• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.172-177
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• 2013

The mesiobuccal root of the maxillary molars is well known to pose a hindrance during endodontic therapy. Presented here is a case of a maxillary left second molar where three canals were located in its mesiobuccal root with the use of visual and diagnostic aids. Difficulties encountered during the process of unveiling the tooth's internal anatomy were discussed. The dilemmas encountered pertained to the root canal configuration, the nomenclature of the extra canals, and the justification for the presence of a third canal. The root canal configuration of 3-2-1 was confirmed for the mesiobuccal root using information gained from clinical, radiographic, and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scan findings. This case demonstrates the need for efforts to locate extra canals in the mesiobuccal root of the maxillary molars as their internal anatomy remains a mystery.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.109-119
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• 2004

이 연구는 제 2 대구치를 발거하고 하악 제 1 대구치의 후방이동을 위해 CPHG(cervical pull head gear)와 경우에 따라 III급 고무줄을 사용하여 고정성 교정장치로 치료한 III급 부정교합자의 치료전후 안면골 및 치아치조부, 연조직의 평균변화를 알아보기 위해 시행되었다. 평균 ANB가 $-1.4^{\circ}$ 이고 IMPA가 $85^{\circ}$인 중등도이하의 III급 부정교합자 15명을 대상으로 치료전후 측모두부 X-선 규격사진의 평균 두개안면부 측면 중첩모식도를 작성하고 계측 분석한 바 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 전안면고경에 대한 전하안면고경의 비율은 $0.6\%$증가(P<0.01)하였고, 하악 평면각이 $1.5^{\circ}$증가(P<0.05)하였다. 2. 전방 두개저에 대한 하악골 위치는 미약하게 후하방회전하였다. 3. 하악 제 1 대구치가 4.06mm(P<0.001)후방경사이동하였고 하악 전치는 설측으로 $3.2^{\circ}$경사이동(P<0.05)하였다. 4. 하순의 후퇴로 인한 안모의 개선이 이루어졌다. 이상의 결과를 종합할 때 골격성 부조화가 중등도 이하인 III급 부정교합자에서 하악 제 1대구치의 후방이동을 용이하게 하고 하악 전치의 지나친 설측경사를 피하기 위해 제 2 대구치를 발거하는 것은 조심스러운 증례의 선택시 치료에 유용하리라 사료된다. 그러나 본 연구에서는 제 2 대구치 발거 후 제 3대구치의 맹출 및 치료후 예후에 대한 장기적인 관찰은 이루어지지 못하여 향후 이에 대한 계속적인 연구가 필요하리라 생각된다.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제21권6호통권169호
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• pp.467-472
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• 1983

Thirty seven human maxillary third mooars were injected with china ink, decalcified, cleared, and used in vitro study to determine the number of root canals the frequency and location of lateral canals, canals per root, and frequency of apical deltas. The results were as follows: 1. Less than half of the examined teeth showed 3 roots and 3 canals. 2. The mesiobuccal root was ound to contain a single primary canal in 65.4% of the teeth examined and two canals in 34.6% of the teeth studed. 3. In mesiobuccal roots with two canals, the separated apical foramen appeared 30.8% of the specimen concerned, but no common apical foramen appeared. 4. Of the 106 canals studied, 46.2% of the canals were found to contain lateral canals and these ramifications were mainly located in the apical third of the root.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.194-201
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• 2019

When a patient shows severe crowding, premolar extraction should be considered to provide required available space for alignment. If the third molars have already erupted and demonstrate a poor prognosis, third molar extraction and distalization of the posterior dentition can be used instead of premolar extraction to obtain space. Interproximal stripping (IPS) may also be used to gain space in cases of crowding. This case report describes the treatment of a 25-year-old man with severe crowding and mild lip protrusion. Although the crowding in the lower arch was severe enough to require first premolar extraction, distalization of the entire lower dentition with orthodontic mini-implants, extraction of the lower third molars, and IPS could successfully resolve the crowding and lip protrusion.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.105-111
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• 2017

