• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.201-209
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• 2022

Objective: To compare the removal torque of microimplants upon post-use removal and post-retention removal and to assess the influencing factors. Methods: The sample group included 241 patients (age, 30.25 ± 12.2 years) with 568 microimplants. They were divided into the post-use (microimplants removed immediately after use or treatment) and post-retention (microimplants removed during the retention period) removal groups. The removal torque in both groups was assessed according to sex, age, placement site and method, and microimplant size. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were performed for evaluating variables influencing the removal torque. Results: The mean period of total in-bone stay of microimplants in the post-retention removal group (1,237 days) was approximately two times longer than that in the post-use removal group (656.28 days). The removal torques in the post-retention removal group (range, 4-5 N cm) were also higher than those in the post-use removal group. The mandible and pre-drilling groups demonstrated higher placement and removal torques than did the maxilla and no-drilling groups, respectively. In the no-drilling post-use removal group, the placement torque and microimplant length positively correlated with the removal torque. In the post-retention removal group, unloading in-bone stay period and microimplant diameter positively correlated with the removal torque in the no-drilling and pre-drilling methods, respectively. Conclusions: The removal torques differed according to the orthodontic loading and removal time of microimplants. With prolonged retention of microimplants inserted using the no-drilling method, the removal torque was clinically acceptable and positively correlated with the unloading in-bone stay period.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.75-84
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• 2009

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM. A number of studies about the nano-treated surfaces of implants have been conducting along with micro-treated surfaces of implants. PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to get information for the clinical use of nano-treated surfaces compared with micro-treated surfaces by measuring removal torque and analyzing histological characteristics after the placement of various surface-treated implants on femurs of dogs. MATERIAL AND METHODS. Machined surface implants were used as a control group. 4 nano-treated surface implants and 3 micro-treated surface implants [resorbable blast media surface (RBM), sandblast and acid-etched surface (SAE), anodized RBM surface] were used as experimental groups. Removal torque values of implants were measured respectively and the histological analyses were conducted on both 4weeks and 8weeks after implant surgery. The surfaces of removed implants after measuring removal torque values were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) at 8 weeks. RESULTS. 1. Removal torque values of the nano-treated groups were lower than those of micro-treated groups. 2. Removal torque values were similar in the anodized RBM surface groups. 3. On the histological views, there was much of bone formation at 8 weeks, but there was no difference between 4 and 8 weeks, and between the types of implant surfaces as well. CONCLUSION. it is suggested that implant topography is more effective in removal torque test than surface chemistry. To get better clinical result, further studies should be fulfilled on the combined effect of surface topography and chemistry for the implant surface treatments.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.49-53
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• 2011

Introduction: This study compared the strength of osseointegration as determined by the resistance to reverse torque rotation of three different hydroxyapatite coated implants in the rabbit femur model. Materials and Methods: Three hydroxyapatite coated implants (HAPTITE), Tapered Screw-Vent (TSV) and BioTite-H - were used. A total of 40 implants were placed in the femur of 20 adult male rabbits. The animals were divided into two groups. In group A (n=10); one HAPTITE was placed into each right femur and one TSV was placed into each left femur. In group B (n=10); one HAPTITE was placed into each right femur and one BioTite-H was placed into each left femur. Five rabbits of each group were sacrificed at 4 and 8 weeks. The implants were removed by reverse torque rotation using a digital torque-measuring device. A total of 40 implants in 20 rabbits were used for the removal torque measurements. Results: In the Group A, 4 weeks after implant placement, the mean removal torque for the HAPTITE and TSV was $70.7{\pm}31.6$ N cm and $28.9{\pm}15.1$ N cm, respectively. Eight weeks after implant placement, the mean removal torque for the HAPTITE and TSV was $87.9{\pm}26.2$ N cm and $54.9{\pm}22.4$ N cm, respectively. In the Group B, 4 weeks after implant placement, the mean removal torque for the HAPTITE and BioTite-H was $58.0{\pm}29.6$ N cm and $37.7{\pm}14.1$ N cm, respectively. Eight weeks after implant placement, the mean removal torque for the HAPTITE and BioTite-H was $91.4{\pm}47.1$ N cm and $30.8{\pm}9.8$ N cm. HAPTITE showed a higher removal torque than the other implants. Conclusion: These results suggest that HAPTITE increases the strength of osseointegration significantly as determined by the resistance to reverse torque rotation.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.314-324
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• 2006

