• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.489-499
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• 2001

Bone graft and guided tissue regeneration have been used for the regeneration of periodontal tissue which is the ultimate goal of periodontal treatment. Recently, it was reported that some kind of growth factors were used for regeneration. Platelet rich plasma was researched that it could increase the density of bone and the rate of bone regeneration. For that, 25 patients which have pocket depth more than 5mm at any of 6 surfaces, of healthy patient without any systemic disease were treated. $Biogran^{?}$ Were grafted into 14 infrabony pockets as controls, and $Biogran^{(R)}$ with PRP were inserted into 31 infrabony pockets. And then, follwing evaluations were made at the end of 1, 3 and 6 months. 1. There was no statistical difference between control and experimental group in pocket depth, gingival recession, minimum probing attachment level and maximum probing attachment level at preoperation(p>0.05). 2. Decrease in probing pocket depth were reduced to 3.32mm for experimental group and 2.71mm for control group. The decrease was evident at the end of 1 month, they were 2.97mm and 2.29mm,and it was statistically difference(p<0.05). 3. Gingival recession was increased by 0.55mm in experimental group and 0.50mm in control group, it was evident at the end of 1 month. And it was statistically difference(p<0.05). 4. Minimum probing attachment level was increased by 0.35mm in experimental group and 0.36mm in control group, it was statistically difference(p<0.05). 5. Maximum probing attachment level was decreased by 3.19mm in experimental group and 2.93mm in control group, it was statistically difference(p<0.05). 6. There was no statistical difference between control and experimental group in pocket depth, gingival recession, minimum probing attachment level and maximum probing attachment level(p>0.05). There was statistical difference in decrease of pocket depth between pre-operation and 1 month after post-operation(p<0.05). In conclusion, bone graft using $Biogran^{?}$ and bone graft using $Biogran^{?}$ With platelet rich plasma were both effective in treatment of infrabony pocket, bone graft using $Biogran^{?}$ With platelet rich plasma was more effective in early soft tissue healing.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제14권7호
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• pp.1003-1011
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• 2020

본 연구는 듀얼 에너지 CT를 사용하여 금속인공물을 감소시키는 기법을 적용함에 있어 단일 선원과 이중 선원간의 영상 차이를 비교 평가하고자 한다. 단일 선원 장치로는 Discovery CT 256(GE, USA), 이중 선원 장치로는 Somatom Definition Flash(Siemens Health Care, Forchheim, Germany)를 이용하였다. 자체 제작한 팬텀(의료용 Titanium Screw를 삽입한 돼지다리)을 이중에너지 CT를 이용하여 동일 조건하에 선량을 변화시키며 영상을 얻은 후 정량적, 정성적 평가 하였다. 평가 방법으로는 뼈 주변, 조직 주변으로 나누고 금속삽입물로 인해 발생한 금속인공물(선속경화, 산란, 줄무늬)에 대하여 SNR을 측정하여 비교 분석하였다. 단일 선원 장치와 이중 선원 장치 간 금속 인공물 감소기법에는 영상의 차이가 있었다. 단일 선원 장치에서는 금속삽입물에 의한 선속경화 인공물이 이중 선원 장치에서 얻은 영상보다 많은 감소를 보이며 인공물의 방해 없이 주변 조직부가 잘 관찰 되었다. 이중 선원 장치에서는 금속삽입물에 의한 산란과 줄무늬 인공물이 단일 선원 장치에서 보다 많은 감소를 보이며 금속삽입물을 둘러싼 인접 조직들의 신호가 감소 없이 잘 관찰 되었다. 환자를 검사 시 보고자 하는 부위가 금속삽입물에 인접한 주변 조직이냐, 금속삽입물을 감싸는 전체적 조직이냐에 따라 단일 선원 장치와 이중 선원 장치를 구분하여 검사가 행해진다면 진단적으로 도움이 되는 영상을 획득할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한심미치과학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.103-117
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• 2020

