• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.42-54
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• 2016

The aim of this clinical report is to describe the complex treatment of an adult Class III malocclusion patient who was disappointed with the outcome of a previous oral rehabilitation. Interdisciplinary treatment planning was performed with a primary indication for implant removal because of marginal bone loss and gingival recession, followed by orthodontic and surgical procedures to correct the esthetics and skeletal malocclusion. The comprehensive treatment approach included: (1) implant removal in the area of the central incisors; (2) combined orthodontic decompensation with mesial displacement and forced extrusion of the lateral incisors; (3) extraction of the lateral incisors and placement of new implants corresponding to the central incisors, which received provisional crowns; (4) orthognathic surgery for maxillary advancement to improve occlusal and facial relationships; and finally, (5) orthodontic refinement followed by definitive prosthetic rehabilitation of the maxillary central incisors and reshaping of the adjacent teeth. At the three-year follow-up, clinical and radiographic examinations showed successful replacement of the central incisors and improved skeletal and esthetic appearances. Moreover, a Class II molar relationship was obtained with an ideal overbite, overjet, and intercuspation. In conclusion, we report the successful esthetic anterior rehabilitation of a complex case in which interdisciplinary treatment planning improved facial harmony, provided gingival architecture with sufficient width and thickness, and improved smile esthetics, resulting in enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction. This clinical case report might be useful to improve facial esthetics and occlusion in patients with dentoalveolar and skeletal defects.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.307-315
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• 2000

교정치료의 진단 및 치료계획의 수립시 이용되는 측모두부방사선 사진을 이용하여 골격성 부정교합의 형태와 성별에 따른 두부위치의 재현성을 파악하고자 성인남녀 90명을 대상으로 자세변수 6항목을 설정하여 연구한 결과 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 자연두부위치의 재현성에 있어서 남,녀 각각의 자세변수는 통계학적인 유의성이 없었다 (P>0.05). 2. 자연두부위치의 재현성에 있어서 각 부정교합군과 전체 표본 각각의 자세변수는 통계학적인 유의성이 없었다(P>0.05). 3. method error를 이용한 자연두부위치의 재현성은 모든군에서 우수하였다. 결론적으로 자연두부위치의 재현성은 골격성 부정교합의 양상과 성별에 관계없이 우수하였는데, 이는 자연두부위치를 이용한 많은 연구에 도움이 될 뿐 아니라 교정적 문제와 관련된 기능과 형태의 관계를 파악하고자 할 때 그 가치를 높이는데 기여할 수 있으리라 생각된다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.209-217
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• 2013

Objective: This study investigated whether temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condyle-fossa relationships are bilaterally symmetric in class III malocclusion patients with and without asymmetry and compared to those with normal occlusion. The hypothesis was a difference in condyle-fossa relationships exists in asymmetric patients. Methods: Group 1 comprised 40 Korean normal occlusion subjects. Groups 2 and 3 comprised patients diagnosed with skeletal class III malocclusion, who were grouped according to the presence of mandibular asymmetry: Group 2 included symmetric mandibles, while group 3 included asymmetric mandibles. Pretreatment three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (3D CBCT) images were obtained. Right- and left-sided TMJ spaces in groups 1 and 2 or deviated and non-deviated sides in group 3 were evaluated, and the axial condylar angle was compared. Results: The TMJ spaces demonstrated no significant bilateral differences in any group. Only group 3 had slightly narrower superior spaces (p < 0.001). The axial condylar angles between group 1 and 2 were not significant. However, group 3 showed a statistically significant bilateral difference (p < 0.001); toward the deviated side, the axial condylar angle was steeper. Conclusions: Even in the asymmetric group, the TMJ spaces were similar between deviated and non-deviated sides, indicating a bilateral condyle-fossa relationship in patients with asymmetry that may be as symmetrical as that in patients with symmetry. However, the axial condylar angle had bilateral differences only in asymmetric groups. The mean TMJ space value and the bilateral difference may be used for evaluating condyle-fossa relationships with CBCT.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.496-503
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• 2001

