• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.265-272
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• 2019

Purpose: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) with that of parallel(PPA) and oblique projected periapical(OPA) radiography for the detection of different types of peri-implant bone defects. Materials and Methods: Forty implants inserted into bovine rib blocks were used. Thirty had standardized bone defects(10 each of angular, fenestration, and dehiscence defects), and 10 were defect-free controls. CBCT, PPA, and OPA images of the samples were acquired. The images were evaluated twice by each of 2 blinded observers regarding the presence or absence and the type of the defects. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), sensitivity, and specificity were determined for each radiographic technique. The 3 modalities were compared using the Fisher exact and chi-square tests, with P<0.05 considered as statistical significance. Results: High inter-examiner reliability was observed for the 3 techniques. Angular defects were detected with high sensitivity and specificity by all 3 modalities. CBCT and OPA showed similar AUC and sensitivity in the detection of fenestration defects. In the identification of dehiscence defects, CBCT showed the highest sensitivity, followed by OPA and PPA, respectively. CBCT and OPA had a significantly greater ability than PPA to detect fenestration and dehiscence defects(P<0.05). Conclusion: The application of OPA radiography in addition to routine PPA imaging as a radiographic follow-up method for dental implantation greatly enhances the visualization of fenestration and dehiscence defects. CBCT properly depicted all defect types studied, but it involves a relatively high dose of radiation and cost.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.3-11
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• 2018

Purpose: This study utilized a strong quasi-experimental design to test the hypothesis that the implementation of a policy to expand dental care services resulted in an increase in the usage of dental outpatient services. Methods: A total of 45,650,000 subjects with diagnoses of gingivitis or advanced periodontitis who received dental scaling were selected and examined, utilizing National Health Insurance claims data from July 2010 through November 2015. We performed a segmented regression analysis of the interrupted time-series to analyze the time-series trend in dental costs before and after the policy implementation, and assessed immediate changes in dental costs. Results: After the policy change was implemented, a statistically significant 18% increase occurred in the observed total dental cost per patient, after adjustment for age, sex, and residence area. In addition, the dental costs of outpatient gingivitis treatment increased immediately by almost 47%, compared with a 15% increase in treatment costs for advanced periodontitis outpatients. This policy effect appears to be sustainable. Conclusions: The introduction of the new policy positively impacted the immediate and long-term outpatient utilization of dental scaling treatment in South Korea. While the policy was intended to entice patients to prevent periodontal disease, thus benefiting the insurance system, our results showed that the policy also increased treatment accessibility for potential periodontal disease patients and may improve long-term periodontal health in the South Korean population.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제60권4호
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• pp.412-419
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• 2022

부분 무치악 환자의 구강회복을 위해서는 임플란트를 이용한 치료 방법이 널리 활용되고 있다. 임플란트를 이용한 치료방법은 크게 고정성 임플란트 보철물과 가철성 임플란트 보철물로 나뉠 수 있으며, 골 흡수가 심한 환자의 경우 심미적이고 경제적인 이점을 갖는 가철성 임플란트 보철물이 치료 옵션으로 활용될 수 있다. 특히 소수의 임플란트에 Milled-bar와 부가적인 유지장치를 이용한 보철물 제작 시, 임플란트 고정체 간의 연결고정 효과 및 의치의 유지력과 안정성이 증가할 수 있다. 또한 의치상을 통한 구순 지지를 통해 심미적인 보철물 제작이 가능하다. 본 증례의 환자는 상악골의 심한 골 흡수를 동반한 소수의 잔존치를 갖는 부분 무치악 환자로 전치부 및 소구치부위에 임플란트를 3개 식립 후 캐드캠을 이용하여 제작된 Milled-bar와 ADD-TOC 어태치먼트를 이용한 임플란트 부분 피개의치로 치료하였다. 그 결과 어태치먼트를 이용한 clasp 제거 및 의치상을 이용한 구순 지지를 통해 심미성을 높였으며, Milled-bar를 통한 교합력 지지와 의치 안정성을 확보하였다. 또한 환자의 이물감 해소를 위해 구개부 피개량을 줄인 금속 구조물의 피개의치를 제작하였으며, 만족스러운 결과를 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제59권1호
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• pp.36-42
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• 2021

하악 무치악 환자에게 치과용 임플란트를 이용한 피개의치가 우선적으로 추천된다. 그러나 많은 환자들은 경제적, 건강상태를 이유로 전통적인 총의치를 선택하기도 한다. 전통적인 방법으로 제작된 총의치는 치조골 흡수가 심한 환자에서 간혹 유지 및 안정에 한계를 보인다. 이런 한계를 극복하기 위해서 폐구인상법을 이용한 흡착의치가 사용되고 있다. 그러나 기존의 방법은 Frame cut back tray, Centric tray, Gnathometer M이 필요하다. 본 논문은 진료실에서 흔히 사용되는 치과재료를 이용한 하악 흡착의치 제작과정을 소개하고자 한다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.128-135
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• 2014

