• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2009

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM. Poor wettability of denture relining materials may lead to retention problems and patient discomfort. PURPOSE. Purpose of this study is to compare and evaluate wettability of nine denture relining materials using contact angle measurements under air and water storage over time. MATERIAL AND METHODS. Nine denture relining materials were investigated in this study. Two heat-curing polymethyl-methacrylate(PMMA) denture base materials: Vertex RS, Lang, one self-curing polyethyl-methacrylate(PEMA) chairside reline resin: Rebase II, six silicone relining materials: Mucopren soft, Mucosoft, $Mollosil^{{R}}$ plus, Sofreliner Touch, GC $Reline^{TM}$ Ultrasoft, Silagum automix comfort were used in this experiment. Contact angles were measured using high-resolution drop shape analysis system(DSA 10-MK2, KRUESS, Germany) under three conditions(in air after setting, 1 hour water storage, and 24 hours water storage). Nine materials were classified into three groups according to material composition(Group 1: PMMA, Group 2: PEMA, Group 3: Silicone). Mean values of contact angles were compared using independent samples t-test and one-way ANOVA, followed by a Scheffe's post hoc analysis($\alpha$=0.01). RESULTS. Contact angles of materials tested after air and water storage increased in the following order: Group 1(PMMA), Group 2(PEMA), Group 3(Silicone). Heat-cured acrylic denture base resins had more wettability than silicone relining materials. Lang had the highest wettability after 24 hours of water storage. Silicone relining materials had lower wettability due to their hydrophobicity. Wettability of all denture relining materials, except Rebase II and $Mollosil^{{R}}$ plus, increased after 24 hours of water storage. CONCLUSIONS. Conventional heat-cured resin showed the highest wettability, therefore, it can be suggested that heat-cured acrylic resin is material of choice for denture relining materials.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.335-345
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• 2022

PURPOSE. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the surface characteristics of a full veneer crown fabricated chairside (CS) from a (Y, Nb)-TZP zirconia block in response to conventional zirconia grinding and polishing. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Zirconia crowns (n = 40) were first prepared and divided into two groups of materials: Labside (LS) and CS, after which each specimen went through a five-step grinding and polishing procedure. Following each surface treatment, surface characteristics were analyzed using confocal laser microscopy (CLSM), average surface roughness (Ra) values were processed from the profile data through Gaussian filtering, and X-ray diffraction pattern analysis was performed to evaluate the monoclinic (M) phase content. Then, a representative specimen was selected for field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), followed by a final analysis of the roughness and X-ray diffraction of the specimens using the independent t-test and repeated measures analysis of variance (RM-ANOVA). RESULTS. In every group, polishing significantly reduced the Ra values (P < .001). There was no significant difference in Ra between the polished state CS and LS. Furthermore, CLSM and FE-SEM investigations revealed that even though grain exposure was visible in CS specimens throughout the as-delivered and ground states, the exposure was reduced after polishing. Moreover, while no phase transformation was visible in the LS, phase transformation was visible in CS after every surface treatment, with the M phase content of the CS group showing a significant reduction after polishing (P < .001). CONCLUSION. Within the limits of this study, clinically acceptable level of surface finishing of (Y, Nb)-TZP can be achieved after conventional zirconia polishing sequence.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.123-130
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• 2022

Objective: To evaluate if a remote digital monitoring system added at the end of orthodontic treatment could positively influence the retention phase by reducing the occurrence of misfit of removable appliances, number of emergency appointments (EA), and orthodontic relapse. Methods: Twenty-seven patients who completed active orthodontic treatment were divided into the study and control groups. In addition to the standard chairside follow-up appointments at month 1 (T1), month 3 (T2), month 6 (T3), the study group patients were monitored using Dental Monitoring^® with monthly intra-oral scans. Occurrence of misfit of removable retainers, number of EAs, and intercanine width change were recorded for both groups. Differences in EAs and retainer fit were assessed using the chi-square test. Intra-group and inter-group differences in the intercanine width were assessed with Friedman test and Mann-Whitney U test, respectively (α = 0.05). Results: The study group showed a significantly lower occurrence of misfit of removable retainers (p = 0.027) compared to the control group. No significant inter- and intra-group difference was found in the EAs and intercanine width change at each time-point. Conclusions: Integrating remote monitoring systems, such as Dental Monitoring^®, to the retention phase of the orthodontic treatment may lower the occurrence of misfit of removable retainers. However, a small sample size and a short observation period limit the strength of this evidence. These preliminary results tentatively suggest that remote monitoring technologies may be beneficial, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the regularity of in-office visits might be disrupted.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.259-270
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• 2023

