• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.264-271
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• 2013

Purpose: We aimed to analyze the effect of fixation tightness of the syndesmotic screw and its indwelling period on the recurrence of the syndesmosis widening after screw removal and the clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: Forty consecutive patients with acute syndesmotic injury were retrospectively reviewed. The tibiofibular clear space is measured by digitalized measurement tool on serial radiographs. We analyzed the effect of time from trauma to fixation, syndesmotic screw indwelling duration, and fixation methods. Residual symptoms at the last follow up were evaluated. The student t-test, correlation test, and chi-square test were used for statistical analysis. Results: Eighteen ankles (45%) had recurrent syndesmosis widening (greater than 5% compared to the contralateral side). Seven patients had pain and five had limitation of motion in the ankle joint. Fixation tightness had significant effect on reducing the recurrence while the severity of the initial widening, time to fixation, and duration of fixation did not affect the outcome. Conclusion: Tight fixation of syndesmotic screw is essential for achieving final syndesmotic stability and reducing recurrence.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.134-139
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• 2018

One of the most common problems with pedicle screw system is pullout of the screw. This study was performed to evaluate the pullout strength and driving torque of newly designed pedicle screws. The design of three type screws were standard pedicle screw, which had single lead threaded and single pitched design (Type A), single pitched and dual lead threaded pedicle screw (Type B), dual pitched and dual lead threaded pedicle screw (Type C), respectively. The tests were performed in accordance with the ASTM standards using polyurethane (PU) foam blocks. There was no significant difference in pullout strength among three types of screw. Type B and Type C exhibited higher insertion torque and removal torque than Type A, respectively (p<0.05). Pedicle screws newly developed with dual pitched and dual lead threaded design showed higher driving torque without decrease in pullout strength compared to the standard pedicle screw and could be inserted more rapidly with the same number of revolutions.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.151-155
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• 2017

목적: 이 연구의 목적은 새로운 타이타늄 구성요소를 가진 지르코니아 지대주의 나사 제거력의 변화에 대해 알아보는 것이다. 내부연결 임플란트를 위한 새로운 지르코니아 지대주의 동적하중 후 지대주 나사의 제거력을 기존의 타이타늄 지대주와 비교하여 분석하였다. 재료 및 방법: 내측연결 임플란트와 타이타늄 지대주, 타이타늄 구성요소를 가진 지르코니아 지대주를 준비하였다. 12개의 내부연결형 임플란트에 6개의 타이타늄 지대주를 연결하고(대조군), 6개의 타이타늄 구성요소를 가진 지르코니아 지대주(실험군)를 30 Ncm의 토크로 연결한 후 동적하중 전후의 나사 제거력을 측정하였다. 동적 만능재료시험기를 사용하여 연결체의 장축과 30도 각도를 이루도록 하고 300 N 하중크기로 100만번의 하중이 가해졌다. 동적하중 전후의 지대주 나사 제거력을 t검정을 통해 신뢰구간 95%로 통계적 유의성을 검증하였다. 결과: 두 그룹 모두에서 동적하중 후 나사 풀림을 보이지 않았다. 동적 하중 전후의 나사 제거력은 두 그룹 모두에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있게 나타났다(P < .05). 동적 하중 전후의 나사 제거력 차이는 대조군에서 $-7.25{\pm}1.50Ncm$, 실험군에서 $-7.33{\pm}0.93Ncm$ 로 나타났다. 통계분석 결과 두 군간에 나사 제거력 차이에서는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다(P > .05). 결론: 이 실험의 결과에 한하여 타이타늄 구성요소를 사용한 지르코니아 지대주의 동적하중 후 지대주 나사 제거력의 변화는 타이타늄 지대주와 통계학적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.561-568
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• 2008