부분 무치악 환자는 고정성 보철, 가철성 국소의치, 임플란트 지지 고정성 보철로 수복될 수 있다. 그러나 소수 잔존치아만 남은 경우, 고정성 보철로는 수복이 어려우며, 국소의치 혹은 임플란트 지지 고정성 보철을 고려하게 된다. 이 경우 임플란트 지지 고정성 보철은 고정성 수복이라는 장점이 있으나, 충분한 개수의 임플란트가 식립되어야 하며, 환자의 전신적, 국소적 여건이 합당해야 하고, 경제적 부담도 크다. 가철성 국소의치는 지대치에 의한 대칭적인 지지가 중요하며, 특히 중심선에 대해 편측으로 소수 치아만 남은 경우에는 지점선에 대해 지대치에 유해한 스트레스를 가하면서 지대치의 예후가 불량해진다. 이 경우, 전략적 위치에 임플란트를 식립함으로써 임플란트를 의치의 유지 및 지지 요소로 활용하는 가철성보철물을 설계한다면 비용 대비 기능적이며 심미적인 보철 수복이 가능해진다. 본 두 증례는 상악 Kennedy Class I 부분 무치악 환자 중 편측으로 소수 잔존치가 전치에 국한하여 존재하는 경우로, 잔존치를 지대치로 사용하면서, 전략적 위치에 임플란트를 식립함으로써 의치의 지지가 향상된 국소의치를 제작한 증례이다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.137-144
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• 2020

다수 치아가 상실된 부분 무치악 환자의 전통적인 치료 방법으로 임플란트 고정성 보철물과 가철성 국소의치가 널리 이용되고 있다. 최근에는 소수의 임플란트를 보조적으로 이용하여 부가적으로 유지와 지지를 얻는 임플란트 융합 국소의치(Implant-assisted removable partial denture, IARPD)에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있다. 임플란트 융합 국소의치는 전통적인 가철성 국소의치에 비해 높은 유지력과 안정성을 가지며 심미적이다. 또한 소수의 임플란트 식립을 통해 환자에게 수술에 대한 부담을 줄여주며, 비용 절감 효과를 가진다. 본 증례의 환자는 상악에서 다수 치아를 상실한 부분 무치악 환자로 초기에 임플란트 고정성 보철물로 치료 계획하였으나 여러 요인에 의해 milled bar와 Locator attachment를 이용한 임플란트 융합 국소의치로 치료 계획을 변경하였다. 이를 통해 기능과 심미에서 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.238-244
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• 2019

Background: Recently, three-dimensional (3D) printing has been hailed as a disruptive technology in dentistry. Among 3D printers, a digital light processing (DLP) 3D printer has certain advantages, such as high precision and relatively low cost. Therefore, the latest trend in resin crown manufacturing is the use of DLP 3D printers. However, studies on the internal fitness of such resin crowns are insufficient. The recently introduced 3D evaluation method makes it possible to visually evaluate the error of the desired area. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the internal fitness of resin crowns fabricated a by DLP 3D printer using the 3D evaluation method. Methods: The working model was chosen as the maxillary molar implant model. A total of 20 resin crowns were manufactured by dividing these into two groups. One group was manufactured by subtractive manufacturing system (PMMA), while the other group was manufactured by additive manufacturing system, which uses a DLP 3D printer. Resin crowns data were measured using a 3D evaluation program. Internal fitness was calculated by root mean square (RMS). The RMS was calculated using the Geomagic Verify software, and the mean and standard deviation (SD) were measured. For statistical analysis, IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows ver. 22.0 (IBM Corp., USA) was used. Then, independent t-test was performed between the two groups. Results: The mean±SD of the RMS were 41.51±1.51 and 43.09±2.32 for PMMA and DLP, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between PMMA and DLP. Conclusion: Evaluation of internal fitness of the resin crown made using a DLP 3D printer and subtractive manufacturing system showed no statistically significant differences, and clinically acceptable results were obtained.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.134-140
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• 2014

