• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.792-795
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• 2007

Purpose: Scoliosis is a multifactorial disorder caused by genetic, biochemical, developmental, neuromuscular factors and causes complex deformities which include skeletal deformity, pain, cardiovascular dysfunction, motor function disorder. Until now, the treatment of scoliosis have been focused on orthopedic correction, preservation of cardiopulmonary and neurologic function. But recently, as aesthetic demands increases, the needs for the correction or improvement of the trunk and extremity contour does. So, the correction of soft tissue contour deformity can be a new concept for the treatment of scoliosis. Methods: We corrected a deformed contour with prefabricated silicone implant in a scoliosis patient who had been operated for orthopedic correction previously. Submuscular pocket was made under trapezius and latissimus dorsi muscle. Silicone implant was placed in the pocket and fixed to thoracolumbar fascia with sutures. Results: We had a satisfactory results for the correction of contour deformity. There was no significant complication. Conclusion: Silicone implant is a new trial for the correction of scoliosis contour deformity. This method is simple, safe and brings on satisfactory results.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.195-203
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• 2012

Dental implants using titanium have greatly advanced through the improvement of designs and surface treatments. Nonetheless, the anatomical limits and physiological changes of the patient are still regarded as obstacles in increasing the success rate of implants further, even with the enhancement of implant products. So there have been many efforts to overcome these limits. The intrinsic potential for bone regeneration can be stimulated through adjuvant treatments with the continuous improvement of implant properties, and this can play an important role in achieving optimum osseointegration toward peripheral bone tissue and securing ultimate long-term implant stability in standard surgical procedures. For this purpose, various chemical, biological, or biophysical measures were developed such as bone grafts, materials, pharmacological agents, growth factors, and bone formation proteins. The biophysical stimulation of bone union includes non-invasive and safe methods. In the beginning, it was developed as a method to enhance the healing of fractures, but later evolved into Pulsed Electromagnetic Field, Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound, and Low-Level Laser Therapy. Their beneficial effects were confirmed in many studies. This study sought to examine bone-implant union and its latest trend as well as the biophysical stimulation method to enhance the union. In particular, this study suggested the enhancement of the function of cells and tissues under a disadvantageous bone metabolism environment through such adjunctive stimulation. This study is expected to serve as a treatment guideline for implant-bone union under unfavorable circumstances caused by systemic diseases hampering bone metabolism or the host environment.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.125-137
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• 2003

The use of screw-retaind prosthesis on an osseointegrated implant is a popular treatment modality offering relative ease in the removal of the restoration. One of the complications associated with this modality is the loosening of the abutment and coping screws. Loosening of the screws results in patient dissatisfaction, frustration to the dentist and, if left untreated, component fracture. There are several factors which contribute to the loosening of implant components which can be controlled by the restorative dentist and lab technician. This article offers pratical solutions to minimize this clinical problem and describes the factors involved in maintaining a stable screw joint assembly. To avoid joint failure, adherence to specific clinical, as well as mechanical, parameters is critical. With respect to hardware, optimal tolerance and fit, minimal rotational play, best physical properties, a predictable interface, and optimal torque application are mandatory. In the clinical arena, optimal implant distribution; load in line with implant axis; optimal number, diameter, and length of implants; elimination of cantilevers; optimal prosthesis fit; and occlusal load control are equally important.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.575-580
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• 2005

Transitional implants were developed to support provisional restorations and to allow for load-free osseointegration of conventional implants while a patient was provided with immediate esthetics and function and are usually placed simultaneously at the time of definitive implant placement. Transitional implants are placed in a non-submerged fashion in a single-stage surgery and are designed to be immediately loaded. They generally are made of commercially pure titanium or titanium alloy and are designed as 1-piece implants composed of root and crown replacement segments. Transitional implants can be used in a wide range of indications, such as basic use as temporary implant, to support and protect the primary implants during the healing phase, single crown in the edentulous anterior region of mandibular, anchorage for orthodontic treatment, support a surgical and radiographic template, and primary implant to extremely atrophied alveolar crests of the mandible and maxilla. This article describes the clinical use of transitional implants to support the provisional complete denture and single crown in the restricted edenturous central incisor region of mandible.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.351-359
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• 2008

임플란트의 도입으로 악골이 흡수된 무치악 환자의 보철 치료에 획기적인 변화가 가능해졌다. 특히 하악 무치악 환자의 경우 2개의 임플란트에 의해 유지를 얻는 피개의치가 일반적인 총의치의 대안으로 자리잡았으며 첫 번째로 고려되어야 할 치료 방법으로 받아들여지고 있다. 본 증례는 상하악 완전 무치악 환자로서 상악에는 일반적인 총의치, 하악에는 2개의 임플란트를 식립하고 $Locator^{(R)}$ Attachment를 사용하여 수복한 임상과정 및 결과에 관하여 보고하고자 한다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.152-156
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• 2018

Mandibular defects lead to severe deformation and functional deficiency. Vascularized osteocutaneous tissue has been widely used to reconstruct the mandible. However, it is technically challenging to shape this type of grafts in such a manner that they resemble the configuration of the mandible. A 48-year-old female patient who underwent anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap coverage after a tongue cancer excision was diagnosed with a tumor recurrence during the follow-up. A wide excision mandibulectomy and mandibular reconstruction with an ALT flap and a titanium implant were performed. The prefabricated titanium implant was fixed to the condyle. Then, an ALT flap was harvested from the ipsilateral thigh and anastomosed. After confirming that the circulation of the flap was intact, the implant was fixed to the parasymphysis. On the radiograph taken after the surgery, the prosthesis was well positioned and overall facial shape was acceptable. There was no postoperative complication during the follow-up period, 1 year and 2 months. The prefabricated implant allows the restoration of facial symmetry without harvesting autologous bone and it is a safe and effective surgical option for mandibular reconstruction.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.319-323
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• 2019

