• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.29-33
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• 2014

Mucormycosis is a rare but fatal fungal infection with low survival rate in immune-compromised patients. It is caused by a fungus belonging to the Mucoraceae family of the Zygomycetes class. Mucormycosis is classified as rhino-orbital-cerebral, pulmonary, cutaneous, gastrointestinal, disseminated, and miscellaneous types according to its clinical manifestations. Early diagnosis and treatment along with correction of the underlying medical condition is important for favorable results. This case presentation describes mucormycosis involving the anterior maxillary region in a leukemic patient with prolonged neutropenia. The patient benefited from a timely biopsy and immediate treatment with amphotericin B, and was successfully managed with an interdisciplinary team approach consisting of dental and several medical specialists.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.43-46
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• 2011

Flabby ridges commonly occur in edentulous patients. Inadequate retention and stability of a complete denture are the often encountered problems in these patients. A liquid supported denture due to its flexible tissue surface allows better distribution of stress and hence provides an alternate treatment modality in such cases. This case report presents the use of a liquid supported denture in a patient with completely edentulous maxillary arch with flabby tissue in anterior region opposing a partially edentulous mandibular arch.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.353-360
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• 2007

In a one-stage approach, where the implant installation is performed simultaneously with the iliac bone graft, various complications are observed. The observed complications are as follows; severe bone resorption at the maxillary anterior region and the area adjacent to the nasal cavity, shortage of soft tissue to cover the augmented alveolar bone, difficulties with oral hygiene care caused by the diminished vestibular space and non-esthetic prosthesis. These are good reasons for choosing the two-stage approach over the one-stage approach in spite of all the advantages it has, and should be taken into careful consideration when diagnosing and planning treatment using the one-stage approach.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.228-233
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• 2004

Summary: The malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor(MPNST) is an aggressive neoplasm and can either arise independently or result from malignant change in preexisting neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausen's disease). Its histologic characteristics remain controversial, but currently it is believed that the schwann cell is the origin of the peripheral nerve sheath tumors. MPNST is an uncommon neoplasm of the head and neck region, and its presentation in the oral cavity is quite rare. In this study, we report a patient with a rare case of a MPNST involving the maxilla. A case report: A 29-year-old female presented with a chief complaint of painless swelling with bleeding tendency on the left maxillary tuberosity area 2 months ago. Clinical examination showed a $5.0{\times}3.0cm^2$ sized, indurative swelling on the site. Conventional radiographs showed a relatively well-defined soft tissue mass involving the left maxillary sinus, and destruction of the anterior, posterolateral walls of the left maxillary sinus. Subtotal maxillectomy and split-thickness skin graft from thigh were undertaken. In histochemical and immunohistochemical studies, the specimen revealed positive reactivities to Vimentin and S-100 protein. Final diagnosis was made as MPNST.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.108-118
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• 2010

Introduction: Maxillary posterior region, compared to the mandible or maxillary anterior region, has a thin cortical bone layer and is largely composed of cancellous bone, and therefore, it is often difficult to achieve primary stability. In such cases, sinus elevation with bone graft is necessary. Materials and Methods: In this research, 121 patients who had implant placement after bone graft were subjected to a follow-up study of 5 years from the moment of the initial surgery. The total survival rate, 5-year cumulative survival rate and the influence of the following factors on implant survival were evaluated; the condition of the patient (sex, age, general body condition), the site of implant placement, diameter and length of the implant, sinus elevation technique, closure method for osseous window, type of prosthesis and opposing teeth. Results: 1. The 5-year cumulative survival rate of total implants was 90.5%, there was no significant difference between sex, age, the site of implant placement, diameter and length of the implant, sinus elevation technique, and the type of opposing teeth. 2. Patients with diabetes mellitus < osteoporosis and smooth-surfaced machined group < hydroxyapatite (HA)-treated group and homogenous demineralized freeze dried allogenic bone (DFDB) bone graft only group had significantly lower survival rate. 3. With less than 4 mm of residual alveolar ridge height, lateral approach without closing the osseous window resulted in a significantly lower survival rate. 4. Restoration of a single implant showed a significantly lower survival rate, compared to cases where the superstructure was joined with several implants in the area. Conclusion: Patients with diabetes or osteoporosis need longer period of time for osseointegration compared to the normal, and the dentists must be prudent when choosing a surface treatment type and the bone graft material. Also, as the vertical dimension of the residual alveolar ridge can influence the result, staged implant placement should be considered when it seems difficult for the implant to gain primary stability from the residual bone with less than 4 mm of vertical dimension. It is recommended to obdurate the bone window and that the superstructure be connected with several impants in the peripheral area.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제60권3호
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• pp.293-300
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• 2022

