• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.59-66
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the masseter muscle thickness before and after treatment using ultrasound sonography in patients with parafunctional habits. Materials and Methods: From September 2019 to March 2020, a total of 27 patients who visited the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital were collected. The thickness of both masseter muscles was measured using a tablet ultrasound scanner. Statistical analysis was performed by using the IBM SPSS version 26.0 statistical package (IBM Corp) with significance level at 0.05. Result: According to the statistical results, the thickness of the masseter muscle was thicker on the right side than on the left, with no correlation with sex or age. The severity and duration of pain did not have a significant correlation with the thickness of the masseter muscle. Botulinum A toxin injection in the masseter muscle was the most effective way to reduce pain and reduce the thickness of the masseter muscle. Splint treatment also showed some effects in reducing the thickness of the masseter muscle. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be claimed that ultrasonography is simple, inexpensive and easily repeatable method to get real-time diagnosis and treatment results for masseter muscles.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.104-115
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• 2018

목적: 본 연구는 현재 시판되고 있는 구강스캐너를 사용하여 구강스캐너 정확도 평가를 위해 국제표준이 제안하고 있는 모형의 스캔이미지 획득이 가능한 지 분석하고, 이를 통해 표준모델이 가지고 있는 문제점을 파악하는 데 있다. 연구 재료 및 방법: ISO12836과 ANSI/ADA no.132에서 규정하는 국제표준을 참고하여 3D 프린터기를 이용하여 모델을 제작하였으며, 모델스캐너와 두 가지 구강스캐너를 이용하여 스캔을 하였다. 스캔이미지 획득 정도를 3등급으로 분류하여 스캐너의 성능을 비교하였으며, 모델 표면의 상태에 따른 이미지 획득 능력도 비교하였다. 결과: 모델 스캐너가 모든 모델에서 가장 우수한 이미지를 얻을 수 있었으며 TRIOS3는 둥근 형태의 구조물, CS3500은 각진 형태의 구조물에 대한 이미지 재현이 좋은 결과를 보였다. 표준 모델의 표면상태에 따른 스캔이미지 재현에서는 초경석고 모델이 스캐너 종류와 관계없이 가장 우수하였다. 3D 프린팅 모델의 경우, 표면에 파우더 처리를 한 모델에서 가장 우수한 스캔이미지를 얻을 수 있었다. 결론: ISO12836과 ANSI/ADA 132의 표준모델의 경우, 구강스캐너의 field of view (FOV)를 벗어나는 구조물을 스캔할 때 서로 다른 면인 것을 구분하는 기준점이 존재하지 않게 되면 연속적인 스캔 및 정합과정에서 정확한 이미지를 나타내지 못한다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 그러므로 단순한 패턴의 반복과 대칭구조를 가지지 않는 새로운 표준모델이 필요하다고 여겨진다.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2022

Purpose: Intraoral scanners, desktop scanners, and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) are being used in a complementary way for diagnosis and treatment planning. Limited patient-based results are available about dimensional reproducibility among different three-dimensional imaging systems. This study aimed to evaluate dimensional reproducibility among patient-derived digital models created from an intraoral scanner, desktop scanner, and two CBCT systems. Materials and Methods: Twenty-nine arches from sixteen patients who were candidates for implant treatments were enrolled. Different types of CBCT systems (KCT and VCT) were used before and after the surgery. Polyvinylsiloxane impressions were taken on the enrolled arches after the healing period. Gypsum casts were fabricated and scanned with an intraoral scanner (CIOS) and desktop scanner (MDS). Four test groups of digital models, each from CIOS, MDS, KCT, and VCT, respectively, were compared to the reference gypsum cast group. For comparison of linear measurements, intercanine and intermolar widths and left and right canine to molar lengths were measured on individual gypsum cast and digital models. All measurements were triplicated, and the averages were used for statistics. Bland-Altman plots were drawn to assess the degree of agreement between each test group with the reference gypsum cast group. A linear mixed model was used to analyze the fixed effect of the test groups compared to the reference group (α=0.05). Result: The Bland-Altman plots showed that the bias of each test group was -0.07 mm for CIOS, -0.07 mm for MDS, -0.21 mm for VCT, and -0.25 mm for KCT. The linear mixed model did not show significant differences between the test and reference groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: The linear distances measured on the digital models created from CIOS, MDS, and two CBCT systems showed slightly larger than the references but clinically acceptable reproducibility for diagnosis and treatment planning.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.251-251
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• 2018

