• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.204-212
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• 2019

Introduction : Patients with temporomandibular disorder may have various ear-related symptoms. If an excessive load is applied to the ear area due to the skeletal shape of the mandibular condyle or malposition of the disc, an auditory problems may occur. Case report : The patient was referred to our clinic due to the suspicion of temporomandibular disorder from the local otorhinolaryngology clinic. A few days ago, his right ear could not be heard. MRI showed that the left TMJ disc was anterior displacement with reduction, the right TMJ disc was anteromedial displacement without reduction. Also Right mandibular condyle showed sclerotic bone change, subchondral cyst and was compressing the frontal wall of the ear on MRI view. Right TMJ arthroplasty was done under the diagnosis of right TMJ osteoarthritis and osteochondroma. Postoperative intermaxillary fixation was done with SAS screw and elastics for 2 weeks. One month after the operation, hearing and TMJ discomfort were recovered without any complications. Conclusions As seen in this case, hearing loss due to benign tumor-like lesions of the temporomandibular joint should be treated surgically to restore the TMJ function and hearing.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.503-527
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• 1993

This paper describes a new method to create an animal model for TMJ internal derangement in the New Zealand white rabbits and the light and electron microscopical changes of posterior attachment of them. Twenty six rabbits(2.5-3.0kg), four normal and twenty two experimental, were used. The right disc of experimental animal was displaced anteriorly without sectioning the posterior attachment and tied to the zygomatic arch with nylon not to be reduced to the original position. The left TMJ was sham-operated to be compared with its right experimental one. Normal animals were sacrificed one day and eight weeks after experiment. Experimental animals were sacrificed one day, ten days, three weeks, five weeks and eight weeks after surgery respectively. They were fixed intravenously with $2\%$ glutaldehyde under general anesthesia and the samples of them were processed for light and electron microscopic examination. The purpose of this experiment is to make a suitable animal model of disc displacement without reduction for studying and understanding the cellular and morphologic events in posterior attachment of TMJ including early changes which were difficult to be observed in human TMJs. The results of this investigation suggest the following conclusions : 1. Authors induced anterior disc displacement surgically in rabbits with new method to examine histologic changes of posterior attachment. Tissue reactions of this model seem to be similar to those observed in human disc displacement. We think this animal model for anterior disc displacement may be used to explore and evaluate objectively the effects of many treatment modalities in disc displacements. 2. The animal disease model showed inflammation at early stage(one and ten days). At this stage there were mild-to-severe mononuclear inflammatory cell infiltration, numerous newly formed vessels, vessel dilatation and engormement and many fibroblasts. 3. At middle stage(three weeks), fibrosis occurred, where fibroblasts decreased in number, but their cytoplasm was profuse indicating high activity. Collagen fibers increased in number and the tissue looked more dense. 4. At late stage(five weeks and eight weeks) showed degenerative changes including perforation of posterior attachment, disintegration of collagen fiber bundles, degeneration of fibroblasts, metastatic ossification, and dystrophic calcification.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.105-114
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• 2021

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between rotational disk displacement (DD) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the dentoskeletal morphology. Methods: Women aged > 17 years were included in this study. Each subject had a primary complaint of malocclusion and underwent routine cephalometric examinations. They were divided into five groups according to the findings on sagittal and coronal magnetic resonance images of their TMJs: bilateral normal disk position, bilateral anterior DD with reduction (ADDR), bilateral rotational DD with reduction (RDDR), bilateral anterior DD without reduction (ADDNR), and bilateral rotational DD without reduction (RDDNR). Twenty-three cephalometric variables were analyzed, and the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to evaluate differences in the dentoskeletal morphology among the five groups. Results: Patients with TMJ DD exhibited a hyperdivergent pattern with a retrognathic mandible, unlike those with a normal disk position. These specific skeletal characteristics were more severe in patients exhibiting DD without reduction than in those with reduction, regardless of the presence of rotational DD. Rotational DD significantly influenced horizontal and vertical skeletal patterns only in the stage of DD with reduction, and the mandible exhibited a more backward position and rotation in patients with RDDR than in those with ADDR. However, there were no significant dentoskeletal differences between ADDNR and RDDNR. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that rotational DD of TMJ plays an important role in the dentoskeletal morphology, particularly in patients showing DD with reduction.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.149-159
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• 2013