Background: Dental fear is usually associated with hemodynamic changes. Fear of pain during the surgical removal of a lower impacted third molar might cause patients anxiety, thereby leading to avoidance of any future dental therapy. This study aimed to determine the effect of experiencing a surgical impacted-tooth removal on the pain perception-related anxiety and hemodynamic status. Method: Twenty-seven healthy patients aged 15-30 years (mean age, 24 years), for whom surgical removal of bilateral lower third molars was advised, were included. This prospective, randomized, controlled, split-mouth study involved operations on both sides of the mandibular arch, with a 1-month washout period in between. Blood pressure and heart rate were measured before the surgical procedure, during and after the injection, preoperatively, and postoperatively. Pain perception was evaluated using a 100-mm visual analog scale during the injection, preoperatively, and postoperatively after the numbness disappeared. Differences in the blood pressure, heart rate, and pain perception between the two appointments were analyzed using the paired t-test. For all statistical analyses, SPSS version 11.5 was used. Results: The mean pain perception values during the injection and preoperatively showed no significant differences between the two appointments (P > 0.05); however, significant differences in the blood pressure and heart rate were noted before the surgical procedure; preoperatively, the blood pressure alone showed a significant difference (P < 0.05). Conclusion: There was a significant decrease in the blood pressure and heart rate preoperatively; hence, experiencing a surgical impacted-tooth removal can reduce the subsequent preoperative anxiety in healthy patients.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.379-388
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• 2019

Background: In dentistry, pain is a factor that negatively affects treatments and drug use. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlations of the postoperative analgesic use with pain catastrophizing and anxiety in patients who underwent removal of an impacted mandibular third molar. Methods: We recruited 92 patients who underwent the extraction of impacted mandibular third molar. In this study, the Pederson index was used to preoperatively determine the difficulty of surgical extraction. Patients were asked to note the number of analgesics used for 7 postoperative days. Patients were divided into two groups based on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale: low and high score groups. State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-trait and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-state questionnaires were used to determine the anxiety levels of the patients. The obtained data were examined to evaluate the correlations of pain catastrophizing and anxiety with the postoperative analgesic use. Results: In this study, 92 patients, including 60 women and 32 men, were recruited. The analgesic use was higher in women than in men but with no significant difference (P > 0.05). Pain Catastrophizing Scale scores were higher in women than in men but with no significant difference (P > 0.05). The analgesic use was higher in patients with high pain catastrophizing than in those with low pain catastrophizing but with no significant difference (P > 0.05). State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-trait scores were higher in women than in men but with no significant difference. However, state-Trait Anxiety Inventory-state scores were significantly higher in women than in men (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The postoperative analgesic use may be higher in patients who catastrophize pain than in others. Knowing the patient's catastrophic characteristics preoperatively would contribute to successful pain management and appropriate drug selection.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2022

Background: Pain, edema, and trismus are predictable sequelae for surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars (M3M). The present study aimed to compare the anti-phlogistic potential of bromelain and aceclofenac in the reduction of post-surgical sequalae in the extraction of impacted M3M. Method: A randomized controlled, triple-blinded clinical study included 72 patients scheduled for surgical removal of impacted M3M under local anesthesia. Randomization was performed and subjects were equally allocated to groups A (control) and B (study), who intended to receive aceclofenac and bromelain, respectively. The primary outcome variables were pain, edema, and trismus evaluated on postoperative days 2 and 7 and compared with baseline values. The secondary variables evaluated were the quantity of rescue analgesics required and the frequency of adverse effects in both groups for 7 postoperative (PO) days. Data were analyzed with a level of significance of P < 0.05. Results: Group B demonstrated a significant decrease in the severity of edema and trismus compared to group A on both PO days 2 and 7 (P < 0.001). Bromelain demonstrated similar analgesic efficacy with an insignificant difference compared to aceclofenac (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The present study showed that the efficacy of bromelain was comparable to that of aceclofenac in reducing inflammatory complications following surgical removal of impacted M3M. Bromelain can be considered a safe and potent alternative to routinely used aceclofenac when addressing inflammatory outcomes after surgery.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.495-501
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• 2003

