• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.52 no.1
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• pp.9-17
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare zirconia implants with titanium implants from the view point of biomechanical stability and histologic response on osseointegration when those were placed with xenograft materials. Materials and methods: Specimens were divided into two groups; the control group was experimented with eighteen titanium implants which had anodized surface and the experimental group was experimented with eighteen sandblasted zirconia (Y-TZP) implants. At the tibias of six pigs, implants were installed into bone defect sites prepared surgically and treated with resorbable membranes and bovine bone. Two pigs were sacrificed after 1, 4 and 12 weeks respectively. Each implant site was sampled and processed for histologic and histomorphometric analysis. The stability of implants was evaluated with a $Periotest^{(R)}$. And the interfaces between bone and the implant were observed with a scanning electron microscope. Results: In stability analysis there was no significant difference between Periotest values of the control group and the experimental group. In histologic analysis with a light microscope after 4 weeks, there was new bone formation with the resorption of bovine bone and the active synthesis of osteoblasts in both groups. In bone-implant contact percentage there was significant difference between both groups (P<.05). In bone area percentage there was no significant difference between both groups. In analysis of both groups with a scanning electron microscope there was a gap between bone and a surface at 4 weeks and it was filled up with bone formed newly at 12 weeks. Conclusion: When accompanied by xenograft using membrane, bone to implant contact percentage of zirconia implants used in this experiment was significantly less than that of the titanium implants by surface treatment of anodic oxidation. So, it is considered that the improvement of zirconia implant is needed through ongoing research on surface treatment methods for its practical use.

• Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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• v.32 no.5
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• pp.183-190
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• 2022

Diopside (CaMgSi₂O₆) is known to have high bioactivity as well as excellent mechanical properties. In this study, we tried to improve the bioactivity of zirconia ceramics by surface coating of diopside and its bioactivity was investigated through an in vitro test. Surface coating on zirconia substrate was prepared by sol-gel method using a diopside sol which was prepared by dissolving Ca(NO₃)₂·4H₂O, MgCl₂·6H₂O and Si(OC₂H₅)₄ in ethanol with a fixed molar ratio and then hydrolysis. To examine the bioactivity of diopside coating, we examined the surface dissolution and the precipitation of new hydroxyapatite particles through in vitro test in SBF (Simulated Body Fluid) solution. Dense and thick diopside coating layers could be fabricated on zirconia substrate by sol-gel method. Also, we confirmed that they contained high bioactivity from the in vitro test, indicated the precipitation of hydroxyapatite particles after the 14 days immersion in SBF solution. In addition, we checked that the bioactivity of diopside coated layers was dependent on the repeated coating cycle and coating thickness.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.25-38
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• 2015

Since its introduction to the dentistry, the CAD/CAM technology has been used over fifteen years. The application of CAD/CAM started from coping fabrication, expanded to the posterior full crown, and anterior restoration manufacture has also become widespread recently. While the development of machine was rapid, the advance of zirconia block was the fastest. Although some differences exist among individuals, the various natural tooth color can be expressed through the zirconia coloring itself without porcelain build up. And the texture characteristics can be reproduced just by CAD design. In this article, the development history of digital dentistry was summarized.

• Journal of Technologic Dentistry
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• v.38 no.4
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• pp.273-280
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• 2016

연구목적: 본 연구의 목적은 통상적으로 사용되는 글라스 세라믹과 고분자를 침투시킨 지르코니아 소재로 제작된 코어와 레진 시멘트의 굴곡강도 및 결합강도를 비교하여 하이브리드 기술이 치과 재료의 물리적인 성질에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위함이다. 연구방법: 본 두 가지의 통상적으로 사용되는 세라믹소재[Vita PM9(GC) and I-JAM(ZC)] 와 다른 두 가지 하이브리드 세라믹 소재 [CELTRA Duo(ZRC) and Vita Enamic(RIZ)] 를 평가하였다. 각 그룹의 소재를 선택하여 결합강도와 굴곡강도, 그리고 scanning electron microscopy(SEM)을 이용하여 표면분석을 시행하였다. 도출된 결과 데이터는 일원분산분석(One-way ANOVA)을 통해 분석되었으며, 제1종 오류의 수준은 0.05로 하였다. 연구결과: RIZ 그룹에서 가장 높은 결합강도를 보였으며(p<0.05), ZC 그룹이 가장 낮은 결과를 보였다. 상대적으로 굴곡강도는 ZC 그룹이 가장 높은 수치를 나타내었으며, RIZ 그룹이 가장 취약했다. 연구결론: 하이브리드 기술로 제작된 소재(RIZ 그룹)는 우수한 레진 시멘트와의 결합강도를 보였지만, 그에 비해 굴곡강도는 상대적으로 통상적인 지르코니아 소재보다 비교적 취약한 결과를 보였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2014.11a
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• pp.298-298
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• 2014