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.219-226
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• 2017

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between pain and internal derangement in temporomandibular disorder(TMD) patients using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Materials and Methods: This study analyzed 356 TMD patients (712 temporomandibular joints [TMJs]). The inclusion criteria were the presence of spontaneous or provoked pain on one or both TMJs and having undergone MRI. The patients with provoked pain were divided into 3 groups: pain on palpation, pain on mouth opening, and pain on mastication. MRI was performed using a 1.5-T scanner. T1- and T2-weighted parasagittal and paracoronal images were obtained. According to the findings on the T1-weighted images, another 3 groups were created based on internal derangement: normal, disc displacement with reduction, and disc displacement without reduction. The MRI findings were independently interpreted by 2 experienced oral and maxillofacial radiologists at 2 different times. Statistical analysis was performed by the chi-square test using SPSS (version 12.0; SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: Provoked pain on mouth opening was found to be correlated with internal derangement in TMD patients (P<.05). However, spontaneous pain and provoked pain on palpation or mastication were not associated with internal derangement(P>.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that internal derangement was a significant predictor of provoked pain on mouth opening.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.112-125
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• 2015

구강 내의 모습을 재현하는 복제모델을 만드는 것은 치과 진료에서 가장 중요한 과정이며 정확성과 효율성이 동시에 만족되어야 하는 과정이다. 현재 기술이 발전함에 따라 치과 진료에서도 디지털화가 이루어지고 있다. 이러한 것을 가능하게 하는 가장 중요한 작업 중 하나가 바로 구강 내의 모습을 3차원적으로 재구성하는 디지털화이다. CAD/CAM 시스템의 3가지 성분 (1) data capture component (digitizers), (2) design component (CAD software), (3) manufacturing component (CAM)중 가장 기본이 되며 뒤의 과정에 막대한 영향을 끼치는 것이 data capture component 즉 구강 스캐너이다. 이 논문은 Pubmed와 Google Scholar에서 최근 5년 전 연구 논문들을 기초로 하여, 각각의 스캐너의 구동원리와 스캐너들 간의 정확성, 현재 구강 스캐너가 치과 영역에서 적용되고 있는 분야와 그 정도를 분석하였다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.149-154
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• 2014

Purpose: This study assessed the effectiveness of three antimicrobial mouthrinses in reducing microbial growth on photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates. Materials and Methods: Prior to performing a full-mouth radiographic survey (FMX), subjects were asked to rinse with one of the three test rinses ($Listerine^{(R)}$, $Decapinol^{(R)}$, or chlorhexidine oral rinse 0.12%) or to refrain from rinsing. Four PSP plates were sampled from each FMX through collection into sterile containers upon exiting the scanner. Flame-sterilized forceps were used to transfer the PSP plates onto blood agar plates (5% sheep blood agar). The blood agar plates were incubated at $37^{\circ}C$ for up to 72 h. An environmental control blood agar plate was incubated with each batch. Additionally, for control, 25 gas-sterilized PSP plates were plated onto blood agar and analyzed. Results: The mean number of bacterial colonies per plate was the lowest in the chlorhexidine group, followed by the Decapinol, Listerine, and the no rinse negative control groups. Only the chlorhexidine and Listerine groups were significantly different (p=0.005). No growth was observed for the 25 gas-sterilized control plates or the environmental control blood agar plates. Conclusion: The mean number of bacterial colonies was the lowest in the chlorhexidine group, followed by the Decapinol, Listerine, and the no rinse groups. Nonetheless, a statistically significant difference was found only in the case of Listerine. Additional research is needed to test whether a higher concentration (0.2%) or longer exposure period (two consecutive 30 s rinse periods) would be helpful in reducing PSP plate contamination further with chlorhexidine.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.293-299
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• 2014

