• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.17.1-17.8
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• 2023

The present report describes the endodontic treatment of an Oehlers type II dens invaginatus in a maxillary lateral incisor with 5 root canals, an extremely rare condition. Apical periodontitis and related symptoms were noted. Cone-beam computed tomography was used to aid the diagnosis, reveal tooth morphology, and assist in canal location. The pulp chamber was carefully accessed, and the root canals were explored under magnification. All root canals were prepared with an R25 Reciproc Blue system and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) irrigation. After initial preparation, a self-adjusting file (SAF) with NaOCl and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid was used to complement the disinfection. Additionally, calcium hydroxide medication was applied. Vertical compaction was used to fill the canals with a calcium silicate-based endodontic sealer and gutta-percha. After 12 months, the patient exhibited healing of the periapical region, absence of symptoms, and normal dental function. In conclusion, this nonsurgical treatment protocol was successful in promoting the cure of apical periodontitis. Both complementary disinfection with an SAF and use of calcium hydroxide medication should be considered when choosing the best treatment approach for dens invaginatus with very complex anatomy.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.66-79
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• 2024

This study aimed to assess the prevalence and distribution pattern of dental anomalies in the permanent teeth of patients with non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate. Additionally, it aimed to compare differences in dental anomalies between cleft and non-cleft areas, considering gender and cleft phenotype. Panoramic radiographs of 164 patients diagnosed with non-syndromic orofacial clefts were retrospectively analyzed by a single examiner to confirm dental anomalies. The dental anomalies investigated included tooth agenesis, supernumerary teeth, microdontia, rotation, ectopic eruption, and enamel hypoplasia. Cleft phenotypes were categorized into 7 types based on medical and dental records. A significantly higher prevalence of supernumerary teeth was observed in males than females within non-cleft areas (p = 0.017), with no significant differences in other dental anomalies. In non-cleft area, patients with cleft palate exhibited a high prevalence of tooth agenesis (p < 0.0001) and microdontia (p = 0.012) compared to other cleft phenotypes. Maxillary incisor rotation was closely associated with adjacent tooth agenesis in unilateral cleft lip and palate cases (p = 0.034). This study suggests that the additional subphenotype based on dental anomalies in patients with orofacial cleft may serve as applicable clinical markers.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.219-237
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• 1999

영구치의 치근흡수는 대개 특별한 상황, 즉 외상, 감염, 교정적 치아이동, 또는 전신질환의 경우에만 일어난다고 생각되어 왔지만, 정상적인 상황에서도 영구치의 치근흡수를 나타낼 수 있음이 보고된 이래로 치근흡수의 원인을 밝히려는 많은 연구가 있었다. 특히, 교정치료와 연관된 치근흡수의 빈도 및 심각도에 관한 많은 연구들이 있음에도 불구하고 실제로 교정치료를 위해 내원한 영구치열기의 부정교합 환자에서 교정치료전 치근흡수에 대한 연구는 없었다. 이에 본 연구는 교정치료를 위해 내원한 부정교합 환자 중에서 제 3대구치를 제외한 모든 영구치의 치근 형성이 완료된 사람을 대상으로 전치부는 평행촬영법으로 촬영한 구강내 치근단 방사선 사진을, 구치부는 파노라마 방사선 사진을 이용하여 교정치료전 치근흡수의 빈도 및 심각도를 분석하였다. 본 연구에서는 개개 치아에서 치근흡수의 빈도 및 심각도와 나이, 성별, Angle씨 분류법에 따른 부정교합 분류, 수평피개 및 수직피개, 상하악 전치부 치축각도 등의 분류에 따른 치근흡수의 빈도 및 심각도,그리고 개개 치아에서 나타나는 부정교합의 특징 및 뚜렷한 교합마모면과 치근흡수의 빈도에 대해서 분석해 보아 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 본 연구에서 조사된 모든 사람에서 하나 이상의 치아에서 치근흡수를 나타내었고, 총 22,099개의 치아 중에서 7,920 개의 치아, 즉 $35.84\%$에서, 또 남성보다는 여성에서 빈도가 높았다(p<0.01). 2. 개개 치아에서의 치근흡수 감수성은 전체적인 이환치아에 대해서는 하악 전치, 상악 전치 순으로 감수성이 높았지만, 뚜렷한 치근흡수에 대해서는 상악 중절치, 상악 제 1 소구치, 상악 측절치 순으로 감수성이 높았다. 3. 상하악 전치의 치축 각도에 대해서는 상악 전치 치축 각도가 클수록 상악4전치의 치근흡수에 미치는 영향이 컸고, 하악 전치 치축 각도가 클수록 하악 4 전치의 치근흡수에 미치는 영향이 컸다. 4. 수평피개보다는 수직피개가 치근흡수에 미치는 영향이 컸으며 개방교합의 경향이 커질수록 치근흡수의 빈도가 높았다. 5. 개개 치아에서 나타나는 부정교합의 특징에 대해서는 반대교합과 개방교합을 함께 나타내는 치아에서 치근흡수의 빈도가 가장 높았다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.85-98
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• 1979

