• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.4-12
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• 2013

Purpose: This study sought to verify the usefulness of mini-implant and surgical steel wire in the treatment of mandibular fracture through the objective identifi cation of the change of bone structure and bone density before and after reduction by evaluating radiological change through fractal analysis when mandibular fracture is treated using mini-implant and surgical wire. Materials and Methods: This study looked at 45 patients (males: 38, female: 7) diagnosed with mandibular fracture in the oral and maxillofacial surgery division of Chung-Ang University Dental Hospital and who received open reduction and intra-osseous fi xation. Result: The average fracture dimension values were higher for the group of the patients who had mini-implants and surgical wire treatment. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study on the usefulness of the reduction technique using mini-implant and surgical steel wire in the treatment of mandibular fracture through the fractal analysis method, the reduction technique using mini-implant and surgical steel wire is regarded as an effective method of minimizing the gap between mandibular fracture fragments.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.177-183
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• 2014

Objective: To determine the unique contribution of geometrical design characteristics of orthodontic mini-implants on maximum insertion torque while controlling for the influence of cortical bone thickness. Methods: Total number of 100 cylindrical orthodontic mini-implants was used. Geometrical design characteristics of ten specimens of ten types of cylindrical self-drilling orthodontic mini-implants (Ortho Easy$^{(R)}$, Aarhus, and Dual Top$^{TM}$) with diameters ranging from 1.4 to 2.0 mm and lengths of 6 and 8 mm were measured. Maximum insertion torque was recorded during manual insertion of mini-implants into bone samples. Cortical bone thickness was measured. Retrieved data were analyzed in a multiple regression model. Results: Significant predictors for higher maximum insertion torque included larger outer diameter of implant, higher lead angle of thread, and thicker cortical bone, and their unique contribution to maximum insertion torque was 12.3%, 10.7%, and 24.7%, respectively. Conclusions: The maximum insertion torque values are best controlled by choosing an implant diameter and lead angle according to the assessed thickness of cortical bone.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.388-396
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• 2006

전치부 치성 보상기전과 장안모를 보이는 하악전돌증례에서 악교정 수술전 교정치료과정과 치료결과를 보이고자한다. 악교정 수술전 교정치료로 장안모의 해결을 위해 구개 정중부에 mini-implant를 식립하여 상악 구치부를 압하하였고, 하악전치부 치성보상을 해결하기 위해 하악 좌우측 견치와 제1소구치 사이에 mini-implant를 식립하여 하악전치의 순측경사를 유도하였다. 그 결과 하악골 후퇴술만 시행하였음에도 수평, 수직적으로 조화로운 안모를 얻을 수 있었다. 치료기간은 11개월이 소요되었으며, 치료 후 18개월 후에도 안정적인 교합이 유지되었다.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.20-25
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• 2011

Purpose: To describe the newly developed Film image transfer system (FITS) for proper positioning of the orthodontic mini-implant in the narrow interdental space and considerations for better application. Materials and Methods: A patient who was planning to have orthodontic mini-implant treatment on the posterior maxilla was recruited to assess the feasibility of FITS. Dental radiographic film and bite record was taken. And then the film image was transferred on the photographic emulsion coated model using transfer light through film projector (enlarger). After exposing the photo emulsion coating on the model, the image was developed with a working solution for a paper developer and fixed. The surgical guide for the mini-implant was fabricated from the transported FITS data. Results: The completed surgical guide was easily placed intraorally, and allowed a simple and rapid placement of the mini-implant. The site of the implant placement was accurate as planned position. Conclusion: In the reported case, The FITS technique represents an effort to minimize risk to the patient and produce consistently good results based upon accurate information about the anatomy of the implant site.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.141-147
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• 2017

Purpose: The objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of surgical mini-implant placement when potential mini-implant sites were scanned using a lower-dose $180^{\circ}$ acquisition protocol versus a conventional $360^{\circ}$ acquisition protocol. Materials and Methods: Ten dentate human skulls were used to provide sites for potential mini-implant placement. The sites were randomly divided into 2 groups: $360^{\circ}$ and $180^{\circ}$ cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) acquisition protocols. A small-volume $180^{\circ}$ CBCT scan and a $360^{\circ}$ CBCT scan of each site were acquired using a Morita Accuitomo-170 CBCT machine and then a mini-implant was placed. A follow-up $360^{\circ}$ CBCT scan was done as a gold standard to evaluate the location of the mini-implant and root perforation. Two raters evaluated the scans. Results: Ninety-eight percent of the mini-implants placed did not perforate any root structure. Two percent of the sites had an appearance suggestive of perforation. On a Likert scale, both raters agreed that their subjective evaluation of the diagnostic quality of the protocols, ability to make and read measurements of the sites, and preferences for the specified diagnostic task were comparable. The Cohen kappa showed high inter-rater and intrarater agreement. Conclusion: In this ex vivo study, we found that the $180^{\circ}$ rotational acquisition was as effective as the conventional $360^{\circ}$ rotational acquisition for the preoperative evaluation of potential mini-implant sites.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.325-330
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• 2010

