• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.153-162
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• 1996

정중구개봉합의 급속확장은 상악골의 악궁의 폭을 증가시키고, 전방이동을 용이하게하므로 전후방적인 악골의 부조화나 상악치열궁 협착 등을 치료하는데 널리 사용되고 있다. 이 연구는 정중구개봉합의 급속이개시 봉합부위에서 나타나는 골개조 과정 및 교원섬유의 변화를 관찰하고자 시행되었다. 생후 6-8개월된 유성견 4마리를 실험동물로 사용하여 인상을 채득한 후 주조된 급속정중이개장치에 Hyrax screw를 납착하여 장착시키고 1회에 $90^{\circ}$씩, 1일 2회전시켜 10일간 지속하였다. X-ray상에서 봉합의 이개를 확인한 후 이개직후, 15일, 30일 그리고 60일간의 보정기간을 거쳐 희생시키고 정중구개봉합부를 절취하여 봉합부위의 변화를 광학 및 주사전자현미경으로 관찰하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 정중구개봉합 확장 직후 양 봉합골단의 일부에서는 신생골 형성이 관찰되었으며, 양 골단 사이의 교원 섬유속이 중앙에서 늘어나 골간거리가 확장되었다. 2. 정중구개봉합 확장 15일 후, 봉합면에서는 많은 파골세포를 가진 골흡수면이 증가되었고 양 골단 사이에 서는 교원섬유속의 주행방향이 불규칙하고, 조섬유세포 수가 줄어든 반면 많은 염증세포가 침윤되어 있었다. 3. 정중구개봉합 확장 30일 후 양 봉합골단에서 많은 조골세포를 가진 신생골이 성장하여 해면골이 형성되었으며, 양골단 사이에서는 교원섬유속이 풍부해지고 조섬유세포 수가 증가되었다. 4. 정중구개봉합 확장 60일 후, 양봉합골단은 해면골이 치밀골로 대치되어 골간거리가 좁아졌지만 계속적인 골개조현상이 관찰되었고, 교원섬유속이 재생된 봉합면에 매입되었으며, 연결 중앙부에서는 서로 교차되고 있는 양상이 관찰되었다. 이상의 결과에 의하면 급속정중이개시 정중구개봉합 부위의 유주성 세포의 침윤상태가 유도되는 염증반응이 일어난 후 골개조현상이 일어났으며, 골개조 현상은 급속확장 2 개월 후에도 계속 진행되고 있었다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.200-210
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• 2011

Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the changes in mandibular arch widths and buccolingual inclinations of mandibular posterior teeth after rapid maxillary expansion (RME). Methods: Baseline and post-expansion cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images of patients who initially had bilateral posterior cross-bite and underwent RME with a banded-type expander were assessed in this study. The patients included 9 boys (mean age: $13.97{\pm}1.17$ years) and 11 girls (mean age: $13.53{\pm}2.12$ years). Images obtained 6 months after retention were available for 10 of these patients. Eighteen angular and 43 linear measurements were performed for the maxilla and mandible. The measurements were performed on frontally clipped images at the following time points; before expansion (T1), after expansion (T2), and after retention (T3). Statistical significance was assessed with paired sample $t$-test at $p$ < 0.05. Results: T1-T2 comparisons showed statistically significant post-RME increases for all measurements; similarly, T2-T1 and T3-T1 comparisons showed statistically significant changes. The maxillary linear and angular measurements showed decreases after expansion, and mandibular linear and angular measurements increased after retention. Conclusion: All mandibular arch widths increased and mandibular posterior teeth were uprighted after RME procedure.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제34권3호통권322호
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• pp.215-222
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• 1996

Ridge expansion osteotomy(REO) procedure is used to widen the narrow ridge in locations that are too thin to permit the use of standard implant drills. The objective of this technique is to maintain, if possible, all of the existing maxillary bone by pushing the bone aside with minimal trauma. The author has used tis procedure on five patients who had narrow ridge in their soft maxillary bone. Fifteen implants were placed in sites needing ridge expansion using REO. The satisfactory results were obtained. The REO procedure is thought to be a safer and more conservative method of widening a narrow ridge. And this procedure is heatless, offers excellent tactile sensitivity, control, visibility, and takes advantage of available bone.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.289-297
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• 2023