This investigation was designed to compare the craniofacial and dental morphology of class III malocclusion with that of normal occlusin in children, and to determine the incidence of various class III craniofacial skeletal patterns. The material selected for this study consisted in standard lateral cephalograms of eighty two Korean children, forty one boys and forty one girls, aged 10 through 12 years, having class III malocclusion, and forty two Korean children, twenty boys and twenty two girls, with normal occlusion in the same age. Using the tracings of the standard lateral cephalograms, various angular and linear measurements were recorded, tabulated and statistically analyzed, and then the class III craniofacial skeletal morphology was divided into various patterns by the degree of SNA and SNB, which respectively were below, within or beyond the normal range of those of normal occlusion. The following characteristics of the craniofacial and dental morphology of class III malocclusion were observed. 1. The cranial base length of class III malocclusion was smaller than that of normal occlusion, and the small saddle angle was a characteristic figure of class III malocclucion. 2. Maxillary length of class III malocclusion was smaller than that of normal occlusion, and point A was retropositioned relative to cranial base but not PNS in class III malocclusion. Maxillary base inclination was not significantly different between the two, but occlusal plane to palatal plane was small in class III malocciusion. 3. The mandibular body length shown no difference between the two, but the mandibular body positioned anteriorly relative to cranial base in class III malocclusion. Ramus height, gonial angle, and mandibular effective length were large in class III malocclusion. Mandibular plane angle and joint angle had no difference between the two, and occlusal plane to mandibular plane angle was large in class III malocclusion. 4. Maxillary incisor inclination was not significantly different between class III malocclusion and normal occlusion, but mandibular incisors positioned and inclined lingually and consequently interincisal angle was large in class III malocclusion. 5. Class III malocclusion was divided into six categories of craniofacial skeletal pattern. The most common class III pattern was found to be one in which the maxilla was within the normal range of prognathism while the mandible extended beyond this range. The pattern in which the maxilla was below the normal range of prognathism while the mandible was within this range was approximately one fifth of the class III sample.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.315-320
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• 2017

PURPOSE. The aim of this investigation was to analyze the dimensions of clinical crowns and to classify the crown and the gingival type in the anterior teeth in Korean young adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Casts were obtained from 50 subjects ranging in age from 24 to 32. Measurements of length and width were made on the casts using a pair of digital calipers on the entire dentition. Crown thickness and papilla height were also measured and MDW/CL (mesiodistal width to clinical length) and CW/CL (cervical width to clinical length) ratios of the maxillary anterior teeth were calculated. The K-clustering method was used for CW/CL to classify the anterior tooth shape into three groups (tapered, ovoid, and square), and one-way analysis of variance and Duncan's post-hoc comparison were used to evaluate statistical significance between the groups. Pearson's correlation analysis was performed between tooth shape and papillary height (PH) to demonstrate the correlation between tooth shape and gingival morphological characteristics. RESULTS. The average length of the maxillary central incisors was 9.89 mm; the mesio-distal width was 8.54 mm; and the ratio of width/length was 0.86 in Korean young adults. The average bucco-palatal thickness of the central incisor was 3.14 mm at the incisal 1/3 aspect. Ovoid type was the most common tooth shape (48%), followed by square type (29%) and taper type (23%) in the central incisors of Korean young adults. Tooth shape and gingival type were correlated with each other. CONCLUSION. New reference data were established for tooth size in Korean young adults and the data show several patterns of tooth shape and gingival type. Clinicians should diagnose and treat based on these characteristics for better results in the Korean population.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.221-230
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• 2001