Introduction: Mini-implant system is applicable to areas of narrow space and area requiring temporary loading support. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of a mini-implant system as well as the application of mini-implant system in the dental clinical field. Materials and Methods: The patients who had been operated from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007 in the four dental facility including Seoul National University Bundang Hospital were enrolled. To evaluate the factors associated with the clinical outcome, the patients were classified according to gender, age, area of surgery, type of implant, diameter and length of the implant, and the purpose of the mini-implant system application. Results: From 147 implants, only three implants failed, one of them was for temporary loading. There were no serious surgical or prosthetic complications in this study. Conclusion: An analysis of the preliminary data revealed a satisfactory clinical outcome. However, more long-term evaluation of narrow ridge type as well as the patient’s satisfaction on the use of a provisional type mini-implant system is needed.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.681-690
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• 2007

Mini implants had been used provisionally for the healing period of implants in the beginning. But it becomes used for the on-going purpose, because it is simple to use, economic and especially suitable for the overdenture. But there is few studies about the stability of mini implants, that is most important factor for the on-going purpose, and particularly the implant parameters affecting the initial stability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stress and the strain distribution pattern of immediate-loaded screw type orthodontic mini-implant and the parameters affecting the initial stability of immediate-loaded mini-implant. Two dimensional finite element models were made and contact non-linear finite element analysis was performed. The magnitude and distribution of Von Mises stresses were evaluated. The obtained results were as follows: 1. The stress was concentrated on the thread tip of an implant in the cortical bone. 2. The direction of load is the most important factor for the stress distribution in cortical bone. 3. The diameter of an implant is the most important factor for the stress distribution in the trabecular bone. In conclusion, if the horizontal load vector is successfully controlled, mini-implants, which diameter is under 3mm, can be used for the on-going purpose.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.305-314
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• 2007

상악 우측 견치의 선천 결손과 전치부 반대교합을 보이는 III급 부정교합 환자의 문제중심의 치료계획 수립과 치료과정, 치료결과를 보이고자 한다. 상악 우측 견치와 상악 측절치 보철 공간을 위해 상악 우측 구치부 원심 이동을, 전치부 반대교합 해소를 위해 mini-implant를 적용하여 하악 전 치열의 원심 이동을 빠르고 쉽게 이루었다. 치료기간은 17개월이 소요되었으며, 치료 1년 후에도 교합은 안정적으로 유지되었다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제60권1호
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• pp.119-126
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• 2022

하악 전치부와 같이 골 폭이 좁은 환자에서 미니 임플란트 사용은 기존의 직경 임플란트의 대안으로 보고된다. 그러나, 기존 일체형 미니 임플란트의 사용시 보철물 탈락과 시멘트 사용으로 인한 임플란트 주위염과 같은 합병증의 발생이 보고되고 있다. 최근 미니 임플란트의 유지력 및 안정성을 높이기 위해 상부에 부가적인 유지구조를 가진 일체형 미니 임플란트가 소개되었다. 상부 탄성부를 스프레더로 벌려 줌으로써 지르코니아 보철물 내면의 결합구조와 결합하는 방식을 기반으로 한다. 이에 본 증례는 좁은 폭경의 하악 전치부에서 상부에 결합구조를 가진 일체형 미니 임플란트를 통하여 이러한 합병증을 줄이고자 하였으며 디지털 시스템을 이용하여 전반적인 치료기간을 단축하였다. 두명의 환자에서 유지기능과 심미적인 면에서 만족스러운 임상결과를 얻었기에 본 증례를 보고하고자 한다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.331-337
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• 2005

For a missing teeth, orthodontic treatment may be a better choice of treatment in comparison to a conventional prosthetic replacement such as FPD, resin bonded prosthesis in view of aesthetics, periodontal health and function. Occasionally after an orthodontic treatment, an insufficient space may occur. The mini-implant could be an alternative in situations of narrow ridge dimension, where conventional root form implant could be compromised. The aim of this clinical report is to describe how a space that could not be restored with a traditional root form endosteal implant was managed and to present a technique to achieve optimal anterior esthetics in single implant restoration.