아름다운 미소는 한 사람의 삶의 질에 큰 영향을 준다. 사람들을 만날 때 자신 있게 웃을 수 있다면, 항상 긍정적인 태도를 유지할 수 있고이를 통해 매일의 삶을 보다 즐겁고 행복하게 영위할 수 있을 것이다. 치과 의사로서 우리는 환자들에게 아름다운 미소를 되찾아 주어야 할 소명이 있다. 치과 의사로서 환자의 저작 기능을 회복 시켜 주는 것도물론 중요하지만, 치과 보철을 통해 심미적인 치아 외형 및 안모를 회복 시켜 주는 것이 최우선적인 과제임을 늘 명심해야 한다. 복잡한 전악 수복 케이스를 접할 때 치료 계획을 세우는 과정이야말로 어떤 치료 과정에 앞서 가장 중요하다고 할 수 있겠다. 가장 이상적인치료 계획을 세움에 있어 근간은 바로 심미성이 되어야 하며, 이 목표를 달성하기 위해 우리는 각 과정을 신중하게 접근해야 한다. 지난 몇 년간 "디지털 스마일 디자인" 컨셉이 치과계에 화두가 되어 왔다. 이 컨셉은 다양한 방법으로 임상에 적용될 수 있는데, 본 논고에서는 가장 기본적인 2차원적인 스마일 디자인을 통해 전악 구강 재건 케이스를 접근하는 방법에 대해 소개하고 간단한 임상 사진 및 포토샵을이용해 치료 계획을 세우는 방법에 대해 논해 보고자 한다.

• 의료법학
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.49-79
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• 2021

피고의 잘못된 임플란트 시술로 인하여 원고는 임플란트 보철물 도재 파절 및 역미소선, 치주염 등의 심각한 손상을 입은 사건에서 피고는 원고에게 불법행위 또는 채무불이행으로 인한 손해배상으로 향후 치료비와 위자료를 지급하라는 판결이 나왔다. 이번 대상판결에서는 치과치료에 관한 사안으로서 일반적인 의료과오소송과 마찬가지로 고도의 전문적 지식을 필요로 하는 분야로서 비전문가인 일반인으로서는 치과의사가 의료행위 과정에서 주의의무 위반이 있었는지 여부나 환자에게 발생한 손해 사이의 인과관계가 있었는지 여부를 밝혀내기 극히 어려우므로 증명책임을 경감하는 것으로 구성한 것이다. 대상판결의 사안에서처럼 수술 도중이나 수술 후에 환자에게 중한 결과의 원인이 된 증상이 발생한 경우에 그 증상의 발생에 관하여 의료상의 과실 이외의 다른 원인이 있다고 보기 어려운 간접사실들이 증명된 경우에는 그와 같은 증상이 의료상의 과실에 기한 것이라고 추정할 수 있다고 판시하였다. 특히 대상판결에서는 일반적인 수술적 치료의 사안이 아닌 임플란트의 시술의 사례로서 수단채무로서 치과진료의 의료과오소송에서 치과의사의 과실에 관한 환자의 입증책임을 소위 '사실상 추정론'에 근거하여 대폭 경감함으로써 의료기술의 발달과 증가하는 현대 의료과오소송에서 세계적 입법추세인 입증책임의 전환에 더욱 가까이 접근하였다는 점에서 큰 의미를 부여할 수 있다. 이러한 점은 대상판결에서 치과의사의 '과실'의 판단에 있어 "그 증상이나 발생에 관하여 의료상의 과실 이외의 다른 원인이 있다고 보기 어려운 간접사실이 증명되면 그와 같은 증상이 의료상의 과실에 기한 것이라고 추정할 수 있다"고 판시한 점에서 명확히 확인된다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.398-408
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• 2021

