• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.164-173
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• 2011

본 연구는 한국인 성인 폐쇄성 수면무호흡 환자의 남녀 성별차이에 따른 측모 두부방사선계측학적 특성과 관련 요인을 파악하기 위하여 시행되었다. 이를 위하여 계명대학교 의과대학 의료원 수면 클리닉에 수면장애를 주소로 내원하여 수면다원검사 후 치과에서 측모 두부방사선계측사진 촬영을 한 118명의 성인 환자들 중에서 남성 80명과 여성 38명을 각각 수면무호흡지수(apnea-hypopnea index, AHI) 10을 기준으로 단순 코골이군과 폐쇄성 수면무호흡군으로 분류하여 비교하였다. 그 결과, 남성의 경우 단순 코골이군보다 폐쇄성 수면무호흡 환자군의 비만도가 더 높았고, 여성의 경우는 단순 코골이군과 폐쇄성 수면무호흡군 사이의 비만도에서는 유의한 차이가 없었으나 폐쇄성 수면 무호흡군의 평균 연령이 더 높았다. 또한, 남성에서는 연구개의 두께(SPW), 혀 길이(tongue length) 항목이 AHI와 높은 관련성을 보였고, 여성에서는 하악 하연과 설골 간의 거리(MP-Hyoid)만이 관련성을 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 이는 폐쇄성 수면무호흡 환자의 진단과 치료계획 수립 시 남녀 성별차이가 반드시 고려되어야 한다는 것을 의미한다고 볼 수 있겠다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.159-174
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• 2008

치아이동 시 피질골 천공이 치조골 재형성에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해서 생후 15주된 자성백서를 사용하여 피질골 천공 후 치아이동을 실시한 실험군(Tooth movement with cortical punching: TMC group, n = 16)과 교정적 치아이동만 실시한 대조군(Tooth movement only group: TM group, n = 16)의 치아주위조직을 면역조직화학염색을 통하여 관찰하였다. 실험군과 대조군의 실험동물에 20 gm의 힘으로 상악 전치부 사이를 이개시키는 치아이동을 시행하였으며 실험군에서는 상악 전치부 구개부위에 피질골 천공을 실시하였다. 치아이동 후 1, 4, 7, 14일째에 실험군과 대조군의 실험동물을 희생시켰다. 면역조직화학염색법으로 OPG, RANK, RANKI의 발현을 비교한 결과, OPG의 발현은 양 군 모두에서 미처치 대조군에 비하여 감소되었으나, 실험군에서의 발현이 대조군보다 컸으며, RANK, RANKL은 피질골 천공을 시행한 경우에 더 강한 발현을 보이는 것이 관찰되었다. 따라서 피질골 천공이 치주조직의 OPG, RANK, RANKL의 발현에 영향을 미치며 치조골의 재형성을 향상시키는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.91-95
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• 2009

소아 및 청소년에서 유구치 및 대구치는 인접면이나 평활면에 광범위한 치아우식증으로 치질이 많이 파괴되거나, 치수치료로 인하여 치질 부위가 약해져서 파절되기 쉬운데, 치료방법으로 기성금속관이 사용되고 있다. 기성금속관은 1950년대 Humphrey에 의해서 소개되었고, 장점으로 내구성이 강하고, 임상적 수명이 길며, 성공률이 높지만, 치질 삭제로 인한 치수노출 위험성과 인접 치아의 삭제의 가능성이 있고, 다수의 치아 수복 시에 교합면 높이를 맞추기 어려우며, 큰 크기의 기성금속관을 선택한 경우 금속관의 변연에 의해 인접 치아의 맹출을 방해할 수 있다는 단점이 있다. 기성금속관의 단점을 보완하기 위한 방법으로 구치부 수복 시 교정용 밴드를 사용하는 것을 고려해 볼 수 있는데, 치아우식증으로 파괴된 치질 부위를 교정용 밴드와 복합레진, 또는 글래스아이오노머, 아말감 등으로 수복하는 방법이다. 교정용 밴드를 이용한 구치부 수복은 치경부와 교합면에 치아우식증이 있어 치질이 많이 파괴되거나, 치수치료한 치아, 법랑질 저형성된 대구치 등에서 사용될 수 있고, 시술 시간이 짧아 행동조절이 어려운 어린이에서 유용하다. 그러나, 치료 후 구강위생상태를 청결히 유지시키는 것이 중요하다. 이 증례들에서는 유구치와 대구치에 광범위한 치아우식증의 치료를 위해 내원한 환아에서 교정용 밴드를 이용한 보존적 수복치료를 시행하여 양호한 결과를 보여 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.289-300
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• 2001

