• 대한치과교정학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과교정학회 2003년도 제36회 학술대회
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• pp.21-21
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• 2003

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.448-457
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• 2004

환자의 진단과 치료계획 수립시 필수적인 두부방사선사진 분석을 위한 컴퓨터 프로그램의 개발로 기존의 필름 두부방사선사진을 디지털 이미지로 전환시키는 과정이 필요하게 되었다 이 때 디지털 카메라를 이용할 경우 초점거리에 따른 이미지의 왜곡이 발생하는데 이는 두부방사선사진 분석시 계측치의 오차를 발생시킬 수 있다 또한 이미지 크기와 압축비에 따른 디지털 이미지의 질에 의해서도 두부방사선사진 분석시 가장 중요한 과정인 계측점식별에 있어 오차를 가져올 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 COOLPIX4500 디지털 카메라(Nikon, Japan)를 이용하여 기존의 필름 두부방사선사진을 디지털 이미지로 전환시 최소한의 왜곡을 보이는 초점거리를 결정하고 필름 두부방사선사진상에서 보이는 수준의 정확한 계측점 식별을 위한 최소한의 디지털 카메라 셋팅에 관하여 조사한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 기존의 필름 두부방사선사진 촬영시 초점거리 16.4mm (35mm 필름 카메라로 환산시 79.4mm)에서 최소한의 상의 왜곡을 보였다. 초점거리가 16.4mm보다 짧은 광각(wide) 촬영시 상의 원통형 왜곡(barrel distortion)이 발생했고 16.4mm 보다 긴 망원(tele) 촬영시 상의 실패형 왜곡(pincushion distortion)이 발생했다. 필름 두부방사선사진상에서 직접 손으로 tracing한 필름 이미지 셋팅 수준의 정확한 계측점 식별을 위한 최소한의 디지털 카메라 셋팅은 $2272{\times}1704 pixel\;normal(1/8)$ compression 이었다. 따라서 COOLPIX4500 디지털 카메라(Nikon, Japan)를 이용하여 기존의 필름 두부방사선사진을 디지털 이미지로 전환하는 경우 초점거리 16.4mm에서 최소한 $2272{\times}1704$ 픽셀 (pixel) 이미지 사이즈와 normal(1/8) 압축비의 셋팅을 설정하여야 한다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.387-398
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• 2022

Objective: Controlling the incisal inclination is fundamental in orthodontics. However, the relationship between the inclination prescription and its clinical outcome is not obvious, and the incisal inclination changes generated by different bracket prescriptions were investigated. Methods: Twenty-eight non-extraction dental Class II patients (15 females, 13 males; mean age = 12.9) were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were treated using passive self-ligating fixed appliances with three inclination prescriptions for maxillary incisors (high, standard, low), and two for mandibular incisors (standard, low). Clinical outcomes were compared among different prescriptions, and regression analysis was used to explain the effects of bracket prescriptions and to understand the prescription selection criteria (α = 0.05). Results: For maxillary central incisors, low and high prescriptions were related to linguoversion (p = 0.046) and labioversion (p = 0.005), respectively, while standard prescription maintained the initial dental inclination. Maxillary lateral incisors did not show significant changes. For mandibular incisors, low prescription led to linguoversion (p = 0.005 for central incisors, p = 0.010 for lateral incisors), while standard prescription led to labioversion (p = 0.045 for central incisors, p = 0.005 for lateral incisors). The factors affecting inclination changes were the imposed change and selected prescription, while prescription selection was influenced by the initial dental inclination and initial intercanine distance. Conclusions: The direction of correction of incisal inclination can be controlled by choosing a certain prescription, but the final inclination may show limited consistency with it. The amount of imposed inclination change was the most relevant predictor of the clinical outcome.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.18-23
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• 2009