Purpose: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical validity of the modified tunneling technique using minimal soft tissue harvesting and volume-stable collagen matrix in the anterior mandible. Methods: In total, 27 anterior mandibular teeth and palatal donor sites in 17 patients with ≥1 mm of gingival recession (GR) were analyzed before and after root coverage. For the recipient sites, vertical vestibular incisions were made in the interdental area and a subperiosteal tunnel was created with an elevator. After both sides of the marginal gingiva were tied to one another, a prepared connective tissue graft and volume-stable collagen matrix were inserted through the vestibular vertical incision and were fixed with resorbable suture material. The root coverage results of the recipient site were measured at baseline (T₀), 3 weeks (T₃), 12 weeks (T₁₂), and the latest visit (T_l). For palatal donor sites, a free gingival graft from a pre-decided area avoiding the main trunk of the greater palatine artery was harvested using a prefabricated surgical template at a depth of 2 mm after de-epithelization using a rotating bur. In each patient, the clinical and volumetric changes at the donor sites between T₀ and T₃ were measured. Results: During an average follow-up of 14.5 months, teeth with denuded root lengths of 1-3 mm (n=12), 3-6 mm (n=11), and >6 mm (n=2) achieved root coverage of 97.01%±7.65%, 86.70%±5.66%, and 82.53%±1.39%, respectively. Miller classification I (n=12), II (n=10), and III (n=3) teeth showed mean coverage rates of 97.01%±7.65%, 86.91%±5.90%, and 83.19%±1.62%, respectively. At the donor sites, an average defect depth of 1.41 mm (70.5%) recovered in 3 weeks, and the wounds were epithelized completely in all cases. Conclusions: The modified tunneling technique in this study is a promising treatment modality for overcoming GR in the anterior mandible.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제66권6호
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• pp.716-725
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• 2023

Objective : Anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) is a common surgical procedure used to treat cervical spinal degenerative diseases. One of the complications associated with ACSS is prevertebral soft tissue swelling (PSTS), which can result in airway obstruction, dysphagia, and other adverse outcomes. This study aims to investigate the correlation between various cervical sagittal parameters and PSTS following single-level ACSS, as well as to identify independent risk factors for PSTS. Methods : A retrospective study conducted at a single institution. The study population included all patients who underwent single-level ACSS between January 2014 and December 2022. Patients with a history of cervical spine surgery or trauma were excluded from the study. The presence and severity of PSTS was assessed by reviewing pre- and postoperative imaging studies. The potential risk factors for PSTS that were examined include patient age, sex, body mass index, tobacco use, comorbidities, serum albumin levels, operative time, implant type, implanted level, and various cervical spine sagittal parameters. Multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to identify the independent risk factors for PSTS. Results : A total of 62 consecutive patients who underwent single-level ACSS over a 8-year period at a single institution were enrolled in this study. Only preoperative segmental angle showed positive correlation with PSTS among various cervical spine sagittal parameters (r=0.36, p=0.005). Artificial disc replacement showed a negative correlation with PSTS (β=-0.38, p=0.002), whereas the use of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) had a positive impact on PSTS (β=0.33, p=0.009). We found that male sex, lower preoperative serum albumin, and implantation of upper cervical level (above C5) were independent predictors for PSTS after single-level ACSS (β=1.21; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.27 to 2.15; p=0.012; β=-1.63; 95% CI, -2.91 to -0.34; p=0.014; β=1.44; 95% CI, 0.38 to 2.49; p=0.008, respectively). Conclusion : Our study identified male sex, lower preoperative serum albumin levels, and upper cervical level involvement as independent risk factors for PSTS after single-level ACSS. These findings can help clinicians monitor high-risk patients and take preventive measures to reduce complications. Further research with larger sample sizes and prospective designs is needed to validate these findings.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.343-350
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• 2023

