• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.317-322
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• 1999

Dens invaginatus is a developmental anomaly resulting from an invagination of the enamel organ. The incidence is highest with maxillary permanent lateral incisors. The reported occurrence ranges from 0.04 to 10%. This anomaly may involve the pulp and periapical tissues and cause pulpal inflammation, loss of vitality, apical and lateral periodontitis, periapical abscesses and cysts and stimulate internal resorption. Oehlers describes dens invaginatus as occurrence in three forms. In treating type 3 invaginatus, treatment strategy can be determined by considering the complexity and accessibility of invagination. In this case, showing simple invagination, it could be treated by simple endodontic treament confining to invagination without loss of vitality of tooth. After treatment of the present case, the results were as follows: 1. In type 3 dens invagiantus, if the tooth is vital and there is no evidence of communicating between invagination and pulp, we can save the vitality of the tooth and resolve the lesion by endodontic treament confining to the invagination. 2. In the invagination with opened apex, the closure of apex can be induced by apexification procedure doing this, we can avoid the neccessity of surgical intervention.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.42 no.2
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• pp.197-202
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• 2015

Numerous challenges in treating permanent dentition are encountered, especially in treating immature teeth with pulp necrosis. Historically, calcium hydroxide application during long periods of time was used to induce the formation of a calcific barrier across the open apex. In 2004, a new treatment modality for the management of the open apex was introduced. This treatment was named as 'revascularization' and gained acceptance among dentists. The protocol was different from the traditional apexification techniques in that the canal was irrigated and disinfected with a combination of three antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, metronidazole and minocycline). At the next appointment, bleeding was induced and the canal was sealed with MTA. Successful regenerative endodontic treatment of necrotic immature permanent teeth can provide continued root development, increased thickness in the dentinal walls and apical closure. These developments of a functional pulp-dentin complex have a promising impact on retaining the natural teeth, the goal of the dental health care.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.575-582
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• 2001

There have been many treatment methods for traumatic subgingival crown fracture and intrusion without spontaneous eruption. The orthodontic forced eruption generally results in favorable clinical findings than crown lengthening with osteotomy and intentional replantation. In first two cases with subgingival crown fracture due to trauma, authors applied orthodontic forced eruption with axed appliance after root canal therapy and then restored them with composite resin. In another case with traumatic intrusive luxation, we observed spontaneous eruption of the corresponding tooth for about 6 months and then returning it to normal position by forced eruption with removable appliance, but root canal filling was conducted after apexification due to devitalization during forced eruption, and so clinically favorable results were obtained.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.270-276
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• 2002

치근단 수술시 구동형 수술현미경과 미세수술기구들이 사용됨에 따라 치근단 절제술 후 역충전와동의 효과적인 형성 및 충전을 위해 새로운 초음파기구가 개발되었다 따라서 본 연구에서는 최근 상품화되어 사용되고 있는 초음파기구중 신속하게 역충전와동을 형성할 뿐아니라 충분한 깊이를 제공하여 역충전재료의 변연누출 감소에 효과적인 것으로 알려져 있는 3종의 초음파기구를 사용하여 역 충전와동을 형성 한 후 SuperEBA로 충전하여 그 변연누출을 비교하였다. 모두 56개의 근첨형성이 완료된 단근치를 선택하여 Profile .06를 사용하여 근관형성한 후 음성대조군 2개를 제외한 54개의 치아를 수직가압법으로 충전하였다. 근단부 3mm를 절제한 뒤 KaVo Isthmus, KaVo T-shape 그리고 KiS tip을 각각 18개의 치아에 사용하여 역충전와동을 형성하고 그중 각각 2개의 양성대조군 치아를 제외한 나머지 치아에 SuperEBA로 충전하였다. 각치아는 1% methylene blue dye에 침윤시켜 1주일 후 종절단하여 그 색소침투정도를 측정, 비교하였다. 실험결과 측정된 평균 변연누출은 KaVo Isthmus가 $1.5\pm$1.4mm, KaVo T-shape이 1.7$\pm$1.2mm이고 KiS tip은 1.1$\pm$0.7mm 이었으며, 통계적으로 유의할만한 차이는 없었다. 따라서 초음파기구를 사용한 역충전와동의 임상시술 성공여부는 술자의 편의도와 임상적 사용시 조작능력에 달려 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.9-15
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• 2001