Telomerase is a ribonucleoprotein that synthesizes telomere repeats. It has been reported that activation of telomerase was associtated with immortalization, proliferative activity and carcinogenesis. Recently, telomerase activity has been extensively studied in many kinds of malignant tumors for clinical diagnostic and/or prognostic utilities. In neuroblastoma, breast carcinoma, gastric carcinoma, non-small cell lung carcinoma, close relationship has been reported between high telomerase activity and lymph node metastasis, tumor aggressiveness and poor prognosis. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical implication of telomerase activity assay as an adjunctive factor in decision-making on neck node management, speedy pre-operative judging on histologic malignancy grading. Thus we performed semi-quantitative assay of telomerase activity using Telomerase PCR ELISA $kit^{(R)}$(Boeringer Manheim, Germany) and evaluated correlation between telomerase activity and tumor size, neck node metastasis, Anneroth malignancy score and influence of pre-operative chemotherapy on its activity in 27 cases of oral squamous cell carcinomas and 18 cases of normal oral epithelium. Also, correlation between telomerase activities and PCNA indices was evaluated. The results were obtained as follows: 1. The telomerase activities were detected in 24 specimens out of 27 oral squamous cell carcinoma specimens (88.9%) and in 5 specimens out of 18 normal oral epithelium specimens (27.8%). The mean value of telomerase activities was $0.9793{\pm}0.3428$ in 24 oral squamous cell carcinoma specimens and $0.4855{\pm}0.1117$ in 5 normal oral epithelium specimens. The positivity rate and mean value of telomerase activities in oral squamous cell carcinoma specimens were significantly higher than those of normal oral epithelium specimens (p<0.05). 2. There was no significant correlation between total Anneroth malignancy score and telomerase activity (p>0.05), but points of mitosis index and depth of invasion were significantly correlated with telomerase activities (p<0.05). 3. The positive immunohistochemical staining for PCNA(proliferating cell nuclear antigen) was observed in 26 specimens out of 27 oral squamous cell carcinoma specimens and mean value of PCNA indices of 26 specimens was $53.67{\pm}26.46$. PCNA indices were significantly correlated with telomerase activities (p<0.05). 4. The mean value of telomerase activities was significantly higher in pathologic T3/T4 group than in T1/T2 group (p<0.01). There was no significant difference of mean value of telomerase activities between pathologic neck node positive group and negative group (p> 0.05). Pre-operative chemotherapy significantly lowered the telomerase activities (p<0.05). The above results suggested telomerase activity could be used as diagnostic marker and adjunctive parameter for judging on histologic malignancy in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.243-251
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• 2000

In order to provide a basis for studying the molecular mechanism of pharmacological action of local anesthetics and to develop a fluorescence spectroscopic method which can detect the microviscosity of native and model membranes using intramolecular excimerization of 1,3-di(l-pyrenyl)propane (Py-3-Py), we examined the effect of lidocaine HCl on the microviscosity of model membranes of phosphatidylcholine fraction extracted from synaptosomal plasma membrane vesicles (SPMVPC). The excimer to monomer fluorescence intensity ratio (I'/I) of Py-3-Py in liquid paraffin was a simple linear function of $T/{\eta}.$ Based on this calibration curve, the microviscosity values of the direct probe environment in SPMVPC model membranes ranged from $234.97{\pm}48.85$ cP at $4^{\circ}C$ to %19.21{\pm}1.11$ cP at $45^{\circ}C.$ At $37^{\circ}C,$ a value of $27.25{\pm}0.44$ cP was obtained. The lidocaine HCl decreased the microviscosity of SPMVPC model membranes in a concentration-dependent manner, with a significant decrease in microviscosity value by injecting the local anesthetic even at the concentration of 0.5 mM. These results indicate that the direct environment of Py-3-Py in the SPMVPC model membranes is significantly fluidized by the lidocaine HCl. Also, the present study explicitly shows that an interaction between local anesthetics and membrane lipids is of importance in the molecular mechanism of pharmacological action of lidocaine HCl.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제41권
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• pp.27.1-27.9
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• 2019