This study was performed to evaluate hard tissue cephalometric norms for Korean adults which can be implemented in surgical orthodontic treatment planning using selected horizontal reference plane especially for Koreans (Male: $SN-7.5^{\circ}$, Female: $SN-9.0^{\circ}$) and a simplified analytical method. 70 males and 70 females consisting of freshmen of Yonsei University from 1996 to 1997 and students from the Dental College of Yonsei University were chosen according to clinical examination and cephalometric analysis. The samples had normal profiles, normal anteroposterior skeletal relationship(ANB angle of $0^{\circ}$ to $4^{\circ}$ and Wits appraisal of -4.0mm to 0mm), and Class I molar and canine relationship. They had no missing or supernumerary teeth and had no experience of orthodontic or prosthetic treatment. After the selection of 23 landmarks and the construction of horizontal and vertical reference lines, 22 skeletal and 12 dental measurements were taken. These consisted of vertical and horizontal linear measurements and angular measurements. The results were as follows. 1. Mean and standard deviation of the measurements were calculated for males and females. 2. Most of the skeletal vertical measurements, and maxillary and mandibular length were bigger in males than females. Whereas anterior facial height ratio(N-ANS/ANS-Me) as well as maxillary and mandibular antero-posterior position in relation to the vertical reference line(N-perpendicular) showed no signigicant difference between sexes. 3. Maxillary and mandibular dental antero-posterior position in relation to the vertical reference line(N-perpendicular) showed no significant difference between sexes. 4. The upper incisor show(U1-Stms) was $2.1{\pm}1.7mm$ in males and $3.3{\pm}1.7mm$ in females. In this study, hard tissue cephalometric norms of Korean adults for orthognathic surgery were obtained.

• 대한치과보존학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과보존학회 2001년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.247-251
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• 2001

;A dental developmental anomaly is defined as an isolated aberration in tooth form, caused by a disturbance or abnormality which occurred during tooth development. There are numerous types of dental anomalies, and a considerable variation in the extent of the defects occurs with each type. Teeth with these anomalies pose unique challenges. Since the defects are not always apparent clinically, they can confuse diagnosticians investigating the etiology of pulpal pathosis. When endodontic treatment is required, the defects often hinder access cavity preparation and canal instrumentation. Treatment planning also becomes more challenging, since the defects can create complicated periodontal problems, and the malformed teeth can be difficult to restore, particularly those weakened by endodontic therapy. Fusion is defined as the joining of two developing tooth germs resulting in a single large tooth structure. The incidence of fusion is < 1% in the Caucasian population, and it is believed that physical force or pressure produces contact of the developing teeth. Clinically and radiographically, a fused tooth usually appears as one large crown with at least partially separated roots and root canals. There may be a vertical groove in the tooth crown delineating the originally separate crowns. Dens invaginatus is a deep surface invagination of the crown or root that is lined by enamel. Teeth in both maxillary and mandibular arches may be affected, but the permanent maxillary lateral incisor is the tooth most commonly involved. Studies have revealed an incidence ranging from 0.25% to as high as 10%. The invagination ranges from a slight pitting to an anomaly occupying most of the crown and root. The invagination frequently communicates with the oral cavity, allowing the entry of irritants and microorganism either directly into pulpal tissues or into an area that is deparated from pulpal tissues by only a thin layer of enamel and dentin. This continuous ingress of irritants and the subsequent inflammation usually lead to necrosis of the adjacent pulp tissue and then to periapical or periodontal abscesses. If the invagination extends from the crown to the periradicular tissue and has no communication with the root canal system, the pulp may remain vital. Recommended treatment of fused tooth and dens invaginatus has been reported in the endodontic literature. This case report describes the endodontic treatment of a maxillary laterl incisors having fused crown and dens invaginatus.natus.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.60-65
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• 2013

