• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.126-139
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• 2012

Loss of dentition can lead to not only compromised esthetics and functions of the patient, but also alveolar bone resorption. Bone grafting with prosthetic reconstruction of the gingiva can be selected for the treatment, and it provides many benefits as prosthetic gingival reconstruction does not require a complicated surgical process and is available within a short period of time, with stable clinical results. However, conventional porcelain fused to metal prosthesis has certain limits due to its size, and deformation after several firing procedures. In this clinical report, the author would like to introduce a patient with severe alveolar resorption who was treated with gingiva-shaped zirconia/titanium CAD/CAM implant fixed prosthesis for esthetic and functional rehabilitation. Clinical reports Clinical report 1, 2 : A case of loss of anterior dentition with atrophied alveolar bone. Implant retained zirconia bridge applied with Procera implant bridge system to simulate the gingiva. Upper structure was fabricated with zirconia all ceramic crown. Clinical report 3, 4 : A case of atrophied maxillary alveolus was reconstructed with fixed implant prosthesis, a CAD/CAM designed titanium structure covered wi th resin on its surface. Anterior dentition was reconstructed with zirconia crown. Conclusion and clinical uses. All patients were satisfied with the outcome, and maintained good oral hygiene. Zirconia/titanium implant fixed prosthesis fabricated by CAD/CAM system was highly accurate and showed adequate histological response. No critical failure was seen on the implant fixture and abutment overall. Sites of severe alveolar bone loss can be rehabilitated by implant fixed prosthesis with CAD/CAM system. This type of prosthesis can offer artificial gingival structure and can give more satisfying esthetics and functions, and as a result the patients were able to accept the outcome more fondly, which makes us less than hard to think that it can be a more convenient treatment for the practitioners.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.253-258
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• 2016

최근 CAD-CAM과 지르코니아를 이용한 보철물의 제작이 증가하고 있으며 구강스캐너의 발달로 임상 및 기공과정이 단순화되고 있다. 균열치 혹은 치아의 일부가 파절된 경우, 구강스캐너를 사용하여 치아 삭제 전에 치아의 형태를 미리 스캔하고, 추후 수복물 제작 시 중첩을 통해 단일체 지르코니아 전장관을 제작하면 원래 환자의 자연치 형태와 교합을 재현할 수 있다. 본 증례에서는 균열 및 파절된 치아에서 구강 스캐너, CAD-CAM 및 단일체 지르코니아 전장관을 사용하여 삭제 전 치아의 형태와 교합을 재현한 수복물을 제작하였으며, 교합조정을 최소화할 수 있었다. 또한 임상적으로 기능적이고 심미적인 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.33-44
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• 2015

목적: 본 연구는 platform matching, platform switching을 시행한 임플란트의 변연골 소실을 비교하여 platform switching 개념의 임상적 의의를 평가하고자 한다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 원광대학교 치과병원 임플란트 센터에서 치료를 진행한 환자를 대상으로 임플란트 식립 시기, 직경, 길이, 지대주 연결방법 및 보철물 연결고정 유무를 조사하였다. 변연골 소실량을 측정하기 위해서 Emago advanced v5.6 프로그램을 사용하여 임플란트 식립 시와 가장 최근 내원 시의 치근단 방사선 사진을 비교하였다. 결과: 환자 82명의 임플란트 150개를 대상으로 6 - 63개월 동안 관찰한 결과 platform matching 임플란트는 $1.16{\pm}0.54mm$, platform switching 임플란트는 $0.68{\pm}0.27mm$의 변연골 소실을 나타내었다. 결론: Platform switching을 시행함으로써 임플란트의 변연골 소실을 줄이는 효과가 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.507-512
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• 1999

혼합치열기의 소아환자의 경미한 하악 전치부의 총생을 해결하는 문제와 하악 제 2 유구치의 조기 상실로 인한 하악 제 1 대구치의 근심경사 그리고 이에 따른 제 2 소구치의 맹출 공간 부족 등을 해소하기 위한 여러 가지의 방법들이 시도되어왔지만 저마다 그 술식의 적용범위나 방법 등에는 많은 어려움 들이 있어왔다. 이 연구의 목적은 이런 선택의 어려움을 가만하여 실제 임상에서 보다 간편하고 환자의 불편감을 줄여줄 수 있는 한 방법으로 Lip Bumper를 이용한 술식을 소개하고 그 적용례를 통하여 성공과 실패 사례들을 소개함으로써 임상가들에게 보다 유익한 정보를 주기 위함이다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.210-225
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• 2004