Background: Implants are becoming the first choice of rehabilitation for tooth loss. Even though they have a high success rate, failures still occur for many reasons. The objective of this study is to analyze the reasons for recurring failure at the same site and the results of re-implantation. Methods: Thirteen patients (11 males and 2 females, mean age 60 ± 9.9 years) who experienced implant surgery failure at the same site (same tooth extraction area) two or more times in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, between 2004 and 2017 were selected. The medical records on a type, sites, diameter, and length of implants; time and estimated cause of failure; and radiographs were reviewed. Data were collected and analyzed retrospectively, and the current statuses were evaluated. Results: A total of 14 implants experienced failure in the same site more than two times. Twelve implants were placed in the maxilla, while 2 implants were placed in the mandible. The maxillary molar area was the most common site of failure (57.1%), followed by the mandibular molar, anterior maxilla, and premolar areas (14.3% each). The first failure occurred most commonly after prosthetic treatment (35.7%) with an average period of failure of 3.8 months after loading. Ten cases were treated as immediate re-implantation, while the other 4 were delayed reimplantation after an average of 3.9 months. The second failure occurred most commonly after prosthetic treatment (42.9%), with an average of 31 months after loading; during the healing period (42.9%); and during the ongoing prosthetic period (14.3%). In 3 cases (21.4%), the treatment plan was altered to an implant bridge, while the other 11 cases underwent another implant placement procedure (78.6%). Finally, a total of 9 implants (64.3%) survived, with an average functioning period of 60 months. Conclusions: Implants can fail repeatedly at the same site due to overloading, infection, and other unspecified reasons. The age and sex of the patient and the location of implant placement seem to be associated with recurring failure. Type of implant, bone augmentation, and bone materials used are less relevant.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.85-106
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• 1986

The purpose of this investigation was to know the means of the T.M.J. space and to compare spational differences in centric relation and centric occlusion by the T.M.J. Tomogram and to study the correlation between the articular eminence slope and the lingual surface slope of the maxillary central incisor by the Cephalogram in near normal occlusion subjects. These results could give contribution for the diagnosis of orthodontic treatment and T.M.J. dysfunction and the assessment of orthopedic treatment and orthognathic surgery. 44 young adults (28 men and 16 women, 21 to 27 years of age) were selected from the Dental students in Yonsei Univ. Criteria for selection was normal occlusion, no clinical signs and T.M.J. dysfunction, no history of orthodontic treatment, and no missing tooth. After submental vertex view analysis. each subject was given the T.M.J. Tomogram in centric relation and centric occlusion and the Cephalogram was given with Quint Sectograph. All data was recorded and statistically processed with the CYBER computer system. Results were analyzed: the following findings and conclusions were derived. 1. The mean value for the combined right and left anterior joint space was 2.549mm, the posterior space was 2.260mm, and superior space was 3.31mm in centric relation. The anterior space was 2.316mm, posterior space was 2.474mm, and superior space was 3.435mm in centric occlusion. 2. In the centric relation position, both condyles were placed more posterioly and superioly in their fossae than in the centric occlusion position by the spatial difference. 3. In the centric occlusion position, both condyles were more symmetrically placed in their fossae with equal anterior-posterioly rather than in the centric relation position. 4. The mean articular eminence angle was $48.19^{\circ}$ and the mean fossa height was 7.911mm. A strong positive correlation between the articular eminence angle and fossa height in T.M.J. Tomogram was found. 5. In Cephalometric analysis, there was a strong positive correlation between the articular eminence slope and the lingual surface slope of the upper central incisor to the FH plane, occlusal plane, and S-N plane. 6. There was moderate positive correlation between the S-E measurements and the fossa height, articular eminence angle, and DcGn < F-H.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 1993

