• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.373-382
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 CBCT 영상파 석고모형 레이저 스캔 영상의 결합하여 안면비대칭자의 치성보상을 3차원적으로 계측하고 비교하였다. 안면비대칭자 30명과 정상교합자 20명을 대상으로 하여 CBCT 영상에서 두개악안면 골격에 대한 기준 좌표계를 설정하고 석고모형 레이저 스캔 영상에서 견치와 제1대구치의 3차원적 위치와 각도를 계측하여 그 차이(dev.-ndev.)를 구하였다. 두 집단을 비교 분석하고 이부 편위랑과의 상관 분석을 시행하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 안면비대칭군의 편위측 상악 견치는 비편위측에 비해 $2.73{\pm}4.07\;mm$ 협측에 위치하였고, 편위측 상악 제1대구치는 비편위 측에 비해 $3.83{\pm}0.12\;mm$ 협측에 위치하였으며, $8.26{\pm}6.82^{\circ}$ 협측 경사되어 있었다. 비편위측 상악 제1대구치의 협측교두는 편위측에 비해 $1.76{\pm}0.11\;mm$ 정출되어 있었다. 편위측 하악 제1대구치는 비편위측에 비해 $6.01{\pm}0.14\;mm$ 설측에 위치하였고, 비편위측에 비해 $8.31{\pm}7.07^{\circ}$ 설측경사되어 있었다 (p < 0.01). 안면비대칭자는 이부 펀위량이 증가할수록 상악 제1대구치는 비편위측에 비해 편위측에서 협측 경사가 증가하는 양상을 보였고, 하악 제1대구치는 편위측에서 설측 경사가 증가하는 양상을 보였다. 또한 상악 제1대구치의 모든 교두와 하악 제1대구치의 근심설측 교두의 수직적 위치는 비편위측에서 더 정출되는 경향을 보이며, 하악 견치와 제1대구치의 횡적 위치도 편위측에서 좀 더 설측으로 위치하는 양상을 보였다. 이상의 결과에서 안면비대칭군에서 편위측의 견치와 대구치가 비편위측에 비해 횡적으로 기울어져 있고, 수직적 위치 및 각도의 차이를 보임을 확인하였다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.288-293
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• 2013

Objective: This study was aimed at comparing the mandibular arch forms of Korean and Vietnamese patients by using facial axis (FA) points on three-dimensional (3D) models. Methods: Mandibular casts of 68 Korean (Class I malocclusion, 30; Class II malocclusion, 38) and 78 Vietnamese (Class I malocclusion, 41; Class II malocclusion, 37) patients were scanned in their occluded positions and grouped according to arch form (tapered, ovoid, and square). The FA point of each tooth was digitized on the 3D mandibular models. The measurements and frequency distributions of the arch forms were compared between the ethnic groups. Results: The Vietnamese patients had significantly greater intercanine depth and intercanine and intermolar width-to-depth ratios than the Korean patients (p < 0.05). The frequency distributions of the arch forms were also significantly different (p = 0.038), but no sexual dimorphism was found. Conclusions: Vietnamese people tend to have deeper and wider arches than Korean people. The three arch forms are evenly distributed in Korean people, but Vietnamese people frequently have square arches. Clinicians should identify the correct arch form of an ethnic group before initiating orthodontic treatment.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.377-383
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• 2018

Objective: This study was performed to investigate the effects of external tooth bleaching with flouridation on the appearance of white spot lesions (WSLs) in vitro. Methods: In total, 125 bracket-bonded bovine incisor enamel blocks with artificial WSLs were randomly divided into a control group and four treatment groups (home bleaching, home bleaching + fluoridation, in-office bleaching, and in-office bleaching + fluoridation). A spectroradiometer (SR) and digital images (DIs) were used to evaluate colorimetric parameters (Commission Internationale l'Eclairage $L^*a^*b^*$) for all specimens. Color measurements were obtained before WSL formation (T1), after WSL formation (T2), and after completion of the external tooth bleaching treatment (T3). Results: The SRbased color change after bleaching was significantly greater in the treatment groups than in the control group (p < 0.05). SR-based lightness ($L^*$) and redgreen ($a^*$) values were significantly higher at T2 than at T1 (p < 0.001), with no significant changes in yellow-blue ($b^*$) values. At T3, SR-based $L^*$ values had increased while $a^*$ and $b^*$ values had decreased in the treatment groups (p < 0.001). The DI-based color difference between the sound enamel and WSL areas (DE*DI) increased significantly from T1 to T2 in all groups (p < 0.001) and significantly decreased from T2 to T3 in the treatment groups (p < 0.001). No significant differences in ${\Delta}E^*DI$ at T3 were shown between the four treatment groups (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The findings of this study suggested that external tooth bleaching with fluoridation can alleviate the conspicuity of WSLs.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.213-220
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• 2015

