• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.68-74
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• 2023

Objectives: Drug holidays are suggested to reduce the formation of osteonecrosis in patients under intravenous (IV) bisphosphonates (BPs) therapy. The objectives of this study are to evaluate the incidence of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) following tooth extraction in cancer patients using IV BP, and to assess the effect of drug holiday on the development of MRONJ. Patients and Methods: A manuel search of the patient folders of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University was undertaken to identify cancer patients who used IV BPs and had at least one tooth extraction between 2012 and 2022. Patents' age, sex, systemic condition, the type of BP used, duration of BP used, number of tooth extraction, duration of drug holiday, localization of tooth extraction and incidence of MRONJ were recorded. Results: One hundred nine teeth were removed from 57 jaws in 51 patients. All tooth extractions were performed under perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis and with primary wound closure. The incidence of MRONJ was 5.3%. Stage 1 MRONJ developed in 3 patients (only one had a drug holiday). The median duration of drug holiday was 2 months. No significant difference between the patients with and without a drug holiday and MRONJ development was found (P=0.315). The mean age of patients developed MRONJ was 40.33±8.08 years. A statistically significant difference was found between age and MRONJ development (P=0.002). Conclusion: The effect of a short-term drug holiday on the development of MRONJ may be limited because BPs remain in bone tissue for a long time. Drug holidays should be applied with the approval of an oncologist with other preventive measurements.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.17.1-17.9
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• 2021

Objectives: In recent in vitro study, it was reported that osteostatin (OST) has an odontogenic effect and synergistic effect with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in human dental pulp cells. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate whether OST has a synergistic effect with MTA on hard tissue formation in vivo. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two maxillary molars of Spraque-Dawley rats were used in this study. An occlusal cavity was prepared and the exposed pulps were randomly divided into 3 groups: group 1 (control; ProRoot MTA), group 2 (OST 100 μM + ProRoot MTA), group 3 (OST 10 mM + ProRoot MTA). Exposed pulps were capped with each material and cavities were restored with resin modified glass ionomer. The animals were sacrificed after 4 weeks. All harvested teeth were scanned with micro-computed tomography (CT). The samples were prepared and hard tissue formation was evaluated histologically. For immunohistochemical analysis, the specimens were sectioned and incubated with primary antibodies against dentin sialoprotein (DSP). Results: In the micro-CT analysis, it is revealed that OST with ProRoot MTA groups showed more mineralized bridge than the control (p < 0.05). In the H&E staining, it is showed that more quantity of the mineralized dentin bridge was formed in the OST with ProRoot MTA group compared to the control (p < 0.05). In all groups, DSP was expressed in newly formed reparative dentin area. Conclusions: OST can be a supplementary pulp capping material when used with MTA to make synergistic effect in hard tissue formation.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.13.1-13.9
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of the S1 reciprocating system and the D-Race retreatment rotary system for filling material removal and the apical extrusion of debris. Materials and Methods: Sixty-four freshly extracted maxillary canines were shaped with size 10 and size 15 K-files, instrumented using ProTaper Gold under irrigation with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), obturated according to the principle of thermo-mechanical condensation with gutta-percha and zinc oxide eugenol sealer, and allowed to set for 3 weeks at 37℃. Subsequently, the teeth were divided into a control group (n = 4), the D-Race rotary instrument group (n = 30), and the S1 reciprocating instrument group (n = 30). After classical retreatment, the canals were subjected to a complementary approach with the XP-Endo Shaper. Desocclusol was used as a solvent, and irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl was performed. Each group was divided into subgroups according to the timing of radiographic readings. The images were imported into a software program to measure the remaining filling material, the apical extrusion, and the root canal space. The data were statistically analyzed using the Z-test and JASP graphics software. Results: No significant differences were found between the D-Race and S1 groups for primary retreatment; however, using a complementary cleaning method increased the removal of remnant filling (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Classical removal of canal filling material may not be sufficient for root canal disinfection, although a complementary finishing approach improved the results. Nevertheless, all systems left some debris and caused apical extrusion.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.5.1-5.13
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• 2021