This study was undertaken to investigate the midline having the least difference between the right and left structures among the lines that had been used in the study of the craniomaxillofacial asymmetry. The sample of this study consisted of twenty six Korean girls(average 18.9 years old) having normal facial appearance and occlusion. On the frontal cephalometric films of the sample, we divided the whole craniomaxillofacial area into four portions, i.e., cranial, upper facial, lower facial, and dental portion. So, we have found the midlines having the least difference in the whole craniomaxillofacial area itself, and in the each divided four portions, furtherly in the other portions from aimed portion. The findings were as follow: 1. In the whole craniomaxillofacial area, the connecting line between crista galli and anterior nasal spine and the perpendicular bisecting line between right and left foramen rotundums were suitable for the midline. 2. In the cranial portion, established all six lines were suitable for midlines. In the other portions, the perpendicular bisection line between both condylion, the line passing the contact point between right and left mandibular central insisiors among the perpendicular lines between right and left mandibular central incisial tips were suitable midlines fer evaluating the asymmetry of cranial portion. 3. In the upper facial portion, the perpendicular bisecting line between right and left zygions was the most suitable midline. In the other portions, the line between the crista galli and the most superior point of the odontoid process, the perpendicular bisecting line between right and left gonions, the perpendicular bisecting line between right and left condylions, and perpendicular bisecting line between right and left foramens rotundum were suitable midlines for evaluating the asymmetry of the upper facial portion 4. In the dental portion, the perpendicular bisecting lines between right and left buccal cusps of both maxillary first molars and between right and left mandibular first molars were suitable midlines. In the other portions, the perpendicular bisecting line between right and left landmarks crossing the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone and orbit, the perpendicular bisecting line between right and left mental foramens, and the connecting line between crista galli and prosthion were suitable midlines for evaluating the asymmetry of dental portion. 5. In the lower facial portion, the perpendicular bisecting lines between right and left condylions and between right and left gonions were suitable midlines. In the other portions, the line between the crista galli and anterior nasal spine, the perpendicular bisecting line between right and left foramen rotundums, and the perpendicular bisecting lines between right and left buccal cusps of both mandibular first molars and between right and left maxillary first molars were suitable midlines for evaluating the asymmetry of the lower facial portion.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.435-443
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• 1999

Genial angle은 부정교합 환자의 진단과 치료계획 수립시 중요하게 이용되고있으며, 두개 안면 복합체의 성장방향과 안모형의 분류 그리고 하악골의 형태학적 및 기능적인 면을 연구하는데 사용되어왔다. 또한 임상적인 치료에 있어 하악 절치의 위치는 치료의 안정성과 하안면부의 심미적인 면에서 중요하며 전후방적인 절치의 위치는 치열궁 장경에 영향을 미쳐 치료계획 중 발치 결정의 중요한 기준으로 사용되고 있다. 저자는 연세대학교 치과 대학 교정과에 소장되어있는 I여자학교 사범대학 부속초등학교 졸업생 중에서 전신질환이 없고 발육상태가 양호한 소년 15명과 소녀 19명을 대상으로, 7세부터 15세까지 만 9년간 누년적으로 촬영한 측모두부방사선 규격사진을 이용하여, gonial angle의 연령에 따른 변화양상과 gonial angle의 변화가 하악절치의 위치에 미치는 영향에 관한 누년적 연구를 하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 성장에 따른 gonial angle의 누년적 변화양상은 25명에서는 감소를, 9명은 일정하게 유지되거나 증가하는 양상을 보였다. 2. Gonial angle이 감소한 아동에서는 IMPA가 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, gonial angle이 일정하게 유지되거나 증가한 아동에서는 IMPA가 점진적으로 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 3. Interincisal angle은 gonial angle의 변화 양상에 관계없이 감소하는 경향을 보였다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.112-119
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• 2009

본 연구는 다변량 기법을 도입하여 치아 크기의 다양성을 고려하면서 정확성이 높은 혼합치 열기 분석법을 개발하기 위해 시행되었다. 견치 및 소구치 크기를 예측하는 데 이용된 변수는 상악 중절치, 상악 제1대구치, 하악 중절치, 하악 측절치 및 하악 제1대구치로서 총 5개 치아 크기 변수가 이용되었다. 우선 정상교합자 연구 표본 307명을 5개 치아 변수를 이용하여 k-means 군집 분석으로 치아 크기에 따라 나눈 후 판별식을 이용, 치아 크기가 큰 그룹과 작은 그룹으로 분류하였다. 이후 견치와 소구치 크기의 합을 예측하기 위하여 남녀별, 상하악별, 치아 크기 그룹별로 다중선형 분석을 이용하여 회귀식을 구했다. 검증 표본에는 504명의 부정교합자가 이용되었으며, 이들에 대하여 정상교합자로부터 도출된 판별식을 이용하여 2그룹으로 할당한 후 정상교합자로부터 도출된 회귀식을 이용하여 상악과 하악의 견치 및 소구치 크기 합을 예측하였다. 오차 분석 결과 정상교합자는 최대 0.71, 부정교합자 검증표본은 최대 0.82 mm의 residual standard deviation 값을 보였다. 부정교합 분류별, 치아 크기 패턴별로 예측 오차의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 1 mm 및 2 mm 이상의 예측 오차를 보인 빈도는 각각 17.3%와 1.8%였다. 본 연구 결과 도출된 혼합치열기 분석법은 기존의 연구들과 비교하여 그 정확성이 높은 것으로 고찰되었다. 다만, 임상 적용 시 복잡한 계산 과정으로 인하여 전산화 환경에서 더욱 유용할 것으로 생각된다.