• 대한치주과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치주과학회 2001년도 제41회 종합학술대회 연제초록
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• pp.96-96
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• 2001

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.655-664
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to observe the degree of surface obliteration of dentinal tubule using Gluma(R) desensitizer and MS coat(R) with 15 specimens made out of 15 extracted lower incisors. They were divided into Root planning group(control), Gluma(R) desensitizer group(test I ) and MS coat(R) group(test II). Degree of Obliteration was examined under the scanning electron microscope(${\times}$2000). The following results were obtained: 1. In the root planning group(control), the complete open of dentinal tubule surface was accounted for 73.8%, the partial obliteration for 17.2% and the complete obliteration for 9.0%. 2. In the Gluma(R) desensitizer group (test I), the complete open of dentinal tubule surface was accounted for 23.6%, the partial obliteration for 42.8% and the complete obliteration for 33.6%. 3. In the MS coat(R) group (test II), the complete open of dentinal tubule surface was accounted for 19.2%, the partial obliteration for 45.6% and the complete obliteration for 35.2%. 4. The average number of open dentinal tubules in the control was significantly higher than in the test I and II (P<0.05), but there were no statistically significant differences between the test I and II. 5. The average number of the partially obliterated and the completely blocked dentinal tubules in the control was significantly lower than the test I and II(P<0.05), but there were no statistically significant differences between the test I and II. The results of this study suggest that Gluma(R) desensitizer and MS coat(R) is significantly effective on dentinal tubule obliteration, therefore they were effective on hypersensitivity caused by periodontal treatment

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.227-234
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• 2014

Purpose: Dentin hypersensitivity is a potential threat to oral health. Laser irradiation may provide reliable and reproducible treatment but remains controversial. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of $CO_2$ or erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Er:YAG) laser therapy, and to assess mineral content. Methods: Eighteen human single-rooted teeth affected with advanced periodontitis were obtained. Buccal and lingual surfaces were planed to form 36 specimens. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid gel (24%) was applied to remove the smear layer and simulate hypersensitive teeth. The experimental groups were: group 1, control (no irradiation); group 2, $CO_2$ laser (repetitive pulsed mode, 2 W, $2.7J/cm^2$); and group 3, Er:YAG laser (slight contact mode, 40 mJ/pulse and 10 Hz). To evaluate dentinal tubule occlusion, six specimens per group (2-mm thickness) were prepared and observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for calculation of the occlusion percentage. To evaluate the mineral content, six specimens per group (0.6-mm thickness) were used, and then the levels of Ca, K, Mg, Na, and P were measured by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry. In addition, the surface temperature of the specimens during laser irradiation was analyzed by a thermograph. Results: The SEM photomicrographs indicated melted areas around exposed dentinal tubules and a significantly greater percentage of tubular occlusion in the $CO_2$ and Er:YAG laser groups than the control, and in the Er:YAG group than the $CO_2$ laser group. In addition, no significant differences were noted among the experimental groups for the mineral elements analyzed. The $CO_2$ laser group showed an evident thermal effect compared to the Er:YAG group. Conclusions: $CO_2$ and Er:YAG laser are effective in treating dentin hypersensitivity and reducing its symptoms. However, the Er:YAG laser has a more significant effect; thus, it may constitute a useful conditioning item. Furthermore, neither $CO_2$ nor Er:YAG lasers affected the compositional structure of the mineral content.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.479-489
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Nd : YAG laser on the tooth hypersensitivity by the observation of the morphological changes of the dentinal surface irradiated with Nd : YAG laser by use of SEM. In 40 mandibular and maxillary molars without any carious lesion or restoration, severe attrition and abrasion, Enamel was removed with fine grit diamond bur and exposed dentinal surfaces were polished with Soflex discs. In control group (10 teeth), exposed dentinal surfaces were acid-etched with 10 % Maleic acid for 15 seconds. In the experimental group 1 (10 teeth), acid-etched dentinal surfaces with 10% Maleic acid were prepared by Nd : YAG laser (6 watts power, 1 psi water, 18 psi air) for 2 minutes. In the experimental group 2 (10 teeth), exposed dentinal surfaces were irradiated with Nd: YAG laser (10 watts power, 3 psi water, 10 psi air) until the painted black stains on the dentinal surfaces were completely removed. In the experimental group 3 (10 teeth). dentinal surfaces were prepared with Nd : YAG laser (6 watts power, 1 psi water, 18 psi air) until the painted black stanins on them were completely removed and then the irradiated dentinal surfaces were acid-etched with 10 % Maleic acid for 15 seconds. The specimens were routinely processed and observed with scanning electron microscope. The results were as follows : 1. In the irradiated dentinal surfaces, the characteristics of the melting and recrystalization on the dentinal surfaces were observed. Compared with the results in the control group, we could observe that in the irradiated dentinal surfaces, the aperture of the dentinal tubules were reduced and there were more debris obstructing the dentinal tubules. 2. In the irradiated dentinal surfaces, crater structures were commonly present and in the crater bottoms, there were a lot of bead like melted dentin structures, which had the ruptured opening in the center of them. 3. The melted dentins and cracks in the smear layer were less frequently observed in the irradiated dentinal surfaces using copious cooling water than in the irradiated dentinal surfaces using scare cooling water.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.371-378
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• 2002