Objectives: The aim of the current study was to assess whether the amount of extruded debris differs for straight and severely curved root canals during retreatment using H-files, R-Endo, Reciproc and ProTaper Universal Retreatment (PTU-R) files. Additionally, the area of residual filling material was evaluated. Materials and Methods: Severely curved (n = 104) and straight (n = 104) root canals of maxillary molar teeth were prepared with WaveOne Primary file and obturated with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer. Root canal filling materials were removed with one of the preparation techniques: group 1: H-file; group 2: R-Endo; group 3: Reciproc; group 4: PTU-R (n = 26). The amount of extruded material and the area of the residual filling material was measured. The data were analyzed with 2-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and 1-way ANOVA at the 0.05 significance level. Results: Except for Reciproc group (p > 0.05), PTU-R, R-Endo, and H-file systems extruded significantly more debris in severely curved canals (p < 0.05). Each file system caused more residual filling material in severely curved canals than in straight ones (p < 0.05). Conclusions: All instruments used in this study caused apical debris extrusion. Root canal curvature had an effect on extruded debris, except for Reciproc system. Clinicians should be aware that the difficult morphology of the severely curved root canals is a factor increasing the amount of extruded debris during the retreatment procedure.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.469-482
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• 2023

This study aimed to investigate the treatment options for the delayed eruption of mandibular premolars and identify the predictors of spontaneous eruption using panoramic radiography. The prevalence of delayed mandibular premolar eruption in this retrospective analysis, comprising 254 patients (aged 9 - 15 years), was 5.19%, with no significant difference based on gender. The mandibular second premolars were most affected (4.39%) compared to the first premolars (0.76%). No significant difference in prevalence was observed between the left and right sides. Among the treated mandibular premolars, primary molar-related lesions were identified as the leading cause (7.85%) of delayed tooth eruption. The treatment duration varied based on the Nolla stage, eruption stage, and treatment method. Teeth with Nolla stage 7 or lower had a treatment duration of 22.89 ± 11.96 months, whereas those with stage 8 or higher had a 15.02 ± 6.34 month duration. The deeper the tooth was located in the bone, the longer the treatment period became. The treatment duration varied depending on the treatment method, and statistically, there was no significant difference. The treatment durations for affected mandibular premolars increased with the depth of impaction angle of inclination. In this study, the treatment duration for delayed eruptions varied depending on the Nolla stage, eruption stage, and treatment method. Variations in the impaction depth and inclination angle across various treatment approaches, as explored in this study, might offer valuable insights into the selection of the most suitable management options for delayed tooth eruptions.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.16-25
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• 2024

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of laser-engineered copper-nickel titanium (SmartArch) and superelastic nickel-titanium (SENT) archwires in aligning teeth and inducing root resorption and pain experienced by patients. Methods: Two-arm parallel groups with a 1:1 allocation ratio were used. The participants were patients aged 11.5 years and older with 5-9 mm of mandibular anterior crowding who were indicated for non-extraction treatment. The primary outcome was alignment effectiveness, assessed using Little's irregularity index (LII) over 16 weeks with a single wire (0.016-inch) in the SmartArch group and 2 wires (0.014- and 0.018-inch) in the SENT group (8 weeks each). Secondary outcomes included root resorption evaluated by pre- and post-intervention periapical radiographs and pain levels recorded by the participants during the first week. Results: A total of 40 participants were randomly allocated into 2 groups; 33 completed the study and were analyzed (16 in the SmartArch group and 17 in the SENT group, aged 16.97 ± 4.05 years). The total LII decrease for the SmartArch and SENT groups was 5.63 mm and 5.29 mm, respectively, which was neither statistically nor clinically significant. Root resorption was not significantly different between the groups. The difference in pain levels was not statistically significant for the first 5 days following wire placement; however, there was a significant difference favoring the SENT group in the final 2 days. Conclusions: SmartArch and SENT archwires were similarly effective during the alignment phase of orthodontic treatment. Root resorption should be observed throughout the treatment with either wire. SmartArch wires demonstrated higher pain perception than SENT wires.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.100-115
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to investigate the distribution of calcitonin gene-related peptide containing nerve fibers in rat pulp after dentinl injury by means of immunohistochemistry and confocal laser scanning microscope. The Spague-Dawley rats weighing about 250-300gm were used. The animals were devided into normal control and experimental groups. Experimental animals were sacrified 1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 21days after dentinal injury (dentin cutting, and then acid etching with 35% phosphoric acid) on the maxillary molar teeth. The maxillary teeth and alveolar bone were removed and immersed in the 4% paraformaldehyde in 0.1M phosphate buffer (pH 7.4), then were decalcified with 15% formic acid for 10 days. Serial frozen $50{\mu}m$ thick sections were cut on a cryostat. The rabbit CGRP antibody was used as a primary antibody with a dilution of 1:2000 in 0.01M PB. The sections were incubated for 48 hours at $4^{\circ}C$, and placed into biotinylated antirabbit Ig G as a secondary anti body with dilution of 1:200 in 0.01M PB and incubated in ABC(avidin-biotin complex). The peroxidase reaction was visualized by incubating the sections in 0.05% 3,3 diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride containing 0.02% $H_2O_2$. For the confocal laser scanning microscopic examination, Primary antibody reaction was same as immunoperoxidase stainning, but fluorescein isothiocyanate(FITC)-conjugate antirabbit IgG as a secondary antibody was used. The confocal laser scanning microscope was used for the examination. A series of images of optical sections was collected with a 20x objective at $3{\mu}m$ intervals throughout the depth of specimen. FITC fluerescence was registrated through a 488nm and 568nm excitation filter, and images were saved on optical disk. The stereoscopic images and three dimentionnal images were reconstructed by computer software, and then were analyzed. The results were as follows : 1. In normal control group, CGRP containing nerve fibers were coursed through the root with very little branching, and then formed a dense network of terminals in coronal pulp. 2. A slight increase in CGRP containing nerve fibers at 1 and 2day postinjury was noted subjacent to the injury site. In the 4day group, there were an extensive increase in the number of reactive fibers, followed by a partial return toward normal levels at 7~10 day postinjury, and return by 21days. 3. The sprouting of the CGRP containing nerve fibers was evident within 2day after dentinal injury, and by 4days there was a maximal increased, but was decreased at 7days and returned to normal 10~21 day postinjury. 4. In confocal laser scanning microscopic exammination, the distinct distribution pattern and sprouting reaction of CGRP containing nerve fibers were observed in stereoscopic images and three dimentional images. These results suggest that CGRP containing nerve fiber can be important role in the response to dental injury and pain regulation.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.175-186
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• 2002