Purpose: Triphala is a combination of three medicinal plants, extensively used in Ayurveda since ancient times. Triphala mouthwash is used in the treatment of periodontal diseases because of its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of triphala mouthwash with 0.2% chlorhexidine in hospitalized periodontal disease patients. Methods: In this double-blind, randomized, multicenter clinical trial, 120 patients were equally divided into three groups. Patients in group A were advised to rinse their mouths with 10 mL of distilled water, group B with 0.2% chlorhexidine, and group C with triphala mouthwash for 1 minute twice daily for two weeks. The plaque index (PI) and the gingival index (GI) were recorded on the first and the fifteenth day. Results: There was no significant difference when the efficacy of triphala was compared with 0.2% chlorhexidine in hospitalized patients with periodontal disease. However, a statistically significant difference was observed in PI and GI when both group B and group C were compared with group A and also within groups B and C, after 15 days (P<0.05). Conclusions: The triphala mouthwash (herbal) is an effective antiplaque agent like 0.2% chlorhexidine. It is significantly useful in reducing plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation, thereby controlling periodontal diseases in every patient. It is also cost effective, easily available, and well tolerable with no reported side effects.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.17-34
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• 2007

This study was conducted to research into the recognition level of employment and overseas employment on 173 students majoring in dental technology at two colleges in Daegu metropolitan city and Jeju self-governing island through questionnaires which are recorded individually. The results are as follows. 1. About 31.8% students chose dental technician department taking their aptitude into consideration when they entered college. 52% students gained information about dental technology through internet, and 57.3% students among them, which was the highest level, were under age 20. 2. 48.6% students responded that they thought the level of satisfaction with major was average and there was a difference according to their ages among the level of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their major and the previous knowledge of major they had gained before entering college. 75.1% students said they wouldn't transfer to other major even if they were given the chance, which was much higher than the opposite case. And only 2.3% students had dissatisfaction at their major, which means students majoring dental technology evaluate their major positively. 3. Most students(58.4%) wanted to get a job for living cost and 53.2% students took advice from their seniors or elderly people in choosing their jobs. 64.7% students answered they should have professional skills to get a good job, which was different according to their ages. In addition, 51.4% students of dental technology department regarded the opportunities to exert their abilities as the most important element in choosing their jobs. That means students value self-decision and selfrealization when they choose their jobs. 4. The majority of students(32.9%) preferred to work at the dental laboratory in dental college hospital as their workplace. Moreover, seniors over age 21 wanted to work in the field of porcelain and juniors under age 20 preferred to work in the implant part concerning the field which students wants to work. 5. About 91.3% students have ever heard about overseas employment and wanted to work abroad if given the opportunities(77.5%). This points out students have much interest in overseas employment and positive attitude. And there was a difference according to age and grade in case of the preferred country when they work abroad 6. The main barrier to overseas employment was a lack of communication ability(63.0%), therefore, students thought foreign language education should be activated to improve overseas employment(26.0%). To show this more specifically, juniors thought foreign language education and internship are most important factors(both are 21.4% alike), while seniors thought foreign language education is essential(24.6%) as a way to improve overseas employment. Students also thought that participation in language study club helps to prepare for overseas employment(69.4%). When putting all these survey results together, it's very important to develop people in advance who have job ability and language ability necessary for overseas employment as well as to improve job awareness in the field of dental technology. Consequently, it's needed to seek for various ways to get a overseas job through foreign language education and overseas internship.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.291-299
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• 2011

연구 목적: 본 연구는 임플란트 식립에 대한 환자의 치료 만족도와 임플란트 전 후의 구강건강관련 삶의 질을 측정하고, 구조방정식모델을 이용하여 임플란트 후 환자가 느낀 치료 만족과 관련하여 어떠한 요인이 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 영향을 미치는지를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 대구광역시 소재 6개 개인치과의원에 임플란트 치료를 목적으로 내원한 257명의 환자를 대상으로 구조화된 설문지를 이용하여 임플란트 식립에 대한 만족도와 구강건강관련 삶의 질을 측정하였다. 주요 측정 항목에 응답하지 않은 11명을 제외한 246명을 최종분석대상에 포함시켰으며, AMOS 4.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA)을 이용하여 임플란트 만족과 관련된 기능적 요인, 유지및관리요인, 비용 요인이 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 결과:임플란트 수술 후 구강건강관련 삶의 질은 OHIP-14의 7개 영역 모두에서 수술 전에 비해 향상되었다. 임플란트 식립 후 환자들은 저작, 발음 그리고 심미 측면에서 만족도가 높았으나, 비용 측면에서 만족도가 매우 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 임플란트 식립 후 저작 능력과 심미성을 포함하는 기능적 요인과 유지 및 관리 요인에 대한 만족이 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 유의한 영향을 미치는 반면(P<.05), 비용 요인은 삶의 질에 유의한 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 임플란트 수술에 따른 기능적 요인과 유지 및 관리 요인에 대한 만족이 높을수록 구강건강관련 삶의 질이 유의하게 높은 것으로 나타났다. 연구 결과를 통해 기존 연구에서 강조된 기능적 요인뿐만 아니라 유지 및 관리 요인의 중요성을 확인함으로써, 수술 후 환자에 대한 교육과 관리가 환자의 삶의 질 향상에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다는 점을 이론적 모델을 통해 제시하였다.