• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.38-47
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• 2024

PURPOSE. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of different shade selection techniques and determine the matching success of crown restorations fabricated using digital shade selection techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Teeth numbers 11 and 21 were prepared on a typodont model. For the #11 tooth, six different crowns were fabricated with randomly selected colors and set as the target crowns. The following four test groups were established: Group C, where the visual shade selection was performed using the Vita 3D Master Shade Guide and the group served as the control; Group Ph, where the shade selection was performed under the guidance of dental photography; Group S, where the shade selection was performed by measuring the target tooth color using a spectrophotometer; and Group I, where the shade selection was performed by scanning the test specimens and target crowns using an intraoral scanner. Based on the test groups, 24 crowns were fabricated using different shade selection techniques. The ΔE values were calculated according to the CIEDE2000 (2:1:1) formula. The collected data were analyzed by means of a one-way analysis of variance. RESULTS. For the four test groups (Groups C, Ph, S, and I), the following mean ΔE values were obtained: 2.74, 3.62, 2.13, and 3.5, respectively. No significant differences were found among the test groups. CONCLUSION. Although there was no statistically significant difference among the shade selection techniques, Group S had relatively lower ΔE values. Moreover, according to the test results, the spectrophotometer shade selection technique may provide more successful clinical results.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.299-306
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• 2020

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of six recently introduced intraoral scanners (IOSs) for single crown preparations isolated from the complete arch, and to determine the effect of scanning sequence on accuracy. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A complete arch with right and left canine preparations for single crowns was used as a study model. The reference dataset was obtained by scanning the complete arch using a highly accurate industrial scanner (ATOS Core 80, GOM GmbH). Six different IOSs (Trios, iTero, Planmeca Emerald, Cerec Omnicam, Primescan, and Virtuo Vivo) were used to scan the model ten times each. The scans performed with each IOS were divided into two groups, based on whether the scanning sequence started from the right or left quadrant (n=5). The accuracy of digital impression was evaluated using three-dimensional analyzing software (Geomagic Studio 12, 3D Systems). The Kruskal Wallis and Mann- Whitney U statistical tests for trueness analysis and the One-way ANOVA test for precision analysis were performed (α=.05). RESULTS. The trueness and precision values were the lowest with the Primescan (25 and 10 ㎛), followed by Trios (40.5 and 11 ㎛), Omnicam (41.5 ㎛ and 18 ㎛), Virtuo Vivo (52 and 37 ㎛), iTero (70 and 12 ㎛) and Emerald (73.5 and 60 ㎛). Regarding trueness, iTero showed more deviation when scanning started from the right (P=.009). CONCLUSION. The accuracy of digital impressions varied depending on the IOS and scanning sequence used. Primescan had the highest accuracy, while Emerald showed the most deviation in accuracy for single crown preparations.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.351-360
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• 2021

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of occlusal and interproximal adjustments of single implant crowns (SIC), comparing a digital cast-free approach (CF) and a protocol using 3D printed casts (PC). MATERIALS AND METHODS. A titanium implant was inserted at position of lower right first molar in a typodont. The implant position was scanned using an intraoral scanner and SICs were fabricated accordingly. Ten crowns (CF; n = 10) were subject to a digital cast-free workflow without any labside occlusal and interproximal modifications. Ten other identical crowns (PC) were adjusted to 3D printed casts before delivery. All crowns were then adapted to the testing model, simulating chair-side adjustments during clinical placement. Adjustment time, quantity of adjustments, and contact relationship were assessed. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (P < .05). RESULTS. Median and interquartile range (IQR) of clinical adjustment time was 02:44 (IQR 00:45) minutes in group CF and 01:46 (IQR 00:21) minutes in group PC. Laboratory and clinical adjustment time in group PC was 04:25 (IQR 00:59) minutes in total. Mean and standard deviation (±SD) of root mean squared error (RMSE) of quantity of clinical adjustments was 45 ± 7 ㎛ in group CF and 34 ± 6 ㎛ in group PC. RMSE of total adjustments was 61 ± 11 ㎛ in group PC. Quality of occlusal contacts was better in group CF. CONCLUSION. Time effort for clinical adjustments was higher in the cast-free protocol, whereas quantity of modifications was lower, and the occlusal contact relationship was found more favourable.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.179-186
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• 2019

PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to compare two novel impression methods and a conventional impression method for edentulous jaws using 3-dimensional (3D) analysis software. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Five edentulous patients (four men and one woman; mean age: 62.7 years) were included. Three impression techniques were used: conventional impression method (CI; control), simple modified closed-mouth impression method with a novel tray (SI), and digital impression method using an intraoral scanner (DI). Subsequently, a gypsum model was made, scanned, and superimposed using 3D analysis software. Mean area displacement was measured using CI method to evaluate differences in the impression surfaces as compared to those values obtained using SI and DI methods. The values were confirmed at two to five areas to determine the differences. CI and SI were compared at all areas, while CI and DI were compared at the supporting areas. Kruskal-Wallis test was performed for all data. Statistical significance was considered at P value <.05. RESULTS. In the comparison of the CI and SI methods, the greatest difference was observed in the mandibular vestibule without statistical significance (P>.05); the difference was < 0.14 mm in the maxilla. The difference in the edentulous supporting areas between the CI and DI methods was not significant (P>.05). CONCLUSION. The CI, SI, and DI methods were effective in making impressions of the supporting areas in edentulous patients. The SI method showed clinically applicability.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.120-127
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• 2019

PURPOSE. To determine wear amount of single molar crowns, made from four different restoratives, and opposing natural teeth through computerized fabrication techniques using 3D image alignment. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A total of 24 single crowns (N = 24 patients, age range: 18 - 50) were made from lithium disilicate (IPS E-max CAD), lithium silicate and zirconia based (Vita Suprinity CAD), resin matrix ceramic material (Cerasmart, GC), and dual matrix (Vita Enamic CAD) blocks. After digital impressions (Cerec 3D Bluecam, DentsplySirona), the crowns were designed and manufactured (Cerec 3, DentsplySirona). A dualcuring resin cement was used for cementation (Variolink Esthetic DC, Ivoclar). Then, measurement and recording of crowns and the opposing enamel surfaces with the intraoral scanner were made as well as at the third and sixth month follow-ups. All measurements were superimposed with a software (David-Laserscanner, V3.10.4). Volume loss due to wear was calculated from baseline to follow-up periods with Siemens Unigraphics NX 10 software. Statistical analysis was accomplished by Repeated Measures for ANOVA (SPSS 21) at = .05 significance level. RESULTS. After 6 months, insignificant differences of the glass matrix and resin matrix materials for restoration/enamel wear were observed (P>.05). While there were no significant differences between the glass matrix groups (P>.05), significant differences between the resin matrix group materials (P<.05) were obtained. Although Cerasmart and Enamic were both resin matrix based, they exhibited different wear characteristics. CONCLUSION. Glass matrix materials showed less wear both on their own and opposing enamel surfaces than resin matrix ceramic materials.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.29-40
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• 2020