Statement of problem. Osseointegration is important mechanism of dental implant but it is not easy to evaluate. Indirect measurement is non-invasive and clinically applicable but they need more study about correlation between indirect values and degree of osseointegration. Purpose. The aims of this study were to evaluate the coefficient of correlation between indirect measurement and direct measurement under different healing time, and assessment of effect of initial insertion torque to the implant stability. Material and Methods. 20 rabbits received 3 implants on each side of tibia. Three kinds of implants (machined surface implant, Sandblasted with Large grit and Acid etched implant, Resorbable Blast Media treated implant) were used. During the surgery implant insertion torque were measured with $Osseocare^{TM}$. After the 1, 4, 8, 12 weeks of healing time, animals were sacrificed and stability values (Implant Stability Quotient with $Osstell^{TM}$, removal torque with torque gauge) were measured. Results. The Bone quality of rabbit tibia was classified into 2 groups according to the insertion torque. Resonance frequency analysis (ISQ) and removal torque showed positive correlation until $4^{th}$ week (r=0.555, p=0.040). After $8^{th}$ week (r=0.011, p=0.970) the correlation became weak and it turned negative at $12^{th}$ week (r=-0.074, p=0.801). Insertion torque and ISQ showed changing correlation upon the healing time ($1^{st}$ week: r=0.301, p=0.033, $4^{th}$ week: r=-0.429, p=0.018, $8^{th}$ week: r=0.032, p=0.865, $12^{th}$ week: r=-0.398, p=0.029). Insertion torque and removal torque has positive correlation but it was not statistically significant ($1^{st}$ week: r=0.410, p=0.129, $4^{th}$ week: r=0.156, p=0.578, $8^{th}$ week: r=0.236, p=0.398, $12^{th}$ week: r=0.260, p=0.350). Conclusion. In this study, bone quality may affect the degree of osseointegration positively during healing time and correlation between ISQ and degree of osseointegration can be different according to the healing time and bone quality.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.149-155
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• 2012

연구 목적: 이 논문은 임플란트 고정체가 골융합이 이루어지기전 의원성 동요가 있을 경우 골결합에 어떤 영향을 미치는지를 알아 보고자 한다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 실험에 사용한 임플란트는 직경 3.73 mm, 길이 4 mm의 순수한 타이타늄과 RBM ($MegaGen^{(R)}$: Ca-P) 처리된 임플란트(Grade IV)를 사용하였다. 몸무게 3.5kg 이상의 토끼(Female, New Zealand White)의 한쪽 경골에 2개씩 양쪽 다리에 임플란트를 식립하여 모두 80개의 임플란트가 식립되었다. 비틀림 제거력(Removal torque)의간격에 따라 그룹 I (6주), 그룹 II (4일+6주), 그룹 III (4일+1주+6주), 그룹 IV (1주+6주), 그룹 V (1주+1주+6주), 그룹 VI (2주+6주), 그룹 VII (2주+1주+6주), 그룹 VIII (3주+6주), 그룹 IX (3주+1주+6주), 그룹 X (10주)으로 10개의 그룹으로 나누었다. 본 실험에서 그룹 I과 그룹X가 대조군이며, 비틀림 제거력은 digital torque gauze (Mark-10, USA)를 사용하여 6주와 10주에 측정하였다. 실험군에서는 마지막 비틀림 제거력을 측정하기 전에 의원성 동요를 가하여 한 번 혹은 두 번 비틀림 제거력을 측정하여 그 수치를 기록하였다. 그 후, 대조군을 제외하고 비틀림 제거력을 측정한 임플란트는 가급적 원래의 위치로 돌려 놓고 봉합을 하였다. 모든 실험군은 마지막 비틀림 제거력 측정전까지 6주간의 치유기간을 주었으며, 마지막 비틀림 제거력은 실험군 첫 번째 또는 두 번째 비틀림 제거력값과 비교하여 결과를 분석하였다. 결과: 마지막 비틀림 제거력 측정값에서 그룹X (10주)의 값이 대조군인 그룹 I (6주)의 값보다 높았으나, 통계적으로는 유의하지 않았다. 실험군과 대조군 사이의 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(P>.05). 첫 번째 비틀림 제거력 측정치에서, 실험군(4일혹은1주)에서 다른 실험군(2주혹은3주)의 수치보다 낮은 값을 보였다. 치유기간에 따른 각 실험군의 비교에서, 최종 비틀림 제거력 값이 첫 번째 비틀림 제거력 값 보다 현저히 높은 값을 보였다. 결론: 골유착이 형성되기 전 한 번 또는 두 번 의원성으로 동요는, 만약 충분한 치유기간을 가지게 될 경우 임플란트의 골유착에 영향을 주지 않는다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.302-308
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• 2014

PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to compare removal torques and surface topography between laser treated and sandblasted, large-grit, acid-etched (SLA) treated implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Laser-treated implants (experimental group) and SLA-treated implants (control group) 8 mm in length and 3.4 mm in diameter were inserted into both sides of the tibiae of 12 rabbits. Surface analysis was accomplished using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM; Hitachi S-4800; Japan) under ${\times}25$, ${\times}150$ and ${\times}1,000$ magnification. Surface components were analyzed using energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Rabbits were sacrificed after a 6-week healing period. The removal torque was measured using the MGT-12 digital torque meter (Mark-10 Co., Copiague, NY, USA). RESULTS. In the experimental group, the surface analysis showed uniform porous structures under ${\times}25$, ${\times}150$ and ${\times}1,000$ magnification. Pore sizes in the experimental group were 20-40 mm and consisted of numerous small pores, whereas pore sizes in the control group were 0.5-2.0 mm. EDS analysis showed no significant difference between the two groups. The mean removal torque in the laser-treated and the SLA-treated implant groups were 79.4 Ncm (SD = 20.4; range 34.6-104.3 Ncm) and 52.7 Ncm (SD = 17.2; range 18.7-73.8 Ncm), respectively. The removal torque in the laser-treated surface implant group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P=.004). CONCLUSION. In this study, removal torque values were significantly higher for laser-treated surface implants than for SLA-treated surface implants.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.396-408
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• 2008

연구목적: 임플랜트 치료에서 가장 흔히 발생하는 기계적 문제점 중 하나는 나사의 풀림이다. 지대주 나사에 조임회전력을 가하는 목적은 나사를 신장시켜, 신장된 나사의 인장력에 의한 지대주와 고정체간의 압축력을 통해 연결부의 안정성을 부여하는 데 있다. 조임 회전력의 결과로 나타나는 전하중의 크기는 다양한 요소에 의해 영향을 받기 때문에, 동일한 조임회전력을 적용하였다 할지라도 임플랜트 시스템의 종류에 따라 전하중의 크기가 달라질 수 있다. 따라서 지대주 나사 연결부의 안정성을 위한 다양한 임플랜트 시스템의 적정 조임회전력 크기에 관한 연구가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 external butt joint와 두 가지 internal cone 연결형태를 갖는 임플랜트 시스템들에서 지대주 나사의 조임회전력이 임플랜트-지대주 나사 연결부의 안정성에 미치는 영향을 하중 전후의 풀림회전력 측정을 통해 알아보고자 하였다. 연구재료 및 방법: External butt joint 형태를 가지는 US II 시스템과 $8^{\circ}$ internal cone 연결형태의 SS II 및 $11^{\circ}$ internal cone 연결형태의 GS II 시스템에서 20 Ncm, 30 Ncm, 그리고 40 Ncm의 각기 다른 조임회전력을 적용한 후 초기 풀림회전력 및 상실률과 $10^5$회의 반복하중 후의 풀림회전력 및 상실률을 비교 분석하였다. 연구결과 및 결론: 1. 초기 풀림회전력과 하중 후 풀림회전력은 조임회전력의 크기가 증가할수록 크게 나타났다 (P < .05). 2. 초기 풀림회전력 상실률은 SS II 시스템에서는 조임회전력 크기에 따른 차이가 없었으나 (P > .05), GS II와 US II에서는 20 Ncm 보다 40Ncm의 조임회전력에서 더 낮게 나타났다 (P < .05). 3. 하중 후 풀림회전력 상실률은 세 시스템 모두 30 Ncm의 조임회전력을 가했을 때 가장 낮게 나타났다 (P < .05). 4. 하중 후 풀림회전력 상실률은 SS II, GS II, 그리고 US II 순으로 높아지는 경향을 보였다. 5. 초기 풀림회전력과 하중 후 풀림회전력 상실률 간에는 상관관계가 없었다 (P > .05). 이상의 결과로부터 임플랜트 시스템의 종류뿐만 아니라 조임회전력의 크기 또한 지대주 나사의 풀림회전력 상실에 영향을 준다는 것을 알 수 있다. 따라서 임플랜트-지대주 나사 연결부 안정성 유지를 위해서는 임플랜트 시스템마다 적정 조임회전력이 제시되어야 하고, 또한 임상에서 이를 준수하는 것이 매우 중요하다고 생각된다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.628-633
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• 2008