Background: Our purpose was to evaluate a custom reverse total shoulder arthroplasty glenoid baseplate for severe glenoid deficiency, emphasizing the challenges with this approach, including short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes and complications. Methods: This was a single-institution, retrospective series of 29 patients between January 2017 and December 2022 for whom a custom glenoid component was created for extensive glenoid bone loss. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and at intervals for up to 5 years. All received preoperative physical examinations, plain radiographs, and computed tomography (CT). Intra- and postoperative complications are reported. Results: Of 29 patients, delays resulted in only undergoing surgery, and in three of those, the implant did not match the glenoid. For those three, the time from CT scan to implantation averaged 7.6 months (range, 6.1-10.7 months), compared with 5.5 months (range, 2-8.6 months) for those whose implants fit. In patients with at least 2-year follow-up (n=9), no failures occurred. Significant improvements were observed in all patient-reported outcome measures in those nine patients (American Shoulder and Elbow Score, P<0.01; Simple Shoulder Test, P=0.02; Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation, P<0.01; Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder Index, P<0.01). Range of motion improved for forward flexion and abduction (P=0.03 for both) and internal rotation up the back (P=0.02). Pain and satisfaction also improved (P<0.01 for both). Conclusions: Prolonged time (>6 months) from CT scan to device implantation resulted in bone loss that rendered the implants unusable. Satisfactory short-term radiographic and clinical follow-up can be achieved with a well-fitting device. Level of evidence: III.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.63-83
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to serve as a basis for more efficient dental hygienist human resources utilization and for determining some of the right directions for supplementary education for dental hygienists, by examining how they actually worked and what they thought of job-related things. The subjects in this study were 537 dental hygienists who participated in a seminar by the Korea Dental Hygienist Association. After a survey was conducted, the following findings were given: 1. 50.2% of the dental hygienists investigated completed legally required eight-class education. Those who worked in clinics took less supplementary education classes than the others in the other types of dental institutions. The main reason they didn't receive supplementary education was financial burden and uncooperative employers. 73.2% took supplementary education at the association or its branches. The association was most favored by those in clinical sector as a place that provides supplementary education, followed by its branch and university in the order named. And the dental hygienists in public health sector preferred university most, and the next best favored one was the association and its branch in the order named. Those in clinical sector hoped to acquire clinical information on patient management, implant or aesthetics, and the dental hygienists in public health sector wanted to learn about health administration, public oral health operations and oral health education, which were different from what those in clinical sector wanted. 2. Regarding the period of service, 492% had worked for three years or more. This fact suggested that their service term and average age continued to grow. And they thought they would decide the retirement time on their own. 3. The most common yearly income ranged from 12 million won to 16 million won(40.7%). For-those in clinics, yearly income was 14.36 million won, and that of the dental hygienists who had worked for less than 3 years was 12.90 million won. 4. The Korea Dental Hygienist Association was most required to protect the rights and interests of the members and offer new knowledge and technology. 5. The largest group of them were engaged in patient management, and this type of job also was the most favored one for them to do. The greatest number of the dental hygienists in public health sector were in charge of dental treatment. 6. Concerning their turnover rate, 492% had never changed their occupation. Specifically, 70.0% of the respondents who had worked for less than 3 years had have no experience to do that. The time constraints for self-development and conflicts with other workers were the cause of their turnover. Those in dental hospital and general hospital changed their occupation chiefly due to the lack of time for self-development, and for the dental hygienists in clinics, the conflicts with other workers were the main reason. The above-mentioned findings suggested that the way the dental hygienists looked at things was undergoing change. The service area made a difference to their preference for the type of supplementary education and institution in charge of it, as those in public health and clinical sectors had a different opinion. And the dental hygienists in clinical sector had a different opinion as well, according to service area, about salaries, reason of not taking supplementary education, preferred type of supplementary education, cause of turnover, and type of occupation to which they hoped to change employment. To utilize and supply human resources in a more stabilized manner, job description should be more segmented, standardized and classified clearly, and dental hygienists should be motivated to perform their substantial jobs, including oral disease prevention, oral prophylaxis and oral health education. To make it happen, it seems that dentists are required to have a clear understanding of dental hygienist job and to change the way they look at it.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.28-33
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• 2009