목적: Encoded healing abutment와 scan body를 이용한 디지털 인상과 pick-up 인상용 코핑을 이용한 인상 채득법의 정확도를 다른 임플란트 식립 각도에서 비교 연구하고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 3D 프린터를 이용해 주모형을 제작하고 0°, 10° 및 20°의 근심경사로 3개의 임플란트를 위치 시켰다. 각각의 임플란트에 지대주를 체결하고 주모형을 스캔하여 참조 모델을 만들었다. P군 모델은 pick-up 인상용 코핑을 사용하여 15개의 석고 모형을 만들고 지대주를 장착 후 스캔하여 제작하였다. E군과 S군의 모델은 각각 encoded healing abutment와 scan body를 주모형에 체결하고 구내 스캐너를 이용해 15회씩 인상채득을 하여 제작하였다. 각각의 실험군 STL 파일은 best fit alignment를 이용해 참조 모델과 중첩하였고 root mean square (RMS) 값을 분석하였다. 결과: RMS 값은 P군에서 가장 작았고(25.56 ± 2.53 ㎛), 그다음 S군(35.27 ± 2.56 ㎛), E군(38.29 ± 4.12 ㎛) 순 이었다. S군과 E군 사이에는 유의차가 없었고, P군은 S군과 E군 보다 작았다(P < 0.05). 임플란트 각도와 RMS 값의 상관관계는 E군에서 유의하였다(P < 0.05). 결론:Pick-up 인상용 코핑 방법은 encoded healing abutment와 scan body 인상 채득 방법에 비해 더 높은 정확도를 보였고 encoded healing abutment와 scan body 인상 방법은 정확도에서 유의한 차이가 없었다. Encoded healing abutment의 임상적 사용은 가능하나 경사진 임플란트의 인상의 경우 주의하여 사용해야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.153-159
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• 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the fitness of anterior and posterior interim crowns fabricated by three different additive manufacturing technologies. Methods: The working model was digitized, and single crowns (maxillary right central incisor and maxillary right first molar) were designed using computer-aided design software (DentalCad 2.2; exocad). On each abutment, interim crowns (n=60) were fabricated using three types of additive manufacturing technologies. Then, the abutment appearance and internal scan data of the interim crown was obtained using an intraoral scanner. The fitness of the interim crowns were evaluated by using the superimposition of the three-dimensional scan data (Geomagic Control X; 3D Systems). The one-way analysis of variance and Tukey posterior test were used to compare the results among groups (α=0.05). Results: A significant difference was found in the fitness of the interim crowns according to the type of additive manufacturing technology (p<0.05). The posterior interim crown showed smaller root mean square value than the anterior interim crown. Conclusion: Since the fitness of the posterior interim crown produced by three types of additive manufacturing technology were all within clinically acceptable range (<120 ㎛), it can be sufficiently used for the fabrication of interim crowns.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제58권1호
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• pp.7-13
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• 2020

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 절삭 가공법 및 적층 가공법에 의해 제작된 3본 고정성 국소의치의 변연 및 내면 적합도를 비교하는 것이다. 재료 및 방법: 상악 좌측 제2소구치가 상실된 3본 고정성 국소의치 지대치를 제작하고(주모형), 구강 스캐너를 이용해 주모형 스캔 데이터를 얻었다. 3본 고정성 보철물은 다음과 같은 3가지 방법으로 제작하였다: Milled 3-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDP) (MIL군), digital light processing (DLP) 3D printed 3-unit FDP (D3P군), stereolithography apparatus (SLA) 3D printed 3-unit FDP (S3P군). 보철물의 변연 및 내면 적합도와 내면 정밀도 평가하기 위해 각각 triple-scan protocol과 콤비네이션 수식을 사용하여 스캔 데이터를 중첩하였다. 3차원 분석 프로그램(Geomagic control X)을 사용하여 root mean square (RMS) 값과 color difference map 통해 정량 및 정성 분석 시행하였다. Kruskal-Wallis test (α = .05)와 Mann-Whitney U test 및 Bonferroni correction (α = .05/3 = .017)을 이용하여 통계 분석하였다. 결과: S3P군의 변연 적합도는 MIL군과 D3P군에 비해 우수하였으며, MIL군과 D3P군은 비슷한 수준을 보였다. D3P군과 S3P군은 MIL군에 비해 상대적으로 우수한 내면 적합도를 보였으며, D3P군과 S3P군 사이에는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 한편, MIL군, S3P군, 그리고 D3P군 순으로 우수한 정밀도를 보였다. 결론: 본 연구의 한계 내에서 적층 가공법으로 제작된 3본 고정성 보철물은 절삭 가공법으로 제작된 3본 고정성 보철물에 비해 우수한 변연 및 내면 적합도를 보인 반면 정밀도는 떨어지는 것으로 나타났다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.12-24
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• 2024

