• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
• /
• 제48권2호
• /
• pp.12.1-12.11
• /
• 2023

Objectives: The present study evaluated the pulp response of human mandibular incisors subjected to in-office dental bleaching using gels with medium or high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (HP). Materials and Methods: The following groups were compared: 35% HP (HP35; n = 5) or 20% HP (HP20; n = 4). In the control group (CONT; n = 2), no dental bleaching was performed. The color change (CC) was registered at baseline and after 2 days using the Vita Classical shade guide. Tooth sensitivity (TS) was also recorded for 2 days post-bleaching. The teeth were extracted 2 days after the clinical procedure and subjected to histological analysis. The CC and overall scores for histological evaluation were evaluated by the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. The percentage of patients with TS was evaluated by the Fisher exact test (α = 0.05). Results: The CC and TS of the HP35 group were significantly higher than those of the CONT group (p < 0.05) and the HP20 group showed an intermediate response, without significant differences from either the HP35 or CONT group (p > 0.05). In both experimental groups, the coronal pulp tissue exhibited partial necrosis associated with tertiary dentin deposition. Overall, the subjacent pulp tissue exhibited a mild inflammatory response. Conclusions: In-office bleaching therapies using bleaching gels with 20% or 35% HP caused similar pulp damage to the mandibular incisors, characterized by partial necrosis, tertiary dentin deposition, and mild inflammation.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
• /
• 제31권4호
• /
• pp.727-736
• /
• 2001

Dentinal hypersensitivity is one of the complicated symptom rather than a disease. It has special reaction or pain over uncovered root by heat, mechanical or chemical stimulations, which are normal with healthy teeth, The purpose of this study is to discover rather MS Coat (oxalate-containing pre-polymerized resin suspension) or Elmex gel(amine fluoride+sodium fluoride) is effective on hypersensitivity after periodontal treatment using NRS(Numerica1 Rating Scales), which it is useful for evaluating pain level. This study has been prepared in Dankook Dental Hospital with generally healthy adult who had been suffered from dentinal hypersensitivity after periodontal treatment. Divided in three groups with saline(control group), MS Coat(test 1 group) and Elmex gel(test 2 group). And then, following evaluations were made at the end of 1 minute, 1 week, 1 month and 3 months. 1. The sequence of higher frequency & severeness of hypersensitivity is water within $7^{\circ}C$, air stream & explorer. 2. As time goes on, 1 minute, 1 week, 1 month & 3 months, severeness of hypersensitivity scored lower with water, air stream and explorer. 3. With explorer, the differences among three groups as time had to seen. 4. With air stream, the sensitivity scored lower after 1min with MS Coat, Elmex, and saline sequence. As time goes on the sensitivity was lower with MS Coat and Elmex than saline, but there was no difference between MS Coat and Elmex. 5. With water in $7^{\circ}C$, the sensitivity was much decreasing with MS Coat and Elmex than saline, but there was no difference between MS Coat and Elmex. As the result, MS Coat and Elmex are effective on hypersensitivity caused by periodontal treatment.

• 대한치과의사협회지
• /
• 제56권1호
• /
• pp.8-16
• /
• 2018

Purpose: The aim of in vitro study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy to detect non-cavitated enamel caries on smooth surface by using four kinds of the QLF devices. Materials and Methods: A total of 52 human permanent premolars and molars were used. Fluorescence images were captured by the QLF devices (Inspektor Pro, QLF-D, Qraycam, and Qraypen). Fluorescence loss of the QLF was calculated. The severity of lesions was categorized into the following 3 scores using polarized light microscopy: normal (S), enamel demineralization to outer half of enamel (D1), and inner half of the enamel up to the dentin-enamel junction (D2). The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare the fluorescence loss among the QLF devices. Spearman rank correlation coefficient between histological scores and fluorescence loss of the devices was calculated. The sensitivity, specificity, and area under the receiver operating curve (AUROC) were calculated to compare their diagnostic accuracies. Results: The correlation coefficients between histological scores and the fluorescence loss of the devices showed 0.77 to 0.81 (P < 0.001). All histological scores, the fluorescence loss among the devices showed no statistical difference. Among the devices, sensitivity, specificity, and AUC values of the fluorescence loss showed 0.84 to 0.94, 0.76 to 0.90, and 0.90 to 0.92, respectively. Conclusions: All QLF devices had no difference with excellent diagnostic accuracies to detect non-cavitated enamel caries on smooth surface.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
• /
• 제25권2호
• /
• pp.219-224
• /
• 2000

