• 대한장애인치과학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.21-24
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• 2011

11세 여환이 저작시 불편감을 주소로 내원하여 임상 구강 검사 결과 하악 우측 구치부의 scissor bite이 관찰되었다. 내원 당시 환아는 치과 치료에 대한 두려움과 거부감을 나 타냈고 이에 1년 동안 정기 검진을 하여 환자와의 신뢰관계를 형성 후 교정치료가 가능하였다. Williams Syndrome 환자의 경우 사교적이며 친밀한 성격임에도 치과종사자나 치과 치료에 대한 두려움을 가질 수 있어 치료를 시작하기 전 환자와 치과 종사자간의 관계 형성을 통한 신뢰를 획득함으로 더 나은 질의 치료를 시행할 수 있을 것이다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.245-252
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• 2014

PURPOSE. To present a literature review on implant overdentures after a brief survey of bone loss after extraction of all teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Papers on alveolar bone loss and implant overdentures have been studied for a narrative review. RESULTS. Bone loss of the alveolar process after tooth extraction occurs with great individual variation, impossible to predict at the time of extraction. The simplest way to prevent bone loss is to avoid extraction of all teeth. To keep a few teeth and use them or their roots for a tooth or root-supported overdenture substantially reduces bone loss. Jaws with implant-supported prostheses show less bone loss than jaws with conventional dentures. Mandibular 2-implant overdentures provide patients with better outcomes than do conventional dentures, regarding satisfaction, chewing ability and oral-health-related quality of life. There is no strong evidence for the superiority of one overdenture retention-system over the others regarding patient satisfaction, survival, peri-implant bone loss and relevant clinical factors. Mandibular single midline implant overdentures have shown promising results but long-term results are not yet available. For a maxillary overdenture 4 to 6 implants splinted with a bar provide high survival both for implants and overdenture. CONCLUSION. In edentulous mandibles, 2-implant overdentures provide excellent long-term success and survival, including patient satisfaction and improved oral functions. To further reduce the costs a single midline implant overdenture can be a promising option. In the maxilla, overdentures supported on 4 to 6 implants splinted with a bar have demonstrated good functional results.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제16권10호
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• pp.343-350
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 한국 지역사회 거주 노인의 영양상태가 사망위험에 영향을 미치는지 파악하기 위함이다. 본 연구에서는 2008년도 노인실태조사 참여자 8,532명의 자료와 2011년 사망자 자료를 분석하였다. 콕스 회귀 분석 결과, 남성(Hazard Ratio [HR], 2.03; 95% Confidence Interval [CI], 1.74~2.37), 당뇨 (HR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.12~1.64), 저체중 (HR, 2.68; 95% CI, 2.16~3.31), 연하곤란 (HR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.02~1.47), 씹기 능력 (HR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.11~1.59), 영양불량 (HR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.23~1.75)이 사망위험에 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 한국 노인의 사망위험을 줄이기 위해 체계적인 영양 지원프로그램을 개발해야 할 것이다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.161-166
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• 2007

본 연구는 일부지역 치과 병의원에 내원한 5세 이상 노인의 치아건강사정과 현존영구치아수의 관계를 파악하여 노인의 구강상태의 문제점 파악과 삶의 질을 향상하기 위한 구강건강증진 프로그램을 개발하는데 기초 자료로 활용하고자 조사한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 노인이 지각한 치아건강상태는 건강하지 않다고 응답한 경우 57.9%로 가장 높았고 보통이다 32.5%, 건강하다 9.5%로 순으로 나타났으며, 교육수준, 직업유무, 월수입에 따라 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다(p < .01, p < .001). 2. 노인의 음식 맛 구별 정도는 한두 가지 맛의 구별이 잘 안 되는 노인이 58.7%로 가장 많았으며, 교육수준, 월평균수입에 따라 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다(p < .05, p < .01). 3. 노인의 저작능력은 잘 씹을 수 있는 노인이 20.6%, 소화정도는 보통인 경우가 69.0%로 조사되었다. 4. 노인의 구강 내 현존영구치아수는 전체적으로 10개 이하가 38.9%로 가장 많았다. 교육수준별로는 고졸이상에서 21개 이상(40.0%)이 가장 많았고, 직업이 있는 경우는 11~20개(41.7%)가 가장 많았으며, 월평균수입이 50만원 이상인 경우 11~20개(41.7%)가 가장 많아 일반적인 특징과 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 나타냈다(p < .01). 5. 치아건강사정에 따른 구강내 현존영구치아수는 치아가 건강한 경우, 음식의 맛을 구별하는 경우 및 잘 씹는 경우는 현존영구치가 21개 이상으로 나타나 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 나타내었다(p < .001).