Statement of problem: Implant screw loosening has been remained problem in restorative practices. Surface treatment of screw plays a role of preventing screw from loosening in implant screw mechanism. Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate surface characteristics of TiN and ZrN film ion plated screw with titanium and gold alloy screw and to evaluate wear resistance, surface roughness, and film adhesion on screw surface using various instruments. Material and methods : GoldTite screws and titanium screws provided by 3i (Implant Innovation, USA) and TorqTite screws or titanium screws by Steri-Oss (Nobel Biocare, USA) and gold screws and titanium screws by AVANA (Osstem Implant, korea) were selected. Ion plating which is much superior to other surface modification techniques was carried out for gold screws and titanium screws using Ti and Zr coating materials with nitrogen gas. Ion nitrided surface of each abutment screw was observed with field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM, micro-diamond scratch tester, vickers hardness tester, and surface roughness tester. Results : 1) The surface of gold screw and GoldTite is more smooth than ones of other kinds of non coated screw. 2) The ZrN and TiN coated surface is the more smooth than ones of other kinds of screw. 3) The hardness of TiN and ZrN coated surface showed higher than that of non coated surface. 4) The TiN coated titanium screw and ZrN coated gold screw have a good wear resistance and adhesion on the surface. 5) The surface of ZrN coated screw showed low surface roughness compared with the surface of TiN coated screw. Conclusion : It is considered that the TiN and ZrN coated screw which would prevent a screw from loosening can be applicable to implant system and confirmed that TiN and ZrN film act as lubricant on surface of screw due to decrease of friction for recycled tightening and loosening.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제38권
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• pp.31.1-31.7
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• 2016

Background: The objective of this retrospective study was to show results from platform-switched narrow-diameter implants in the posterior edentulous region, which we followed up for more than 1 year after functional loading. Methods: Ninety-eight narrow implants were inserted into 66 patients. After healing, fixed implant-supported prostheses were delivered to the patients, and Periotest and radiographic examinations were performed. After the first year of loading, the implant outcome was again evaluated clinically and radiographically using the Periotest analysis. Crestal bone loss and Periotest values (PTVs) were used to evaluate the effect of surgery, prosthesis, implant, and a host-related factor. A general linear model was used to statistically detect variables statistically associated with crestal bone loss and Periotest value. Results: We followed up on the implants over 1 to 4 years after loading; their survival rate was 100 %, and pronounced differences from PTVs were noted among jaw location, bone quality, and loading period. No difference was detected in bone loss among the variables studied. Bone loss after functional loading was $0.14{\pm}0.39mm$. The stability value from the Periotest was $-3.29{\pm}0.50$. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, judicious use of platform-switched narrow implants with a conical connection must be considered an alternative for wide-diameter implants to restore a posterior edentulous region.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.246-261
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• 2002

The screw loosening is one of the complications that happen frequently in dental implant prostheses. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the changes of reverse/loosening (opening) torque of the screw according to the surface modifications by sandblasting and 24K gold electroplating as well as to determine the possibility of the clinical use of a washer in dental implant. The reverse torque of 4 experimental conditions(control, sandblasted, use of washers, electroplasted) was measured by digital torque gauge (Model MGT50Z, Mark-10 Corp., 458 West John Street Hicksville, NY 11801 USA). Electronic torque controller (Nobel Biocare DEA 020) was used in fastening the gold screws into abutment replicas. Mixed Linear Model Analysis method was used for statistical analysis. To examine the changes of screw thread surface, microphotographs were taken by Olympus PME-3 metallurgic microscope (Olympus Optical Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan). Within the limitations of this study, the following results were drawn: 1. The surface modifications of the gold screws and the use of a washer have significantly affected the reverse torque value compared to the control group (P<0.01). 2. Sandblasting and electroplating treatments demonstrated significantly higher reverse torque value than that of control group. 3. The use of a washer may be one of the useful clinical methods that prevent the screw loosening. However, further studies are necessary for the material selection and design of the washer.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.150-157
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• 2016

