• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.332-337
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• 2016

Paraformaldehyde has been used in the past as a pulpotomy agent. However, it has a severe cytotoxic effect and may cause alveolar bone necrosis. Depulpin, a devitalizing agent containing 49% paraformaldehyde, is no longer used frequently due to its severe side effects. In the two cases described in the present study, Depulpin was used as a devitalizing agent during root canal treatment. It caused a gradual loss of sensibility in adjacent teeth, gingival necrosis, and osteomyelitis. This case report demonstrates the serious side effects of using a paraformaldehyde-containing paste as a devitalizing agent for pulp, particularly mandibular bone necrosis.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.590-596
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• 1997

Ankylosis is defined as a fusion of alveolar bone with dentin and/or cementum and may occur at any time during or following active eruption. Ankylosed teeth maintain existing occlusal levels while adjacent teeth continue to erupt via deposition of alveolar bone. This may result in the clinical appearance of depression or submergence of ankylosed teeth below the occlusal plane. It is found more frequently in children of late mixed dentition and in mandibular primary molars. The problems arising from ankylosed teeth, due to their submerged positions, are elongation of the antagonist, tipping of the adjacent teeth, loss of arch length, food impaction and subsequent destruction of periodontal tissue, disturbance of succedaneous tooth eruption. The author observed several cases of ankylosed primary molars and properly managed. Following results were obtained. 1. Severe infraoccluded ankylosis results in loss of arch length and undesirable effect on eruption path of succedaneous tooth, therefore early diagnosis and management are important. 2. The teeth without problems may be examined periodically and restored in order to maintain the normal occlusal function.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.480-488
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• 2008

Orthodontists often treat cases which are difficult to treat with conventional orthodontics. In such cases, it could be treated with surgical procedures with the help of an oral surgeon. Especially, transverse deficiency of the mandible can be corrected by widening the transverse width of mandibular symphysis, using distraction osteogenesis. Transverse widening of mandibular sympysis is known as a safe treatment but still complications could occur during the treatment. We are reporting some complications of cases that mandibular symphysis transverse widening were applied. Some cases showed complications because of the inappropriate osteotomy line. Since straight vertical osteotomy line was inclined to the left, only the left bony segment was likely to expand. According to bio-mechanical considerations, it will be better to perform a step osteotomy, cutting the eccentric area of the alveolar crest and the centric area of the basal symphyseal area. Complications could also occur by the failure of the distraction device. The tooth borne distraction device was attached on the lingual side of the tooth with composite resin. During the distraction period, it was impossible to obtain appropriate distraction speed and rhythm because of frequent fall off of the distraction device. Therefore, distraction device should be attached firmly with orthodontic band or bone screw, etc. Tooth mobility increasement could also occur as a complication. 'Walking teeth phenomenon' was observed during the distraction period, showing severe teeth mobility and pain during mastication. These symptoms fade out during the consolidation period. Since the patient could feel insecure and uncomfortable, it should be notified to the patient before the procedure. Finally, alveolar crestal bone loss could occur. Alveolar crestal bone loss occurred because of lack of distraction device firmness and teeth trauma caused by lower lip biting habit. Therefore, adequate firmness of the distraction device and habit control will be needed.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제41권
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• pp.36.1-36.8
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• 2019