Cochlear implant extrusion, which is a common complication of cochlear implants, is generally repaired by a well visualized soft-tissue flap. A 61-year-old female patient with a medical history of schizophrenia who had a skin ulcer that caused cochlear implant extrusion, but that would be a stronger statement was referred to our department for removal of the implant and reconstruction of the resultant scalp defect. Accordingly, the broad defect was covered via rotation of a temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) using the superficial temporal artery, with the pedicle in the preauricular region as the pivot point. Coverage of TPFF was achieved with a split-thickness skin graft using the scalp as the donor site, which led to a quick recovery after the operation and satisfactory results in terms of aesthetics. This case suggests that a TPFF might be used as a flexible flap with low donor site morbidity for reconstructing cases of cochlear implant extrusion accompanied by a large full-layer scalp defect.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this case study series was to introduce successful implant cases that used the palatal bone in patients with severe maxillary alveolar bone atrophy or defects. Case Presentation: In this case series study, a total of four patients underwent implant placement in the palatal bone of the maxilla. A total of 6 implants were installed using the palatine bone. The patients' ages ranged from 40 to 73 years with an average age of 63.5 years. The patients had maxillary sinus-related diseases, such as maxillary sinusitis, oroantral fistula, and dentigerous cysts, prior to implantation. To achieve initial stability, the implants were placed on the palatal side, and buccally tilted. The average postoperative recovery period was 8 months. No postoperative complications occurred in any of the cases, and the approach was used without reported issues. Conclusion: Implant treatment by securing the initial fixation in the palatal bone is a good alternative when an implant must be installed in a patient who requires extensive and invasive bone graft.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제61권2호
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• pp.125-134
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• 2023

골격성 3급 부정교합은 중심위 간섭이 없다면 매우 안정적인 교합 양식이다. 또한 특징적으로 전방 유도가 없고 전치부 반대교합이 동반될 경우 적절한 교합접촉이 없을 수도 있다. 이러한 환자에서 다양한 원인으로 다수 치아를 상실하여 광범위한 구강 회복을 필요로 하는 경우, 환자의 교합관계, 안모의 변화, 측두하악관절의 평가 등 정확한 진단과 면밀한 분석이 필수적이다. 환자의 주소에 따라 심미적 개선을 위해서는 악교정 수술이 동반되는 경우가 많으나 사정 상 불가능한 경우, 최소한의 수직고경 거상을 통해 부분적으로 심미적 개선이 달성될 수 있다. 측두하악관절 장애, 비기능적 악습관 발생, 저작근의 긴장 등 예기치 못한 문제가 발생할 수 있기에 본 환자에서는 가역적인 임시 가철성 의치를 통해 적응 가능 여부를 확인하였으며, 이후 고정성 임시 보철물을 통해 악관절 및 저작근의 적응 여부를 면밀히 관찰하였다. 이후 단계적 치료과정을 통해 상악 전악 임플란트 지지 고정성 보철물과 하악 고정성 보철물을 통해 안정적인 구치부 지지를 얻고 상악 전치부 심미의 부분적 개선을 이루었기에 본 결과를 보고하고자 한다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.121-127
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• 2011

본 연구는 임플란트 시술환자의 시술 전 기대와 시술 후 만족도를 비교하여 임플란트 시술에 대한 환자만족도를 향상시키고자 실시하였으며, 서울, 경기 및 천안에 거주하는 임플란트 시술 경험자 158명을 대상으로 조사 분석하였다. 그 결과는 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 임플란트 시술 내역을 살펴본 결과 1개를 시술한 응답자가 40.5%로 가장 많았으며, 평균 개당 가격은 150만 원 이상 -200만 원 미만이 36.1%였다. 임플란트 선택 동기는 23.4%가 '보철물을 하기 위해 다른 치아를 깍지 않아서'라고 답하였다. 2. 일반적 특성에 따른 임플란트 시술의 기대를 조사한 결과 전반적으로 여자가 남자보다 기대가 높았으며, 특히 '일반 보철물에 비해 수명이 길다'는 여자가 4.29, 남자가 3.87로 유의한 차이가 있었다(p=.003). 연령별은 '색상이나 모양이 자연치와 비슷하다.'는 기대가 20대에 4.38로 가장 높았다(p=.013). 일반적 특성에 따른 만족도는 역시 '보철물을 하기 위해 다른 치아를 깍지 않는다.'는 항목에서 20대가 4.57로 가장 만족하고 있었다(p=.002). 3. 임플란트 시술 전에 기대와 시술 후 만족도를 비교한 결과 '턱뼈 흡수를 막아주므로 얼굴외형이 유지된다.'의 항목에 대해 시술 전 기대도는 3.70이었으나 만족도는 3.87로 높아졌으며(p=.020), '보철물을 하기 위해 다른 치아를 깍지 않는다.'의 항목은 시술 전 3.95의 기대에서 시술 후 4.23의 만족도를 보여 통계적으로 유의했다(p<.001). 4. 임플란트 시술에 관한 전체적인 만족도는 4.25, 추천 의사는 4.18, 재시술 의사는 4.17의 만족 결과를 보였다. 이상의 결과를 통하여 임플란트 환자는 여러 제약에도 불구하고 시술에 관한 전반적인 만족정도가 높았다. 치과 의료진들은 향후에도 환자들의 기대감에 대응하는 만족도를 충족시키도록 계속관리 등의 세심한 관심이 필요하다.