• 치위생과학회지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.642-649
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• 2015

이 연구는 대구 지역 일부 청소년을 대상으로 구강건강상태와 구강건강 관련 삶의 질에 대해 조사하였으며, 청소년의 구강건강 관련 삶의 질에 미치는 요인에 대해 분석하였다. 연구 대상자 중 주관적 구강건강 상태에 대해서 나쁘다고 생각하는 청소년은 24명(20.2%), 보통은 67명(56.3%), 좋다고 생각하는 청소년은 28명(23.5%)이었고, 1년 내 구강 내 통증을 느낀 적이 있다고 응답한 청소년은 72명(60.5%), '없다'는 47명(39.5%)이었다. 구강건강 관련 삶의 질의 점수는 최하 14~70점까지로 연구 대상자의 평균 총 점수는 $64.76({\pm}6.71)$점으로, 점수가 높을수록 구강 문제로 인한 삶의 질의 영향이 낮은 것이다. 청소년의 구강건강 관련 삶의 질에 영향을 미치는 요인은 1년 내 구강 내 통증 경험이 있을수록 구강건강 관련 삶의 질이 낮은 것으로 나타났으며, 주관적 구강건강 상태, 학년 순으로 영향이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 일생 동안 신체적, 정신적 변화가 가장 많은 청소년 시기의 삶의 질은 매우 중요하다. 이러한 삶의 질에 구강건강이 미치는 영향에 대해 조사한 연구로 매우 의미 있는 연구이며, 청소년의 구강건강 불편 증상을 최소화하기 위한 노력이 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.271-290
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• 2017

We study a bivariate response regression model with arbitrary marginal distributions and joint distributions using Frank and Clayton's families of copulas. The proposed model is used for fitting dependent bivariate data with explanatory variables using the log-odd log-logistic Weibull distribution. We consider likelihood inferential procedures based on constrained parameters. For different parameter settings and sample sizes, various simulation studies are performed and compared to the performance of the bivariate odd-log-logistic-Weibull regression model. Sensitivity analysis methods (such as local and total influence) are investigated under three perturbation schemes. The methodology is illustrated in a study to assess changes on schoolchildren's oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in a follow-up exam after three years and to evaluate the impact of caries incidence on the OHRQoL of adolescents.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.168-176
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• 2014

Objective: The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to compare oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients treated with conventional, active self-ligating (ASL), and passive self-ligating (PSL) brackets in different therapeutic phases. Methods: Sixty patients (mean age 18.3 years; 29 males and 31 females) requiring orthodontic treatment were randomly and equally assigned to receive conventional (Victory Series), ASL (In-Ovation R), or PSL (Damon 3MX) brackets. OHRQoL was measured with a self-administered modified 16-item Malaysian version of the Oral Health Impact Profile for immediate (soon after the visit) and late (just before the subsequent visit) assessments of the bonding and activation phases. Data were analyzed with the Kruskal-Wallis and chi-square tests. Results: The PSL and ASL groups showed more immediate and late impacts in the bonding phase, respectively; the conventional group was affected in both the assessments. The first activation phase had similar impacts in the groups. After the second activation, the conventional group showed more immediate impacts, whereas the PSL and ASL groups had more late impacts. The commonly affected domains were "physical disability," "functional limitation," "physical pain," and "psychological discomfort." No significant differences in the prevalence and severity of immediate and late impacts on OHRQoL of the patients were noted in any therapeutic phase. Conclusions: No bracket system seems to ensure superior OHRQoL. This information could be useful for explaining the therapeutic phases, especially the initial one, and selecting the optimal bracket system based on the patient's preference.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.186-194
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• 2017

Objective: To investigate the differences in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and self-reported jaw function between patients with hyperdivergent and normodivergent facial types. Methods: Eighty patients with a distinctively hyperdivergent facial type (mandibular plane angle greater than 2 standard deviations, or $42^{\circ}$) and 80 controls were individually matched according to age, sex, ethnicity, and treatment stage. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires such as the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS-8). Results: The mean age of the patients was $17.2{\pm}4.6years$ (range, 12-49 years), with most (65.0%) being female and of New Zealand European origin (91.3%). Individuals with hyperdivergent facial types had higher overall and social domain scores on the OHIP-14 (p < 0.05) than did the ones with normodivergent facial types. However, the intergroup differences in JFLS-8 scores were not significant (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Jaw function appears to be similar in individuals with hyperdivergent and normodivergent facial morphologies. However, those with hyperdivergent facial types are more likely to self-report poorer OHRQoL than are those with normal faces, especially in relation to social aspects.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.427-437
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• 2020

이 연구의 목적은 서울시 학생치과주치의 사업이 구강 건강과 관련된 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 확인하는 것이다. 2018년 사업의 전체 대상자인 20,802명 중 무작위로 선정된 110명의 10세 초등학생들을 대상으로 하였으며, 사업 시행 전과 후에 Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) 설문 문항을 작성하도록 하였다. 사업 전후 설문을 모두 작성한 107명의 어린이들을 대상으로, COHIP 점수와 우식 치아의 수, 결손 치아의 수, 부정교합, 구강위생상태와 같은 임상검사 결과들이 분석되었으며, 응답의 신뢰도와 타당도가 확인되었다. COHIP 점수는 사업 시행 후 증가되었으며(p < 0.001, effect size 1.05), 우식 치아와 결손 치아가 있는 어린이들은 낮은 COHIP 점수를 보였다. 결론적으로, 서울시 학생치과주치의 사업은 10세 초등학생들의 구강 건강과 관련된 삶의 질에 긍정적으로 기여할 수 있다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2016