PURPOSE. This study evaluated the reliability of the chair-side CAD-CAM surgical guide (CSG) in the anterior maxilla by comparing its accuracy with the laboratory 3D-printed surgical guide (3DSG) and manual surgical guide (MSG) concerning different levels of dentists' surgical experience. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Ten surgical guides of each type (MSG, 3DSG, and CSG) were fabricated on a control study model with missing right and left central incisors. Sixty implants were placed in 30 study models by two dentists (one inexperienced and one experienced) using three different types of surgical guides. Horizontal deviations at shoulder and at apex, vertical, and angular deviations were measured after superimposing the planned and placed implant positions in the software. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to compare the accuracy of three types of surgical guides in each dentist group and the accuracy of each surgical guide between two dentists (α = .05). RESULTS. There were no significant differences in any deviations between CSG and 3DSG, apart from angular deviation, for both dentists' groups. Moreover, both CSG and 3DSG showed no significant differences in accuracy between the two dentists (P > .05). In contrast, MSG demonstrated significant differences from CSG and 3DSG and a significant difference in accuracy between the two dentists (P < .05). CONCLUSION. CSG provides superior accuracy to MSG in implant placement in the maxillary anterior region and is comparable to 3DSG at different levels of surgical experience, while offering the benefits of shorter manufacturing time and reduced patient visits.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2024

의치상 하방의 잔존 치조제는 시간이 지남에 따라 생리적인 흡수가 일어난다. 이로 인하여 기존의 의치는 잔존 치조제와의 적합성이 떨어지게 되며, 임상적으로 교합평면의 변화, 수직고경의 감소, 의치의 유지력과 안정성의 소실로 인한 구강기능의 상실 및 심미적인 손상이 나타난다. 따라서 의치상과 잔존 치조제 사이의 첨상은 의치의 유지관리면에서 필수적이며 잔존 치조제와 의치상의 정확한 적합은 의치 치료의 성공을 결정하는 중요한 요인이 된다. 통상적인 첨상의 방법으로는 진료실에서 시행하는 직접법과 기공실에서 시행하는 간접법이 있다. 직접법은 진료실에서 시행하기 때문에 간편하고 쉽게 시행할 수 있는 장점이 있으나, 의치상 레진과 첨상재의 결합강도에 따라 영향을 받을 수 있는 단점이 존재한다. 반면, 간접법은 기공실에서 시행하며 첨상재와 의치상 레진간의 결합력을 제공한다는 장점이 있으나, 기공실 작업 기간 동안에 환자가 의치를 사용할 수 없다는 단점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 CAD-CAM의치를 포함하여 첨상에 사용하는 재료들과 각각의 특징들을 살펴보고, 첨상시 임상적으로 고려해야 하는 사항에 대해 알아보고자 한다.

• 대한치과보존학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과보존학회 2001년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.235-237
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• 2001

;Dentistry has benefited from tremendous advances in technology with the introduction of new techniques and materials, and patients are aware that esthetic approaches in dentistry can change one's appearance. Increasingly. tooth-colored restorative materials have been used for restoration of posterior teeth. Tooth-colored restoration for posterior teeth can be divided into three categories: 1) the direct techniques that can be made in a single appointment and are an intraoral procedure utilizing composites: 2) the semidirect techniques that require both an intraoral and an extraoral procedure and are luted chairside utilizing composites: and 3) the indirect techniques that require several appointments and the expertise of a dental technician working with either composites or ceramics. But, resin restoration has inherent drawbacks of microleakage. polymerization shrinkage, thermal cycling problems. and wear in stress-bearing areas. On the other hand, Ceramic restorations have many advantages over resin restorations. Ceramic inlays are reported to have less leakage than resin restoration and to fit better. although marginal fidelity depends on technique and is laboratory dependent. Adhesion of luting resin is more reliable and durable to etched ceramic material than to treated resin composite. In view of color matching, periodontal health. resistance to abrasion, ceramic restoration is superior to resin restorationl. Materials which have been used for the fabrication of ceramic restorations are various. Conventional powder slurry ceramics are also available. Castable ceramics are produced by centrifugal casting of heat-treated glass ceramics. and machinable ceramics are feldspathic porcelains or cast glass ceramics which are milled using a CAD/CAM apparatus to produce inlays (for example, Cered. They may also be copy milled using the Celay apparatus. Pressable ceramics are produced from feldspathic porcelain which is supplied in ingot form and heated and moulded under pressure to produce a restoration. Infiltrated ceramics are another class of material which are available for use as ceramic inlays. An example is $In-Ceram^{\circledR}$(Vident. California, USA) which consists of a porous aluminum oxide or spinell core infiltrated with glass and subsequently veneered with feldspathic porcelain. In the 1980s. the development of compatible refractory materials made fabrication easier. and the development of adhesive resin cements greatly improved clinical success rates. This case report presents esthetic ceramic inlays for posterior teeth.teeth.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.463-471
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• 2008