통상적인 근관형성 과정에서 근관형태의 직선화 경향을 발견할 수 있으며, 그 결과 만곡이 심한 근관에서 이상적인 근관형태를 얻기가 어렵다. 이를 극복하기 위한 많은 기구들과 근관 성형법들이 개선되고 소개되었다. 본 연구에서는 최근에 개발된 직사각형의 단면을 가지는 stainless steel file인 RT file과 Flex-R file, K-file을 이용하여 만곡근관 형성 후 최종 근관형태를 비교하여 각 file을 평가하고자 한다. 본 실험은 Bramante등의 방법을 변형하여 술 전의 근관형태와 술 후의 근관형태를 비교하였다. Schneider의 방법을 변형하여 3차원적 만곡을 계산하여 12도에서 36도 이내에 만곡도를 가진 근관을 선택하였다. 49개의 발거된 상악대구치 협측근관이나 하악대구치 근심근관을 3개의 군으로 나누고 레진과 플라스틱으로 제작된 mold에 투명한 교정용 레진으로 매몰하였다. 근첨에서 2.5, 5, 8mm지점에서 절단하여 각 mold에서 재조립한 후 다음과 같이 근관형성을 시행하였다. 제 1군은 SS K-file을 이용하여 step-back 방법 ; 제 2군은 Flex-R file을 이용하여 balanced force 방법 ; 제 3군은 RT file을 이용하여 step-back 방법으로 근관 형성하였다. 술 전과 술 후에 각 시편들을 체현미경으로 사진촬영하여 근관 중심 위치 이동률, 근관형성으로 삭제된 상아질양, 근관형성 후 모양을 Sigma scan/ image software program으로 계산하고 One way ANOVA로 통계적 유의성을 검증하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. RT file이 치근단에서 K-file보다 유의성 있게 근관의 중심을 유지하는 것으로 보였다. 치아 중앙부에서는 RT file과 Flex-R file이 K-file에 대해 유의성 있게 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 2. 근관형성 후 삭제된 상아질양에서는 치근단에서 RT file이 적게 나왔으나 유의성은 없었다. 3. 근관형성 후 절단면 모양은 원형, 타원형, 불규칙한 형태들이 다양하게 나타났고 각 군간에 유의성 있는 차이는 없었다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.133-143
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• 2000

목 적: 통상적인 근관성형 과정에서 근관형태의 직선화 경향을 발견할수 있으며 그 결과 만곡이 심한 근관에서 이상적인 근관 형태를 얻기가 어려움으로 인해 이를 극복하기 위한 많은 기구들과 근관 성형법들이 개선되었고 소개되었다. 본 연구에서는 수통형 Stainless Steel K-file, Niti 엔진 구동형 Profile .04와 Quantec LX file를 이용하여 만곡 근관의 성형 후 최종 근관 형태를 비교하고 평가하고자 한다. 방 법: 본 실험은 Bramante등의 방법을 변형하여 술 전의 근관 형태와 술 후의 근관 형태를 비교하였다. Schneider의 방법에 따라 $12^{\circ}$에서 $68^{\circ}$ 이내에 만독도를 가진 45개의 발거된 상하악 대구치의 근심근관들을 선택하여 15개씩 3개의 군으로 나누고 알루미늄으로 제작된 mold에 투명한 교정용 레진으로 매몰하였다. 근첨에서 2.5, 5, 8mm 지점에서 절단하고 각 mold에 재조립한 후 다음과 같이 근관 성형을 시행하였다. 제 1 군은 SS K-file를 이용하여 Step-back 방법; 제 2 군은 NiTi 엔진 구동형인 Profile .04 ; 제 3 군은 NiTi 엔진 구동형인 Quantec LX file로 근관 성형하였다. 술 전과 술 후에, 각 시편들을 입체 현미경으로 사진 촬영하여 근관 중심 위치 이동률, 근관성형 후 면적과 모양, 잔존 상아질의 최 소 두께를 Sigma scan / image software program으로 계산하고 One way ANOVA로 통계적 유의성을 검증하였다. 결 론: 1. Profile .04와 Quantec LX는 SS K-file보다 근관성형시 근관의 본 형태를 유지하는 경향이 있었으나 통계적으로 유의성이 없었다(p>0.05). 2. 근관 성형 후 면적은 Profile .04 엔진 구동형 NiTi file를 이용한 군이 다른 군과 비해 가장 적었으나 통계적으로 유의성이 없었다(p>0.05). 2. 모든 방법들은 같은 부위에서 같은 방향으로 전이되는 양상을 보였다. 즉, 근단부에서는 바깥쪽으로, 중앙부에서는 안쪽으로 전이하려는 경향이 있었다. 그러나, 치관부에는 그러한 법칙이 적용되지 않아 전이되는 양상이 안쪽이나 바깥쪽으로 구별되지 않게 일어났다. 3. 술 후에 근관의 모양은 원형, 타원형, 불균일한 형태들이 다양하게 나타났지만, Profile .04와 Quantec LX를 사용했을 때 주로 원형 형태의 근관을 보여주었으며 Stainless Steel K-file은 타원형이나 불균일한 근관 형태를 보였다.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.204-209
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• 2003