Background: This study aims to examine the outcome of simultaneous maxillary sinus lifting, bone grafting, and vertical ridge augmentation through retrospective studies. Methods: From 2005 to 2010, patients with exhibited severe alveolar bone loss received simultaneous sinus lifting, bone grafting, and vertical ridge augmentations were selected. Fifteen patients who visited in Seoul National University Bundang Hospital were analyzed according to clinical records and radiography. Postoperative complications; success and survival rate of implants; complications of prosthesis; implant stability quotient (ISQ); vertical resorption of grafted bone after 1, 2, and 3 years after surgery; and final observation and marginal bone loss were evaluated. Results: The average age of the patients was 54.2 years. Among the 33 implants, six failed to survive and succeed, resulting in an 81.8% survival rate and an 81.8% success rate. Postoperative complications were characterized by eight cases of ecchymosis, four cases of exposure of the titanium mesh or membrane, three cases of periimplantitis, three cases of hematoma, two cases of sinusitis, two cases of fixture fracture, one case of bleeding, one case of numbness, one case of trismus, and one case of fixture loss. Prosthetic complications involved two instances of screw loosening, one case of abutment fracture, and one case of food impaction. Resorption of grafted bone material was 0.23 mm after 1 year, 0.47 mm after 2 years, 0.41 mm after 3 years, and 0.37 mm at the final observation. Loss of marginal bone was 0.12 mm after 1 year, and 0.20 mm at final observation. Conclusions: When sinus lifting, bone grafting, and vertical ridge augmentation were performed simultaneously, postoperative complications increased, and survival rates were lower. For positive long-term prognosis, it is recommended that a sufficient recovery period be needed before implant placement to ensure good bone formation, and implant placement be delayed.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.521-528
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• 2008

Purpose: Tunneling is a periodontal surgical procedure that creates access for patient cleansing and maintenance within the furcal area of a molar tooth with severe furcation involvement. Up to date, there are few studies about a long term clinical and radiographic stability of tunneling. The purpose of this retrospective study is to evaluate the long term prognosis after tunnel preparation of molars with through and through furcation. Material and Methods: 25 teeth of 23 patients aged 36 to 70 (mean age 51.7) were treated surgically with tunnel preparation. These cases were followed for 2 to 13 years (mean 6.5years) after surgery. Patients were recalled for an evaluation which was based on a questionnaire, a clinical examination, and radiographic analysis. Clinical assessment included plaque index, caries registration, probing pocket depth, bleeding on probing, tooth mobility. Baseline and over 2-year follow-up radiographs were collected and evaluated for this study. Result: 3 teeth(12%) had been extracted and 1 tooth(4%) hemisected. Root caries was detected in 3 teeth(12%). Thus 72% of the teeth were still caries tree and in function. Clinical parameters including PI, PD, BOP, mobility showed somewhat favourable results. Radiographic furcal bone loss showed no statistically significant difference compared to interproximal crestal bone loss ($3.59{\pm}1.69%$ vs $3.42{\pm}2.95%$) when root length was used as reference. There was no correlation between root trunk length and furcal bone loss. Conclusion: Over 2 years after tunneling procedure, teeth showed a clinically and radiographically stable condition, despite of slight root caries and alveolar bone loss within clinically acceptable range. The tunnel procedure may be considered as a viable periodontal treatment option for molar teeth with severe furcation involvement in individuals following a regular maintenance program.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.123-126
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• 2000

Pyogenic granuloma is a overzealous proliferation of a vascular type connective tissue as a result of some minor trauma and is a well circumscribed elevated, pedunculated or sessile benign inflammatory lesion of skin and mucous membrane. The clinical features of pyogenic granuloma are indicative but not specific and nearly all cases of pyogenic granulomas are superficial in nature, and there is little if any mention in the literature of these lesions producing alveolar bone even jaw bone loss. This case is somewhat unique in that the lesion was an obvious histologic pyogenic granuloma; however, it appeared to invade the mandibular bone which resulted in the loss of the adjacent teeth. A 12-year-old boy came to Seoul National University Dental Hospital with chief complaints of left facial swelling. The features obtained were as follows; Plain radiograms showed a large well-circumscribed radiolucent lesion on left mandibular ramus area, which made severe expansion of lingual cortex and displacement of lower left 3rd molar tooth germ. Computed tomograms showed large soft tissue mass involving left masticator space with destruction of left mandibular ramus. Histologically, sections revealed loose edematous stroma with intense infiltration of inflammatory cells and proliferation of vascular channels. Also, there were focal areas of extensive capillary proliferation, bone destruction and peripheral new bone formation.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.271-279
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• 2019