최근 현대인들의 심미적인 치과 치료에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있고, 이와 관련된 다양한 재료와 수복물이 소개되고 있다. 특히 지르코니아는 우수한 강도와 내마모성을 지니며 생체친화성이 있다. 이러한 장점에도 불구하고, 지르코니아의 불투명한 백색으로 인해 전치부 수복치료시 심미적인 한계점이 있다. 최근 색조를 부여한 지르코니아 블록과 투명성이 높은 지르코니아 블록 및 다층 지르코니아 블록 등 다양한 지르코니아 블록이 개발되면서 단일 구조 지르코니아의 활용 범위가 확대되고 있다. 본 증례는 상악 전치부 보철물을 제작을 위해 단색의 Monolithic Zirconia를 이용하여 소결 전에 착색 용액을 도포하여 최종 수복물의 색조를 자연스럽게 재현하였다. 심미 보철 수복 치료시 착색용액을 이용한 지르코니아 사용을 통해 환자와 술자 모두 만족하는 심미적 보철물을 제작하였기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.362-375
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• 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between gingival thickness (GT) and keratinized gingiva width (KGW), papilla height (PH), and crown ratio (CR) by employing transgingival probing and an intraoral scanner (IOS). Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 360 maxillary anterior teeth from 60 patients. GT was assessed using transgingival probing with an endodontic spreader. KGW, CR, and PH were measured using an IOS. One-way analysis of variance, the Student's t-test, and Spearman correlation coefficients were employed for statistical analysis. Results: Higher GT was significantly associated with thinner KGW in the central region (P=0.019). There was no statistically significant difference in GT between teeth (P=0.06). PH was lower in lateral teeth than in canines (P=0.047), with a PH of 2.99 mm in lateral teeth. The KGW was narrower in canines than in central teeth (P=0.007). A moderate correlation was observed between KGW and PH in the central region (P=0.01), while a weak negative correlation was found between KGW and CR (P=0.043). Conclusions: A moderate negative correlation was found between GT and KGW, as well as between PH and KGW in central teeth. In contrast, a weak negative correlation existed between CR and KGW. The PH (2.99 mm) was lower in lateral teeth than in canines. The traditional paradigm, which suggests a positive correlation between KGW and GT, was reevaluated by measuring KGW using an IOS.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.142-145
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• 2001

소아치과에 내원한 환아 중에서 치아의 수에 따른 이상을 많이 관찰할 수 있는데 그 중의 하나가 과잉치이다. 과잉치는 정상 치판 (dental lamina)의 과도한 증식의 결과로 발생되며 유치열에서 $0.3\sim0.8%$, 영구치열에서는 $1.0\sim3.5%$의 발생빈도를 보인다. 2 : 1로 남자에게 호발하고 9 : 1로 상악에 호발하며 구치부보다 전치부에 많이 발생한다. 가장 호발하는 것은 상악 정중 과잉치로 상악 중절치 사이에 위치하며 하악 전치부에서는 2%로 낮은 빈도를 보인다. 본 증례는 파노라마 사진 촬영 결과 하악 좌우측 유중절치의 선천적 결손과 4개의 영구 절치외에 2개의 과잉치가 전치부에 관찰되어 발치와 교정치료를 통해 양호한 결과를 얻게 되어 보고하는 바이다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.259-270
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• 2023

PURPOSE. This study evaluated the reliability of the chair-side CAD-CAM surgical guide (CSG) in the anterior maxilla by comparing its accuracy with the laboratory 3D-printed surgical guide (3DSG) and manual surgical guide (MSG) concerning different levels of dentists' surgical experience. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Ten surgical guides of each type (MSG, 3DSG, and CSG) were fabricated on a control study model with missing right and left central incisors. Sixty implants were placed in 30 study models by two dentists (one inexperienced and one experienced) using three different types of surgical guides. Horizontal deviations at shoulder and at apex, vertical, and angular deviations were measured after superimposing the planned and placed implant positions in the software. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to compare the accuracy of three types of surgical guides in each dentist group and the accuracy of each surgical guide between two dentists (α = .05). RESULTS. There were no significant differences in any deviations between CSG and 3DSG, apart from angular deviation, for both dentists' groups. Moreover, both CSG and 3DSG showed no significant differences in accuracy between the two dentists (P > .05). In contrast, MSG demonstrated significant differences from CSG and 3DSG and a significant difference in accuracy between the two dentists (P < .05). CONCLUSION. CSG provides superior accuracy to MSG in implant placement in the maxillary anterior region and is comparable to 3DSG at different levels of surgical experience, while offering the benefits of shorter manufacturing time and reduced patient visits.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.333-338
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• 2008

과잉치란 정상에 비해 많은 수의 치아를 일컫는 것으로 유치열기와 혼합치열기에 발생하며, 여러 가지 임상적 문제를 일으킬 수 있다. 특히 상악 전치부의 과잉치는 상악 전치의 맹출 장애 및 전위, 정중부의 치간 이개, 치근 흡수, 함치성낭종 형성 등의 문제를 유발할 수 있으므로 조기에 진단하고, 과잉치의 위치 및 수, 형태에 따라 적절한 치료를 시행하는 것이 중요하다. 이 증례는 상악 전치부에 네 개의 과잉치가 영구치의 맹출을 방해하고 있는 경우로, 발거 시 합병증을 최소화하기 위하여 두 단계로 나누어 발거하였다. 컴퓨터 단층 촬영에서 네 개의 과잉치가 주위의 영구치 맹출을 방해하고 있었고, 그 중 두 개의 과잉치는 절치 치배에 매우 근접해 있었다. 네 개의 과잉치를 동시에 제거할 경우 영구 치배에 손상을 줄 위험이 있으므로 두 개의 역위 매복된 원추형의 과잉치만 먼저 발거하였다. 남은 두 개의 과잉치는 위치가 변화되기를 기다린 후 두 번째 발거 수술을 시행하여, 주위 절치 치배에 손상을 가하지 않고 치조골 삭제를 적게 하여 합병증 발생을 줄일 수 있었다.