이 연구의 목적은 측두하악관절장애와 외측 익돌근의 수평적 형태 간의 연관성을 조사하는 것이다. 이를 위해 10대에서 50대까지 연령군별로 각 남녀 15명씩 임의로 선정한 총 150명의 측두하악관절장애 환자에서 자기공명영상의 수평면 및 시상면상에서 나타난 외측 익돌근 및 측두하악관절의 형태적 특성을 조사하였다. 조사한 해부학적 특성은 외측 익돌근의 최대폭경, 수평 부착각도, 관절원판의 위치, 과두의 변형여부, 관절 삼출액 여부 등이며, 또한 전이부의 통증여부, 과두 주변의 압통 유무와 같은 임상적 소견이 포함되었다. 이들 해부학적 특성 및 임상적 소견의 상호 간 관련성을 분석한 결과, 비정복성 관절원판 변위를 가진 경우 외측 익돌근의 부착각도가 유의하게 높았으며 전이부에 통증이 있는 경우에는 최대 폭경이 유의하게 큰 것으로 나타났다. 뿐만 아니라 연령이 낮을수록 부착각도가 유의하게 높았으며 남성에서 최대 폭경이 더 큰 것으로 나타났다. 위의 결과를 통해 외측 익돌근 수평 부착각도가 관절원판 변위와 유의한 관련성이 있으며 전이부의 통증이 최대 폭경을 증가시키는 것으로 생각된다. 결론적으로 외측 익돌근의 높은 수평 부착각도가 관절원판 변위 발생의 중요한 해부학적 기여요인이 될 수 있으며, 측두하악관절의 통증은 외측 익돌근의 활성에 영향을 줄 수 있을 것으로 추정된다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제37권
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• pp.17.1-17.5
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• 2015

Arthroscopy is useful to detect early changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Despite great advances in arthroscopy, many arthroscopic surgeries have now been replaced by arthrocentesis. We propose a simple diagnostic and therapeutic method having operative rigid ultra-thin arthroscopy with 16 gauge needle size combined with arthrocentesis.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.270-274
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• 2010

Introduction: Limited mouth opening is a representative clinical symptom of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) with anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWOR). Various treatment methods have been proposed for patients with ADDWOR. This study examined the clinical effectiveness of template therapy for patients with mouth opening difficulty due to the ADDWOR. Material and Methods: A total of 14 patients (female 12, male 2, average age: $29.1{\pm}14.4$), who had been treated in the template clinic, Sooncheonhyang University Bucheon Hospital, from January of 2006 to December of 2008, were enrolled in this study. The subjects were selected according to the following criteria: more than 2 weeks after the onset of locking, mouth opening range <35 mm, and confirmed ADDWOR without a synovial pathology by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). All patients were treated with the template appliance, instructed to wear it while sleeping and exercise for at least 10 hours per day. The maximum mouth opening (MMO) range and pain recognition scores before and after template therapy were recorded and compared. A paired t-test and Wilcoxon's signed rank test were used for statistical analysis. Results: After the periodical follow up, significant improvement in the opening range was observed in the template treatment group. The average MMO range before treatment was $30.2{\pm}3.5mm$ and the average MMO after treatment and follow up was $47.1{\pm}4.7mm$. The mean amount of mouth opening increment was $16.9{\pm}5.4mm$ (P<0.01) and the pain recognition scores before and after treatment was also improved.(P=0.001) Conclusion: The template appliance proved to be efficient for the treatment of TMD with a closed lock and painful joint due to ADDWOR.

• 치과방사선
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.319-330
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• 1995

This study was designed to evaluate the interrelationship between the condylar head position in transcranial view and the articular disc position in the arthrography. The condylar positions were assessed by subjective method and linear measurement method on the transcranial view. The subjects for this study consisted of 24 symptomatic joints with normal disc position, 37 joints with anterior disc displacement with reduction and 44 joints with anterior disc displacement without reduction that were classified by arthrotomography under the fluoroscopic guidance. The interrelationship between the condylar head position in transcranial view and the articular disc position in the arthrography was evaluated by Chi square test. The obtained results were as follows : 1. There was no significant interrelationship between the position of condylar head in closed mouth state on transcraniaJ view and articular disc position in the arthrography (p>0.05). 2. There was no significant interrelationship between the changes of interarticular distance in 1 inch opening state and articular disc position in the arthrography (p>0.05). 3. There was no significant interrelationship between the position of condylar head related to the apex of articular eminence in 1 inch opening state and articular disc position in the arthrography(p>0.05). 4. There was significant interrelationship between the changes of interarticular distance that is assessed by linear measurement method in maximum opening state and articular disc position in the arthrography(p<0.05), but there was no significant interrelationship when the condylar head position was assessed by subjective method(p>0.05). 5. There was significant interrelationship between the degree of condylar translation in maximum opening state and articular disc position in the arthrography(p<0.05). 6. The correlation coefficient between two methods to assess the position of condylar head were 0.7989: the condylar head position in articular fossa in closed state, 0.6847: interarticular space in 1 inch opening state, 0.8965: the degree of condylar translation in 1 inch opening state, 0.5944: the changes of interarticular space in maximum opening state, 0.9215: the degree of condylar translation in maximum opening state.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.155-159
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• 2014

