• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.34 no.4
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• pp.253-261
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze correlation between bruxism and occlusal contacts on balancing side. Materials and Methods: The purpose of this study is to compare the difference of group function and balancing side occlusal contacts according to bruxism and sex, A total of 100 adults that aged 26-37 years (39 bruxers and 61 non-bruxers) were examined. The lateral excursion and balanced occlusal contacts were analyzed to determine the correlation with bruxism. The occlusal contacts were recorded by T-Scan system and articulating paper. Results: The group function was the highest in 61.5% of bruxers and 47.5% of non-bruxers. In comparison between males and females, group function was 58.9% in males and 37.0% in females. Occlusal contacts on non-working side occurred in 48 out of 100 patients. There were 51.2% of the cases in the bruxers and 46.0% in the non-bruxers. Statistically, there was no correlation between the bruxism and occlusal contacts on non-working side. There was no correlation between sex and balancing occlusal contacts. Conclusion: There was no significant correlation between bruxism and occlusal contacts on non-working side. The group function was the highest in bruxers when lateral excursion was occurred.

• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.423-436
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• 2011

Trauma from occlusion (TFO) is a pathologic alterations which develop in the periodontium as a result of undue masticatory force. The purpose of this article is to review the controversies about TFO. There are evidences that TFO is a risk factor in the progression of periodontitis. Tooth mobility should be reduced by selective occlusal adjustment. TFO can be developed dependent on the masticatory pattern, occlusion and anterior overbite in sound periodontal conditions. Secondary TFO may aggravate unstable occlusion. If "loss of posterior support" was occur, the problems were worsen. Extrusion, migration, rotation and pathologic deviation can be resulted. Opposite contention is the "shortened dental arch" concept. However, these two concepts persue the occlusal stability together. To treat TFO adequately, exact diagnosis and multi-disciplinary treatment should be needed.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.23 no.11 s.198
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• pp.921-925
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• 1985

우리는 매일 반복되는 진료행위를 통해서 개개의 치아와 그 주위조직에 대한 병적 이상을 발견하고 치료하는 일에는 익수해져 있으나, 두 개 혹은 그 이사의 일련의 치아들이 상하악의 대합치들과 어떠한 양상으로 조화를 이루며 교합기능을 유지해 나가고 그것들이 어떻게 보이지 않는 저작계의 통제에 의한 결과인가에 대해서는 거의 등한시 하고 있다. 다시 말해서 교합에 관여하는 기능적 요소와 임상적인 정상교합에 관한 이해, 그리고 이러한 개념을 임상적인 치료에 적용하는 일에 우리의 관심이 더욱 집중되어야 할 것이며, 이러한 연구를 통해서만 복잡하고 다양하게 나타나는 일련의 교합질환(Occlusal Disease)을 다룰 수 있으리라 생각된다. 교합의 임상적인 정의와 기본 개념, 그리고 정상적인 교합이 치주조직에 미치는 영향에 관하여 고찰해 보기로 한다.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.38 no.11 s.378
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• pp.1026-1031
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• 2000

치주영역에서의 교합기능은 치주조직의 유지에 필수적이며 교합력이 치주조직의 적응한계를 초과하는 경우 치주조직의 파괴가 유발되며 이러한 현상을 교합성외상, 교합성외상에 의한 병소라고 한다. 교합성외상에 의한 조직파괴양상은 염증성 치주질환과는 많은차이를 보이며 그 원인과 시간에 따라 분류되기도 하며 치주조직의 건강에 영향을 미치는 교합성외상의 영향과 치료과정에 대해 간략하게 살펴보고자 한다.

• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.1-10
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• 2007

악관절 잡음과 동통,과두 흡수를 동반한 퇴행성 측두하악장애는 교합 불안정과 개구장애 를 동반하기도 한다. 진단을 위해 CT나 MRI를 이용해 과두 형태 및 디스크 위치를 파악하 는 것이 유용한 접근법이다. 퇴행성 측두하악관절 환자는 CT나 MRI를 이용하여 진단하고, 과두-원판 재위치와 근 기능 개선을 위해 장기간 교합 안정장치 사용이 필요하므로 교정치료 기간에 변형된 교합 안정장치의 병용이 필요하다. 이에 본 연구에서 교합 안정장치를 병용하여 교합 재구성 증례를 CT나 MRI로 고찰해 보고자 한다.

• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.34 no.3
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• pp.147-156
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• 2018

On the reliability of occlusal contact marks with occlusal indicators, it must be important to consider the affecting results of using methods. With affecting the accuracy and validity of results, there are many variables such as thickness and material of indicator, occlusal force, number of usage and etc. Nevertheless, researches on the occlusal contact marks have limited to focusing thickness of indicators and occlusal force. For the control of variables, it is clinically recommended to do use new indicators in every trial and to secure dry condition and to use thinner ones. In addition, alternatives might be helpful to understand more appropriate results.

• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.262-272
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• 2015

Loss of molar support and abnormal jaw relationship lead to occlusal disharmony and cause pathologic signs. Full mouth rehabilitations with reestablishment of occlusal schemes are needed. In this case, the 75 year-old female patient showed posterior bite collapse, irregular occlusal plane and Class II jaw relationship. By observing her profile and interocclusal distance, she was diagnosed as loss of occlusal vertical dimension. Treatment plan is to restore maxillay class I removable partial denture and mandibular fixed prosthesis and to establish vertical dimension and harmonious occlusal plane. Occlusal vertical dimension of 19 mm, which is obtained by 7.5 mm increase between maxillary right lateral incisor and mandibular canine, was established using temporary prosthesis via diagnostic wax-up. Patient adaptation with newly formed vertical dimension was verified during 8 week follow-up period. Within the information of interim prostheses, final restoration was constructed and delivered. The patient showed sound occlusal scheme and esthetic profile.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.40 no.5
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• pp.304-313
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• 2010

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the occlusal force and contact area and to find its associating factors in Koreans. Methods: Occlusal force and contact area in maximum intercuspation were measured using the Dental $Prescale^{(R)}$ system in 651 subjects (15 with normal occlusion, 636 with various malocclusions divided into subgroups according to the skeletal pattern, Angle's molar relationship, age and gender). Results: Occlusal force of the normal occlusion group ($744.5{\pm}262.6N$) was significantly higher than those of the malocclusion group ($439.0{\pm}229.9N$, $p$ < 0.05). Occlusal force was similar regardless of differences in ANB angle or Angle's molar classification, however the increase in vertical dimension significantly reduced occlusal force ($p$ < 0.05). Conclusions: Occlusal force was significantly lower in the malocclusion group compared to the normal occlusion group, and in females compared to males, but it was not affected by age, antero-posterior skeletal pattern or molar classification. Although a hyperdivergent facial pattern indicated lower occlusal force compared to a hypodivergent facial pattern, the differences in skeletal pattern were not the primary cause of its decrease, but a secondary result induced by the differences in occlusal contact area according to the facial pattern.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.40 no.3
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• pp.176-183
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• 2010

Objective: This study was performed to evaluate functional changes of occlusion after orthodontic treatment by measuring the occlusal force (OcFr) and occlusal contact area (OcAr), and to compare OcFr and OcAr change according to premolar extractions. Methods: Data were obtained from 74 patients who had finished orthodontic treatment using fixed appliance aged between 18 and 40 years. Subjects were divided into groups who had four premolars extractions or non-extraction (Male extraction-16, Male nonextraction-18, Female extraction-19, Female nonextraction-21). All subjects were asked to bite pressure-sensitive sheets into maximum intercuspation with maximum bite force, and OcFr and OcAr were evaluated by measuring the sheet with a CCD camera. Records were taken right after debonding, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after debonding. Results: OcFr and OcAr increased gradually in all groups during the 1 year retention period (p < 0.05). Male groups showed higher OcFr and OcAr than female groups throughout the retention periods (p < 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences of OcFr and OcAr between extraction and non-extraction groups in both males and females (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Occlusion was improved functionally throughout the 1 year retention, and premolar extraction did not induce a decline in the functional aspect of occlusion.

• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.90-97
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• 2019

Purpose: Previous studies related with occlusal contact area were limited that interocclusal thickness level or the method of measurement has not been accurate in measuring. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between head posture and occlusal contact area using photo occlusion analysis. Materials and Methods: 54 subjects with complete dentition (44 men, 10 women / 23 to 33 years of age) were included. To identify the relationship between head posture and occlusal contact area, subjects took interocclusal record in maximal intercuspal position with three different positions(supine position ($0^{\circ}$) / inclined position ($45^{\circ}$) / upright position ($90^{\circ}$)) on the dental unit chair. Occlusal contact area was analyzed using photo occlusion analysis. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS ver.25.0 at 95% confidence interval. Results: Head posture has no significant effect on the changes of occlusal contact area (P > 0.05). Conclusion: When interocclusal relation is stable, head posture does not change a interocclusal record because head posture has no significant effect on occlusal contact area. Analysis of occlusal contact area using photo occlsion analysis device is useful due to its material property and simplicity.