The purpose of this study is for evaluating the effect of MS Coat desensitizing agent in clinical situation. In this study total 60 teeth of 30 patients who is feeling hypersensitivity after periodontal surgery were treated with MS Coat desensitizing agent, and 20 teeth with saline solution for placebo effects and evaluated. All teeth were cleaned with rubber cup and pumice, after then the antibacterial agent was applied for 20 seconds and simply isolated using cotton roll Desensitizing agent was applied with a specific instrument in the manufacturers package by abrading motion for 10 seconds and re-done 8 times. Tactile stimulus with sharp explorer, air stimulus with syringe of dental unit, $7^{\circ}C$ cold water stimulus using micropipette applicator was done to evaluate hypersensitivity before apply test agent, immediate after application, 1 week after, and 3 month after application. The degree of hypersensitivity was recorded using 100mm Visual Analogue Scale and compared between group and evaluation times. From this clinical study sensitivity to the stimulus was significantly induced in both groups and MS Coat made a significant reduction in VAS score than placebo group did(p<.01). The results of this study could demonstrate that MS Coat desensitizing agent can use effectively to heat dentinal hypersensitivity.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
• /
• 제36권4호
• /
• pp.215-224
• /
• 2011

본 연구의 목적은 과민치아에 904 nm GaAs 다이오드 레이저를 조사하여 치료효과를 연구하여 과민 치아의 치료에 이러한 저수준 레이저 요법을 임상적으로 사용할 수 있는지 가능성을 파악하는 데 있다. 단국대학교 치과대학 부속치과병원 안면 동통 구강내과에 내원한 환자를 대상으로 하였으며, 각 환자는 치경부에 사아질이 노출된 치아가 적어도 좌우로 2개 이상의 짝이 되는 치아를 소유하였다. 본 연구에 사용된 치아는 모두 50 개로써 실험군 25개, 대조군 25 이었다. Tactile test, cold(ice stick) test, electrical pulp test 를 실험전, 실험 1주후, 2주후, 3주후, 4주후 모두 5회 시행하였다. 레이저조사는 첫방문시, 1주후, 2주후, 3주후 등 4회하되 모두 세가지 검사를 마친 후 시행하였다. 전기치수 검사 외 Tactile test와 cold test는 주관적 평가인 visual analogue scale을 사용하였다. 실험 결과, Tactile test에서 VAS 수치는 시간 경과에 따라 유의하게 감소하였으나 실험군과 대조군간에는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 전기치수 검사에서는 실험군의 과민도가 대조군에 비해 유의하게 높았으나 (높은 역치를 의미) 시간 경과시 유의한 변화는 볼 수 없었다. 온도 (cold) 검사에서는 레이저 조사후 실험군과 대조군 간의 차이뿐 만 아니라 시간 경과 시에도 유의하게 감소하였다. 이러한 결과를 보아 904 nm GaAs 레이저는 과민치아의 치료에 비가역적인 방법으로서 효과적으로 사용할 수 있으리라 사료된다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
• /
• 제25권1호
• /
• pp.103-115
• /
• 1998

Adhesion of composite resin to tooth structure has been of tremendous signgicance in clinical dentistry. Due to the lack of adhesion between composite restorative resins and enamel and dentin, microleakage occurs at the tooth/restoration interface. This may lead to discoloration, secondary caries, marginal breakdown, postoperative sensitivity, and even pulpal pathology. According to extensive use of composite resin, every effort on improving bonding strength and reducing microleakage between a tooth and composite resin has been continued. This study was conducted to determine the difference in microleakage in enamel and dentin treated with air-abrasion, acid etching and combination when restored with composite resin. Class V cavities were prepared on 30 premolars. The specimens were divided into following groups. group 1:air-abrasion+Scotchbond Multi-purpose group 4 :air-abrasion+All-Bond 2 group 2:acid etching+Scotchbond Multi-purpose group 5 :acid etching+All-Bond 2 group 3:combination+Scotchbond Multi-purpose group 6 :combination+All-Bond 2 #combination:air-abrasion + acid etching The specimens were filled with Z-100 after application of Scotchbond Multi-purpose and All-Bond 2. Thermocycling was conducted by alternately dipping the specimens in $5^{\circ}C$ and $55^{\circ}C$ water for 30 seconds 500 times. 1% methylene blue was applied and the specimens were left for 24 hours at $37^{\circ}C$. After washing out the dye, the tooth was sectioned buccolingually along the axis. The sectioned surface was observed with stereoscope for dye penetration. The author has measured the microleakage in teeth prepared with air-abrasion, acid ethching and combination to study the difference in microleakage following different methods of tooth surface treatment and has come to following results. 1. In comparing microleakage between groups, group 1 and 4 showed statistically significant difference from group 2, 3, 5 and 6(p<0.05). There was no significant difference among group 2, 3, 5, 6(p>0.05) nor between group 1 and 4(p>0.05). 2. In comparing microleakage among tooth surface treatment methods, Air-abrasion group showed significantly more microleakage than acid etching group and combination(airabrasion + acid etching) group(p<0.05). Combination(acid etching+air-abrasion)group tended to show lesser microleakage than acid etching group, but this was not statistically significant(p>0.05). 3. In comparing microleakage between bonding agents, there was no statistically significant difference between Scotch bond Multi-purpose and All-Bond 2(p>0.05).