골격성 II급 1류 부정교합을 가지는 아동에서 상악골의 과도한 성장은 흔히 전후방적 요소 뿐 아니라 수직적 요소도 가지고 있는데, 그 이유는 상악골이 전하방으로 성장, 이동할 경우 하악골이 후하방 회전하기 때문이며, 하악골의 성장이 전방으로 이루어지는 것을 방해하게 된다. 따라서 이 경우 치료목표는 하악골이 더욱 돌출 되어 상악골과 정상적인 관계를 가지도록 성장하는 동안 상악골의 성장을 억제하는 것이며, 이를 위해 구외력을 적용하는 것이 현명한 방법으로 보고되고 있다. 조선대학교 소아치과에 내원한 골격성 II급 1류 부정교합 환자에서 C II activator와 headgear를 이용한 구외력을 적용후 양호한 결과를 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.324-333
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• 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was 1) to investigate the prevalence and pattern of dental anomalies (DAs), 2) to compare DAs according to the type of malocclusion, and 3) to investigate the correlation between tooth impaction and other DAs in the Korean orthodontic population. Methods: A total of 3,240 orthodontic patients were classified as Class I, Class II, or Class III malocclusion groups. The presence and location of common DAs, including impaction, microdontia, agenesis, supernumerary tooth, transposition, and fusion, were identified by examining diagnostic records. Furthermore, samples were classified as Group 1 without impaction or Group 2 with impaction. The prevalence of other DAs concurrent with impaction was investigated and compared to Group 1. Results: Impaction was the most prevalent DA, followed by microdontia, agenesis, and supernumerary. Class I and Class III groups showed the same order of prevalence, but agenesis was more frequent than microdontia in the Class II group. The prevalence of the four DAs was lowest in the Class III group. Overall, 8.6% of patients were classified into Group 2. The incidence of DAs other than impaction and the prevalence of multiple concurrent DAs were significantly higher in Group 2. Impaction showed a significant relationship with supernumerary tooth, transposition, and fusion. Conclusions: The prevalence and pattern of DAs varied depending on the type of malocclusion. As there was a higher risk of other DAs in patients with impacted teeth, early detection of the impacted tooth and a detailed diagnosis of other possible DAs may be essential.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.85-101
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• 2022

Objective: To classify facial asymmetry (FA) phenotypes in adult patients with skeletal Class III (C-III) malocclusion. Methods: A total of 120 C-III patients who underwent orthognathic surgery (OGS) and whose three-dimensional computed tomography images were taken one month prior to OGS were evaluated. Thirty hard tissue landmarks were identified. After measurement of 22 variables, including cant (°, mm), shift (mm), and yaw (°) of the maxilla, maxillary dentition (Max-dent), mandibular dentition, mandible, and mandibular border (Man-border) and differences in the frontal ramus angle (FRA, °) and ramus height (RH, mm), K-means cluster analysis was conducted using three variables (cant in the Max-dent [mm] and shift [mm] and yaw [°] in the Manborder). Statistical analyses were conducted to characterize the differences in the FA variables among the clusters. Results: The FA phenotypes were classified into five types: 1) non-asymmetry type (35.8%); 2) maxillary-cant type (14.2%; severe cant of the Max-dent, mild shift of the Man-border); 3) mandibular-shift and yaw type (16.7%; moderate shift and yaw of the Man-border, mild RH-difference); 4) complex type (9.2%; severe cant of the Max-dent, moderate cant, severe shift, and severe yaw of the Man-border, moderate differences in FRA and RH); and 5) maxillary reverse-cant type (24.2%; reverse-cant of the Max-dent). Strategic decompensation by pre-surgical orthodontic treatment and considerations for OGS planning were proposed according to the FA phenotypes. Conclusions: This FA phenotype classification may be an effective tool for differential diagnosis and surgical planning for Class III patients with FA.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.147-155
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• 2009

교합력 측정과 분석은 힘의 관계를 분석하여 치아의 역학적 관계를 진단하는 방법이다. 본 연구에서는 새로운 교합력 측정 및 분석 시스템 개발의 기초 연구로써 측정 소프트웨어를 설계 및 구현하고 유용성을 평가한다. 이를 위해 교합력의 정상, 비정상을 효과적으로 측정할 수 있는 다양한 도구들을 개발하였다. 첫째, 치아에 작용하는 힘의 중심 변화를 나타내는 표지의 경로와 14개로 나뉜 치아 영역별 교합력 분포를 정량적인 수치와 함께 가시화 하였으며, 둘째, 교합력이 어느 치아의 특정한 영역으로 치우쳐서 작용하는가를 판단할 수 있도록 하기 위해 좌 우 치아 영역의 힘의 균형을 비율로 측정할 수 있는 도구를 구현하였다. 또한 0.5초 단위로 측정된 교합력의 변화를 소프트웨어 상에서 기록할 수 있도록 하였다. 센서 시트 방식의 측정 하드웨어와 연동하여 테스트한 결과, 힘의 분포와 균형을 효과적으로 확인할 수 있었다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제37권
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• pp.4.1-4.6
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• 2015

