• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.341-349
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• 2001

Dental caries is the most common oral disease. There are many factors contributing to its development, but complete understanding and prevention are not fully known. However, it is possible to remineralize the early enamel curious lesion by fluoride containing remineralization solution. Recently the pH-cycling model has been used to examine the effect of fluoride solution on remineralization of artificial caries in vitro as it can closely simulate the conditions encountered in vivo within a carefully controlled environment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the remineralizing effects of supersaturated buffer solutions under pH-cycling model. The specimen with 3mm-diameter was made using mature bovine incisors which has no caries and has sound enamel surface. Early curious lesions were produced by suspending each specimens into demineralization solution at pH 5.0 for 33 hours and the specimen whose surface hardness value ranged from 25 to 45 VHN were used. The pH cycling treatment regimen consisted of 5 min soaks of three treatment solutions four times per days for 15 days and the continuous cycling of demineralization and remineralization were carried out for 15 days. Following the pH-cycling treatment regimen, the specimens' surface microhardness were measured by the Vickers hardness test (VHN) and analyzed by ANOVA and Duncan's multiple-range test. 1. The surface microhardness value of supersaturated solution, Senstime, and Gagline groups were increased after pH cycling, and that of supersaturated solution was significantly Increased compared to saline group(P<0.05). 2. The surface remineralization effect of fluoride containing solutions was accelerated by saliva under pH-cycling mode 3. The pH cycling model was considered appropriate to mimic the intra-oral pH changes when evaluating demineralization and remineralization in vitro. Under the results of above study, salivary remineralization effect can be improved by fluoride containing remineralization solution. The pH-cycling model was considered appropriate to mimic the intra-oral pH changes when evaluating demineralization and remineralization in vitro.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.69-76
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• 2011

본 연구는 전문가불소도포로 사용되고 있는 1.23% APF겔과 2% NaF 용액의 적용 횟수와 방법을 달리하여 적용시 치아 경조직의 내산성에 영향을 줄 수 있을지 비교분석하였으며, 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 불소도포를 실시한 모든 그룹에서 표면미세경도가 증가하였고(p<0.05), 불소도포의 횟수를 달리하는 경우 2% NaF 용액을 4회 이온 도포한 그룹에서 표면 미세경도값이 가장 높았다. 2. pH-cycling model 적용 후의 표면미세경도의 변화 비교는 모든 Group에서 불소도포 후에 비해 감소하였지만 불소 적용을 하지 않은 Control group은 가장 낮은 표면미세경도값을 나타내었으며, Control group과 전문가불소도포를 한 Group간에 표면미세경도값은 유의한 차이를 나타내었다(p<0.05). 3. 불소도포 하기 전 Baseline에 비해 pH-cycling model 적용 후 표면미세경도 값은 Control group에서 가장 많은 소실 값을 나타내었고, NaF 용액을 이용하여 4회 이온도포한 Group이 가장 적은 표면미세경도 소실값을 나타내었으며, 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 4. Control group에 비해 1회씩 불소 도포한 Group에서 법랑질의 탈회가 적게 관찰되었고, 4회 불소 도포한 Group의 표면은 Control group과 1회씩 불소 도포한 Group에 비해 규칙적인 표면 양상을 보였다. 이상의 실험결과를 종합해보면 법랑질 산부식증 유발환경에서 2% NaF 용액을 4회 이온도포하는 전문가불소도포법이 법랑질 탈회를 최소화할 수 있는 방법으로 나타났다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.351-360
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• 2013

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of tooth bleaching agent contained 15% carbamide peroxide on the color, microhardness and surface roughness of tooth-colored restorative materials by using pH cycling model. Methods : Four types of tooth-colored restorative materials, including a composite resin(Filtek Z350 ; Z350), a flowable composite resin(Filtek P60 : P60), a compomer(Dyract$^{(R)}$ AP ; DY), and a glass-ionomer cement(KetacTM Molar Easymix ; KM). were used in the study. Eighty-eight specimens of each material were fabricated, randomly divided into two groups(n=44): experimental group(15% carbamide peroxide) and control group(distilled water). These groups were then divided into four subgroups(n=11). All groups were bleached 4 hours per day for 14 days using pH cycling model. The authors measured the color, microhardness, and roughness of the specimens before and after bleaching. The data were analyzed with ANOVA and T-test. Results : Z350 and P60 showed a slight color change(${\Delta}E^*$), whereas DY and KM showed significantly color change(p<0.05). Among them, the greatest color change was observed in DY. Percentage microhardness loss(PML) of the distilled water group was 1.8 to 5.1%, and 15% peroxide peroxide group was 5.0 to 25.2%. Microhardness of DY and KM showed a statistically significant decrease(p<0.05). Roughness was increased in all groups after bleaching. Z350 and P60 does not have a significant difference(p>0.05), however DY and KM significantly increased more than the 0.2 ${\mu}m$(p<0.05). Conclusions : The effects of bleaching on restorative materials were material dependent. It is necessary to consider the type of the material before starting the treatment.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.246-254
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• 2016

