• Journal of the Korean Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.13-24
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• 2015

With the development of treatment of hard and soft tissue around the implants, the implant restoration is increasingly used in the maxillary anterior region which is very important aesthetically. However, the aesthetic reconstruction of the maxillary anterior region is still challenged. Three following conditions should be fully satisfied for aesthetic prosthesis restoration; reconstruction of hard tissue, soft tissue and harmonic prosthesis. In this case report, hard and soft tissue augmentations were performed at atrophied maxillary incisor. Additionally, customized impression coping and provisional restoration were used to make the final restoration.

• Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.636-641
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• 2007

This research focuses on the development of an analytical model loosening mechanism of dental implant system. The model is utilized for predictions of preload values for internal and external types of implants. It identifies the effects of various parameters such as friction, geometric factors and mechanical properties on the loosening mechanism of the implant system. The results of analytical model are compared to those of the numerical method for validation.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.22 no.10 s.175
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• pp.210-217
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• 2005

This study examined the effect of cancellous bone microstructure on stress distribution within a premolar tooth and a dental implant against mastication force by the micro-finite element method (FEM). The mandibular specimen including a premolar was obtained from a cadaver and scanned with micro-CT to obtain CT images. FE models were reconstructed from CT images at mid-sagittal plane of the tooth. Six models were generated and analyzed for different structure and density in cancellous bone. Stress distributions fur each implant (or tooth) and the surrounding bone were compared. The study indicated that the microstructure of cancellous bone should be considered in finite element analysis to produce reasonable results and thus implant systems with high success rate.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.60 no.1
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• pp.19-28
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• 2022

In removable partial dentures, abutment teeth are essential for support, maintenance, and stability of partial dentures, and are an important factor in the fabrication of functional dentures. If the number of periodontally sound abutments is sufficient and they are located on both sides, it will be easy to manufacture functional dentures with good support, maintenance, and stability. But on the contrary, if the number of teeth is insufficient or if they are located on one side, it is biomechanically disadvantageous and relatively difficult to make functional denture. On the other hand, recently, implant-supported removable dentures, which reinforce the three elements of maintenance, support, and stability by using implant surveyed crown, have been frequently selected as treatment plans. In particular, by adding an implant surveyed crown when only a small number of residual teeth remain, mastication efficiency, esthetics, patient comfort, and pronunciation can be improved. In this case, bilateral posterior extension partial denture was fabricated using implant surveyed crown as abutments by placing implants in the premolars area opposite to the residual tooth unilaterally in the mandible. As a result, the asymmetry of the abutment was resolved, and the maintenance and stability of the denture was achieved.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.50 no.2
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• pp.119-127
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was performed to compare the stress distribution pattern of abutment-fixture connection area using 3-dimensional finite element model analysis when 5 different implant systems which have internal connection. Materials and methods: For the analysis, a finite element model of implant was designed to locate at first molar area. Stress distribution was observed when vertical load of 200 N was applied at several points on the occlusal surfaces of the implants, including center, points 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm away from center and oblique load of 200 N was applied $30^{\circ}$ inclined to the implant axis. The finite element model was analyzed by using of 3G. Author (PlassoTech, California, USA). Results: The DAS tech implant (internal step with no taper) showed more favorable stress distribution than other internally connected implants. AS compare to the situations when the loading was applied within the boundary of implants and an oblique loading was applied, it showed higher equivalent stress and equivalent elastic strain when the loading was applied beyond the boundary of implants. Regardless of loading condition, the abutments showed higher equivalent stress and equivalent elastic strain than the fixtures. Conclusion: When the occlusal contact is afforded, the distribution of stress varies depending on the design of connection area and the location of loading. More favorable stress distribution is expected when the contact load was applied within the diameter of fixtures and the DAS tech implant (internal step with no tapering) has more benefits than the other design of internally connected implants.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.62 no.2
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• pp.165-173
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• 2024

