• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.236-245
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• 2014

Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of a preformed assembly of nickel-titanium (NiTi) and stainless steel (SS) archwires (preformed C-wire) combined with temporary skeletal anchorage devices (TSADs) as the sole source of anchorage and to compare these effects with those of a SS version of C-wire (conventional C-wire) for en-masse retraction. Methods: Thirty-one adult female patients with skeletal Class I or II dentoalveolar protrusion, mild-to-moderate anterior crowding (3.0-6.0 mm), and stable Class I posterior occlusion were divided into conventional (n = 15) and preformed (n = 16) C-wire groups. All subjects underwent first premolar extractions and en-masse retraction with preadjusted edgewise anterior brackets, the assigned C-wire, and maxillary C-tubes or C-implants; bonded mesh-tube appliances were used in the mandibular dentition. Differences in pretreatment and post-retraction measurements of skeletal, dental, and soft-tissue cephalometric variables were statistically analyzed. Results: Both groups showed full retraction of the maxillary anterior teeth by controlled tipping and space closure without altered posterior occlusion. However, the preformed C-wire group had a shorter retraction period (by 3.2 months). Furthermore, the maxillary molars in this group showed no significant mesialization, mesial tipping, or extrusion; some mesialization and mesial tipping occurred in the conventional C-wire group. Conclusions: Preformed C-wires combined with maxillary TSADs enable simultaneous leveling and space closure from the beginning of the treatment without maxillary posterior bonding. This allows for faster treatment of dentoalveolar protrusion without unwanted side effects, when compared with conventional C-wire, evidencing its clinical expediency.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.179-188
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• 2021

Objective: To evaluate the overall treatment effects in terms of the amount of uprighting with changes in the sagittal and vertical positions of mandibular molars after applying an orthodontic miniplate with a nickel-titanium (NiTi) reverse curve arch wire (biocreative reverse curve [BRC] system). Methods: A total of 30 female patients (mean age, 25.99 ± 8.96 years) were treated with the BRC system (mean BRC time, 10.3 ± 4.07 months). An I-shaped C-tube miniplate (Jin Biomed) was placed at the labial aspect for the alveolar bone of the mandibular incisors. A 0.017 × 0.025-inch NiTi reverse curve arch wire was engaged at the C-tube mini-plate anteriorly and the first and second premolars and molars posteriorly in the mandibular arch. Pre- and post-BRC lateral cephalograms were analyzed. A paired t-test was used to analyze the treatment effects of BRC. Results: The mandibular second molars were intrusively uprighted successfully by the BRC system. Distal uprighting with a controlled vertical dimension was noted on the first molars when they remained engaged in the BRC and the distal ends of the arch wire were laid on the second molars. The mandibular first and second premolars showed a slight extrusion. The changes in the mandibular incisors were unremarkable, while the mandibular molar angulation improved significantly. The lower occlusal plane rotated counterclockwise (MP-LOP: 1.13° ± 2.60°). Conclusions: The BRC system can provide very effective molar uprighting without compromising the position of the mandibular anterior teeth.

• 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.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.503-518
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• 2003

Statement of problem : There have been previous studies about considerable variations in machining accuracy and consistency in the implant-abutment-screw interfaces. Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the machining accuracy and consistency of implant/abutment/screw combinations on two randomly selected implants from each of four manufactures. Material and methods : In this study, screws were respectively used to secure a cemented abutment, to a hexlock implant fixture ; teflon coated titanium alloy screw(Torq-Tite) and titanium alloy screw in Steri--Oss system, gold-plated gold-palladium alloy screw(Gold-Tite) and titanium alloy screw in 3i system gild screw ana titanium screw in AVANA Dental Implant system, and titanium screws in Paragon System. The implants were perpendicularly mounted in polymethyl methacrylate autopolymerizing acrylic resin block(Orthodontic resin, Densply International Inc. USA) by use of dental surveyer. Each abutment screw was secured to the implant with recommended torque value using a digital torque controller. Each screw was again tightened after 10 minutes. All samples were cross sectioned with grinder-polisher unit(Omnilap 2000 SBT Inc) after embeded in liquid unsaturated polyester (Epovia, Cray Valley Inc) Results : There were the largest gaps in the neck areas of screws in hexagonal extension implants which were examined in this study. The leading edge of the abutment screw thread (superior surface) was in contact with the implant body thread, and the majority of the contacting surfaces were localized to the middle portion of the mating threads. Considerable variation in the contacting surfaces was noted in the samples evaluated. Amounts of contact in the abutment screw thread were larger for assemblies with Gold-Tite screw, gold alloy screw. Torq-Tite screw than those with titanium screws. The findings of intimate contact between the screw and screw seat were seen in all samples, regardless of manufacturers. However, microgap between the head and lateral neck surface of the screw and the abutment could be dectected in all samples. The findings of intimate contact between the platform of the implant and the bottom of the abutment were consistent in all samples, regardless of manufacturers. However, microgaps between the lateral surface of external hex of the fixture and the abutment could be dectected in all samples. Conclusion : Considerable variations in machining accuracy and consistency were noted in the samples and the implant-abutment-screw interfaces were incomplete. From the results of this study, further development of the system will be required, including improvements in pattern design.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.324-330
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• 2006