배경: 경도이상의 기능성 삼첨판막 폐쇄부전이 있는 경우 삼첨판 성형술이 널리 시행되고 있으며, 판륜링을 이용한 성형술이 우수한 성적을 나타내고 있다. 우리는 새로운 삼차원적 모양의 삼첨판륜링(Edwards $MC^3$ annuloplasty system [Edward LifeSciences, Irvine, CA])을 이용한 삼첨판 성형술의 조기성적을 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2004년 11월부터 2006년 7월까지 삼첨판륜의 확장 및 경도이상의 삼첨판막 폐쇄부전이 있는 72명의 환자에서 Edwards $MC^3$ annuloplasty ring을 이용한 삼첨판 성형술을 시행하였다. 72명의 환자 중, 68명에서 정중흉골절개술을 하였고 4명에서 로봇팔을 이용한 최소절개 개흉술을 시행하였다. 남녀비는 21 : 51이었고 평균 나이는 $53.9{\pm}12.3$세였다. 수술 전 삼첨판막 폐쇄부전은 평균 $2.2{\pm}1.0$도였으며 평균 NYHA functional class는 $3.1{\pm}0.8$, 평균 좌심실박출계수는 $57.0{\pm}9.9$%였다. 결과: 삼첨판막 폐쇄부전과 NYHA functional class는 각각 $0.4{\pm}0.6$, $2.0{\pm}0.7$으로 의미있게 감소하였고 삼첨판막 협착은 없었다(p<0.001). 병원 사망은 1명이 있었으며 술 후 합병증은 3도 블록이 발생하여 영구적 인공심박동기 삽입을 한 경우가 1명이 있었다. 결론: 3차원적 모양의 삼첨판륜링은 장착하기 용이하며 임상적, 심초음파 검사상 단기성적은 우수한 것으로 판단된다. 그러나 이 판막륜링의 장기 성적에 대하여는 연구 대상환자에 대한 정기적인 추적관찰 및 검사가 필요하고 더 많은 임상 적용 및 경험이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.751-765
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• 1997

치주질환은 세균에 의한 감염성 질환으로, 기계적 치태제거에 의한 치료의 한계를 극복하기 위하여 항세균 제재를 통한 화학적 치태 및 세균제거가 필요하게 되었다. 전신적으로 항생제를 투여할 경우 유효농도의 유지를 위해 많은 양의 약물이 투여되어야 하고, 여러가지 부작용의 위험이 있으므로, 이러한 단점을 극복하기 위한 국소 약물 송달체계가 필요하게 되었다. 본 실험의 목적은 치주질환 치료에 가장 많이 쓰이는 tetracycline을 calcium sulfate와 혼합하여, calcium sulfate의 서방형 국소 약물 송달효과에 대해 알아보고자 함이다. Modified calcium sulfate paste 와 10% tetracycline을 혼합한 것을 실험 1군으로, calcium sulfate와 10% tetracycline을 혼합하여 완전 경화 시킨 것을 실험 2군으로, calcium sulfate와 10% tetracycline을 혼합하여 경화되기 전에 사용한 것을 실험 3군으로, tetracycline-ethylene vinyl acetate fiber를 실험 4군으로 하여 시간별 tetracycline 방출농도, 유효농도 지속시간, calcium sulfate의 흡수기간 등을 관찰하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 실험 1군은 실험 5주까지 유효농도($4{\mu}g/ml$)이상의 농도를 유지하였고, 실험 2군은 실험 9일까지 유지하였으며, 실험 3군은 실험 7일까지 유효농도이상의 농도를 유지하였고, 실험 4군은 실험 15일까지 유지하였다. 2. 실험 2군은 평균 11.8일에 완전 용해 되었고, 실험 3군은 14.8일에 완전용해되었다. 3. 실험 2군과 3군은 실험 1주까지 방출된 tetracycline의 농도에 유의차를 보이지 않았다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과에서 볼 때, calcium sulfate는 tetracycline과 혼합하였을 때 일정 기간 동안 충분한 양의 tetracycline을 방출시키고, $11{\sim}14$일 정도 후에는 완전히 녹아 없어지므로, 서방형 국소 약물 송달 제재로서 가능성이 있으리라 생각된다.