Objective: To analyze the microimplant (MI) displacement pattern on treatment with a maxillary skeletal expander (MSE) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: Thirty-nine participants (12 males and 27 females; mean age, 18.2 ± 4.2 years) were treated successfully with the MSE II appliance. Their pre- and post-expansion CBCT data were superimposed. The pre- and post-expansion anterior and posterior inter-MI angles, neck and apical inter-MI distance, plate angle, palatal bone thickness at the MI positions, and suture opening at the MI positions were measured and compared. Results: The jackscrew plate was slightly bent in both anterior and posterior areas. There was no significant difference in the extent of suture opening between the anterior and posterior MIs (P > 0.05). The posterior MI to hemiplate line was greater than that anteriorly (P < 0.05). The apical distance between the posterior MIs was greater than that anteriorly (P < 0.05). The palatal thickness at the anterior MIs was significantly greater than that posteriorly (P > 0.01). Conclusions: In the coronal plane, the angulation between the anterior MIs in relation to the jackscrew plate was greater than that between the posterior MIs owing to the differential palatal bone thickness.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.235-241
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• 2012

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity of the 3-dimensional (3D) superimposition method of digital models in patients who received treatment with rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and maxillary protraction headgear. Methods: The material consisted of pre- and post-treatment maxillary dental casts and lateral cephalograms of 30 patients, who underwent RME and maxillary protraction headgear treatment. Digital models were superimposed using the palate as a reference area. The movement of the maxillary central incisor and the first molar was measured on superimposed cephalograms and 3D digital models. To determine whether any difference existed between the 2 measuring techniques, intra-class correlation (ICC) and Bland-Altman plots were analyzed. Results: The measurements on the 3D digital models and cephalograms showed a very high correlation in the antero-posterior direction (ICC, 0.956 for central incisor and 0.941 for first molar) and a moderate correlation in the vertical direction (ICC, 0.748 for central incisor and 0.717 for first molar). Conclusions: The 3D model superimposition method using the palate as a reference area is as clinically reliable for assessing antero-posterior tooth movement as cephalometric superimposition, even in cases treated with orthopedic appliances, such as RME and maxillary protraction headgear.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.77-86
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• 2017

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the skeletal and dentoalveolar changes after miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in young adults by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: This retrospective study included 14 patients (mean age, 20.1 years; range, 16-26 years) with maxillary transverse deficiency treated with MARPE. Skeletal and dentoalveolar changes were evaluated using CBCT images acquired before and after expansion. Statistical analyses were performed using paired t-test or Wilcoxon signed-rank test according to normality of the data. Results: The midpalatal suture was separated, and the maxilla exhibited statistically significant lateral movement (p < 0.05) after MARPE. Some of the landmarks had shifted forwards or upwards by a clinically irrelevant distance of less than 1 mm. The amount of expansion decreased in the superior direction, with values of 5.5, 3.2, 2.0, and 0.8 mm at the crown, cementoenamel junction, maxillary basal bone, and zygomatic arch levels, respectively (p < 0.05). The buccal bone thickness and height of the alveolar crest had decreased by 0.6-1.1 mm and 1.7-2.2 mm, respectively, with the premolars and molars exhibiting buccal tipping of $1.1^{\circ}-2.9^{\circ}$. Conclusions: Our results indicate that MARPE is an effective method for the correction of maxillary transverse deficiency without surgery in young adults.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.63-70
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• 2018

Objective: The aim of this study is to quantitatively evaluate the stability of the skeletal and dental widths using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) after segmental Le Fort I osteotomy in adult patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion requiring maxillary expansion. Methods: In total, 25 and 36 patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion underwent Le Fort I osteotomy (control group) and segmental Le Fort I osteotomy (experimental group), respectively. Coronal CBCT images were used to measure the dental and skeletal widths before (T1) and after (T2) surgery and at the end of treatment (T3). The correlation between the extent of surgery and the amount of relapse in the experimental group was also determined. Results: In the control group, the dental width exhibited a significant decrease of $0.70{\pm}1.28mm$ between T3 and T2. In the experimental group, dental and skeletal expansion of $1.83{\pm}1.66$ and $2.55{\pm}1.94mm$, respectively, was observed between T2 and T1. The mean changes in the dental and skeletal widths between T3 and T2 were $-1.41{\pm}1.98$ and $-0.67{\pm}0.72mm$, respectively. There was a weak correlation between the amount of skeletal expansion during segmental Le Fort I osteotomy and the amount of postoperative skeletal relapse in the experimental group. Conclusions: Maxillary expansion via segmental Le Fort I osteotomy showed good stability, with a skeletal relapse rate of 26.3% over approximately 12 months. Our results suggest that a greater amount of expansion requires greater efforts for the prevention of relapse.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2004

