• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.193-207
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical results of guided tissue regeneration(GTR) using a resorbable barrier manufactured from an copolymer of polylactic acid (PLA) and polylaetic-glycolic acid(PLGA) with those of nonresorbable ePTFE barrier. Thirty two patients(25 to 59 years old) with one radiographically evident intrabony lesion of probing depth ${\geq}$6mm participated in a 6-month controlled clinical trial. The subjects were randomly divided into three independent groups. The first group(n=8) received a ePTFE barrier. The second group (n=12) received a resorbable PLA/PLGA barrier. The third group (n=12) received a resorbable PLA/PLGA barrier combined with an alloplastic bone graft. Plaque index (PI), gingival index(GI), probing depth(PD), gingival recession, clinical attachment level(CAL), and tooth mobility were recorded prior to surgery and at 3, 6 months postsurgery, Statistical tests used to analyze these data included independent t-test, paired t-test, one-way ANOVA. The results were as follows : 1. Probing depth was significantly reduced in all groups at 3, 6 months postsurgery and there were not significant differences between groups. 2. Clinical attachment level was significantly increased in all groups at 3, 6 months postsurgery and there were not significant differences between groups. 3. There were not significant differences in probing depth, clinical attachment level, gingival recession, tooth mobility between second group (PLA/PLGA barrier) and third group (PLA/PLGA barrier combined with alloplastic bone graft) 4. Tooth mobility was not significantly increased in all groups at 3, 6 months postsurgery and there were not significant differences between groups. In conclusion, PLA/PLGA resorbable barrier has similar clinical potential to eP'IFE barrier in GTR procedure of intrabony pockets under the present protocol.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.30-37
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• 2009

초기 법랑질 우식은 환자의 구강 위생 증진 및 국소적 불소 도포를 통해 재광화가 가능하나 이는 환자의 협조도에 전적으로 의존하게 되어 있어 임상적 효과를 확신하기 힘들다. 그 대안으로 병소 진행의 보다 초기 단계에 병소의 미세 다공구조를 광중합 레진으로 전색하는 시도가 행해져 오고 있다. 그러나 법랑질 초기 우식의 표층은 병소 본체에 비해 상대적으로 낮은 세공 용적으로 인하여 접착레진의 침투를 방해할 수 있다. 따라서 적절한 표면 처리를 통한 표층의 일부 혹은 전체의 제거가 접착레진의 침투에 중요하다. 그러나 아직까지 자연적인 법랑질 초기 우식 병소의 표면 처리에 관한 연구는 부족한 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 평활면 법랑질 초기 우식에 대한 접착레진 적용 전 적절한 표면 처리 방법을 알아보고자 시행되었다. 인접면에 법랑질 초기 우식을 보이는 39개의 발거된 유구치를 각기 다른 방법의 표면처리를 시행한 바, 수세만 시행한 대조군인 1군, 15초간 15% 염산 처리한 2군, 15초간 35% 인산 처리한 3군, 30초간 35% 인산 처리한 4군, 0.5% 차아염소산나트륨으로 세척한 5군의 5개 군으로 이루어졌다. 각 군당 3개의 치아는 주사전자현미경으로 관찰하고, 나머지 24개에는 접착레진을 도포하고 그 절단 시편을 공초점 레이저 주사현미경으로 관찰하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 주사전자현미경 관찰 결과, 2군에서 가장 명백한 표층 제거가 관찰되었고, 3군과 4군에서는 일부 불규칙적인 표층 제거, 5군에서는 미약한 표층 제거가 나타났다. 2. 각 군의 평균 침투 깊이는 $6.85{\sim}23.09{\mu}m$로 측정되었으며, 침투 깊이의 군간 비교에서는 2군에서 가장 크게, 이어 4군, 3군, 5군, 1군의 순이었으며, 5군을 제외한 모든 실험군에서는 대조군에 비해 크게 나타났다. (p<0.01)

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.137-143
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• 2018

본 실험의 목적은 초기 우식 부위에 레진 침투법과 불소 적용 후 탈회 저항성을 비교하기 위함이다. 인공 우식을 유발한 시편을 대조군, 1.23% 산성불화인산염(Acidulated phosphate fluoride(APF))군, 레진 침투군으로 분류하고 각 재료를 적용 후 재탈회시켰다. 이후 공초점 레이저 현미경(Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope(CLSM))을 이용하여 탈회 깊이를 측정하였고 주사전자현미경(SEM)을 이용하여 법랑질 표면 거칠기를 관찰하였다. CLSM을 이용하여 탈회 깊이를 측정하였을 때 대조군, 1.23% 산성불화인산염군, $Icon^{(R)}$ caries infiltrant군 순으로 감소하였다. 탈회 깊이는 1.23% 산성불화인산염군, $Icon^{(R)}$ caries infiltrant군이 대조군에 비해서는 유의성 있는 차이를 보이지만 두 군 간의 차이가 없었다(p < 0.05). 표면거칠기는 대조군에서 매우 거칠고 표면이 불규칙한 양상을 보였고 1.23% 산성불화인산염군, $Icon^{(R)}$ caries infiltrant 군으로 갈수록 표면 거칠기와 불규칙성은 감소하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.225-230
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• 2016