Introduction : The purposes of this study were to analyze the differences between the anterior and posterior overjets using bracket slot points, and compare two methods of overjet calculation according to different reference points using clinical bracket points on three-dimensional digital models. Methods : A total of 35 normal occlusion models were scanned using a three-dimensional scanner (Orapix$^{(R)}$, Orapix Co., Ltd, Seoul, Korea) and then, virtual brackets (0.022" Slot MBT preadjusted brackets, 3 M Co.CA. USA) were placed on the digital models using virtual setup program (3Txer$^{(R)}$ ver. 1.9.6, Orapix co., Ltd). Archwire-like curves were designed to analyze labial and buccal overjet. Results : There were no statistically significance differences between the right and left overjet and between genders. The average overjet was found to be $1.67{\pm}0.85mm$ at the central incisor area, $2.16{\pm}0.88mm$ at the second premolar and $1.53{\pm}0.71mm$ at the first molar. Conclusion : It is recommended that overjet of individualized upper and lower arch to be 2.0mm at the anterior and posterior teeth.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.346-355
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• 2020

The treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion in adolescents is challenging. Maxillary protraction, particularly that using bone anchorage, has been proven to be an effective method for the stimulation of maxillary growth. However, the conventional procedure, which involves the surgical implantation of mini-plates, is traumatic and associated with a high risk. Three-dimensional (3D) digital technology offers the possibility of individualized treatment. Customized mini-plates can be designed according to the shape of the maxillary surface and the positions of the roots on cone-beam computed tomography scans; this reduces both the surgical risk and patient trauma. Here we report a case involving a 12-year-old adolescent girl with skeletal Class III malocclusion and midface deficiency that was treated in two phases. In phase 1, rapid maxillary expansion and protraction were performed using 3D-printed mini-plates for anchorage. The mini-plates exhibited better adaptation to the bone contour, and titanium screw implantation was safer because of the customized design. The orthopedic force applied to each mini-plate was approximately 400-500 g, and the plates remained stable during the maxillary protraction process, which exhibited efficacious orthopedic effects and significantly improved the facial profile and esthetics. In phase 2, fixed appliances were used for alignment and leveling of the maxillary and mandibular dentitions. The complete two-phase treatment lasted for 24 months. After 48 months of retention, the treatment outcomes remained stable.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.105-112
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• 2015

Objective: A recently developed facial scanning method uses three-dimensional (3D) surface imaging with a light-emitting diode. Such scanning enables surface data to be captured in high-resolution color and at relatively fast speeds. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and precision of 3D images obtained using the Morpheus 3D$^{(R)}$ scanner (Morpheus Co., Seoul, Korea). Methods: The sample comprised 30 subjects aged 24.34 years (mean $29.0{\pm}2.5$ years). To test the correlation between direct and 3D image measurements, 21 landmarks were labeled on the face of each subject. Sixteen direct measurements were obtained twice using digital calipers; the same measurements were then made on two sets of 3D facial images. The mean values of measurements obtained from both methods were compared. To investigate the precision, a comparison was made between two sets of measurements taken with each method. Results: When comparing the variables from both methods, five of the 16 possible anthropometric variables were found to be significantly different. However, in 12 of the 16 cases, the mean difference was under 1 mm. The average value of the differences for all variables was 0.75 mm. Precision was high in both methods, with error magnitudes under 0.5 mm. Conclusions: 3D scanning images have high levels of precision and fairly good congruence with traditional anthropometry methods, with mean differences of less than 1 mm. 3D surface imaging using the Morpheus 3D$^{(R)}$ scanner is therefore a clinically acceptable method of recording facial integumental data.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2019

Objective: This study was performed to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of a newly designed method to achieve mandibular dental model superimposition, using voxel-based cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) registration. Methods: Fourteen dry cadaveric mandibles and six teeth extracted from patients with severe periodontitis were used to establish 14 orthodontic tooth-movement models. The protocol consisted of two steps: in the first step, voxel-based CBCT mandible superimposition was performed; the reference comprised the external portion of the symphysis, extending to the first molar. The laser-scanned dental model image was then integrated with the CBCT image to achieve mandibular dental model superimposition. The entire process required approximately 10 minutes. Six landmarks were assigned to the teeth to measure tooth displacement, using tooth displacement on the superimposed laser-scanned mandibles as the reference standard. Accuracy was evaluated by comparing differences in tooth displacement based on the method and the reference standard. Two observers performed superimposition to evaluate reliability. Results: For three-dimensional tooth displacements, the differences between the method and the reference standard were not significant in the molar, premolar, or incisor groups (p > 0.05). The intraclass correlation coefficients for the inter- and intra-observer reliabilities of all measurements were > 0.92. Conclusions: Our method of mandibular dental model superimposition based on voxel registration is accurate, reliable, and can be performed within a reasonable period of time in vitro, demonstrating a potential for use in orthodontic patients.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.399-411
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• 2022