Restoring lost teeth is very important in terms of both function and aesthetics. If tooth loss occurs in the posterior region and the loss of support is persistent, it may cause a gradual shift in the position of the mandible and a change in occlusion. This clinical case attempted to restore support for the posterior teeth with a fixed prosthesis using implants in a patient whose opposing teeth were erupted and the occlusal plane collapsed due to long-term loss of the maxillary left posterior teeth and mandibular right first molars. To correct the occlusal plane of remaining dentition, wax-up of maxillary left posterior teeth was duplicated with acrylic resin and placed on maxilla. Surgical template for implant placement were fabricated using digital technology. After the support of the posterior teeth was restored with the placement of the implant, stable occlusion with temporary restorations was observed for a sufficient time. Afterwards, monolithic zirconia prosthesis was placed on the patient to ensure functional and aesthetic improvement.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2006.04a
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• pp.64-64
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• 2006

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2009.10a
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• pp.216-216
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• 2009

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.61 no.2
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• pp.101-112
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• 2023

Purpose. This retrospective study was to investigate the survival and complication rates of posterior single implant according to the implant diameters, lengths and position. Materials and methods. Patients who had been restored single implant prosthesis in the posterior area by the three prosthodontists in the department of prosthodontics, Daejeon dental hospital of Wonkwang university, in the period from February 2014 to May 2018 were selected for the study. A total of 505 patients with 697 implants were observed. The survival and complications of implants were investigated using electronic medical records and radiographs. Fixture diameters, lengths, position, patient's sex and age were assessed as possible factor affecting the survival and complications of implants. Results. 3-year cumulative survival rates of posterior single implants were 98.5% and 5-year cumulative survival rates were 94.4%. 5-year cumulative survival rates were higher in implants with diameter > 4.0 mm (97.0%) than implants with diameter ≤ 4.0 mm (89.5%), and in females (98.8%) than males (92.4%). There were statistically significant differences (P < .05). The mechanical complication rate was 20.1% and the biological complication rate was 4.7%. Complications occurred in order of abutment screw loosening (7.5%), decementation (6.3%), proximal contact loss (3.7%) and so on. Abutment screw loosening occurred more frequently in the lower molar region (10.5%), in males (9.5%) than females (5.1%), and in patients aged < 65 years (9.4%) than patients aged ≥ 65 years (5.1%). There were statistically significant differences (P < .05). Conclusion. The 5-year cumulative survival rates were higher in implants with diameter > 4.0 mm than implants with diameter ≤ 4.0 mm and in females than males. Abutment screw loosening which was the most commonly occurring complication occurred more frequently in the lower molar region, in males than females, and in patients aged < 65 years than patients aged ≥ 65 years. There were statistically significant differences.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.20.1-20.1
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• 2011

타이타늄의 내부식 특성은 분해하기 어려운 산화물의 보호피막을 형성 함으로서 무독성의 생체친화적 성질을 가지고 있어 심장밸브, 인공 뼈 등 신체 조직의 이식에 사용될 만큼 인체에 무해한 금속으로 의료용으로 많이 응용되고 있다. 본 강연에서는 생체재료로써 의료용 타이타늄의 적용현황을 소개하고, 이를 통해 타이타늄의 가치를 다시 한번 재고하고자 한다. 타이타늄 임플란트에서 그 표면과 골사이의 골유착(osseointegration)은 성공적인 임상결과를 얻기 위한 중요한 요소 중의 하나이다. 1960년대에는 기계가공 된 매끈한 형태의 타이타늄 표면을 시작으로 골유착을 얻고자 하였다. 이러한 시도를 통해 임플란트가 점차 대중화 되면서 1980년대 부터 타이타늄 표면과 골과의 유착을 조기에 실현하고, 골유착 강도를 강화하기 위해 다양한 표면기술이 개발 되기 시작하였다. 크게는 1. 표면적 증대 기술, 2. 화학적 방식을 통한 표면기술, 3. 생체활성 유도형 표면기술, 4. 서방출 등을 응용한 골유도 및 활성 조절형 표면기술 등이 개발되어 제품화 되거나 그 연구가 진행 중에 있다. 다양한 표면기술에 대한 흐름을 이해하고 이에 대한 장, 단점을 이해함으로써 앞으로 기술적으로 극복해 나가야 할 과제를 제시하고자 한다. 또한 다양한 표면기술에 대한 유효성과 그에 대한 중, 장기 안전성에 대한 중요성을 이해하고 이를 평가하기 위한 여러 가지 절차와 방법 소개를 통해 신뢰성 있는 연구개발이 될 수 있기 바란다.