PURPOSE. This study aimed to evaluate the maximum vertical wear, volume wear, and surface characteristic of antagonist enamel, opposing monolithic zirconia or lithium disilicate crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS. The study comprised 24 participants (n = 12), who were randomly allocated to receive either a 5 mol% Y-TZP or a lithium disilicate crown in positions which would oppose the natural first molar tooth. The contralateral first molar along with its antagonist was considered as the enamel opposing natural enamel control. Data collection was performed using an intraoral scanner and polyvinylsiloxane impression. The means of the maximum vertical loss and the volume loss at the occlusal contact areas of the crowns and the various natural antagonists were measured by 3D comparison software. A scanning electron microscope was subsequently used to assess the wear characteristics. RESULTS. The one-year results from 22 participants (n = 11) indicated no significant differences when comparing the zirconia crown's antagonist enamel (40.28 ± 9.11 ㎛, 0.04 ± 0.02 mm³) and the natural enamel wear (38.91 ± 7.09 ㎛, 0.04 ± 0.02 mm³) (P > .05). Also, there is no significant differences between lithium disilicate crown's antagonist enamel (47.81 ± 9.41 ㎛, 0.04 ± 0.02 mm³) and the natural enamel wear (39.11 ± 7.90 ㎛, 0.04 ± 0.02 mm³) (P > .05). CONCLUSION. While some studies suggested that monolithic zirconia caused less wear on opposing enamel than lithium disilicate, this study found similar wear levels to enamel for both materials compared to natural teeth.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제59권1호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2021

목적: 현재 임상에서 스캔바디를 이용한 임플란트의 디지털 인상이 활용되고 있으나 스캔바디의 형태에 따른 스캔의 정확도에 대한 연구는 부족한 실정이다. 본 연구의 목적은 구내 스캔바디의 형태에 따른 스캔의 정확도를 비교하고, 구강 내 노출 높이에 따른 라이브러리 중첩 정확도를 비교하기 위함이다. 재료 및 방법: 덴티폼 상에서 36번 치아를 삭제 후 모델 스캐너로 스캔하여 3D 프린터로 주모형을 출력하였다. 첫 번째 실험으로 세 종류(A, B, C)의 구내 스캔바디를 준비하여 각 그룹마다 다음과 같은 실험을 하였다: 36번 부위에 임플란트를 이상적인 위치로 식립 후 스캔바디를 15 N으로 체결하였다. 스캔바디가 체결된 주모형을 모델 스캐너로 스캔하여 master reference file (대조군)을 STL (Standard Tessellation Language) file로 생성하였다. 이후 구강 스캐너로 10회의 연속적인 스캔을 시행하여 10개의 STL file (실험군)을 생성하였다. 3D 측정 소프트웨어를 이용하여 대조군과 실험군들의 STL file들을 중첩한 후 좌표계 상에서 다음과 같은 값들을 도출하였다: 1) 스캔바디 상 특정 point의 거리 편차 2) 스캔바디 장축의 각도 편차. 두 번째 실험으로는 스캔바디의 구강내 노출 높이에 따른 라이브러리 중첩 정확도를 비교하기 위해 스캔바디 스캔 데이터를 7, 4.5, 2.5, 1.5, 1.0, 0.5 mm 총 6 가지 높이로 준비하여 라이브러리 파일과 중첩하였다. 전체가 노출된 7 mm 데이터를 대조군으로 하여 거리 편차와 각도 편차를 계산하였다. 결과: 첫번째 실험에서 A, B 스캔바디 간(P = .278), B, C 스캔바디 간(P = .568), C, A 스캔바디 간(P = .711) 스캔 파일의 거리 편차 모두 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. A, B 스캔바디 간(P= .568), B, C 스캔바디 간(P = .546), C, A 스캔바디 간(P = .112) 스캔 파일의 각도 편차 또한 모두 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 또한 스캔바디는 구강 내 노출 높이가 높은 실험군(GH, Gingival Height = 4.5)의 라이브러리 중첩 정확도가 높이가 낮은 실험군(GH = 0.5)보다 통계적으로 유의하게 높았다 (P < .05). 결론: 스캔바디의 각기 다른 형태에 따른 스캔 정확도는 유의한 차이가 없었으며, 스캔바디의 구강 내 노출 높이에 따라 라이브러리 중첩의 정확도는 증가한다. 추후 in vivo 환경에서 더 다양한 형태의 스캔바디를 이용한 후속연구가 필요할 것이다.