본 연구는 전신마취 또는 정주진정 하 치과치료가 주 양육자가 인식하는 환아의 구강 건강과 관련된 삶의 질과 환아 가족의 일상생활에 미치는 영향을 확인하기 위해 시행되었다. 10세 이하의 건강한 환아와 그 환아의 주 양육자를 대상으로 연구가 진행되었다. 환아가 전신마취 또는 정주진정 하 치과치료를 위해 내원한 당일, 치료 시작 전에 환아의 주 양육자가 설문지를 작성하고, 치료 후 6개월 이내에 동일한 주 양육자가 동일한 설문지를 다시 작성하였다. 총 43명의 환아가 연구 대상에 포함되었으며, Child Oral Health Impact Profile(COHIP)과 Family Impact Scale(FIS)의 대한민국 버전이 설문에 사용되었다. COHIP과 FIS 점수 모두 술 전에 비하여 술 후에 개선되었다. 성별은 COHIP 및 FIS 점수의 개선에 별다른 영향을 주지 않았으며, 연령은 COHIP 점수의 개선에 영향을 주지 않았다. 그러나 어린 환아의 경우 술 전 FIS 점수가 더 양호한 것으로 나타났다. 치수치료를 한 경우에는 COHIP 점수가 더 크게 개선되었으며, 구치부 기성금속관 수복을 한 경우에는 FIS 점수의 개선 정도가 적었다. 전치부 심미수복 여부와 전치부 조기 발거 여부는 COHIP 및 FIS 점수의 개선 정도에 영향을 주지 않았다. 결론적으로, 전신마취 또는 정주진정 하 치과치료는 주 양육자가 인식하는 환아의 구강 건강과 관련된 삶의 질을 개선시킨다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.214-226
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• 2023

PURPOSE. This study aimed to compare the bite force (BF) between complete dentures and implant overdentures (IODs) retained by two mandibular implants. Additionally, we evaluated the quality of life (QoL) and patient satisfaction among individuals using IODs. In addition, the effects of demographic parameters such as age and sex, and clinical parameters such as implant length, implant diameter, attachment height, attachment color, and interimplant distance on BF, QoL, and patient satisfaction were evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A total of 51 edentulous patients rehabilitated with the maxillary complete dentures and mandibular IODs retained by two implants were included in this study. BF was measured using a force meter pre- and post-implant in the same patients. Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) was assessed with the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and patient satisfaction was assessed with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) questionnaires. RESULTS. It was found that BF values were statistically higher for IODs than complete dentures (P < .001). In terms of attachment height of the OHIP scores, there was a significant difference in the psychological disability and social disability domains (P < .05). When examining the change in patient satisfaction as a function of sex, it was found that mandibular retention satisfaction differed significantly by sex (P < .05), but there was no significant difference in the other domains. CONCLUSION. Within the limitations of this study, it was observed that the BF increased after the use of IODs. Several factors, including age, interimplant distance, attachment height, and attachment color, were found to impact OHRQoL. Sex and implant diameter were identified as factors affecting patient satisfaction.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.130-141
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• 2017

The aim of this case report was to describe an innovative orthodontic treatment method that combined surgical and orthodontic techniques. The novel method was used to achieve a positive result in a case of moderate crowding by employing a computer-guided piezocision procedure followed by the use of clear aligners. A 23-year-old woman had a malocclusion with moderate crowding. Her periodontal indices, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and treatment time were evaluated. The treatment included interproximal corticotomy cuts extending through the entire thickness of the cortical layer, without a full-thickness flap reflection. This was achieved with a three-dimensionally printed surgical guide using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. Orthodontic force was applied to the teeth immediately after surgery by using clear appliances for better control of tooth movement. The total treatment time was 8 months. The periodontal indices improved after crowding correction, but the oral health impact profile showed a slight deterioration of OHRQoL during the 3 days following surgery. At the 2-year retention follow-up, the stability of treatment was excellent. The reduction in surgical time and patient discomfort, increased periodontal safety and patient acceptability, and accurate control of orthodontic movement without the risk of losing anchorage may encourage the use of this combined technique in appropriate cases.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.374-392
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• 2023

Objective: Assess and evaluate the different indicators of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among patients treated with clear aligners (CAs) versus those treated with conventional fixed orthodontics (FAs). Methods: An electronic search was performed on the database is Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase databases. Randomized and non-randomized control trials, cross-sectional, prospective cohort and retrospective trials were included. Quality was assessed with risk of bias tool and risk of bias in non-randomised studies. Meta-analyses were performed with random effects models, estimating the standardized and non-standardized mean differences, odds ratio and risk ratio as the measure of effect. The effect on time was determined using a meta-regression model. Results: Thirty one articles were included in the qualitative synthesis and 17 in the meta-analysis. CAs had a significantly lower negative impact on QoL, with an "important" effect size, while the influence of time was not significant. Periodontal indicators plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), probing depth (PD), and bleeding on probing show significantly better values in patients treated with CAs, with moderate to large effect sizes. PI and GI have a significant tendency to improve over time. In microbiological indicators, CAs present a lower biofilm mass without differences in the percentage of patients with high counts of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli bacteria. The risk of white spot lesion onset is ten times lower in carriers of CAs. Conclusions: Patients wearing CAs show better periodontal indicators, less risk of white spot development, less biofilm mass and a better QoL than patients with FAs.