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.331-346
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• 2006

Free-end partial dentures, which are supported by teeth surrounded by dental root membranes and elastic mucous membrane tissues, may cause stress to the abutment teeth due to external force imposed on the denture base, increase the mobility of the abutment teeth, and bring about a change in the periodontal tissue. General retainers used in partial dentures are categorized into clasp, attachment, and Konus crown. Stress imposed on the abutment teeth and mobility of the denture base have relations with the lifetime of a crown and abutment teeth, and have direct relations with the chewing ability. Thus, a need arises to make a comparative analysis of stress of the three direct retainers on the abutment teeth and interpret the mobility of the denture base. This study designed three kinds of removable partial dentures (one kind of attachment partial denture, one kind of Konus crown partial denture, and one kind of clasp partial denture), and fabricated Dentiforms of bilateral partial dentures (Kennedy Class I) with lower left 1st premolar and lower right 1st and 2nd premolars being as the abutment teeth. A strain gauge was installed in the mesial and distal surface of the lowerr left 1st premolar (No. 34) of the fabricated dentiform and in the lower part of the denture base, and installed were a clasp partial denture, an attachment partial denture, and a Konus crown partial denture. Then, the vertical static load of 5kgf and 7.5kgf at the occlusion surface of the lower left No. 6 molar was generated for a total of 20 frequencies of load each using a push-full gauge, and thus a change in the output of the strain gauge was measured. With the respective application of Konus crown, attachment and RPI clasp in the free-end partial denture, surveyed was the distribution of stress imposed on the abutment teeth and the denture base according to the location of occlusion force load so as to come up with the following results. 1. Konus crown and attachment partial dentures generated much stress, and more stress on the abutment teeth than RPI clasp dentures did. Attachment dentures tended to further intensify stress on the abutment teeth than Konus crown dentures did. 2. Attachment dentures and Konus dentures imposed less stress on the denture base than RPI clasp dentures did. There was no stress difference between Attachment and Konus crown dentures. 3. Dentures that were designed with the application of retainers using sturdy linkage methods tended to be less mobile.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.133-147
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• 2000

A well-planned, precise occlusal adjustment of natural teeth has some distinct advantages over other forms of occlusal therapy. It should be emphasized, however, that an occlusal adjustment is an irreversible procedure and has definite contraindications in some mouths. Generally, the treatment methods for the patients that has open-bite will be following as below. : (1) Use of removable orthopedic repositioning appliance, (2) Orthodontics, (3) Full or partial reconstruction of the dentition, (4) Orthognathic surgical procedure, (5) Occlusal adjustment of the existing natural teeth, (6) Any combination of the above. Above all, the advantages of occlusal adjustment of natural teeth are : (1) the patient is more able to adapt to the changes in jaw position and posture; (2) the phonetic or speaking ability of the patient is not significantly changed and usually is improved; (3) the esthetics of the natural teeth is not altered and often is better; (4) the hygiene of the individual teeth is easily maintained; and (5) the functional usage of the teeth as cutting and chewing devices is markedly improved. The objective of an occlusal adjustment, as with any form of occlusal therapy, is to correct or remove the occlusal interferences, or premature contacts, on the occluding parts of the teeth which prevent a centric relation closure of the mandible. A systematic, disciplined approach can be followed in treatment, the objectives should be listed. They are : (1) Centric relation occlusion of the posterior teeth. (2) Proper "coupling" of the anterior teeth. (3) An acceptable disclusive angle of the anterior teeth in harmony with the condylar movement patterns. (4) Stability of the corrected occlusion. (5) Resolution of the related symptoms. For the patient with open-bite on anterior and posterior teeth, this case report shows the treatment methods in combination the fixed prosthesis with the selective cutting of the natural teeth. Occlusal adjustment is no longer an elective procedure but a mandatory one for patients requiring restorations and those in treatment for TMD dysfunctions or those whose dentitions show signs of occlusal trauma. Occlusal adjustment is essential for all who do not display the above lists.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.243-249
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• 2017

Objectives: Stress is a psychological reaction to stimuli such as anxiety or threat felt by a person either physically or mentally when placed in a difficult situation. Although a relationship between stress and dry mouth has been reported, it remains understudied. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between stress and subjective dry mouth among the elderly living in a rural region. Methods: A total of 214 people aged ${\geq}60years$ living in a rural area were recruited with an informed consent for a cross-sectional analysis. Information about stress and subjective dry mouth was obtained by an interview survey with a constructed questionnaire. Data on other potential confounding factors (including oral factors) such as socio-demographic data, health-related behaviors, the number of remaining teeth, and subjective chewing ability were also gathered at the same time. Logistic regression models were used to analyze the relationship of stress and dry mouth using SPSS. Results: The Crude odds ratio (OR) of stress awareness affecting subjective dry mouth was 2.59 (95% confidence interval: 1.43-4.68). After adjusting for sex, education, income, smoking, and alcohol intake, the adjusted OR was 2.52 (95% confidence interval: 1.30-4.87) which was statistically significant. Conclusions: Elderly people who were stressed had an approximately 2-fold increase in experiencing subjective dry mouth when compared to their stress-free counterparts.