PURPOSE. The modified lateral-screw-retained implant prosthesis (LSP) is designed to combine the advantages of screw- and cement-retained implant prostheses. This retrospective study evaluated the mechanical and biological complication rates of implant-supported single crowns (ISSCs) inserted with the modified LSP in the posterior region, and determined how these complication rates are affected by clinical factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Mechanical complications (i.e., lateral screw loosening [LSL], abutment screw loosening, lateral screw fracture, and ceramic fracture) and biological complications (i.e., peri-implant mucositis [PM] and peri-implantitis) were identified from the patients' treatment records, clinical photographs, periapical radiographs, panoramic radiographs, and clinical indices. The correlations between complication rates and the following clinical factors were determined: gender, age, position in the jaw, placement location, functional duration, clinical crown-to-implant length ratio, crown height space, and the use of a submerged or nonsubmerged placement procedure. RESULTS. Mechanical and biological complications were present in 25 of 73 ISSCs with the modified LSP. LSL (n=11) and PM (n=11) were the most common complications. The incidence of mechanical complications was significantly related to gender (P=.018). The other clinical factors were not significantly associated with mechanical and biological complication rates. CONCLUSION. Within the limitations of this study, the incidence of mechanical and biological complications in the posterior region was similar for both modified LSP and conventional implant prosthetic systems. In addition, the modified LSP is amenable to maintenance care, which facilitates the prevention and treatment of mechanical and biological complications.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.197-204
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• 2018

PURPOSE. To determine the extent of treatment traces, the roughness depth, and the quantity of titanium nitride (TiN) removed from the surface of CAD/CAM abutments after treatment with various instruments. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Twelve TiN coated CAD/CAM abutments were investigated for an in vitro study. In the test group (9), each abutment surface was subjected twice (150 g vs. 200 g pressure) to standardized treatment in a simulated prophylaxis measure with the following instruments: acrylic scaler, titanium curette, and ultrasonic scaler with steel tip. Three abutments were used as control group. Average surface roughness (Sa) and developed interfacial area ratio (Sdr) of treated and untreated surfaces were measured with a profilometer. The extent of treatment traces were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS. Manipulation with ultrasonic scalers resulted in a significant increase of average surface roughness (Sa, P<.05) and developed interfacial area ratio (Sdr, P<.018). Variable contact pressure did not yield any statistically significant difference on Sa-values for all instruments (P=.8). Ultrasonic treatment resulted in pronounced surface traces and partially detachment of the TiN coating. While titanium curettes caused predominantly moderate treatment traces, no traces or detectable substance removal has been determined after manipulation with acrylic curettes. CONCLUSION. Inappropriate instruments during regular plaque control may have an adverse effect on the integrity of the TiN coating of CAD/CAM abutments. To prevent defects and an increased surface roughness at the transmucosal zone of TiN abutments, only acrylic scaling instruments can be recommended for regular maintenance care.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.208-217
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• 2018

상악 전치부는 심미적으로 민감한 부위이며, 치아 외형과 치은의 조화도 치료의 성공과 밀접한 관련이 있다. 이를 위해서는 정확한 진단과 치료계획이 필수적이며, 필요 시 치아 주위 연조직에 대한 처치 등이 동반될 수 있다. 연조직 처치로서 외과적 치관연장술 중 하나인 치은절제술을 고려할 수 있으며 이를 통해 심미적인 보철 수복을 할 수 있다. 상악 전치부는 심미뿐 아니라 기능 또한 고려하여야 한다. 지대치 주모형과 순측만을 수정한 진단 납형 모형을 스캔 및 중첩하여 디자인 및 가공하면, 최소한의 교합조정을 통해 기존의 편안했던 교합을 재현해 줄 수 있다. 본 증례에서는 치은절제술 및 모형 중첩을 통해 심미 수복을 진행하였고, 그 결과 심미와 기능모두에서 환자의 만족도를 높였기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.