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RECONSTRUCTION OF UNILATERAL TMJ ANKYLOSIS WITH METALLIC CONDYLAR PROSTHESIS;REPORT OF A CASE (금속 이식물을 이용한 악관절 강직증의 치험례)

  • Lee, Dong-Keun;Yim, Chang-Joon;Kang, Moon-Jeong
    • Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.40-46
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    • 1989
  • Destruction of normal temporomandibular joint architechture may produce serious functional and cosmetic deficiencies. The literature is well documented as to the etiology and pathogenesis of temporomandibular joints. Numorous surgical procedure have been advocated for temporomandibular joint ankylosis from condylectomy to arthroplasty, cartilage transplant, metallic prosthesis, interpositional implant. These were to able reconstruct the normal mandibular function, and any even procedure could obtain the satisfactory results. In this paper, we reviewed young adult patient with TMJ ankylosis and facial asymmetry who was treated with metallic condylar prosthesis and orthognathic surgery.

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A Study on the Effectiveness of the Lungs Hand Acupuncture Based on Bio Signal Analysis (생체신호분석 기술을 적용한 폐 수지침 요법에 대한 효과성 연구)

  • Kim, Bong-Hyun;Cho, Dong-Uk
    • The KIPS Transactions:PartB
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    • v.19B no.2
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    • pp.77-82
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    • 2012
  • We carried out study to prove effectiveness as stimulating corresponding points to lung in hand to experiment applied analysis parameters for image and audio signals in this paper. To this end we collected facial image and voice before and after stimulating corresponding points to lung in hand to a male 20s 25 people. In addition, we analyzed change color, voice energy and speaking rate of right cheek area corresponding points to lung to suggest the theory of the Oriental medicine diagnosis based on data collected. As a result, after performing hand acupuncture, L value of right cheek area decreased average 2.33 and a value b value increased 0.76, 0.97 on average. In addition, size of voice energy increased average 0.42, speaking rate decreased average 0.07. In other words, effect of lung function was improved using hand acupuncture corresponding points to lung.

The Implementation of Automatic Compensation Modules for Digital Camera Image by Recognition of the Eye State (눈의 상태 인식을 이용한 디지털 카메라 영상 자동 보정 모듈의 구현)

  • Jeon, Young-Joon;Shin, Hong-Seob;Kim, Jin-Il
    • Journal of the Institute of Convergence Signal Processing
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.162-168
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    • 2013
  • This paper examines the implementation of automatic compensation modules for digital camera image when a person is closing his/her eyes. The modules detect the face and eye region and then recognize the eye state. If the image is taken when a person is closing his/her eyes, the function corrects the eye and produces the image by using the most satisfactory image of the eye state among the past frames stored in the buffer. In order to recognize the face and eye precisely, the pre-process of image correction is carried out using SURF algorithm and Homography method. For the detection of face and eye region, Haar-like feature algorithm is used. To decide whether the eye is open or not, similarity comparison method is used along with template matching of the eye region. The modules are tested in various facial environments and confirmed to effectively correct the images containing faces.

Effects Analysis of Stimulating Lung Ear Reflex Point by Facial Appearance Analysis of Bio-signals (생체신호의 얼굴 발현 분석을 통한 폐 이혈 반사점 자극의 효과 분석)

  • Kim, Bong-Hyun;Cho, Dong-Uk
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.2812-2818
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    • 2013
  • Medicine such as Korean oriental medicine and alternative medicine is inferior to western medicine in diagnostic skills and treatment regimen but despite going through a lot of in western medicine preference to that is situations. Likewise, in Korean oriental medicine and alternative medicine have been closely linked to that effect not proven scientifically to be solved is regarded as the biggest drawback. In this paper, auricular therapy that is often used in alternative medicine to help strengthen the internal organs function which whether the conduct of stimulating ear is effective or not by applying to ocular inspection of Korean oriental medicine is proposed. For this purpose, lung ear reflex points to stimulate were performed after the right cheek color by measuring stimulation before comparison and analysis of the experiments. In addition, in order to examine this first analysis of the human body to the lungs and the elements of image analysis is to study. Experimental result, derived b value increased to a value of the right cheek and the results by lung ear to stimulate reflex point.