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The application of a simple, clinically applicable noninvasive test to assess implant stability are considered highly desirable. So far there is still a controversy about correlation of various tests and implant stability. PURPOSE: In order to assess implant stability, the development of a new method is critical. It's possible to assess implant stability by calculating energy and angular momentum during implant installation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the correlation of energy and implant stability. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty three implants were installed in two different types of pig bone. Type I bone was retrieved from the distal aspect of the rib, with more cortical bone. Type II bone came from a more proximal region with less cortical components and a higher content of bone marrow and spongeous trabeculae. Insertion torque, removal torque, ISQ values and angular momentum and energy were measured. Pearson Correlation test was done to analyze the relation between RFA, maximum insertion torque, mean insertion torque, bone type, energy and removal torque. RESULTS: Type I bone showed higher removal torque than type II bone. Energy value was significantly correlated with maximum insertion torque and mean insertion torque. RFA values were related with insertion torques but the significance was lower than Energy value. CONCLUSION: Within the limitation of this study energy values were considered clinically predictable method to measure the implant stability.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.396-405
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• 2001

Osseointegrated implants are used for the fixation of dental prosthesis with good long-term clinical results. In an attempt to improve the quantity and quality of the bone-implant interface, numerous implant modification have been used. Implants surface modifications have been used such as titanium-plasma sprayed, hydroxyapatite-coating, sandblasted, sandblasted and acid-etched, acid-etched. Rough surface implants have greater implant surface area and enhance the bone-implant interface and improve stabilization. The purpose of present study was to evaluate light microscopic and scanning microscopic examinations and removal torque value of newly developed calcium phosphate blast and acid-etched implant in the femur of rabbits. Titanium plasma sprayed(TPS) implant served as controls. After 12 weeks of healing of the femurs of 12 rabitts, the implant-containing segments of femur were removed on bloc and bone block including sections. Histologic examination and histomorphometric and removal torque values comparision were made for two implants. Obtained results are follows: 1. Newly developed calcium phosphate blasted and acid-etched implants were in close contact with bone under light microscopic examinations. 2. New implants showed mean bone-to implant contact 59.8%, whereas TPS implants showed mean bone-to implant contact 54.5% (statistically no difference p<0.05). 3. New implants showed mean bone density 56.7%, whereas TPS implants showed mean bone density 49.2% (statistically difference p<0.05). 4. New implants demonstrated mean removal torque values 40.5Ncm, whereas the mean removal torque values of TPS implants ranged 39.3Ncm. No statistical differences(p<0.05) were observed between two groups of implants nor was there any difference between the two implants at the clinical level.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.722-733
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• 2006

Statement of problem. The use of small diameter implants having less than 3 mm in diameter were restricted because of lack of bonding strength to bone. Purpose. The purpose of this study was to observe how much resorbable blast media pin implants increase the binding force to the bone compared to machined transitional pin implants by measuring removal torque, and whether they can be used as final implants for replacement of small diameter teeth. Material and method. Fifteen rabbits were used in this study. Two kinds of implants (resorbable blast media pin implants and machined transitional pin implants) were inserted in each tibia bicortically. After healing time of 2, 4 and 8 weeks, the removal torque values were recorded and the rabbits were sacrificed for histological analysis. Linear finite element method analyses were conducted to compare bicortical fixation with monocortical fixation. Result and conclusion. Within the limitation of this in vivo study, the following conclusions were drawn: 1) The removal torque value of RBM pin implants showed statistically significant increase compared to machined pin implants at 2, 4, and 8 weeks respectively (p<0.05). 2) The removal torque value of RBM pin implants at 2, 4, and 8 weeks was increased statistically significantly with time (p<0.05). 3) Bicortical fixation showed better stress distribution compared with monocortical fixation in a linear finite element method analysis. 4) RBM pin implants are not recommended as transitional implants because they showed a lot of bone fracture in histologic specimens.