표면 텍스처링 기술은 서로 접촉되는 표면 형태에 발생하는 마찰을 줄이는 기술이다. 이 기술은 자동차와 같은 기계장치에서 마찰을 줄여 보다 좋은 에너지 효율을 얻을 수 있어 효과가 기대되는 기술이다. 본 연구는 고체윤활제($CaF_2$ or $BaF_2$)와 alumina, zriconia를 이용하여 자기 윤활 세라믹 복합체를 만들고 그 위에 표면 텍스처링 후, 윤활 상태에서의 마찰특성을 알아보았다.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.52 no.1
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• pp.1-8
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of applying Silano-pen to feldspathic porcelain and zirconia on shear bond strength with composite resin. Materials and methods: Feldspathic porcelain and zirconia specimens were produced into 30 per each 2 mm thick and 12 mm in diameter and their surface was made smooth and even and then embedded in acrylic resin. The specimens were divided into each Group F (Feldspathic porcelain) and Group Z (Zirconia), (1) Hydrofluoric acid etching and silane (F1 & Z1), (2) Silano-pen and silane (F2 & Z2), (3) Hydrofluoric acid etching and Silano-pen, silane (F3 & Z3). After surface conditioning, substrate surfaces of the specimen were examined by SEM. Composite resin cylinders (2 mm high, 3 mm in diameter)were bonded to specimen and shear bond strength between ceramic and composite resin was measured by using universal testing machine. The measured values were statistically analyzed by using two way ANOVA and Tukey's multiple comparison test (${\alpha}=.05$). Results: In the scanning electron micrograph of the treated ceramic surface, Group F2 and F3 appeared the high roughness and Group Z3 appeared the highest density of silica particle. In Feldspathic porcelain, the result of measuring shear bond strength showed that Group F3 was measured to be highest and Group F1 was measured to be lowest but there was no statistical significance among Groups. In zirconia, Group Z3 was measured to be highest and Group Z1 was measured to be lowest and there was statistical significance among Groups (P<.05). Conclusion: In zirconia, applying hydrofluoric acid etching and then Silano-pen and silane is effective for composite resin adhesion.

• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.38 no.1
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• pp.18-25
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• 2022

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the color stability and antibacterial properties of the surface of polyethyl methacrylate (PEMA) resin with zirconia nanoparticles added. Materials and Methods: The control group was pure PEMA resin, and the experiment group was PEMA resin 15 mm in diameter and 2.5 mm in thickness disk-shaped specimens with 2, 4 and 8 w/v% of zirconia nanoparticles added, which were respectively divided into Group Z2, Group Z4, and Group Z8. After analyzing the surface roughness and color stability of the specimens, their antibacterial properties were evaluated using Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). The Statistical analysis was performed using when normality was met in the Shapiro-Wilk test, one-way ANOVA was used to test parameters, and Tukey's test was used as a post hoc test. When normality was not met, the Kruskal-Wallis test, a non-parametric test was used (P < 0.05). Results: The surface roughness measurement found that there was no significant difference between the experimental and control groups. The color stability evaluation showed that the Z2, Z4, and Z8 groups were within the color range of natural teeth. The adhesion of P. gingivalis was evaluated to be significantly reduced in Group Z2 compared to the control group (P < 0.05). In the Z2 group, Z4 group, and Z8 group, dead cells bacteria than the control group were observed. Conclusion: In conclusion, PEMA resin with zirconia nanoparticles added was within the range of natural teeth in color and reduced the adhesion of P. gingivalis.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.45 no.3
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• pp.314-323
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• 2018