Enamel microabrasion has become accepted as a conservative, nonrestorative method of removing intrinsic and superficial dysmineralization defects from dental fluorosis, restoring esthetics with minimal loss of enamel. However, it can be difficult to determine if restoration is necessary in dental fluorosis, because the lesion depth is often not easily recognized. This case report presents a method for analysis of enamel hypoplasia that uses quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) followed by a combination of enamel microabrasion with carbamide peroxide home bleaching. We describe the utility of QLF when selecting a conservative treatment plan and confirming treatment efficacy. In this case, the treatment plan was based on QLF analysis, and the selected combination treatment of microabrasion and bleaching had good results.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.136-140
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• 2013

Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify a role for endodontic intervention in enhancing the regenerative potential of the periodontal ligament when combined with periodontal treatment in seriously involved teeth with a secondary endodontic component. Methods: Patients who exhibited radiolucency extending to the periapical region, abnormal electric pulp testing values, and deep probing depth derived from primary periodontal disease with secondary endodontic involvement were included. Intentional root canal treatment was applied to those teeth in which the apical lesions were presumed to communicate with those of the periodontal lesion of the teeth that remained vital. In all three selected cases, regenerative periodontal therapy incorporating either bone graft or guided tissue regeneration was instituted 3 months after the endodontic intervention. Results: Remarkable enhancement in radiographic density was noticeable around the affected teeth as evidenced by changes in radiopacity. There was a significant reduction in the probing pocket depth and gain in the clinical attachment level. Chewing discomfort gradually disappeared from the commencement of the combined treatment. Conclusions: An intentional endodontic intervention may be a worthwhile approach for the sophisticated management of teeth suffering from serious attachment loss and alveolar bone destruction with concomitant secondary endodontic involvement.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.177-185
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• 2005

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of an endodontic infection on presence of furcation involvement in periodontally-involved mandibular molars. All first and second mandibualr molars in 45 patients were selected if at least one was root-filled or had a possible periapical radiolucency. The sample consisted of patients from a referral population at a periodotnal clinic which represented an adult population with a mean age of 47.5 years (range 31 to 63) For mandibular molars with periapical destruction at both roots, frequency of horizontal furcation depth ${\geqq}$ 3 mm was significantly more compared to teeth without periapical destruction. Mean periodontal probing depth was significantly greater at mandibular molars with periapical destruction. It is suggested that a root canal infection in periodontitis-involved molars may potentiate periodontitis progression by spreading of endodontic pathgens through patent accessory canals and dentinal tubules. In conclusion, an endodontic infection in mandibular molars was found to be associated with additional attachment loss in the furcation area, and may thus be considered to be one of several risk factors influencing the prognosis of molars in periodontitis-prone patients.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.446-455
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• 2008

이 연구의 목적은 법랑질 탈회부위에 불소 바니쉬 적용의 효과를 평가하는 것이다. 80개의 소의 법랑질 블록을 무작위로 4군으로 나누었다. 1군은 대조군으로 바니쉬 적용을 하지 않았다. 2군은 APF gel을 도포하고 4분후에 세척하였다. 3군과 4군은 Fluor $Protector^{(R)}$와 $CavityShield^{TM}$를 도포하고 1분 후에 세척하였다. 모든 표본을 인공우식용액 속에 넣어서 탈회시켰다. 가시광선 형광을 이용해 병소의 광밀도를 측정하고 병소의 깊이를 현미경으로 측정하고 통계적으로 비교하였다. 1. 48시간 후 광밀도 측정시 2군 광밀도는 대조군에 비해서 높았으나 바니쉬군보다 낮았고, 두 가지 바니쉬 간에 유의한 차이는 없었다. 2. 72시간 후 광밀도 측정결과 3군에서만 약간의 광밀도 감소가 관찰되고, 4군이 가장 높았다. 3. 72시간의 탈회 후 병소의 깊이를 측정한 결과 대조군에서는 평균 $205.36{\pm}42.85{\mu}m$, 2군에서 병소의 평균깊이는 $210.81{\pm}44.60{\mu}m$로 두 군간에 유의한 차이는 없었다. 4. 불소 바니쉬군의 병소 깊이는 3군이 $80.03{\pm}21.66{\mu}m$, 4군이 $77.46{\pm}27.72{\mu}m$로 대조군이나 2군에 비해 탈회가 억제되었음을 알 수 있었으나 두 가지 바니쉬 사이에 차이가 없었다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.20-29
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• 2009