Usefulness of Electrophysiological Tests in Movement Disorders (이상운동 질환에서의 신경생리적 검사법의 유용성)

  • Seo, Man-Wook;Lee, Kwang-Woo
    • Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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    • v.1 no.2
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    • pp.126-146
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    • 1999
  • In clinical neurology various different electrophysiological tests are widely used to demonstrate the unsuspected malfunctioning in the nervous system and to monitor over time the clinical status of patients. In addition clinical neurologists and neurosurgeons take advantage of the intraoperative monitorings to increase the quality of neurosurgical operations in the posterior fossa, in the spinal cord, or in visual pathways. In the field of movement disorders, elecrophysiolgical tests provide neurologists with making accurate differential diagnoses with useful therapeutic stratergies as well as with investigating the pathophysiological machanisms. By using the electromyographic tests it could be possible for us to evaluate the types of blephalospasm, the extent of hemifacial spasm, the level of myoclonus, and the prime muscles of torticollis etc. Sometimes the myographic guidance may be critical for choosing the exact injecting site of botulinum toxin. These several decades various electroencephalographic and evoked potential tests has been utilized in the electrophysiological laboratories to understand the basic pathophysiology of myoclonus, spasticity and other central motor dysfunctions. It could be one of the breakthroughs in the area of behavorial neurology that the brain function can be mapped by the spontaneous or evoked electrical activities of nervous system since the movement related potentials (MRPs) had been studies for several decades. Various reflex tests such as masseter reflex, blink reflex, click evoked vestibulocollic reflex, facial reflex, stretch reflex, flexor reflex, H-reflex, H-reflex recovery curve, vestibular inhibition of H-reflex, reciprocal inhibition, recurrent or Renshaw reflex, Ib inhibition, cutaneous reflex have been also used to understand normal or abnormal physiology in movement disorders. Polysomnography, posturography and gait studies are also applied in clinical neurology in association with with movement disorders which are useful in deciding the treatment regimen.

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Prosthetic rehabilitation of a fully edentulous patient after maxillectomy: A case report (상악골 절제술을 시행한 완전 무치악 환자에서 폐쇄장치를 이용한 보철 수복 증례)

  • Yoon, Jung-Hoon;Kim, Jong-Jin;Baik, Jin;Cha, Hyun-Suk;Lee, Joo-Hee
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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    • v.55 no.1
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    • pp.88-93
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    • 2017
  • Most patients with acquired maxillary surgical defects have difficulties such as functional impairments of mastication, speech, and deglutition as well as various degrees of facial deformity. The purpose of a prosthetic approach is to restore function and appearance with an obturator as normal as possible. This goal can be achieved when there is thoughful preoperative communication between a prosthodontist and a surgeon regarding a rehabilitation. In this case report, prosthetic rehabilitation was planned before the surgery for the patient diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in the right maxillary sinus with careful oral examination. Four months after maxillectomy, a definitive obturator was fabricated following the surgical and interim obturation phase. The objective of this case report is to describe the satisfactory results of the patient with improved rehabilitation of mastication, speech, deglutition, and appearance.

Full-mouth rehabilitation of skeletal anterior open bite with severely decayed dentition: A case report (심한 우식을 동반한 골격성 전치부 개방 교합 환자의 전악 수복 증례)

  • Kim, Seong-A;Noh, Kwantae;Pae, Ahran;Woo, Yi-Hyung
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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    • v.55 no.1
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    • pp.79-87
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    • 2017
  • The open bite malocclusion is a common clinical entity and has multifactorial causes. Development of effective treatment plan and management is dependent on proper diagnosis. The skeletal open bite patient requires a coordinated orthodontic and orthognathic surgical approach to achieve stable occlusion, acceptable esthetics, and improved function. But in case of open bite with severely decayed dentition, restoration in the entire dentition is necessary. Using the facial analysis and diagnostic wax-up, the most effective treatment was prosthetic rehabilitation. The provisional restorations were fabricated to satisfy esthetic and functional requirements, which result in the uniformly distributed occlusal force, anterior and canine guidance. The inter-arch relationship, labio-dental harmony, and the soft tissue aspect, which is important to estimate the longevity were evaluated. Definitive restorations of monolithic zirconia were made by replicating provisional restorations by using the latest CAD/CAM technology. They were delivered to the patient and clinical follow-up observation was satisfactory.