• 대한소아치과학회지
• /
• 제25권3호
• /
• pp.598-603
• /
• 1998

본병원 소아치과에 내원한 유치와 영구치 모두에 법랑질 형성 부전증을 가지고 있는 환자에 대해 교합면의 마모를 방지하여 교합고경을 유지하기 위해 유구치부 stainless steel crown 및 맹출 중인 제 1 대구치에 sealant, 전치아에 걸쳐서 주기적인 불소도포를 이용해 치료하여 양호한 결과를 얻었다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
• /
• 제28권5호
• /
• pp.423-433
• /
• 2024

Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) are a type of adult stem cell present in the dental pulp tissue. They possess a higher proliferative capacity than bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Their ease of collection from patients makes them well-suited for tissue engineering applications, such as tooth and nerve regeneration. Chios gum mastic (CGM), a resin extracted from the stems and leaves of Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia, has garnered attention for its potential in tissue regeneration. This study aims to confirm alterations in cell proliferation rates and induce differentiation in human DPSCs (hDPSCs) through CGM treatment, a substance known for effectively promoting odontogenic differentiation. Administration of CGM to hDPSC cells was followed by an assessment of cell survival, proliferation, and odontogenic differentiation through protein and gene analysis. The study revealed that hDPSCs exhibited low sensitivity to CGM toxicity. CGM treatment induced cell proliferation by activating cell-cycle proteins through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Additionally, the study demonstrated that CGM enhances alkaline phosphatase activation by upregulating the expression of collagen type I, a representative matrix protein of dentin. This activation of markers associated with odontogenic and bone differentiation ultimately facilitated the mineralization of hDPSCs. This study concludes that CGM, as a natural substance, fosters the cell cycle and cell proliferation in hDPSCs. Furthermore, it triggers the transcription of odontogenic and osteogenic markers, thereby facilitating odontogenic differentiation.