Purpose: The aim this study was to compare the accuracy of orthodontists and dentomaxillofacial radiologists in identifying 17 commonly used cephalometric landmarks, and to determine the extent of variability associated with each of those landmarks. Materials and Methods: Twenty digital lateral cephalometric radiographs were evaluated by two groups of dental specialists, and 17 cephalometric landmarks were identified. The x and y coordinates of each landmark were recorded. The mean value for each landmark was considered the best estimate and used as the standard. Variation in measurements of the distance between landmarks and measurements of the angles associated with certain landmarks was also assessed by a subset of two observers, and intraobserver and interobserver agreement were evaluated. Results: Intraclass correlation coefficients were excellent for intraobserver agreement, but only good for interobserver agreement. The least reliable landmark for orthodontists was the gnathion (Gn) point (standard deviation [SD], 5.92 mm), while the orbitale (Or) was the least reliable landmark (SD, 4.41 mm) for dentomaxillofacial radiologists. Furthermore, the condylion (Co)-Gn plane was the least consistent (SD, 4.43 mm). Conclusion: We established that some landmarks were not as reproducible as others, both horizontally and vertically. The most consistently identified landmark in both groups was the lower incisor border, while the least reliable points were Co, Gn, Or, and the anterior nasal spine. Overall, a lower level of reproducibility in the identification of cephalometric landmarks was observed among orthodontists.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2021

Objective: This study aimed to identify the clinical effectiveness of two different penetration depths of micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Methods: Twenty-four patients requiring the removal of the upper first premolar teeth were selected and randomly divided into two groups. The control group participants did not undergo MOPs. Participants in the experimental group underwent three MOPs each at 4-mm (MOP-4) and 7-mm (MOP-7) depths, which were randomly and equally performed to either the left or right side distal to the canine. The retraction amount was measured on three-dimensional digital models on the 28th day of retraction. MOP-related pain was measured using a visual analog scale (VAS). Between-group statistical differences in the VAS scores were determined using an independent t-test and those in canine retraction were determined using analysis of variance and post-hoc Tukey test. Results: No significant difference was found between the MOP-4 (1.22 ± 0.29 mm/month) and MOP-7 (1.29 ± 0.31 mm/month) groups in terms of the canine retraction rate. Moreover, both the groups demonstrated a significantly higher canine movement than the control group (0.88 ± 0.19 mm/month). MOPs did not significantly affect the mesialization of the posterior teeth (p > 0.05). Moreover, the pain scores in the MOP-4 and MOP-7 groups were similar and showed no statistically significant difference. Conclusions: Three MOPs with a depth of 4 mm can be performed as an effective method to increase the rate of tooth movement. However, three MOPs with depths of 4-7 mm does not additionally enhance tooth movement.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.20-28
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• 2022

Objective: Although, digital models have recently been used in orthodontic clinics, physical models are still needed for a multitude of reasons. The purpose of this study was to assess whether the printed models can replace the plaster models by evaluating their accuracy in reproducing intermaxillary relationships and by appraising the clinicians' ability to measure the printed models. Methods: Twenty sets of patients' plaster models with well-established occlusal relationships were selected. Models were scanned using an intraoral scanner (Trios 3, 3Shape Dental System) by a single operator. Printed models were made with ZMD-1000B light-curing resin using the stereolithography method 3-dimensional printer. Validity, reliability, and reproducibility were evaluated using measurements obtained by three operators. Results: In evaluation of validity, all items showed no significant differences between measurements taken from plaster and printed models. In evaluation for reliability, significant differences were found in the distance between the gingival zeniths of #23-#33 (DZL_3) for the plaster models and at #17-#43 (DZCM_1) for the printed models. In evaluation for reproducibility, the plaster models showed significant differences between operators at midline, and printed models showed significant differences at 7 measurements including #17-#47 (DZR_7). Conclusions: The validity and reliability of intermaxillary relationships as determined by the printed model were clinically acceptable, but the evaluation of reproducibility revealed significant inter-operator differences. To use printed models as substitutes for plaster models, additional studies on their accuracies in measuring intermaxillary relationship are required.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.336-342
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• 2023

Objective: To determine whether the gonial angle on digital panoramic radiographs is associated with vitamin D receptor (VDR) Taql polymorphism. Methods: Genomic DNA samples were collected from the buccal mucosa of patients aged 26-43 years. TaqMan assay for single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping was used to detect the genotype of Taql polymorphism. The gonial angle was measured bilaterally on panoramic radiography. The normal gonial angle was fixed as 121.8°, and it represented the cutoff value for the high gonial angle (HGA) and low gonial angle (LGA) groups. Various genetic models were analyzed, namely dominant (homozygous [AA] vs. heterozygous [AG] + polymorphic [GG]), recessive (AA + AG vs. GG), and additive (AA + GG vs. AG), using the chi-squared test. Results: The reliability of the gonial angle measurement was analyzed using a random sample (26%) of the tests, with the intra-examiner correlation showing an intra-class correlation coefficient of 0.99. The frequencies of the AA, AG, and GG genotypes of rs731236 polymorphism were 40.5%, 41.9%, and 17.6% in the HGA group and 21.8%, 51.0%, and 27.2% in the LGA group, respectively (P = 0.042). A statistically significant difference was observed in the allele frequencies between the two groups (P = 0.011). Moreover, a significant correlation was observed in the dominant genetic model. Conclusions: Taql polymorphism in the VDR gene plays a critical role in the vertical growth of the mandible and decreased gonial angle.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.287-295
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• 2021