Objectives: The aim of this investigation was to give insights into the impact of carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks on the likely capacity of enamel surface dissolution and the influence of human saliva exposure as a biological protective factor. Materials and Methods: The pH, titratable acidity (TA) to pH 7.0, and buffer capacity (${\beta}$) of common beverages ingested by patients under physical activity were analyzed. Then, we randomly distributed 50 specimens of human enamel into 5 groups. Processed and natural coconut water served as controls for testing three carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks. In all specimens, we measured surface microhardness (Knoop hardness numbers) and enamel loss (profilometry, ${\mu}m$) for baseline and after simulated intake cycling exposure model. We also prepared areas of specimens to be exposed to human saliva overnight prior to the simulated intake cycling exposure. The cycles were performed by alternated immersions in beverages and artificial saliva. ANOVA two-way and Tukey HDS tests were used. Results: The range of pH, TA, and ${\beta}$ were 2.85 - 4.81, 8.33 - 46.66 mM/L and 3.48 - $10.25mM/L{\times}pH$, respectively. The highest capacity of enamel surface dissolution was found for commercially available sports drinks for all variables. Single time human saliva exposure failed to significantly promote protective effect for the acidic attack of beverages. Conclusions: In this study, carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks usually consumed during endurance training may have a greater capacity of dissolution of enamel surface depending on their physicochemical proprieties associated with pH and titratable acidity.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.255-261
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• 2016

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the mineral composition of naturally- and artificially-produced caries-affected root dentin and to determine the elemental incorporation of resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) into the demineralized dentin. Materials and Methods: Box-formed cavities were prepared on buccal and lingual root surfaces of sound human premolars (n = 15). One cavity was exposed to a microbial caries model using a strain of Streptococcus mutans. The other cavity was subjected to a chemical model under pH cycling. Premolars and molars with root surface caries were used as a natural caries model (n = 15). Outer caries lesion was removed using a carbide bur and a hand excavator under a dyeing technique and restored with RMGI (FujiII LC, GC Corp.). The weight percentages of calcium (Ca), phosphate (P), and strontium (Sr) and the widths of demineralized dentin were determined by electron probe microanalysis and compared among the groups using ANOVA and Tukey test (p < 0.05). Results: There was a pattern of demineralization in all models, as visualized with scanning electron microscopy. Artificial models induced greater losses of Ca and P and larger widths of demineralized dentin than did a natural caries model (p < 0.05). Sr was diffused into the demineralized dentin layer from RMGI. Conclusions: Both microbial and chemical caries models produced similar patterns of mineral composition on the caries-affected dentin. However, the artificial lesions had a relatively larger extent of demineralization than did the natural lesions. RMGI was incorporated into the superficial layer of the caries-affected dentin.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.146-154
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• 2011

어린이용 시럽제의 우식유발능에 관해 알아보기 위하여 국내에서 시판 중인 일반의약품 어린이용 시럽제 8종에 대한 생체 외 연구를 사행하였다. 어린이용 시럽제 8종을 실험군으로 10% 자당을 양성 대조군, 인공 타액을 음성 대조군으로 하였다. 실험군 및 대조군의 pH를 측정하고 시료용액 20 ml의 pH를 7로 맞추는데 필요한 2 N NaOH의 부피로 완충능을 측정하였다. Ostwald 파이햇을 시료용액 2 ml가 통과하는데 걸린 시간을 측정하여 비점조도를 계산하였다. Streptococcus mutans의 배양액을 접종 후 48시간 배양하여 pH의 변화를 측정해서 산생성능을 살펴보았다. 하루에 3번 시료용액에 유치 법랑질 시편을 20분간 넣은 후 인공타액에 보관하는 pH 순환모텔을 5일간 적용하였고 표면미세정도의 변화를 측정하여 유치 법랑질 침식능을 검사하였다. 본 연구 결과로부터 어린이용 시럽제는 자체 산도 및 완충능, 점조도, 유치 법랑질 침식능에서 모두 우식유발 가능성이 높음을 알 수 있으며 산생성능에서도 3종를 제외한 어린이용 시럽제가 양성대조군보다 높게 나타남으로써 우식 유발가능성이 높음을보여준다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.233-240
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• 2014

어린이용 영양제의 우식 유발능에 관해 알아보기 위하여 국내에서 시판 중인 건강기능식품 어린이용 영양제 4종에 대한 생체외 연구를 시행하였다. 어린이용 영양제 4종을 실험군으로, 10% 자당을 양성 대조군, 인공 타액을 음성 대조군으로 하였다. 실험군 및 대조군의 pH, 완충능, 산생성능, 우치 법랑질 침식능을 검사하였다. 실험군 4종의 pH 모두 탈회 임계 pH인 5.5보다 낮았다. 완충능은 Hama Vitamin Pharm이 가장 크고, Smart Chewable Vitamin A가 가장 작았다. 4개의 실험군은 음성 대조군보다 유의하게 높은 산생성능을 보였다(p < 0.05). 우치 법랑질 침식능 검사 결과, 4종의 실험군과 양성 대조군에서 표면미세경도가 유의하게 감소하였다(p < 0.05). 표면미세경도 감소율은 실험군 중에서 Hama Vitamin Pharm이 유의하게 높았고, Hikid Plus는 유의하게 낮았다(p < 0.05).