Objective: The objective of this randomized clinical trial was to study the skeletal and dental effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) along with a miniscrew-assisted expander (Hyrax) after six months of retention. Methods: After sequence generation, concealed allocation, and implementation, 24 female patients were randomly divided (1:1) into two-groups: bone-borne rapid palatal expansion (BBE) without LLLT (n = 12) and BBE with LLLT (n = 12). Eligibility criteria included female patients aged 10-13 years old with bilateral posterior crossbites. Intraoral and extraoral photographs, cone-beam computed tomography images, and digital study models were obtained before expansion and six months after retention. The 7 mm Hyrax appliance was anchored to four palatal mini-screws, which were activated twice daily for 15 days, then locked and kept in place as a retainer. LLLT was performed in the laser group during expansion and retention, according to the guidelines provided. Results: The records of 24 patients were analyzed. According to the post-retention measurements, both groups showed a significant increase in nasal and maxillary widths and total facial height. In the laser group, the Sella-Nasion-Point A and Point A-Nasion-Point B angles and the interpremolar apical distance were significantly increased. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, the results suggest that the parameters and protocol of LLLT do not clinically affect the efficiency of BBE in prepubertal and pubertal patients.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.439-446
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• 2014

자기공명영상검사에서 치과 교정용 금속 물질에 의한 인공물(Artifact)의 영향을 평가하기 위해 치과 교정에 사용되는 와이어(Wire)와 브라켓(Bracket)을 재질별로 선택하여 비교 연구하였다. 치과 금속을 넣은 사각 아크릴 용기는 $200{\times}135{\times}120mm$ 크기이며, 영상을 얻기 위하여 두부 코일을 사용하여 $T_2$강조영상, $T_1$강조영상, FLAIR영상을 획득하였다. 획득된 시퀀스별 자기공명영상의 인공물을 평가하기 위하여 Image J 프로그램을 사용하여 인공물의 면적을 측정 비교하였다. 연구에서 치과 교정용 와이어와 브라켓의 인공물이 가장 큰 물질은 Stainless steel로 나타났다. 현재까지는 치과 교정에서 교정을 목적에 두고 금속 물질을 선택하였으나 치과 교정용 금속은 환자의 기능과 미의 특성뿐 아니라 자기공명영상 인공물 생성 여부도 함께 고려해야 한다. 추후 교정용 금속의 선택 및 개발 발전은 치아교정의 목적과 더불어 다른 분야도 고려해야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.356-363
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• 2016

Objective: The additional arch length required for leveling (AALL) the curve of Spee (COS) can be estimated by subtracting the two-dimensional (2D) arch circumference, which is the projection of the three-dimensional (3D) arch circumference onto the occlusal plane, from the 3D arch circumference, which represents the arch length after leveling the COS. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the cusp tips or proximal maximum convexities are more appropriate reference points for estimating the AALL. Methods: Sixteen model setups of the mandibular arch with COS depths ranging from 0 mm to 4.7 mm were constructed using digital simulation. Arch circumferences in 2D and 3D were measured from the cusp tips and proximal maximum convexities and used to calculate the AALL. The values obtained using the two reference points were compared with the paired t -test. Results: Although the 3D arch circumference should be constant regardless of the COS depth, it decreased by 3.8 mm in cusp tip measurements and by 0.4 mm in proximal maximum convexity measurements as the COS deepened to 4.7 mm. AALL values calculated using the cusp tips as reference points were significantly smaller than those calculated using the proximal maximum convexities (p = 0.002). Conclusions: The AALL is underestimated when the cusp tips are used as measurement reference points; the AALL can be measured more accurately using the proximal maximum convexities.