Full mouth rehabilitation of a panfacial fracture patient with bilateral condylar fracture (다발성 안면골절환자의 교합회복 증례)

  • Park, Go-Woon;Cha, Min-Sang;Kim, Dae-Gon;Park, Chan-Jin;Cho, Lee-Ra
    • Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.159-169
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    • 2014
  • Panfacial fractures require complex multidisciplinary approaches for treatment. Functional stability of bilateral condylar-disc complex should be the goal of the treatment. A patient with complex clinical panfacial fractures, including a bilateral condylar fractures visited our clinic. Facial asymmetry, insufficient vertical space and multiple missing teeth of the patient were major problems. Closed reduction and splint treatment were tried for stable condylar position. A functional and esthetic rehabilitation was accomplished by using implants and full mouth rehabilitaion. Potential possibilities of unstable occlusion should be prevented with night guard and periodic occlusal adjustment.

An Evaluative Study on Forehead Morphology of Individuals with Normal Occlusion and Position of Maxillary Incisor in Accordance to Forehead Morphology (정상교합자의 이마형태와 그에 따른 상악 전치의 위치 평가)

  • Lee, Su-Yong;Lee, Jin-Woo;Cha, Kyung-Suk;Jung, Dong-Hwa;Lee, Sang-Min
    • Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.236-248
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    • 2013
  • In this study, 37 subjects with normal facial shape and normal occlusion are classified and reference value for such classification was investigated. Difference in position of maxillary incisor was studied according to the cl assification. Moreover, by investigating correlation between factors affecting forehead morphology and positio n of maxillary incisor, following results have been obtained. 1. Morphology of forehead can be classified as angular type, round type, straight type, and concave type. 2. There were no specific reference value for evaluation of forehead morphology but possibilities of evaluating forehead morphology using S value and forehead length (Tri-Gla) still remain. 3. There were no correlation between forehead morphology and position of maxillary incisor. 4. Forehead inclination and Andrew analysis show statistically significant negative correlation. That is, as forehead inclination increases, maxillary incisor is positioned posteriorly and this relationship can be shown as following equation, Andrew analysis = -0.39*Forehead inclination.

Improvement of phonetic function using modified two-flap palatoplasty and velar myoplasty : Report of a case (변형 피판 구개성형술 및 구개내 근육성형술의 언어기능의 개선 : 증례보고)

  • Yi, Ho;Myoung, Hoon;Choi, Jin-Young;Lee, Jong-Ho;Choung, Pil-Hoon;Kim, Myung-Jin;Seo, Byoung-Moo
    • Korean Journal of Cleft Lip And Palate
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.79-84
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    • 2006
  • Cleft palate is one of the most devastating congenital facial deformities frequently accompanied by cleft lip. In many cases, it causes phonetic and swallowing difficulties although surgical interventionwas applied. Among the surgical methods, Veau-Wardill-Kilner pushback palatoplasty (V-Y reposition) is widely used in the most cleft palate cases. It is designed to lengthen the palate posteriorly, hence to overcome the speech and swallowing problems, but broad postoperative palatal scar might interfere the normal maxillary growth. If the velar muscles were not reoriented, it could result in incomplete speech recovery. In this case report, the modified two-flap palatoplasty with minimal pushback was successfully applied to a 21 month-old girl who has had incomplete cleft palate extended to the posterior third of hard palate. The speech evaluation was confirmed as functional reconstruction of cleft palate was achieved.

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