삼중치는 치아의 형태이상 중 희소한 경우로서 세 개의 치아가 결합된 양상을 보이는 것을 가리키는 용어이다. 그 동안 유치의 결합에 대한 문헌은 많이 보고된 바 있으나 대부분 두 개 치아의 결합에 대한 것이고 세 개 치아에 대한 보고는 드물었다. 삼중치는 치아 우식, 심미적인 문제, 부정 교합, 치주 문제 등을 동반할 수 있어 여러 전문 분야의 협진을 필요로 한다. 이 증례는 1세 11개월 여아의 상악 유전치부에 발생한 드문 증례인 삼중치에 대한 보고이다. 환아는 상악 우측 전치부 순측 치은 종창을 주소로 내원하였으며 3주전 해당 부위에 치아 외상을 입은 병력을 가지고 있었다. 환아의 구강 내 검사 시 상악 우측 유전치부위에 유중절치, 유측절치, 과잉치가 합쳐진 삼중치가 발견되었고 주변으로 누공과 농양이 관찰되었으며 방사선 사진에서 상악 우측 측절치가 결손된 것으로 판단되었다. 해당 치아에 대해 근관치료를 시행하였으며 복합레진을 이용하여 치관부위를 수복하였다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.300-309
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• 2001

소도시에 거주하는 미취학 아동을 대상으로 하여, 유치열의 우식 발생 빈도와 양상을 조사하였다. 밀양시에 거주하는 624 명의 유치원 아동을 대상으로 dmf index를 사용하여 개개 치아와 치면별로 우식 발생 양상을 조사한 결과, 아래와 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 유치우식경험자율(dmf rate)은 3세에서 74.0%, 4세에서 83.8%, 5세에서는 90.6%였으며, 우식경험유치지수(dmft index)는 3세에서 3.47개, 4세에서 5.41개, 5세에서는 6.01개로 나타났다. 2. 5세 아동에 있어서 우식 경험률은, 하악 제2유구치, 하악 제1유구치, 상악 제2유구치, 상악 유중절치, 상악 제1유구치의 순으로 나타났다. 3. 3세 아동의 경우, 상악 유중절치의 우식이 가장 높은 빈도로 나타났으나, 연령증가와 함께 유구치 우식이 현저하게 증가하여, 5세 아동에서는 유구치 우식이 가장 높은 빈도로 나타났다. 4. 유전치와 유구치는 우식 발생 양상에 있어서 차이를 보였는데, 유전치의 경우에는 인접면 우식이 호발한 반면, 유구치에서는 교합면 우식이 더 높은 빈도로 나타났다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.388-393
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• 2000

순 구개열(cleft lip and palate)은 구강악안면 영역에서 가장 빈번하게 발생하는 선천성 기형 중 하나로 유전적, 환경적 요인에 의해 발생된다. 순 구개열 환자는 입술, 코 등의 기형을 보이며 치과적 문제점으로, 이환측 측절치는 결손되어 있거나 과잉치가 존재하고 형태적 이상을 보이는 경우가 많고, 맹출하지 못하거나 이소맹출을 하게된다. 이른 시기에 수행된 수술의 반흔조직(scar tissue)으로 인하여 상악골 성장의 장애가 발생되어 흔히 골격성 III급 부정교합이 야기되기 쉬우며, 섭식장애와 발음장애를 보이기도 한다. 이러한 복잡한 문제로 인하여 여러 분야의 전문가들로부터 다양한 관리가 필요하다. 순/구개열(cleft lip and alveolus only)은 악안면 영역에 제한적으로 영향을 미친다. 비이환측은 전방으로 회전되어 수평피개가 증가되고, 이환측은 내측으로 회전되어 견치부에서 end to end 관계, 혹은 반대교합을 보인다. 순/구개열 수술은 이와 같은 문제점 등을 개선시키기 위한 것이며, 상악골의 전후방적 성장에는 큰 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 보고되고 있다. 본 증례는 좌측에 순/구개열을 가진 5세 3개월의 여아로 생후 3개월 및 3세에 두 번의 구순열 봉합 수술을 받았으며, 상악 좌측 유측절치와 영구측절치가 결손되어 있었고, 다발성 우식증 및 비구누공(oroantral fistula)이 존재하였으며, 골격성 3급 부정교합을 보였다. 그러나 본 증례가 지니고 있는 골격성 III급 부정교합은 구순열 수술후의 반흔조직에 의한 것은 아닌 것으로 판단되었으며, 환자의 기능과 심미성을 회복하기 위하여 혼합치열기 동안 공간관리(space supervision) 및 악기능 장치 (functional regulator)를 이용한 골격성 부정교합을 치료하였으며, 영구치열기 동안 고정성 교정치료를 시행한 후 보철 치료를 시행하여 비구누공을 key and keyway attachment와 Konus crown을 이용한 가철성 obturator로 폐쇄하여 양호한 결과를 보였다.