심한 하악 치조골 흡수룰 보이는 완전 무치악 환자에서 의치는 환자의 저작 효율이 극히 저하되며 특히 치조골의 형태가 불규칙한 경우 의치의 안정성은 더 떨어질 수 있다. 이때 임플란트를 통한 지지를 얻는 피개의치를 통해 편안감 회복과 향후 지속적인 치조골 흡수를 줄이는데 도움을 줄 수 있다. 임플란트 피개의치를 위한 하방의 attachment는 크게 bar attachment와 solitary attachment로 나뉘며 임플란트 고정체의 위치가 하악 전방 치조골에 있으면서 의치 전체가 견고한 지지를 얻기 위해서는 bar attachment가 유리하고 구치부에도 고정체가 위치하며 쉬운 착탈과 유지관리의 편의를 얻고자 하면 solitary attachment를 고려할 수 있다. 본 증례는 환자의 상황에 따른 임플란트 식립 위치 결정, attachment를 선택을 통하여 임플란트 피개의치를 다양하게 적용하여 만족할만한 결과를 얻어 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.98-104
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• 2019

의도적 재식술은 흔히 근관 치료가 실패한 경우 사용되는 치료법이나, 중도의 치주 질환에 이환된 치아에서는 대개 추천되지 않는다. 그러나, 일부 연구들은 의도적 재식술을 이용하여 치주 질환에 이환된 치아를 성공적으로 치료한 것을 보고한 바가 있다. 본 연구에서는 중도 치주염에 이환된 치아를 의도적 재식술을 이용하여 치료한 증례를 보고하고자 한다. 해당 치아는 근관-치주 복합 병소로 진단 후 근관치료를 선행하였으나 광범위한 골소실을 나타냈으며, 이에 의도적으로 발치 후 치근 표면의 국소 인자를 완전히 제거한 후 재식하였다. 의도적 재식술을 이용하여 본 증례에서 중도 치주염에 이환된 치아를 발치하지 않고 3년간의 경과 관찰 기간 동안 보존할 수 있었다.

• 대한장애인치과학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.26-30
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• 2007

전신적으로 면역이 결핍된 백혈구 접착 결핍증 환아에서는 정기적인 구강 위생 관리는 매우 중요하다. 치면세균막의 제거를 통해 국소적인 자극원을 감소시킴으로써 구강 내 자극에 대한 동통이나 구취 감소가 가능하고 진행되는 치주조직의 파괴 양상을 어느 정도 지연시킬 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. 내원을 통한 관리도 중요하지만 잇솔질 교육을 통하여 환자 스스로 가정에서도 구강 위생 관리를 시행토록 하여야 하며 향후 감염원이 될 수 있는 원인을 감소시키는 노력이 필요하다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제60권1호
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• pp.71-79
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• 2022

부분 무치악 환자에 있어 심한 골소실으로 인해 치관부 수직높이가 과도해질 우려가 있는 경우에는 임플란트 식립 후 고정성 보철물로 수복시 임플란트 주변 골의 응력 증가 및 나사 풀림이 발생할 가능성이 증가할 수 있다. 이러한 경우에 milled bar 및 가철성 보철물로 수복할 수 있는데, milled bar는 단일 임플란트 간의 일차적인 스플린팅 효과와 안정성을 부여할 수 있다. 또한 milled bar 사용 시 Advanced Dental Device-Treatment Of Choice(ADD-TOC), 자석 부착장치 같은 부가적인 부착장치 사용을 통해 임플란트 피개의치의 추가 유지력을 부여할 수 있다. 본 증례의 환자는 하악 좌측 구치부 평활근육종으로 인한 절제술 후 심한 골소실 및 다수 치아를 상실한 부분 무치악 환자로 장기간의 하악 구치부 상실로 인한 대합치는 정출된 상태였다. 상악 좌측 대구치는 교정적 압하를 통해 교합평면을 회복하였고, 하악 좌측 대구치 부위는 임플란트 식립 후 milled bar에 부가적인 부착장치인 ADD-TOC, 자석 부가장치를 이용하여 임플란트 피개의치로 수복하였다. 이를 통해 장기적으로 기능적, 심미적인 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.