The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of three luting cements and to identify the effect of thermocycling. Zirconia discs were made similar to the inner surface of a preformed pediatric zirconia crown ($NuSmile^{(R)}$ ZR crown: ZRCr). The similarity between the zirconia discs and the inner surface of a ZRCr was confirmed by scanning electron microscope. Three luting cements were $Ketac^{TM}$ Cem Permanent Glass Ionomer Luting Cement (KGI), $RelyX^{TM}$ Luting Plus Cement (RLP), $RelyX^{TM}$ Unicem Self-Adhesive Universal Resin Cement (RUR). Three luting cements were bonded according to the manufacturer's instructions for 60 zirconia discs and 60 dentin of primary teeth. Total of 120 specimens were divided into two subgroups: One was not aged, and the other was tested with 5500 thermocycling. Shear bond strength was measured using a universal testing machine, and the fracture patterns were observed with SEM. On the zirconia discs and the dentin of primary teeth, shear bond strength of RUR was higher than that of KGI and RLP, and there were statistically significant differences by cement type. The shear bond strength differences for RUR were not statistically significant depending on thermocycling.

• Resources Recycling
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• v.29 no.3
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• pp.36-42
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• 2020

In the present study, gravity separation of speiss (6.74 g/㎤) and limestone (2.7 g/㎤) was investigated using a vibrating 1 mm-zirconia ball (5.6 g/㎤) bed as a medium. The floating ratio and separation efficiency with increasing the number of spiess and limestone granules were examined by changing the vibration frequency from 18 Hz to 26 Hz. During the vibration, the zirconia balls circulate inside the vessel, and the spiess granules sink with the zirconia balls, but limestone granules remain on the surface of the zirconia ball bed. As the number of particles of spiess and limestone granules increased, it was observed that the granules were congested in the path of the granule sinking, so the rate of particle sinking decreased, and that limestone granules overlapping with the spiess granule also sunk. Therefore, the separation efficiency decreases with increasing the number of granules, but when the vibrational frequency increases, there is no more congestion and the separation efficiency increases. When each of the three particles was added, a separation efficiency of 100% was acheived at 22 Hz, which indicates that a dry gravity separation process that does not require a drying process is possible.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2010.05a
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• pp.5.2-5.2
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• 2010

인체 경조직인 뼈와 치아는 콜라겐 단백질과 인산칼슘 무기질 성분으로 구성된 최적의 복합체라 볼 수 있다. 이러한 인산칼슘 무기질 성분은 결정학적, 화학적으로 hydroxyapatite (HA, Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2)와 거의 유사하여 높은 생체활성과 골전도성을 보이는 것으로 알려져 있다. 또한, hydroxyapatite의 고온 분해 산물로 볼 수 있는 tricalcuim phosphate(TCP, Ca3(PO4)2)는 체내에 이식시 체액에 용해되어 신생골을 유도하는 생체흡수성 세라믹스로 알려져있다. 이러한 HA와 TCP는 우수한 생체친화성에도 불구하고 기계적 특성이 낮아, non-load bearing 부위에 적용이 되어 다공질의 골수복재 용도로 활용되거나, load-bearing부위의 적용을 위한 금속 implant 등의 생체친화성 보완을 위한 표면 코팅재로 사용되고 있는 실정이다. 본 발표에서는 생체특성이 매우 우수한 인산칼슘 생체세라믹스의 load-bearing part 적용을 위하여 강도 및 파괴인성의 기계적 특성을 증진시킨 사례를 살펴보고, non-load bearing part에 실제 사용되는 인산칼슘 생체세라믹스의 다공질(porous) 골수복재(bone graft)의 역학 특성 증진을 위한 아이디어와 함께, 역학 특성이 매우 뛰어난 지르코니아 생체세라믹스의 강화-소결법에 대하여 소개하고자 한다.