본 연구는 전문가 미백시 Sealed bleaching technique의 효율과 안정성을 평가하기 위해 split arch design의 randomized clinical trial을 시행하였다. 10명의 건전한 자연치를 가진 성인 환자의 상악 전치부를 좌우측으로 무작위로 나누어 전문가 미백 술식을 시행하였다. Brite powder (PacDent, Walnut, USA) 한 스푼에 10 방울의 3% 과산화수소수와 0.4ml의 carbamide peroxide gel (KoolWhite, PacDent, Walnut, USA)을 혼합하여 미백제로 사용하였다. 편측의 세 치아를 대조군으로 지정하여 통상적인 방법으로 전문가 미백을 시행하였고, 반대측의 세 치아는 실험군으로 미백제 위에 linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) wrap을 적용후 BT Cool light을 1시간 동안 적용하여 광활성화 하였다. 치아의 색조는 shadeguide를 이용하여 평가하는 방법과 spectrophotometer를 이용하여 측정하는 두 가지 방법을 이용하였으며, 술전, 술후, 체크시의 색조 측정 결과를 paired-t test로 분석하여 다음의 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. Shade guide로 평가한 결과 실험군과 대조군 모두에서 술후와 체크시의 색조와 술전의 색조와는 유의한 차이가 있었다 (p<.05). 또한 술전에는 대조군과 실험관간의 색조의 유의차가 없었던 반면 술후와 체크 (p<.05)시 모두에서 두 군간의 차이가 있었다 (p<.05). Spectrophotometer로 측정한 ${\Delta}E$ 값의 경우, 술후에는 대조군에서 $4.35{\pm}1.38$, 실험군에서 $5.08{\pm}1.34$로 나타났으며, 체크시에는 대조군에서 $3.73{\pm}1.95$, 실험관에서는 $4.38{\pm}2.08$로 나타났다. ${\Delta}E$는 술전과 술후를 비교한 값, 그리고 술전과 체크시를 비교한 값 모두에서 실험군과 대조군 간의 유의차가 있었다 (p<05). 따라서 이 연구에서 사용된 미백 술식을 사용할 경우, sealed bleaching technique이 미백의 효율성을 높인다고 결론지을 수 있다.

• 대한치위생과학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.65-77
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• 2023

연구배경: 치과계 특히 치과 의원들은 최근 수년간 보조 인력의 부족을 호소하고 있는 반면 치위생계에서는 미국 치과위생사와 같이 고유의 업무를 어느 정도 독자적으로 수행할 수 있는 구강 위생 전문가의 역할을 추구하고 있어 이러한 업무 범위의 조정과 치과 보조 인력의 양성에 대한 전반적인 논의가 절실하다. 연구방법: 이러한 논의에서 자주 언급되는 미국의 치과위생사와 치과 보조원제도에 대하여 미국 치과의사 협회(ADA), 미국 치과위생사 협회(ADHA), 미국 치과위생사 국가시험위원회(NBDHE), 미국 치과 보조원 협회 (ADAA), 미국 치과 보조원 국가시험위원회(DANB)에서 제공하는 면허취득을 위한 교육요건, 업무영역 등을 조사 분석하였다. 연구결과: 미국은 각 주별 제도가 서로 다르지만 일반적으로 치과위생사는 치위생 교육을 이수할 수 있는 기초 학습 능력 시험을 통과한 후에 2~3년의 전문학사 과정을 수료하고, NBDHE(National Board Dental Hygiene Examination)를 통해 면허를 취득한다. 이후, 주로 환자 검사, 구강 위생 관리 및 예방 처치와 관련된 업무를 수행한다. 치과 보조원(Dental Assitant)은 9~11개월 정도의 교육과정을 마친 후 기본적인 면허(General Chairside Assisting, GC) 취득을 위한 면허시험에 응시할 수 있고, 추가적인 업무를 위해서는 해당 업무에 대한 주별 자격시험 통과, 교육 이수 또는 학위취득, 일정 시간 및 기간 이상의 임상 경험 등이 요구된다. 결론: 우리나라의 의료 기사법과 시행령에서 지정하는 치과위생사의 업무 범위는 미국의 치과위생사와 치과 보조원의 업무를 모두 포함하고 있는데, 현재의 치과 보조 인력 부족을 해소하기 위해 미국과 같은 치과 보조원 제도를 도입한다면 이러한 업무 범위에 대한 조정과 구강 위생 관리 및 예방 업무에서의 치과위생사의 역할 확대 등의 제도적인 보완이 필요하고 이에 대한 구체적인 논의가 필요하다.