Sandblasted large grit, acid etched(SLA)표면처리 된 교정용 미니 임플랜트와 평활면을 가진 교정용 미니 임플랜트 사이에 제거회전력과 조직학적 소견을 통해 표면처리된 교정용 임플랜트의 임상적 가능성에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 실험재료로는 길이가 9.5 mm, 외경이 1.8 mm인 custom made, screw shaped, titanium implants가 사용되었다. 미니 임플랜트는 두개의 군으로 분류되었는데 SLA군은 20개의 SLA 표면처리된 미니 임플랜트이었고, 평활면군은 크기와 형태가 같지만 SLA처리공정이 생략되어 제작된 20개의 미니 임플랜트로 구성되었다. 이들은 10마리 가토의 경골에 식립되었다. 각각의 가토의 우측 경골에는 SLA군의 미니 임플랜트 2개가 식립되었고, 좌측 경골에는 평활면군의 미니 임플랜트 2개가 식립되었다. 각 군에는 식립 직후 Ni-Ti coil spring에 의해 약 150 g의 지속적인 견인력이 주어졌다. 식립 6주 후에 10마리의 가토를 희생하였고, 안정된 상태에서 Ni-Ti coil spring을 제거하였으며 digital torque gauge를 이용하여 제거 회전력을 측정하였다. 식립 6주 후에 SLA군의 경우 (8.29 Ncm) 평활면군 (3.34 Ncm)에 비해 더 높은 평균 제거회전력을 나타내었고 조직학적 소견에서도 screw 하방에서의 신생골 형성이 관찰되었다. SLA 표면처리된 미니 임플랜트는 평활면 미니 임플랜트에 비해 좀 더 강한 교정력에 저항할 수 있을 것으로 예상되었다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.575-580
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• 2005

Transitional implants were developed to support provisional restorations and to allow for load-free osseointegration of conventional implants while a patient was provided with immediate esthetics and function and are usually placed simultaneously at the time of definitive implant placement. Transitional implants are placed in a non-submerged fashion in a single-stage surgery and are designed to be immediately loaded. They generally are made of commercially pure titanium or titanium alloy and are designed as 1-piece implants composed of root and crown replacement segments. Transitional implants can be used in a wide range of indications, such as basic use as temporary implant, to support and protect the primary implants during the healing phase, single crown in the edentulous anterior region of mandibular, anchorage for orthodontic treatment, support a surgical and radiographic template, and primary implant to extremely atrophied alveolar crests of the mandible and maxilla. This article describes the clinical use of transitional implants to support the provisional complete denture and single crown in the restricted edenturous central incisor region of mandible.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2012

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surface roughness (SR) of 2 types of orthodontic archwires made by 4 different manufacturers. Methods: This in vitro experimental study was conducted on 35 specimens of 7 different orthodontic archwires, namely, 1 nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwire each from the manufacturers American Orthodontics, OrthoTechnology, All-Star Orthodontics, and Smart Technology, and 1 stainless steel (SS) archwire each from the manufacturers American Orthodontics, OrthoTechnology, and All-Star Orthodontics. Aft er analyzing the composition of each wire by energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, the SR of each wire was determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and surface profilometry. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests (${\alpha}$ < 0.05). Results: The average SR of NiTi wires manufactured by Smart Technology, American Orthodontics, OrthoTechnology, and All-Star Orthodontics were $1,289{\pm}915A^{\circ}$, $1,378{\pm}372A^{\circ}$, $2,444{\pm}369A^{\circ}$, and $5,242{\pm}2,832A^{\circ}$, respectively. The average SR of SS wires manufactured by All-Star Orthodontics, OrthoTechnology, and American Orthodontics were $710{\pm}210A^{\circ}$, $1,831{\pm}1,156A^{\circ}$, and $4,018{\pm}2,214A^{\circ}$, respectively. Similar to the results of profilometry, the SEM images showed more defects and cracks on the SS wire made by American Orthodontics and the NiTi wire made by All-Star Orthodontics than others. Conclusions: The NiTi wire manufactured by All-Star Orthodontics and the SS wire made by American Orthodontics were the roughest wires.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.137-149
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• 2007