• 대한소아치과학회지
• /
• 제28권4호
• /
• pp.613-619
• /
• 2001

교합면의 열구는 우식이 발생하기 쉬운 위치이며, 특히 초기우식병소는 건전해 보이는 법랑질 하방에서 진행되는 경우가 많고, 주위 건전 법랑질과 잘 구별되지 않아서 주기적인 검사에도 불구하고 우식의 치료 시기를 놓치는 경우가 종종 있다. 초기 우식을 조기에 진단할 경우 불소도포, 식이조절, 치태조절 능력개선 그리고 타액분비 촉진 등의 방법으로 그 병리적 과정을 차단하고, 조기에 치료할 수 있다는 관점에서 조기 진단은 중요시되고 있다. 본 연구는 발거된 치아에서 교합면 우식을 검출하기 위해 두가지 전통적인 진단법인 시진, 방사선 검사법에 대하여 레이저 형광측정법을 이용한 새로운 우식진단기구인 Diagnodent (Biberach, Germany)의 민감도, 특이도 그리고 정확도를 비교함으로서 교합면 초기 우식 병소에 대한 가장 신뢰성 있는 진단 방법에 대하여 평가하고자 하였으며 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. Diagnodent는 건전치에서 7.8, 초기우식에서 25.4, 법랑질 우식에서는 30.5 그리고 상아질 우식에서는 53.8의 평균값을 나타냈다. 2. 염료를 이용한 치아조직표본검사와 스피어만과 피어슨 상관계수에서 Diagnodent(0.736, 0.619)와 시진(0.664, 0.666)에서 높은 상관성을 나타냈고 방사선 촬영검사(0.333, 0.335)에서 가장 낮은 상관성을 나타냈다(P<0.01 전체). 3. 교합면 우식진단의 정확도는 Diagnodent가 65%로 가장 높았고 방사선 검사가 34%로 가장 낮았다. 4. 초기 우식의 경우, Diagnodent의 민감도와 특이도가 가장 높았고 법랑질 우식의 경우, 시진의 민감도가 가장 높았으며 Diagnodent의 특이도가 가장 높았다. 상아질 우식의 경우, Diagnodent의 민감도와 특이도가 가장 높았으며 시진의 민감도가 가장 낮았다.ed sealant는 기계적 삭제 방법을 사용한 경우와 산부식 방법만을 사용한 경우 모두 열구 침투도나 미세누출에 있어서 유의한 차이가 없었다. 이상의 결과로 보아 치면열구전색제 도포 시 열구 침투도가 우수하고 미세누출이 적은 기계적 삭제 방법과 물리적 성질이 우수한 filled sealant의 사용이 바람직하다고 생각된다. 그러나 미세누출에 있어 교합력을 고려한 실험이나 장기간의 임상실험이 필요할 것이다.5).vac/PE필름은 장기저장시 사용이 좋을 것으로 사료된다. 2) 질소가스 및 탄산가스투과도 각각 $61.6{\mu}PVDC/PE/Al-vac/CPS\;12.5,\;59.8>96.9{\mu}PE/PVDC/PE\;7.1,\;42.0>79.3{\mu}ET/PVDC/L-LDPE\;6.4,\;34.2>72.2{\mu}PET/PVDC/PE/Al-vac/PE\;0.74,\;4.2cc/m^2.24hr{\cdot}atm$으로 가장 우수한 PET/PVDC/PE/Al-vac/PE 복합필름이 장기저장용으로 이용이 좋을 것으로 사료된다.태발생을 연구하는데 기초적인 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. 조사한 결과 유의확률이 0.05 이하인 수치들은 Hb과 Albumin, K, Na간, Neutrophil과 Leukocyte간이었고 상관계 수치는 $0.370{\sim}0.442$ 사이로 나타났다. 유의확률 0.01이하로 조사된 수치는 Cholesterol과 ALT간, LDH와 Platelet, Creatinine간, Platelet와 BUN간, Na와 K수치간 이었으며 상관계수는 $0.531{\sim}0.866$사이로 나타났다. 5. 농양환자에서의 검사치간 상관관계를 조사한 결과 유의확률이 0.05이하인 수치들은 CRP와 Neutrophil간 이었고 상관계수는 0.

• 치위생과학회지
• /
• 제16권4호
• /
• pp.272-283
• /
• 2016

본 연구는 치과병 의원에서 일반적으로 사용되고 있는 불소화합물과 지각과민처치제의 상아세관 폐쇄효과를 비교 분석하고, 전동칫솔질을 시행하여 시간경과에 따른 유효성분의 지속력을 평가하고자 하였다. 발거된 지 3개월 이내의 우식이나 수복, 보철물이 없는 건전한 사람의 대구치 35개를 선택하여 4등분하였고 이 중 135개의 시편을 본 연구에 사용하였다. 이들 시편을 아무런 처치를 하지 않은 대조군과 5개의 실험군으로 구분하였고, 실험군은 산성불화인산염, 불소바니쉬, Gluma, Super Seal, SE-Bond를 선정하여 대상치아에 도포하였다. 이후 1주(140회), 2주(280회), 4주(560회)에 해당하는 전동칫솔질을 시행하였고, 각 시편별 3부위를 주사전자현미경(SEM)으로 상아세관 폐쇄도를 관찰하였다. 그 결과 전동칫솔질 시행 1주, 2주, 4주에서 모두 불소바니쉬 도포군의 상아세관 폐쇄도가 가장 높았으며, 그 다음으로 SE-Bond 도포군이 높게 나타났다. 또한 Gluma 도포군은 다른 실험군에 비해 가장 낮은 상아세관 폐쇄도를 나타냈으며, 칫솔질 시행 4주에서는 Gluma 도포군과 Super Seal 도포군이 다른 실험군에 비해 낮은 상아세관 폐쇄도를 나타냈다. 본 연구를 종합하면, 처치 4주 후에도 불소바니쉬와 SE-Bond는 다른 실험군에 비해 상아세관 폐쇄도가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 임상에서 지각과민 치료 시 불소바니쉬와 SE-Bond의 사용이 효과적일 것으로 생각된다.