법랑질의 재광화에 영향을 주는 요인으로는 pH, 불소 농도, 포화도 등이 있다. 본 연구에서는 유산 완충 탈회용액을 이용하여 법랑질 시편을 인공 탈회시킨 후, pH 4.3에서 포화도를 0.22, 0.30, 0.35로 달리한 세가지 재광화 용액에 10일간 처리하여 나타나는 변화를 편광현미경으로 관찰하여 전체 탈회 깊이와 건전 표층 폭의 변화를 조사하였다. 또한 Image program (Scion Image analyzer)을 이용하여 병소 부위의 평균 mineral density를 측정하여 탈회와 재광화 후 무기질 변화량을 통해 인공 탈회된 법랑질의 동력학적 변화를 관찰하였다. 1. 재광화 후 모든 군에서 건전 표층의 폭이 증가하였는데, 포화도가 증가할수록 건전 표층 폭이 증가하였다 (P<.05). 2. 재광화 후 mineral density 변화를 관찰한 결과, 포화도가 낮은 군에서는 이온의 침착이 병소 전반적으로 일어났으나, 포화도가 높은 군에서는 건전 표층 부위와 표층하 병소의 하층부에서 이온의 침착으로 mineral density 가 증가하였고 표층하 병소의 상층부에서는 탈회가 진행되어 mineral density 가 감소하였다. 3. 재광화 후 모든 군에서 무기질량이 증가하였고 전체 탈회 깊이도 증가하였으나 각 군간에 통계적 유의차는 없었다. 본 실험에서 인공 탈회된 시편을 pH 4.3인 재광화 용액에 처리시 포화도가 높을수록 건전 표층에서 더 많은 재광화 현상이 일어났고 표층하 병소에서는 재광화 현상이 적게 일어났으며, 재광화 후 모든 군에서 전체 탈회 깊이는 증가하였다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권sup1호
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• pp.85-90
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• 2001

Objective : DREZotomy is effective for the treatment of deafferentation pain as a consequence of root avulsion, postparaplegic pain, posttraumatic syrinx, postherpetic neuralgia, spinal cord injury, and peripheral nerve injury. We performed microsurgical DREZotomy to the patients with deafferentation pain and relieved pain without any serious complication. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of the microsurgical DREZotomy for deafferentation pain. Methods : We evaluated 4 patients with deafferntation pain who were intractable to medical therapy. Two of them were brachial plexus injury with root avulsion owing to trauma, one was axillary metastasis of the squamous cell carcinoma of the left forearm, and the last was anesthesia dolorosa after surgical treatment(MVD and rhizotomy) of trigeminal neuralgia. Preoperative evaluation was based on the neurologic examination, radiologic imaging, and electrophysiological study. In the case of anesthesia dolorosa, we produced two parallel lesions in cephalocaudal direction, 2mm in distance, from the C2 dorsal rootlet to the 5mm superior to the obex including nucleus caudalis, after suboccipital craniectomy and C1-2 laminectomy, with use of microelectrode. In the others, we confirmed lesion site with identification of the nerve root after hemilaminectomy. We performed arachnoid dissection along the posterolateral sulcus and made lesion with microsurgical knife and microelectrocoagulation, 2mm in depth, 2mm in distance, to the direction of 30-45 degrees in the medial portion of the Lissauer's tract and the most dorsal layers of the posterior horn at the one root level above and below the lesion. Results : Compared with preoperative state, microsurgical DREZotomy significantly diminished dosage of the drugs and relieved pain meaningfully. One patient showed tansient ipsilateral ataxia, but recovered soon. There was not any serious complication. Conclusion : It may be concluded that microsurgical DREZotomy is very useful and safe therapeutic modality for deafferentation pain, especially segmentally distributed intermittent or evoke pain. Complete preoperative evaluation and proper selection of the patients and lesion making device are needed to improve the result.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제59권6호
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• pp.559-563
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• 2016

Objective : Low back pain, caused intervertebral disc degeneration has been treated by thermal annuloplasty procedure, which is a non-surgical treatement. The theoretical backgrounds of the annuloplasty are thermal destruct of nociceptor and denaturization of collagen fiber to induce contraction, to shrink annulus and thus enhancing stability. This study is about temperature and its distribution during thermal annuloplasty using 1414 nm Nd : YAG laser. Methods : Thermal annuloplasty was performed on fresh human cadaveric lumbar spine with 20 intact intervertebral discs in a $37^{\circ}C$ circulating water bath using newly developed 1414 nm Nd : YAG laser. Five thermocouples were attached to different locations on the disc, and at the same time, temperature during annuloplasty was measured and analyzed. Results : Thermal probe's temperature was higher in locations closer to laser fiber tip and on lateral locations, rather than the in depth locations. In accordance with the laser fiber tip and the depth, temperatures above $45.0^{\circ}C$ was measured in 3.0 mm depth which trigger nociceptive ablation in 16 levels (80%), in accordance with the laser fiber end tip and laterality, every measurement had above $45.0^{\circ}C$, and also was measured temperature over $60.0^{\circ}C$, which can trigger collagen denaturation at 16 levels (80%). Conclusion : When thermal annuloplasty is needed in a selective lesion, annuloplasty using a 1414 nm Nd : YAG laser can be one of the treatment options.