Osteochondroma is rarely reported in the maxillofacial region; however, it is prevalent in the mandibular condyle. This slowly growing tumor may lead to malocclusion and facial asymmetry. A 39-year-old woman complained of gradual development of anterior and posterior unilateral crossbite, which resulted in facial asymmetry. A radiological study disclosed a large tumor mass on the top of the left mandibular condyle. This bony tumor was surgically removed through condylectomy and the remaining condyle head was secured. Subsequently, bimaxillary orthognathic surgery was performed to correct facial asymmetry and malocclusion. Pathological diagnosis was osteochondroma; immunohistochemistry showed that the tumor exhibited a conspicuous expression of BMP-4 and BMP-2 but rarely expression of PCNA. There was no recurrence at least for 1 year after the operation. Patient's functional and esthetic rehabilitation was uneventful.

• 치과방사선
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.569-578
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• 1995

Condylar hyperplasia is a self-limiting condition characterized by a slowly progressing, enlargement of the mandible that results in facial asymmetry and a crossbite malocclusion. The facial asymmetry, open bite or crossbite, and radiographic evidence of an enlarged condyle confirm the diagnosis of condylar hyperplasia. The etiology of the condition is unknown. This condition usually first becomes apparent during the second decade of life, when one condyle continues to grow while the other is no longer active. Radiographically, the condyle may appear enlarged or the neck of the condyle maybe elongated or both may occur, Sometimes, however, no radiographically demonstrable condylar abnormality will be noted. Surgical correction with subcondylar osteotomy is the treatment of choice. We have observed two cases of condylar hyperplasia occurred in the left mandibular condyle of 24-year-old and 35-year-old women. We obtained that two cases were shown the followed results; 1. Clinically, both cases was unilaterally developed on C/C area, with temporomandibular disorders and pain, facial asymetry and malocclusion. 2. Radiographically, hyperplastic mass confined to the condyle. 3. Histopathologically, these cases shown increased hypertrophic region in parts, and lamellated bone with irregular trabeculae.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.121-132
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• 2008

성장기 골격성 II급 부정 교합의 진단 및 치료 계획 수립 시, 환자의 골격 형태와 예후 및 치료효과 등을 고려하는 것은 매우 중요한 과정이라 할 수 있다. 이에 본 연구는 성장기 II급 부정교합자의 치료 과정 중 Activator를 이용한 실험군 89명과 사용하지 않은 대조군 21명을 선정하여 교정 치료 전(T1), Activator 치료 후(T2), 교정 치료 종료(T3) 시의 골격적 차이를 치료 결과(effective body length 변화)에 따라 2군(1, 2군)으로 분류하여 비교, 분석하고 그 결과를 진단, 치료 계획 수립 등 임상 과정에 연계시키기 위해 시행되었다. 실험군의 경우에는 Activator의 치료효과 중 effective body length(Ar-Me)의 변화량에 따라 분류하고 대조군은 치료전 effective body length에 따라 분류하여 통계처리 하였다. 그 결과 실험군에서는 하악체 길이가 짧고, 상 하악골 간의 격차가 크며 전안면 고경의 길이가 짧은 환자에서 Activator에 의한 치료효과가 크게 나타났으며 이러한 치료 전(T1) 시기의 차이는 실험군에서는 고정성 교정 장치 치료 후(T3)시기로 가며 성장에 의해 사라졌다. 그러나 대조군에서는 치료 전(T1) 시기의 짧은 하악체 길이와 전안면 고경이 고정성 교정 장치 치료 후(T3) 까지 유지 되었다. 전체적인 Activator치료와 유지 기간이 포함된 치료 전(T1), 고정성 교정 장치 치료 후(T3) 간 변화량에 있어서는 Activator를 사용한 군에 있어서 보다 양호한 하악 성장 양상이 나타났다. 즉 Activator에 의한 치료효과는 골격형태에 따라 다르게 나타나며 이 결과는 치료 후까지 유지 되며 보다 안정적인 치료결과를 가져 오는 것으로 사료된다. 이번 연구를 통해 성장기 II급 부정교합자에서 Activator에 의한 치료효과와 그 효과의 안정적인 유지를 확인할 수 있었고 이를 바탕으로 교정치료 시 Activator의 효과를 예측하여 바람직한 안모성장을 유도할 수 있다고 생각된다.