A 9-year old boy visited Department of Pediatric dentistry, Chonbuk National University Hospital due to unstable occlusion. He had permanent 1st molars destructed severely by dental caries and lost vertical stop. He could not occlude in the same position on closing of the jaw since he could not find his centric occlusion. The treatment plan was made, which was oral rehabilitation with crown restorations on permanent 1st molars based on clinical and radiographic examinations and centric relation of the jaw. Treatment plan consisted of endodontic treatment, crown lengthening and restoration of the occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) with gold crown by 3mm-increase of OVD. After endodontic and periodontal treatments, temporary crowns made of acrylic resin were set for assessment of tolerance to an increased OVD. After a month for tolerance, final prosthetics were made and set temporarily. In a month, gold crowns were set finally. Immediately after setting, the patient showed anterior open bite, but at the appointment after 4 months, he showed normal overjet, overbite and stable occlusion.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.43 no.1
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• pp.60-69
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• 2016

Complicated crown-root fracture of permanent incisors cause esthetic, functional, and psychological problems to patients. Therefore, treatment is important and multidisciplinary treatment is required. This case report describes the clinical procedures involved in the treatment of trauma-induced complicated crown-root fractures in the maxillary incisor of two young patients. Conventional root canal treatment and apexification were performed in each patient. To expose the fracture margins to the supragingival level and to reestablish the biologic width, orthodontic extrusions with fixed appliances were performed followed by a retention period. During the retention period, fiber-optic posts and cores were built up and provisional crowns were placed. Finally, ceramic crowns manufactured using a computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system were placed. In both patients, the teeth presented satisfactory functional and esthetic outcomes without relapse. The periodontal tissues were healthy.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.88-95
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to compare the root canal shaping ability of 4 rotary NiTi instruments in simulated root canals. For the preparation of thirty two curved root canals, Mtwo instruments using "single length"technique, and Profile, ProTaper Universal, and K3 using crown-down technique (N = 8) were used. All canal samples were prepared by reaching an apical canal size of #30. Pre- and post-instrumentation digital images were recorded and an assessment of canal shape was determined using a computer image analysis program SigmaScan Pro (Systat Software Inc., San Jose, CA, USA). The changes of the dimension of inner walls of canals, (2) the changes of the dimension of outer walls of canals, and (3) the centering ratio were measured at 7 measuring points, and then data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Duncan's test. The results were as below; 1. The root canal shaping ability of Profile was significantly faster than that of other rotary NiTi instruments (p < 0.05). 2. The deformation and fracture of all instruments used for this study were not experienced. 3. In the degree of changes of the dimension of inner walls of canals, Profile demonstrated the lowest changes of the dimension of inner walls of canals except at the measuring points of the 1 and 2 mm (p < 0.05). However, the ProTaper Universal showed the highest changes of the dimension of inner walls of canals at all measuring points (p < 0.05). 4. In the degree of changes of the dimension of outer walls of canals, Mtwo demonstrated the lowest changse of the dimension of outer walls of canals except at the measuring point of the 1 mm (p < 0.05). However, Profile exhibited the highest changes of the dimension of outer walls of canals at the measuring points of 3 and 4 mm and ProTaper Universal and K3 showed the largest changes of the dimension of outer walls of canals at the measuring points of 1, 2, 6, and 7 mm (p < 0.05). 5. In degree of centering ratio, Profile demonstrated the least centering ratio comparing with the centering ratio shown by other NiTi instruments at the measuring points of 1, 4, 5, and 6 mm. Results suggest that in the coronal part of canal preparation, active cutting files such as ProTaper Universal may efficiently flare the canal orifice and form a better taper, and in the apical part of the canal, files which have a better centering ability such as Profile may maintain the original canal curvature and reduce the shaping time.