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.335-343
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• 2012

Objectives : The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the remineralization effect of Bamboo salt and NaF+Bamboo salt solutions on bovine enamel formed incipient artificial enamel caries by microcomputed tomography (micro CT). Methods : Experimental solutions were distilled water(negative control), 2% sodium fluoride solution (2% NaF group), 3% bamboo salt solution (3% BS group) and the solution mixed 2% sodium fluoride solution and 3% bamboo salt solution (2% NaF+3% BS group). Specimens were prepared from extracted bovine teeth and divided into 4 groups of 10 specimens each by randomized blocks according to density. Then the specimens surface were divided equally into three parts to observe sound enamel area, incipient enamel carious area and remineralized enamel area. Only one-third of specimen surface was coated with nail varnish and these were exposed to a lactate carbopol buffer system for 72 hours. Then one-half of the demineralized enamel area was coated with nail varnish. The specimens were carried out under pH cycling model for 14 days as follows; samples were immersed in each experimental solution for 2 mins 3 times per day, demineralized for 4 hours and in mixed saliva for the remaining hours. After pH cycling, density was measured using micro CT. Results : All experimental groups showed remineralization effects except for negative control group(p<0.05). The differences of density after experimental solution treatment were statistically significant difference among 4 groups (p<0.01). The density difference values of groups were $0.04{\pm}0.01$ in negative control group, $0.19{\pm}0.01$ in 2% NaF group, $0.14{\pm}0.01$ in 3% BS group, and $0.21{\pm}0.01$ in 2% NaF+3% BS group. Conclusions : The bamboo salt solution showed remineralization effects on incipient artificial enamel caries and the solution mixed sodium fluoride solution and bamboo salt solution showed more remineralization effects than the bamboo salt solution. Thus, it is suggested that bamboo salt can be used as remineralization agent in incipient enamel caries lesion.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.29.1-29.10
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the anti-erosive/abrasive effect of resin infiltration of previous deproteinized dentin. Materials and Methods: Dentin slabs were randomly assigned to 3 groups (n = 15): Control (no deproteinization; no resin infiltrant applied), RI (no deproteinization; resin infiltrant applied), and DRI (deproteinization; resin infiltrant applied). After undergoing the assigned treatment, all slabs were subjected to an in vitro cycling model for 5 days. The specimens were immersed in citric acid (0.05 M, pH = 3.75; 60 seconds; 3 times/day) and brushed (150 strokes). Between the challenges, the specimens were exposed to a remineralizing solution (60 minutes). The morphological alterations were analyzed by mechanical profilometry (㎛) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data were submitted to one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey tests (p < 0.05). Results: Control and RI groups presented mineral wear and did not significantly differ from each other (p = 0.063). DRI maintained a protective layer preserving the dentin (p < 0.001). After erosive/abrasive cycles, it was observed that in group RI, only 25% of the slabs partially evidenced the presence of the infiltrating, while, in the DRI group, 80% of the slabs presented the treated surface entirely covered by a resin-component layer protecting the dentin surface as observed in SEM images. Conclusions: The removal of the organic content allows the resin infiltrant to efficiently protect the dentin surface against erosive/abrasive lesions.

• 한국유기농업학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.373-386
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• 2017

본 시험은 전국의 광역친환경 농업단지 중에서 모범적으로 친환경 농업을 실천하고 있는 3곳(장흥, 순천, 옥천)의 벼 농가를 대상으로 시기별로 양분 분석을 하였다. 장흥지역 농가만이 경축자원 순환농업을 실천하고 있는 것으로 관찰되었다. 광역친환경 벼 농업단지의 3~9월 사이의 시기별 토양 pH는 5.5~6.7의 분포를 보였고, EC는 $0.4{\sim}1.0dS\;m^{-1}$으로 나타났다. 시기별 토양 전질소는 순천 농가에서 높았고 칼륨은 옥천 농가에서 낮은 수준을 보였다. 시기별 토양 암모늄태 질소는 봄철 비료 시용으로 6월 전후에 상승하였고, 장흥 농가에서 가장 높은 수준을 보이다가 이후 크게 감소하였다. 수량과 수확지수가 가장 높았던 옥천 농가에서 ha당 연간 조수입이 다른 농가보다 세배 가까이 높은 수준을 보였다. 비교적 많은 비료를 투입한 옥천 농가에서 시기별 양분수지가 높았고, 순천 농가의 ha당 칼륨 수지는 9월에 약 -60 kg까지 관찰되어 칼륨 결핍에 따른 생산성 저하에 일부 영향을 주었을 것으로 추정되었다. 시기별 전질소와 인산수지는 장흥 농가에서 가장 낮은 수준을 보였고 벼 낟알의 질소이용효율도 가장 높아서 광역친환경 농업단지의 추천할 만한 사례 농가로 평가되었다.