Orthognathic surgery has steadily evolved, gradually expanding its scope of application beyond its original purpose of simply correcting malocclusion and the facial profile. For instance, it is now used to treat obstructive sleep apnea and to achieve purely cosmetic outcomes. Recent developments in three-dimensional digital technology are being utilized throughout the entire process of orthognathic surgery, from establishing a surgical plan to printing the surgical splint. These processes have made it possible to perform more sophisticated surgery. The goal of this review article is to introduce current trends in the field of orthognathic surgery and controversies that are under active discussion. The role of a plastic surgeon is not limited to performing orthognathic surgery itself, but also encompasses deep involvement throughout the entire process, including the set-up of surgical occlusion and overall surgical planning. The authors summarize various aspects in the field of orthognathic surgery with the hope of providing helpful information both for plastic surgeons and orthodontists who are interested in orthognathic surgery.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.520-526
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• 2007

The accuracy of model surgery is one of important factors which can influence the outcome of orthognathic surgery. To evaluate the accuracy of digitalized model surgery, we tried the model surgery on a software after transferring the mounted model block into a digital model, and compared the results with that of classical manual model surgery. We could get the following results, which can be used as good baseline analysis for the clinical application. 1. We made the 3D scanning of dental model blocks, and mounted on a software. And we performed the model surgery according to the previously arranged surgical plans, and let the rapid prototyping machine produce the surgical wafer. All through these process, we could confirm that the digital model surgery is feasible without difficulties. 2. The digital model surgery group (Group 2) showed a mean error of $0.0{\sim}0.1mm$ for moving the maxillary model block to the target position. And Group 1, which was done by manual model surgery, presented a mean error of $0.1{\sim}1.2mm$, which is definitely greater than those of Group 2. 3. Remounted maxillary model block with the wafers produced by digital model surgery from Group 2 showed the less mean error (0.2 to 0.4 mm) than that produced by manual model surgery in Group 1 (0.3 to 1.4 mm). From these results, we could confirm that the digital model surgery in Group 2 presented less error than manual model surgery of Group 1. And the model surgery by digital manipulation is expected to have less influence from the individual variation or degree of expertness. So the increased accuracy and enhanced manipulability will serve the digital model surgery as the good candidate for the improvement and replacement of the classical model surgery, if careful preparation works for the clinical adjustment is accompanied.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.551-562
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• 1999

본 연구는 치아를 실험적으로 이동시킬 때, 교정력의 크기와 적용방법에 따른 치아이동 양상의 차이가 존재하는 지의 여부와 치근흡수와의 관련 여부에 대하여 평가하고자 하였다. 300g전후의 건강한 수컷 흰쥐 24마리를 세 군으로 나누고 상악 제 1대구치와 상악중절치 사이에 NiTi closed coil spring을 장착하여, 각 군당 50g(A군), 100g(B군), 25g(C군)을 적용하였고 C군의 경우에는 교정력을 적용한지 4일째 50g으로 힘을 증가하였다. 15일간 교정력을 적용하는 동안 매일 ehter로 흡입 마취를 시행하고 치아이동거리를 digital caliper로 측정하고 15일간의 실험기간 종료 후 상악 제1대구치 치근부의 조직표본을 제작하여 광학 현미경으로 관찰한 바 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 각 군별 15일간 총 치아이동거리는 B군에서 가장 컸고, 그 다음 C군, A군의 순이었으나 통계학적으로 유의성있는 차이는 없었다. 2. A, B, C군 모두 전형적인 치아의 이동양상을 보여주었으며 치아이동 지체기가 끝난 날은 C, B, A군의 순서로 각각 7, 8, 9일째 끝났으나 통계학적으로 유의성있는 차이는 없었다. 3. A, B, C군 모두에서 치근의 흡수양상을 관찰할 수 있었고, 특히 B군에서 가장 심한 치근흡수양상을 보여주었고, C군에서 치근흡수의 양상이 가장 적었다. 이상을 종합해볼 때, 교정력이 크다고 하여 더 빠른 치아이동이 일어난다고 볼 수 없으며 교정력이 클수록 초자양변성대가 광범위하게 형성되어 오히려 치근의 흡수도 증가하므로 교정력을 적용할 때 초기 교정력을 보다 적게 적용하여 초자양변성대 형성범위를 줄인 뒤 교정력을 증가시키는 방법이 치근흡수를 최소화하면서 효과적인 치아이동을 얻을 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.