Objectives: The purpose of this article is to evaluate factors influencing prognosis of arthrocentesis in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Materials and Methods: The subjects included 145 patients treated with arthrocentesis at the Dental Center of Ajou University Hospital from 2011 to 2013 for the purpose of recovering mouth opening limitation (MOL) and pain relief. Prognosis of arthrocentesis was evaluated 1 month after the operation. Improvement on MOL was defined as an increase from below 30 mm (MOL ${\leq}30mm$) to above 40 mm (MOL ${\geq}40mm$), and pain relief was defined as when a group with TMJ pain with a visual analog scale (VAS) score of 4 or more (VAS ${\geq}4$) decreased to a score of 3 or more. The success of arthrocentesis was determined when either mouth opening improved or pain relief was fulfilled. To determine the factors influencing the success of arthrocentesis, the patients were classified by age, gender, diagnosis group (the anterior disc displacement without reduction group, the anterior disc displacement with reduction group, or other TMJ disorders group), time of onset and oral habits (clenching, bruxism) to investigate the correlations between these factors and prognosis. Results: One hundred twenty out of 145 patients who underwent arthrocentesis (83.4%) were found to be successful. Among the influencing factors mentioned above, age, diagnosis and time of onset had no statistically significant correlation with the success of arthrocentesis. However, a group of patients in their fifties showed a lower success rate (ANOVA P=0.053) and the success rate of the group with oral habits was 71% (Pearson's chi-square test P=0.035). Conclusion: From this study, we find that factors influencing the success of arthrocentesis include age and oral habits. We also conclude that arthrocentesis is effective in treating mouth opening symptoms and for pain relief.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제41권
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• pp.44.1-44.7
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• 2019

Background: We evaluated the improvement of pain and the increase in mouth opening after temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis and the possible association with various factors such as previous splint treatment, medication, and diagnosis. Results: We studied 57 temporomandibular joint disorder patients who underwent arthrocentesis at Korea University Anam Hospital. These patients (24 males and 33 females, aged between 15 and 76 years) underwent arthrocentesis that was performed by one surgeon. The degree of mouth opening (assessed using the maximum mouth opening: MMO) and pain (assessed using the visual analog scale: VAS) were assessed pre- and post-arthrocentesis. The study also investigated whether treatment modalities other than arthrocentesis (medication and appliance therapy) were performed. Statistical analysis revealed that there was a significant difference in mouth opening and pain after temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis. Preoperative appliance therapy affected the results of arthrocentesis, but it was not statistically significant. With regard to pain relief, preoperative diagnosis did not show a significant difference. However, with regard to maximum mouth opening, patients with disc displacement without reduction with limited mouth opening (closed lock) showed the highest recovery (11.13 mm). Conclusion: The average of MMO increase after arthrocentesis was 9.10 mm, and patients with disc displacement without reduction with locking (closed lock) showed most recovery in maximum mouth opening and it was statistically significant. The average pain relief of patients after arthrocentesis was 3.03 in the VAS scale, and patients using anterior repositioning splint (ARS) preoperatively showed the most pain relief.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.293-303
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• 2007

목적 : 비정복성 관절원판변위와 연관되어 전치부 개교합이 발생하는 원인과 교합장치 치료가 개교합 발생과 연관이 있는 지를 살펴보고자 한다. 재료 및 방법 : 2년간 경북대학병원 구강내과에 턱관절 질환으로 내원한 환자 중에 임상적으로 비정복성 관절원판변위로 진단된 환자를 대상으로 파노라마, 측방 횡두개상 그리고 측방 두부방사선 사진을 촬영하였다. 환자는 3군으로 나누었으며 1군은 처음 병원에 내원할 때 개교합이 있거나 교합장치 치료를 제외한 치료도중에 갑자기 개교합이 유발된 군(22명), 2군은 교합장치 치료 도중에 개교합이 발생한 군과 이 기간동안 예전에 이미 교합장치 치료도중 개교합이 발생한 후 정기적 관찰 환자를 포함한 군(16명). 그리고 3군은 교합장치 치료 후에도 개교합이 발생하지 않은 군(20명)으로 구성되었다. 측방 두부방사선 계측으로 개교합 발생과 안면부 골격 형태의 연관성을 한국인 정상 교합자들의 평균치와 각 3군 간의 t-test 비교와 ANOVA를 이용해 3군 간의 골격 형태를 비교 조사하였다. 결과 : 1. 1군과 2군은 정상 교합자들의 평균치와 비교했을 때 대부분의 경우에서 유의한 차이가 있었으며, 1, 2, 3군 모두에서 하악의 크기와 형태를 나타내는 변수들과 더 작은 ANB, 더 큰 FMA 값을 보였다. 2. 세군 간의 비교에서 1군과 2군은 3군에 비해 더 큰 하악하연각 (a larger FMA, a larger SN to mandibular plane angle), 짧은 하악지, 더 큰 하악각을 가졌으며, 1군과 2군 간은 통계학적 유의한 차이가 없어 비슷한 수직적 부조화가 큰 골격형태를 가졌으며, 3군은 1, 2군과는 달랐다. 결론 : 이상의 결과로 미루어 1군과 2군은 수직적 부조화가 큰 안모 형태를 보여 저작근의 작용 방향과 저작근 부착 위치에 따른 하악의 후하방 회전의 결과로 전치부 개교합이 발생하는 것으로 생각된다. 그리고 수직적 부조화가 큰 경우일 때는 수직 고경의 변화를 일으키는 것은 좀 더 주의가 필요하리라 생각한다.