매복은 임상적 또는 방사선학적으로 인식할 만한 맹출로의 장애물이나 잘못된 치배의 위치로 인하여 치아의 맹출에 진전이 없는 것을 말한다. 제 3 대구치와 상악 견치를 제외하고 제 2 소구치에서 가장 흔히 매복이 발생하며, 소구치의 매복은 전체 매복의 0.5%를 차지한다. 소구치 매복의 치료에는 교정적 견인과 외과적 재위치가 필요할 수도 있지만, 만기 잔존된 유구치에 의해 발생한 소구치 매복은 유구치의 발거 및 공간 유지로서 소구치의 맹출을 유도할 수 있다. 본 증례는 제 2 소구치의 미맹출을 주소로 경북대학교병원 소아치과에 내원한 환아에서 만기 잔존된 제 2 유구치를 발거하고 공간 유지를 하여 제 2 소구치의 자발적 맹출을 시도하였는 바 다음과 같은 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 1. 만기 잔존된 제 2 유구치와 연관된 매복된 제 2 소구치는 유치 발거를 통한 최소한의 치료로 양호한 결과를 얻을 수 있다. 2. 제 2 소구치가 맹출할 때까지 적절한 공간 유지와 정기적인 방사선 검사가 필요하다. 3. 교정적 견인 또는 외과적 재위치를 시도하기 전 치아의 이동을 확인하기 위한 충분한 시간이 허용되어야 한다. 4. 치근이 미완성된 치아에서 좀 더 성공적인 결과를 얻을 수 있다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.404-411
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• 2012

치아의 매복은 맹출로 내의 물리적 장애물이나 치아의 비정상적 위치에 의해 발생한 치아 맹출의 정지로, 하악 제2대구치의 매복은 비교적 드물다. 매복된 하악 제2대구치는 우식, 치주염, 제1대구치 치근흡수 등을 유발하므로 조기 진단과 치료가 요구된다. 첫 번째 증례는 10세 남자 환자로 하악 양측 제2대구치의 매복을 구리선을 이용하여 치료하였다. 두 번째 증례는 12세 여자 환자로 구강검진 도중 하악 좌측 제2대구치의 매복이 발견되어 Humphrey 장치를 이용하여 치료하였다. 세 번째 증례는 17세 여자 환자로 하악 우측 소구치부에 식립한 미니 임플란트를 고정원으로 하는 uprighting spring을 이용하여 하악 우측 제2대구치의 매복을 치료하였다. 네 번째 증례는 18세 남자 환자로 매복된 하악 좌측 제2대구치에 부착한 교정용 버튼과 하악지에 식립한 미니 임플란트를 elastic thread로 연결하여 치료하였다.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.19-27
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• 2020

Background: Surgical extraction of third molars is associated with postoperative pain and swelling at the extraction site. Pain is commonly managed using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Postoperative pain is usually moderate to severe in the first 12 h postoperatively and lasts for 3-5 days. However, with NSAIDs, these symptoms usually subside within 24 h. Diclofenac sodium and etodolac are NSAIDs, more selectively cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, with good analgesic efficacies. Methods: We compared the safety and analgesic efficacy of diclofenac sodium with etodolac peroral after surgical extraction of third molars in a double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group study. The subjective pain improvement and pain relief after 2, 6, 24, 48, and 72 h using the visual analogue scale were measured as the study outcome. Results: Etodolac was equivalent to diclofenac sodium in pain alleviation at all postoperative time periods. No significant differences were found between diclofenac sodium and etodolac groups (P > 0.05). Both study medications were well tolerated and safe with mild adverse effects in only a few participants. Conclusion: Diclofenac sodium and etodolac are comparable in terms of analgesic efficacy and safety after surgical removal of third molars.