불소화합물은 치아우식증을 예방하는 예에 가장 효율적으로 이용되고 있는 치아우식 예방제이다. 임신 전 산모의 불소투여로 인한 태아의 치아우식증 효과에 대해서는 다양한 연구들이 보고되고 있지만, 아직까지도 불소의 산전투여가 태아의 골조직에 유용한 가치가 있는지에 대해서는 논란이 많다. 따라서 본 연구의 목적은 태생 전 다양한 농도의 불소를 임신 전후 어미 백서에게 투여 후 이들로부터 태어난 새끼 백서들의 골내의 무기성분들을 분석함으로써 태생 전 투여되는 불소가 새끼 골 형성에 미치는 영향을 관찰하고자 하였다. 생후 8주경의 Sprague-Dawley계 자성 백서 12마리와 10주경의 웅성 백서 12마리를 각각 3마리씩 4개 군으로 분류하여 각각 교미시킨 후, 제1군은 대조군으로서 제3차 증류수를 투여하였고, 제2군은 1ppm, 제3군은 5ppm, 제4군은 20ppm 투여군으로서 자성 백서가 새끼 백서를 분만할 때까지 무제한 공급하였으며, 어미가 새끼를 출산한 날 즉시 새끼 백서를 수거하였다. 탄화시킨 새끼 백서 시료의 중량을 잰 후, 산분해용기를 사용하여 전처리하고, 각 시료내의 불소는 불소이온전극(Orion Res 96 09 BN Combination fluoirde select TVE electrode)을 이용하여 분석하였으며, 칼슘, 마그네슘 및 무기인은 Induced Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometer로 정량 분석하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 임신기간 동안 0, 1, 5 및 20 ppm까지의 불소투여로 인한 각 군간의 어미 백서의 출생률 및 생식능력에는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다(p>0.05). 2. 모든 실험 군간에 새끼 백서들의 평균 탄화중량은 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았다(p>0.05). 3. 새끼 백서 골내의 칼슘, 마그네슘 및 무기인의 함량은 투여되는 불소의 양이 높아질수록 증가하는 경향을 나타내었으나, 통계적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다(p>0.05). 4. 새끼 백서의 골내의 불소 함량은 1ppm 불소투여군에서 다른 군들에 비해 통계적으로 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 이상의 실험결과로 종합해 볼 때 20ppm까지의 불소투여는 어미 백서의 생식능력과 출생률에 아무런 영향을 미치지 않았으며, 미량의 불소는 태아에게 전이되어 골 조직내 불소가 축적됨을 알 수 있었다. 또한 20ppm 정도의 불소투여는 골내의 칼슘, 마그네슘과 무기인의 축적률에 아무런 영향을 미치지 않았다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.207-220
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• 2006