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Currently, many implant systems are developed and divided into two types according to their joint connection: external or internal connection. Regardless of the connection type, screw loosening is the biggest problem in implant-supported restoration. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to assess the difference in stability of abutment screws between the external and internal hexagonal connection types under cyclic loading. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Each of the 15 samples of external implants and internal abutments were tightened to 30 N/cm with a digital torque gauge, and cemented with a hemispherical metal cap. Each unit was then mounted in a $30^{\circ}$ inclined jig. Then each group was divided into 2 sub-groups based on different periods of cyclic loading with the loading machine (30 N/ cm - 300 N/cm,14 Hz: first group $1{\times}10^6$, $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading; second group $3{\times}10^6$, $3{\times}10^6$ for a total cyclic loading of $6{\times}10^6$) The removal torque value of the screw before and after cyclic loading was checked. SPSS statistical software for Windows was used for statistical analysis. Group means were calculated and compared by ANOVA, independent t-test, and paired t-test with ${\alpha}$=0.05. RESULTS: In the external hexagonal connection, the difference between the removal torque value of the abutment screw before loading, the value after $1{\tims}10^6$ cyclic loading, and the value after $1{\times}10^6$, and additional $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant. The difference between the removal torque value after $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading and after $3{\times}10^6$, and additional $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant. In the internal hexagonal connection, the difference between the removal torque value before loading and the value after $1{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant, but the value after $1{\times}10^6$, and additional $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was reduced and the difference was significant (P < .05). In addition, in the internal hexagonal connection, the difference between the removal torque value after $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading and the value after $3{\times}10^6$, and additional $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant. CONCLUSION: The external hexagonal connection was more stable than the internal hexagonal connection after $1{\times}10^6$, and additional $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading (t = 10.834, P < .001). There was no significant difference between the two systems after $3{\times}10^6$, and additional $3{\times}10^6$ cycles.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.126-132
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• 2014

PURPOSE. This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of the implant-abutment connection design and diameter on the screw joint stability. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Regular and wide-diameter implant systems with three different joint connection designs: an external butt joint, a one-stage internal cone, and a two-stage internal cone were divided into seven groups (n=5, in each group). The initial removal torque values of the abutment screw were measured with a digital torque gauge. The postload removal torque values were measured after 100,000 cycles of a 150 N and a 10 Hz cyclic load had been applied. Subsequently, the rates of the initial and postload removal torque losses were calculated to evaluate the effect of the joint connection design and diameter on the screw joint stability. Each group was compared using Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney U test as post-hoc test (${\alpha}$=0.05). RESULTS. The postload removal torque value was high in the following order with regard to magnitude: two-stage internal cone, one-stage internal cone, and external butt joint systems. In the regular-diameter group, the external butt joint and one-stage internal cone systems showed lower postload removal torque loss rates than the two-stage internal cone system. In the wide-diameter group, the external butt joint system showed a lower loss rate than the one-stage internal cone and two-stage internal cone systems. In the two-stage internal cone system, the wide-diameter group showed a significantly lower loss rate than the regular-diameter group (P<.05). CONCLUSION. The results of this study showed that the external butt joint was more advantageous than the internal cone in terms of the postload removal torque loss. For the difference in the implant diameter, a wide diameter was more advantageous in terms of the torque loss rate.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.107-112
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• 2020

Purpose: Hallux valgus (HV) is a common foot deformity that causes pain in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Distal metatarsal osteotomies are commonly performed as a treatment. This retrospective study compared the clinical and radiological results of bioabsorbable magnesium (Mg) versus titanium (Ti) screw fixation for modified distal chevron osteotomy in HV. Materials and Methods: Forty-nine patients, who underwent modified distal chevron osteotomy for HV in 2018 and 2019, were reviewed retrospectively. Bioabsorbable Mg screw fixation was applied in 20 patients (22 feet), and a traditional Ti compression screw was applied in 29 patients (40 feet). The patients were followed up for at least six months. The clinical results were evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society hallux metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal (AOFAS-MTP-IP) scale and a visual analogue scale (VAS). The hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle (IMA), and distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA) were measured before, after surgery, and at the six months follow-up. Results: The AOFAS-MTP-IP scale and VAS points were improved in both groups, with no significant difference between them. At the six-month follow-up, HVA, IMA, and DMAA were similar. Bone union was confirmed in both groups, and there were no significant major complications in both groups. Four people in the Ti screw group underwent implant removal surgery. Conclusion: Bioabsorbable Mg screws showed comparable clinical, radiologic results to Ti standard screws six months after distal modified chevron osteotomy. These screws are an alternative fixation material that can be used safely and avoid the need for implant removal operations.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.188-191
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• 2002

자가 슬괵건을 이용한 전방 십자인대의 재건술시 사용되는 Poly-L-Lactic-Acid 성분의 생분해성 간섭나사로 인한 합병증은 많지 않다. 저자들은 전방 십자 인대 재건술시 생분해성 간섭나사로 이식건을 고정 후 경골 터널 전방에 발생한 결절종에 대해 결절종 절제술과 동시에 간섭나사를 제거한1예에 대해 보고하는 바이다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.35-38
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• 2014