이번 연구에서는 19명 환자의 40개 상아질 지각과민 치아를 조사하였다. 지각과민증을 평가하기 위하여 기계, 온도 및 전기적 자극을 사용하였다. 상아질 지각과민증의 치료제로는 Gluma(R) Desensitizer (Heraeus Kulzer GmbH & Co., Germany)를 사용 하였다. 연구 방법은 다음과 같다: 지각과민증의 치료 전에 협면의 치관 $\frac{1}{3}$ 부위에서 전기치수검사를 시행하여 치수 생활력을 조사하였고, 그 측정치를 기록하였다. 그리고 기계 및 온도 자극을 이용한 검사를 시행하여 지각과민증의 유무를 확인하였다. 지각과민증이 존재함을 확인한 후에 지각과민증의 마모부에서 전기치수검사를 실시하였다. 치약을 전해질로 사용하였고 반응시의 숫자를 기록하였다. 이후 Gluma(R) Desensitizer를 이용하여 지각과민증을 치료하였다. 치료 후 마모 부위에서 기계, 온도 및 전기 검사를 다시 실시하고 그 결과를 기록하였다. 기계 및 온도 자극에 대해 40개 치아 모두에서 지각과민증 치료 전에는 반응을 보였으며 치료 후에는 반응을 보이지 않았다. 치관 $\frac{1}{3}$ 부위에서 전기치수검사를 실시하였을 때 모든 치아는 31에서 65 (48.9${\pm}$7.2)의 범위에서 반응하였다. 상아질 지각과민증의 치료 전에 전기치수검사를 실시하였을 때 34개의 치아는 2에서 반응하였고 나머지 6개의 치아는 17에서 25 범위에서 반응하였다. 치료 후에는 40개 치아 모두가 12에서 27 (19.6${\pm}$3.5)의 범위에서 반응하였다. 치료 전에 2보다 큰 숫자에서 반응을 보인 여섯개의 치아는 18에서 23의 범위에서 반응하였다. 이번 연구의 범위 내에서 다음과 같은 결론을 도출할 수 있다. 상아질 지각과민증을 보이는 치아가 기계 및 온도 자극에 반응을 보인다면 그 치아는 마모된 면에서 낮은 전기저항을 보인다. 반면 상아질 지각과민증을 치료하여 기계 및 온도 자극에 반응하지 않는다면 그 치아는 마모면에서 증가된 전기저항을 보인다. 전기치수검사는 상아질 지각과민의 진단에 활용될 수 있다. 나아가 전기치수검사는 상아질 지각과민증의 치료 결과를 평가하는 데 유용할 것이다. 하지만 전기치수검사는 상아질 지각과민을 측정하는 데에는 적절하지 못하다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.141-141
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• 1989

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.130.1-130.1
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• 1989

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.190.2-190.2
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• 1991

• 대한치과재료학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.17-28
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• 2016

The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in dentinal permeability after application of dentin desensitizer on exposed dentin immediately after ultrasonic scaling to teeth with non-carious cervical lesions. Thirty caries-free extracted molars were fixed to slide glasses after horizontally being sectioned at 5 mm below the cemento- enamel junction (CEJ). The prepared specimen was connected to a fluid flow measuring device (nano-Flow), and a V-shaped cavity was formed at the CEJ to imitate the non-carious cervical lesion. After no fluid leakage was confirmed in the connected system with specimen, tooth surface was treated ultrasonic cleaning with piezoelectric ultrasonic scalers until dentinal tubules were exposed. And 6 different desensitizers were applied on exposed dentin. Real-time measurements of dentinal fluid flow were performed during ultrasonic scaling and application of dentin desensitizer. To evaluate the occlusion of exposed dentinal tubules, tooth surface was examined by SEM. Following results were observed. After ultrasonic scaling, more dentinal tubules were exposed on the tooth with non-carious cervical lesions compared to tooth without lesions. The rate of fluid flow measured with nano-Flow system had correlation with the degree of dentin occlusion observed with SEM after application of desensitizers on exposed dentin. Desensitizers with glutaraldehyde and HEMA did not decrease the rate of fluid flow and did not show dentin occlusion. Desensitizers with oxalate showed the limited effects on the rate of fluid flow and dentinal tubule occlusion. Desensitizer with resin monomer showed the significant effect on the rate of fluid flow and dentin occlusion.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.472-483
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• 2000

Before impression making in the fixed restorations or other prosthesis, hemostatic solutions are used for hemostasis and moisture control. Hemostatic solutions effectively control bleeding but their major ingredients, acid removes smear layers which are formed in the tooth preparation, exposes the dentinal tubular orifices which are occluded by smear layers, makes dentinal tubular fluid displace more easily to the various external stimulus, and according to the hydrodynamic theory, consequently causes dentin hypersensitivity. To know the effect of hemostatic solutions on dentin permeability, coronal dentin discs, 1mm in thickness, were prepared from extracted third molars free from decay and wear, and a split chamber device was used. Hydraulic conductance values and SEMs, which were measured before and after treatment with $Astringedentr^{(R)},\;Altract^(R)\;and\;Epri-dent^{(R)}$, were compared and ana-lysed. The following conclusions were drawn: 1. Hydraulic conductance values which were measured after the treatment of hemostatic solutions were increased in all groups(p<0.05). 2. %change values of hydraulic conductance were compared but no significant difference was found among the three hemostatic solutions(p<0.05). 3. On SEM observations of all groups, after treatment smear layers were removed and dentinal tubular orifices were partially exposed. On the basis of these conclusions, the reckless use of hemostatic solutions should be restricted, and when in use, various methods should be considered to protect dentin.