에 따라 아름다운 모습인지 아닌지에 따라 결정된다. 치은의 일반적인 아름다움과 균형감 그리고 건강하다는 기준을 받아 들이는 것은 모두 다르지만 치은의 색상 만큼은 분홍빛의 건강한 치은 색상이 검거나 갈색의 치은 보다는 좀 더 심미적이라고 생각하는 기준은 모두 비슷하다고 할 수 있다. 비교적 간단한 소수술로 검거나 갈색인 잇몸의 색을 아름다운 핑크색으로 바꾸는 치은착색 제거술을 진행한다면 좀 더 자신 있는 미소를 가질 수 있도록 도움을 줄 수 있다. 건강한 잇몸의 색은 연분홍색에서 진한 푸르스름한 보라색까지 다양하다. 이러한 정상적인 한계 사이에는 주로 혈관 공급, 상피 두께, 각질화 정도, 상피 내 색소의 존재에 따라 많은 색 변화가 관찰된다. 멜라닌, 카로틴, 감소된 헤모글로불린, 옥시헤모글로불린은 구강 점막의 정상적인 색상에 기여하는 주요 색소들이다. 잇몸의 건강과 형태는 매력적인 미소의 필수 요소다. 빈번하게 발생되는 착색증은 상피의 기저층과 초기저층에 있고 멜라노솜의 형태로 저장되는 멜라닌 침전물이 과도하게 발생하기 때문이다. 이런 착색을 제거하는 술식은 매우 다양하지만 본 증례에서는 Er;YSGG 레이저를 이용한 치은 색소침착을 제거하였으며 다소 임상적인 경험을 얻어 이에 공유 하는 바이다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.25.1-25.13
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• 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of endodontic access cavities design on the removal of calcium hydroxide medication of the apical third of mandibular incisor root canal walls and dentinal tubules with different cleaning protocols: EDDY sonic activation, Er,Cr:YSGG laser-activated irrigation, or conventional irrigation with IrriFlex. Materials and Methods: Seventy-eight extracted human mandibular incisors were assigned to 6 experimental groups (n = 13) according to the endodontic access cavity and cleaning protocol for calcium hydroxide removal: traditional access cavity (TradAC)/EDDY; ultraconservative access cavity performed in the incisal edge (UltraAC.Inc)/EDDY; TradAC/Er,Cr:YSGG; UltraAC. Inc/Er,Cr:YSGG; TradAC/IrriFlex; or UltraAC.Inc/IrriFlex. Confocal laser scanning microscopy images were used to measure the non-penetration percentage, maximum residual calcium hydroxide penetration depth, and penetration area at 2 and 4 mm from the apex. Data were statistically analyzed using Shapiro-Wilk and WRS2 package for 2-way comparison of non-normally distributed parameters (depth of penetration, area of penetration, and percentage of non-penetration) according to cavity and cleaning protocol with the significance level set at 5%. Results: The effect of cavity and cleaning protocol interactions on penetration depth, penetration area and non-penetration percentage was not found statistically significant at 2 and 4 mm levels (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The present study demonstrated that TradAC or UltraAC.Inc preparations with different cleaning protocols in extracted mandibular incisors did not influence the remaining calcium hydroxide at 2 and 4 mm from the apex.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제56권7호
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• pp.385-390
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• 2018

Laser means "Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation". Laser have unique characteristics according to wavelength. Wavelenth of Waterlase is 2780nm and it can be absorbed to water and hydroxyapatite. When laser is applied to some material, its temperature goes up due to laser's energy. But in dental treatment high temperature is not good for teeth. High temperature can make dental pulp and bone necrosis. Waterlase can be absorbed to water droplet, so when it burst, it can cut soft and hard tissue without raising temperature. so it is so proper to dental treatment.

• 대한치과보존학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과보존학회 2007년도 Autumn Scientific Meeting(the 128th) of Korean Academy of Comservative Dentistry
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• pp.636-636
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• 2007