본 연구의 목적은 다수의 연구들로부터 추출한 각각의 결과를 체계적이고 객관적인 방법으로 병합, 개관하는 통계분석법인 메타분석을 이용하여 상악확장술에서의 견치간 폭경과 대구치간 폭경의 확장 및 급속과 완속 확장에서의 확장량과 재발량을 비교하는 것이었다. 메드라인 검색을 통해 1979년부터 2000년까지의 문헌들 중 사람을 대상으로 상악확장술의 효과에 관해 조사한 문헌 388개를 찾은 후 논문 선택 및 제외 범주에 따라 최종적으로 7개의 문헌을 선정하여 메타분석을 시행하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 상악확장술에 의한 상악 제 1대구치간 폭경은 평균 6.0mm의 확장되었으며, 보정 후 측정에서 평균 4.8mm가 유지되어 평균 $20.0\%(1.2mm)$의 재발경향을 보였다. 2. 상악 견치간 폭경은 제 1대구치간 폭경의 확장보다 2.3mm적은 평균 3.7mm확장되었으며, 보정 후 측정에서 평균 2.6mm가 유지되어 평균 $29.7\%(1.1mm)$의 재발경향을 보였다. 3. 급속 상악확장술과 완속 상악확장술의 치료효과의 차이는 확장량과 보정 후 재발량 및 유지량에서 $6\%$ 미만(0.1-0.3mm)이었다. 그러나 상악 견치간 및 제1대구치간 폭경 변화에 있어서 두 방법 간에 골격성 및 치성 확장량의 비율에서 차이가 있을 수 있다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.182-200
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• 2022

Objective: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of miniscrew assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) treatment in late adolescents and adult patients using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: Literature search was conducted in five electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) based on the PICOS keyword design focusing on MARPE. Out of the 18 CBCT screened outcomes, only nine parameters were sufficient for the quantitative meta-analysis. The parameters were classified into three main groups: 1) skeletal changes, 2) alveolar change, and 3) dental changes. Heterogeneity test, estimation of pooled means, publication bias, sensitivity analysis and risk of bias assessment were also performed. Results: Upon database searching, only 14 full-text articles were qualified from the 364 obtained results. Heterogeneity test indicated the use of the random-effects model. The pooled mean estimate were as follows: 1) Skeletal expansion: zygomatic width, 2.39 mm; nasal width, 2.68 mm; jugular width, 3.12 mm; and midpalatal suture at the posterior nasal spine and anterior nasal spine, 3.34 mm and 4.56 mm, respectively; 2) Alveolar molar width expansion, 4.80 mm; and 3) Dental expansion: inter-canine width, 3.96 mm; inter-premolar width, 4.99 mm and inter-molar width, 5.99 mm. The percentage of expansion demonstrated a skeletal expansion (PNS) of 55.76%, alveolar molar width expansion of 24.37% and dental expansion of 19.87%. Conclusions: In the coronal view, the skeletal and dental expansion created by MARPE was of the pyramidal pattern. MARPE could successfully expand the constricted maxilla in late adolescents and adult patients.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.509-529
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• 1992

Skeletal Class III malocclusion is one of the most difficult type to treat and stabilize. For a child with developing skeletal Class III malocclusion, the treatment objective would be to stimulate maxillary growth, particulary one who has markedly deficient maxilla, and to restrain excessive mandibular growth. In order to stimulate the maxillary growth, maxillary protraction appliance is the one of the effective orthopedic appliances in skeletal Class III. The purposes of this study were as follows ; evaluation of the skeletal and dental changes of the maxillary protraction in children with Class III Maxillary deficiency , comparison of the clinical effects between the group with RPE and labiolingual intraoral appliances , comparison of the clinical effects and stability related to the ages of the patients : stability of the maxillary protraction about 1 year after retention. The subjects consisted of 60 children between the ages of 8 and 13.4 who were diagnosed as Class III with maxillary deficiency and were treated with Face Mask (Delaire Type) from the Dept. of Orthodontics Yong Dong Severance Hospital, Yonsei University. 48 children wore the RPE and 12 children wore Labiolingual Appliance. Lateral Cephalograms were taken for each patient at before and after correction of anterior cross-bite in 60 children, and after an observation period of 10 to 14 months in 19 children. X and Y coordinate of 10 landmarks were analyzed using a horizontal line through sella and rotated $6^{\circ}$ down anteriorly as the horizontal reference axis, and a perpendicular verticual line through sella as the vertical reference axis. Each of the 31 measurents (10 verticals, 10 horizontals, 2 angles and 9 others) was statistically analyzed using SPSS/PC statistics. The results are as follows; 1. After maxillary protraction the maxilla and maxillary teeth moved downward and forward, while the mandible and mandibular incisor rotated downward and backward. 2. Maxillary protraction with rapid palatal expansion appliance was more effective than with labiolingual appliance. 3. More downward movement of the posterior palatal plane obserbed with maxillary protraction doing the midpalatal suture opening than with protraction after finishing the palatal expansion 4. The clinical effects of protraction and changes of the retention periods were not statistically significant among the age groups. 5. During the retention period, maxilla and maxillary teeth, and mandible and mandibular teeth moved downward and forward, however the mandibular changes were larger than the maxillary changes.