새로 개발된 조기 진단 장비들로는 laser fluorescence device(LFD), 초음파 진단 시스템, confocal laser scanning microscopy(CLSM), quantitative light-induced fluorescence(QLF) 시스템 그리고 digital imaging fiber-optic trans-illumination(DIFOTI) 시스템 등이 있다. 본 연구는 임상에서 사용되고 있는 DIFOTI시스템과 LFD를 이용하여 유치 교환 시기에 있는 환아 21명, 25개의 유치를 대상으로 각 치아당 $1{\sim}3$점을 선정하여 구강내에서 초기 우식법랑질에 대한 DIFOTI 이미지 촬영 결과와 LFD 계측값을 3회 측정하고 그 평균을 대표값으로 한 결과를 CLSM과 비교하여 진단 능력을 평가하였다. 실험실 연구에서는 인공우식 용액을 이용하여 수거된 40개의 유치를 협설면에 $2{\times}3mm$ 크기의 창을 형성하고 4, 8, 12, 16일간 탈회시키면서 그 변화를 DIFOTI 시스템과 LFD를 이용하여 측정하고 이를 CLSM과 비교 분석하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 구강내에서 촬영된 DIFOTI의 민감도는 88.2%이었고, 특이도는 76.9%이었다. 2. 구강내에서 측정된 LDD의 민감도는 76.5%이었고, 특이도는 69.2%이었다. 3. 실험실 연구에서 유치 법랑질의 탈회 기간에 따른 DIFOTI 광투과율의 회귀 분석한 결과, 탈회 시간에 따라 광투과율은 감소하였다(r=-0.96, p<0.05). 4. 실험실에서 탈회 기간에 따른 LFD의 측정값의 회귀 분석 결과 통계적 유의성을 보이지 않았다(p>0.05). 5. DIFOTI 이미지의 광투과율과 CLMS의 병소 깊이에 대한 상관 계수는 -0.688이었으나(p<0.05), LFD의 측정값은 유의성을 보이지 않았다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.499-506
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• 1999

악골에서 비교적 흔한 빈도로 발생하는 치아종은 치배조직의 과성장으로 인하여 발생한다. 세계보건기구에서는 치아종을 복잡 치아종과 복합 치아종으로 구분하고 있다. 치아종은 악골내 모든 부위에서 발생할 수 있지만 치아와 유사한 복합 치아종은 비교적 상악 전치부에 호발하고, 불규칙한 형태를 나타내는 복잡 치아종은 하악 구치부에 호발한다. 치아종의 원인은 정확히 알려져 있지 않으며 치배에 대한 국소적인 외상이나 감염이 주된 요인으로 추측되고 있고, 최근에는 유전적인 원인에 대해서도 연구되고 있으나 아직 확실히 입증되지는 않고 있다. 일반적인 증상이 없기 때문에 일상적인 방사선 검사에서 주로 발견되고 영구치의 맹출지연이나 유치의 만기잔존 등의 증상이 있을 수 있다. 치아종은 구강내의 어떤 부위에서도 발생이 가능하고 드물기는 하지만 상악동, 하악의 하연, 하악지 및 하악과두 하방에서 발견되기도 하며, 이공 부위에서 발생되는 경우도 있다. 치아종은 발육중인 치열과 악궁에 미치는 영향을 최소화하기 위하여 발견되는 즉시 낭포 및 주위 연조직을 함께 외과적으로 제거하는 것이 바람직하다. 환자의 연령과 치과치료에 대한 협조도, 영구치열의 발육상태, 치아종의 악골내 위치 및 동시적인 치과치료가 요구되는 가를 고려하여 외래 진료실에서 하는 경우도 있고 전신마취를 통하여 하는 경우도 있다. 본 증례는 치아종의 악골내 위치가 깊지 않고 치과치료에 대한 협조도가 양호하다고 판단되는 환아에서는 외래 진료실에서 국소마취하에 수술하여 치료하였고, 연령이 어리고 치아종의 악골내 위치가 깊어 장시간의 시술 시간이 요구되고 동시에 보존적인 치과치료가 필요한 환아에서는 전신마취하에 치료한 것을 보고한 것이다. 두 증례에서 수술 4개월 후 외과적 결손 부위에 골이 형성되었고, 매복된 영구치의 맹출이 정상적으로 이루어진 것으로 나타났다.