• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.661-674
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to quantify and compare the level of MMP-2, MMP-8 in the healthy, inflammed gingival tissue and inflammed gingival tissue associated with type 2 DM. We investigate whether expression of MMP-2, MMP-8 is increased by chronic periodontitis associated with type 2 DM. Gingival tissue samples were obtained during periodontal surgery or tooth extraction. Based on patient's systemic condition & clinical criteria of gingiva, each gingival samples were divided into three groups. Group l(n=8) is clinically healthy gingiva without bleeding and no evidence of bone resorption or periodontal pockets, obtained from 8 systemically healthy patients. Group 2(n=8) is inflammed gingiva from patients with chronic periodontitis. Group 3(n=8) is inflammed gingiva from type 2 diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis. Tissue samples were prepared and analyzed by Western blotting. The quantification of MMP-2, MMP-8 was performed using a densitometer and statistically analyzed by ANOVA. MMP-2, MMP-8 was expressed in all samples including healthy gingiva and increased in group 3 compared to group 1 and 2, and showed that significant variation was observed between group 1 & 3 in MMP-8 results. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that human gingival tissue with chronic periodontitis associated to type 2 diabetes showed slightly elevated MMP-2, MMP-8 levels compared to healthy gingiva and non-diabetic inflamed gingiva.

• 대한치주과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.72-73
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• 2007

• 대한치주과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2001.12a
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• pp.65-65
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• 2001

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.14 no.5
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• pp.441-452
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• 1976

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• v.42 no.2
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• pp.115-119
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• 2016

Leiomyoma is a type of benign smooth muscle neoplasm that is a common neoplasm of the uterus and gastrointestinal tract but rarely affects the head and neck region and is especially unlikely to affect the oral cavity. The diagnosis of leiomyoma is mainly determined by histopathological studies due to variation in its clinical appearance and symptoms. In the present paper we report two rare cases of gingival angioleiomyoma in the posterior maxilla and mandible. After total excision, hematoxylin-eosin and smooth muscle actin staining confirmed the diagnosis of angioleimyoma.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.9-13
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• 2002

In the last decade, the replacement of old PFM restorations has been a common dental procedure, especially on the anterior regions. Gingiva conditions in most re-treatment cases are not healthy with the old restorations due to ill-fitting margin, improper tooth reduction and poor oral hygiene. Practitioners must carefully evaluate and manage periabutmental gingiva for final restorations. The role of provisional restoration became a major clinical concern at this point. Well-fabricated provisional restorations with precise-fit margin and proper anatomy are critical for achieving good gingival health. Thus, the key of success in replacing old PFM crown depends on the proper tissue management by precise provisional restorations.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.83-90
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• 1981

This study was undertaken to study the changes of epithelium of oral mucosa caused by diabetic disease in terms of keratinization and morphology of epithelial cells of oral mucasa, and to diagnose the oral diseases caused by systemic origns in terms of oral exfoliative cytology as a diagnostic tool. The author has studied the changes of epithelial cells on the cheek mucosa and upper antirior gingiva of 20 adult diabetic patients by Oral Exfoliative Cytology. And 50 healthy adults were selected as control group. The cytologic smears were stained by Papanicolaou method. The results were as follows : 1. In diabetic patient's cheek mucosa, Yellow staining cells were reveald as 11.8%, which was higher than the control group(4.2%). 2. In diabetic patients' upper anterior gingiva, Yellow staining cells were reaveale as 12.4%, which was lower than the control group(68.2%) 3. The changes of nucleus and cytoplasmic changes were not significantly different in diabetic patients and control group.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.84-100
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• 2017

The causes of excessive gingival display vary, and treatment methods differ depending on the cause. Here, we will discuss how to treat gingiva and alveolar bone in the event of excessive covering of the tooth surface. This is the most common cause of gummy smile and I will systematically explain the treatment protocol and guideline based on my clinical experience.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.15-18
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• 2005

In order to recover the esthetic of the missing anterior area, we must consider color, shape of a tooth and the functions of a prosthesis that is harmonized with the surrounding factors. When the tooth of a natural tooth is exposed, we face to challenge to restore them. several factors cause resorption of bones, in flammation, and gum trouble, and a defective prosthesis damages the aesthetics of the gingiva. There are two ways how to solve these problems. One can be done by periodontal surgery and the other can be done by prosthesis. Most patients want aesthetic restoration that is harmonized with their teeth and gingiva. So if prosthesis is fabricated to expose the root exposed, it is far from the patient's expectation.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.15 no.12
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• pp.1031-1035
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• 1977

Acidic glycosaminoglycans were isolated from the bovine gingiva and analyzed by chemical methods and by two dimensional electrophoresis on cellulose acetate strip. The average total amount of acidic glycosaminoglycans-expressed as glucuronic acid-was 0.36% of dry gingival tissue. By using colorimetric analysis with two dimenional electrophoresis, the distribution of dermatan sulfate was calculated to be 33% of whole acidic glycosaminoglycans, chondroitin sulfate A to be 26% ad hyaluronic acid to be 38%, respectively.