PURPOSE. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between microleakage and screw loosening at different types of implant-abutment connections and/or geometries measuring the torque values before and after the leakage tests. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Three different abutment types (Intenal hex titanium, internal hex zirconium, morse tapered titanium) with different geometries were connected to its own implant fixture. All the abutments were tightened with a standard torque value then the composition was connected to the modified fluid filtration system. After the measurements of leakage removal torque values were re-measured. Kruskal-wallis test was performed for non-parametric and one-way ANOVA was performed for parametric data. The correlation was evaluated using Spearman Correlation Test (${\alpha}=0.05$). RESULTS. Significantly higher microleakage was found at the connection of implant-internal hex zirconium abutment. Observed mean torque value loss was also significantly higher than other connection geometries. Spearman tests revealed a significant correlation between microleakage and screw loosening. CONCLUSION. Microleakage may provoke screw loosening. Removing torque values rationally decrease with the increase of microleakage.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.5-12
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• 2008

교정용 미니스크류의 원추 형태가 식립 후 시기별 안정성에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해, 시기별 제거 토오크 및 동요도와 조직시편분석을 시행하였다. 성견 6마리의 하악 협측골에 원통형과 원추형 교정용 미니스크류 (Biomaterials Korea, Seoul, Korea) 48개를 식립하고, 식립 시 식립 토오크와 동요도를 측정하고 3주, 12주 동안 교정력을 부여한 후, 제거 시 제거 토오크와 동요도를 측정하였다. 식립 토오크는 원통형 미니스크류에서 13.6 Ncm, 원추형 미니스크류에서 22.3 Ncm 로 원추형 미니스크류에서 높은 식립 토오크가 측정되었다 (p < 0.001). 식립 3주째 제거 토오크는 원통형 미니스크류에서 5.7 Ncm, 원추형 미니스크류에서 9.1 Ncm 로 유의한 차이가 관찰되었다 (p < 0.05). 식립 12주째 원추형 미니스크류의 제거 토오크는 3.6 Ncm 로 유의하게 감소하여 (p < 0.05) 원통형 미니 스크류의 4.2 Ncm 와 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 이상의 결과로 미니스크류의 원추 구조는 식립 토오크를 유의하게 증가시켜 식립 후 3주간 안정성에 도움이 되었으나, 12주 후 안정성에 있어서는 원통형 미니스크류와 유사하였음을 시사한다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.164-173
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• 2009

연구 목적: 심미적 장점을 지닌 지르코니아 지대주와 금속 지대주 사이에 반복 하중 전, 후의 풀림 회전력을 비교하여 지대주 재질에 따른 나사 안정성에 차이가 있는지를 비교 분석해 보고자 하는 것이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 실험군은 크게 외측 연결 구조(US II, Osstem Implant, Korea)와 내측 연결 구조(GS II, Osstem Implant, Korea)의 임플란트 시스템을 두 군으로 나누었다. 각각의 군에서 지르코니아 지대주군와 금속 지대주군으로 나누어 실험하였다. 각군당5개씩의 시편을 제작하였다. 임플란트 고정체를 별도 제작된 지그에 고정시킨다. 디지털 토크게이지를 이용하여 30 Ncm의 조임 회전력을 가하고 10분 후 동일 조임 회전력을 한번 더 적용하였다. 다음 각 지대주 나사의 초기 풀림 회전력을 디지털 토크게이지로 측정하였다. 동일 시편을 다시 30 Ncm의 조임 회전력을 가하여 체결한 후, 유압식 동적 재료시험기(Instron, USA)에 임플란트 매식체를 치과용 임플란트 피로시험에 관한 ISO/FPIS 14801:2003(E)규정을 참고하여 고정시켰다. 최소 하중은 10 N, 최대 하중은 250 N의 sine형 반복 하중을 $30^{\circ}$의 경사각도로, 하중 주기는 14 Hz로, 100만 회의 반복 하중을 적용한 후 풀림 회전력을 측정하였다. 결과: 1. 모든 시스템에서 지대주 나사의 풀림 회전력이 조임 회전력 보다 감소하였으나, 나사 풀림 현상은 나타나지 않았다. 2. 반복 하중 전과 후의 나사 풀림 회전력은 두 임플란트 시스템 모두에서 지르코니아 지대주가 금속 지대주보다 더 컸다(P<.05). 3. 반복 하중에 따른 풀림 회전력 상실률은 두 임플란트 시스템 모두에서 지르코니아 지대주와 금속 지대주가 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다(P>.05). 4. 금속 지대주에서 반복 하중에 따른 풀림 회전력 상실률은 내측 연결 형태의 GS II 시스템이 외측 연결형태의 US II 시스템보다 작았다(P<.05). 5. 지르코니아 지대주에서는 반복 하중에 따른 풀림 회전력 상실률은 두 임플란트 시스템 간에 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다(P>.05). 결론: 본 실험을 통해 100만회 반복 하중 하에서 지르코니아 지대주가 금속 지대주에 비해 나사 결합부 안정성이 더 크다는 결론을 내릴 수 있다.