본 연구의 목적은 모멘트 변화에 따른 건조 환경과 타액 환경에서의 스테인리스강 브라켓과 여러 종류의 교정용 선재 사이의 마찰력을 비교하는 것이었다. 실험에는 $0.022"{\times}0.028"$ 스테인리스강 브라켓과 $0.019"{\times}0.025"$ 스테인리스강, 베타-티타늄, 니켈-티타늄 선재가 사용되었다. 활주 이동될 브라켓에는 0.9 mm 직경의 스테인리스강 선재로 제작된 길이 10 mm의 레버를 부착하였으며 레버에 100 g, 200 g의 추를 부착함으로써 브라켓에 각각 $1000g{\cdot}mm$ $(100g{\times}10mm)$, $2000g{\cdot}mm$ $(200g{\times}10mm)$의 모멘트를 가하고 만능시험기를 이용하여 마찰력을 측정하였다. 모든 조건에서 스테인리스강 선재가 가장 작은 마찰력을 보였으며 베타-티타늄과 니켈-티타늄 선재 사이에서는 $2000g{\cdot}mm$ 모멘트의 인공타액 하의 조건에서를 제외하고는 마찰력의 유의한 차이가 없었다 모든 선재에서 모멘트가 $1000g{\cdot}mm$인 때보다 $2000g{\cdot}mm$일 때 마찰력이 더 컸다. 건조 환경과 타액 환경의 비교에 있어서 $1000g{\cdot}mm$의 모멘트 하에서 인공타액에 의해 스테인리스강 선재의 마찰력은 증가하였으나 베타-티타늄과 니켈-티타늄의 마찰력은 증가하지 않았으며, $2000g{\cdot}mm$의 모멘트 하에서 인공타액에 의해 모든 종류의 선재에서 마찰력이 증가하였다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.927-935
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• 1998

본 연구의 목적은 수종의 nickel titanium 호선을 열멸균 처리 하였을 때 나타나는 물리적성질과 표면상태의 변화를 정량적으로 평가하고자 하는 것이다. 연구에 사용된 재료는 국산제품을 포함한 4종의 .$016\times.22$ 각형 nickel-titanium호선이며, 이들을 건열소독($180^{\circ}C$, 60분)군과 가압증기멸균($121^{\circ}C$, 15-20 psi, 30분)군, 그리고 아무런 처리를 하지 않은 대조군으로 구분하였다. 인정특성은 Inston (Model 4466, load cell capacity:1000kg)을 이용하여 표점거리 40mm, cross head는 분당 5mm의 속도, 실온의 조건에서 평가하였으며 쳐대인장강도와 연신율, 그리고 탄성률을 측정 및 계산하였다. 표면상태는 주사전자현미경과 profilometer로써 평가하였고, 1-test를 이용하여 통계적 분석을 하였다. 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 실험에 사용된 nickel-titanium호선들은 모두 두가지 열멸균 처리에 의해 인장특성에 있어서 유의할 만한 변화를 보이지 않았다/ 2. 대조군에서 NiTi가 가장 높은 펴ㅛ면거칠기를 보였고, Align과 Sentalloy는 동일한 정도의 값을, Optimalloy는 가장 낮은 값을 지니고 있었다. 3. Align과 Optimalloy는 두가지 열멸균처리 후에 모두 유의할 만한 표면상태의 변화를 보이지 않았다. 그러나 NiTi는 건열소독후에 표면거칠기의 증가를 보였으며 Sentalloy는 두가지 열멸균후에 표면상태의 변화와 표면거칠기의 유위한 증가를 보였다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.453-459
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• 1998

저자들은 임프란트 매식 후 골유착을 위한 초기 치유기간 이전에 악정형력이 임프란트 주위 조직에 미치는 영향을 관찰하기 위하여 가토 12마리의 양측 대퇴골에 임프란트를 식립하고 2주, 4주 그리고 6주후에 각각 300g의 악정형력을 Ni-Ti close coil spring을 이용하여 매식된 임프란트에 4주동안 가하고 관찰한 후 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 모든 실험군의 임프란트는 4주간의 악정형력 적용후에도 안정된 견고성을 유지하였다. 2. 2주 실험군에서 대조군에 비해 임프란트와 골조직 사이의 섬유조직 증식이 많이 관찰 되었으나 특이할만한 염증소견은 관찰되지 않았다. 3. 4주 실험군, 대조군에서는 2주 실험군, 대조군과 각각 비교하였을 때 보다 많은 양의 골재생이 관찰 되었으며 실험군과 대조군 모두에서 임프란트와 골조직 사이의 섬유조직은 관찰하기 힘들었다. 4. 6주에서는 실험군과 대조군 사이에 뚜렷한 차이가 발견되지 않았다. 이상의 결과로 보아 임프란트 주위의 골조직 재생이 충분하지 않아도 골의 양과 질이 우수해 임프란트 식립시 견고한 초기고정을 얻을 수 있다면 골유착이 완성되는 초기 치유기간 이전에도 치과교정적 고정원으로 사용가능할 것으로 사료된다.