Purpose: This study was performed to find the relationship between pain and joint effusion using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients. Materials and Methods: The study subjects included 232 TMD patients. The inclusion criteria in this study were the presence of spontaneous pain or provoked pain on one or both temporomandibular joints (TMJs). The provoked pain was divided into three groups: pain on palpation (G1), pain on mouth opening (G2), and pain on mastication (G3). MRI examinations were performed using a 1.5-T MRI scanner. T1- and T2-weighted images with para-sagittal and para-coronal images were obtained. According to the T2-weighted image findings, the cases of effusions were divided into four groups: normal, mild (E1), moderate (E2), and marked effusion (E3). A statistical analysis was carried out using the $X^2$ test with SPSS (version 12.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: Spontaneous pain, provoked pain, and both spontaneous and provoked pain were significantly related to joint effusion in TMD patients (p<0.05). However, among the various types of provoked pain, pain on palpation of the masticatory muscles and TMJ (G1) was not related to joint effusion in TMD patients (p>0.05). Conclusion: Spontaneous pain was related to the MRI findings of joint effusion; however, among the various types of provoked pain, pain on palpation of the masticatory muscles and TMJ was not related to the MRI findings of joint effusion. These results suggest that joint effusion has a significant influence on the prediction of TMJ pain.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.245-251
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the relationship between anterior disc displacement and effusion in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Materials and Methods: The study subjects included 253 TMD patients. MRI examinations were performed using a 1.5 T MRI scanner. T1- and T2-weighted images with para-sagittal and para-coronal images were obtained. According to the MRI findings, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc positions were divided into 3 subgroups: normal, anterior disc displacement with reduction (DWR), and anterior disc displacement without reduction (DWOR). The cases of effusion were divided into 4 groups: normal, mild (E1), moderate (E2), and marked effusion (E3). Statistical analysis was made by the Fisher's exact test using SPSS (version 12.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: The subjects consisted of 62 males and 191 females with a mean age of 28.5 years. Of the 253 patients, T1- and T2-weighted images revealed 34 (13.4%) normal, DWR in 103 (40.7%), and DWOR in 116 (45.9%) on the right side and 37 (14.6%) normal, DWR in 94 (37.2%), and DWOR in 122 (48.2%) joints on the left side. Also, T2-images revealed 82 (32.4%) normal, 78 (30.8%) E1, 51 (20.2%) E2, and 42 (16.6%) E3 joints on the right side and 79 (31.2%) normal, 85 (33.6%) E1, 57 (22.5%) E2, and 32 (12.7%) E3 on the left side. There was no difference between the right and left side. Conclusion: Anterior disc displacement was not related to the MRI findings of effusion in TMD patients (P>0.05).

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.270-279
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• 2018

목적: 이 연구의 목적은 종래형 인상채득 방법과 디지털 인상채득 방법에 대한 환자들의 느낌, 만족도와 선호도를 설문조사를 통해 비교분석하는 것이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 이 연구에 참여한 13명의 임상시험자(남자 6명, 여자 7명)는 종래형 인상채득 방법과 디지털 인상채득 방법을 동일에 경험하였다. 종래형 인상채득방법은 폴리비닐실록산(PVS) 인상재를 사용하였고, 디지털 인상채득은 새로 개발된 구강스캐너를 사용하였다. 두 종류의 인상채득을 시행한 직후 바로 설문조사를 진행하였고, 설문조사지는 다음의 세 개의 범주로 구성되었다; 1) 일반적인 치과 진료에 관해 2) 종래형 인상채득방법에 대한 만족도 3) 디지털 인상채득 방법에 대한 만족도. 만족도에 대한 측정은 Likert 척도를 사용하여 평가되었다. 설문조사 응답 중 분포에 관한 것은 백분율을 사용하였고, 비교 만족도에 유의성에 대한 통계분석은 paired t-test 검정을 사용하였으며 통계적 유의수준은 P < 0.05 로 하였다. 결과: 두 가지 인상채득 방법에 대한 전반적인 만족도에서 유의미한 차이가 있었다(P < 0.05). 디지털 인상채득방식이 숨쉬기, 냄새에 대한 항목에서 종래의 인상채득방법에 비해 높은 만족도를 보였다. 다만 구강 스캐너를 사용했을 때 스캐너의 팁 사이즈가 크고 입을 오래 벌리고 있어야 하는 문제로 인해 TMJ에 불편감을 야기했다. 결론: 구강스캐너를 사용하는 디지털 인상채득 방법이 종래의 인상채득방법에 비하여 더 선호되는 것을 확인하였다. 대부분의 조사에서 참가자들이 디지털 인상채득방법을 타인에게 추천할 의향이 있으며, 다음 보철 치료 시에도 디지털 인상채득 방법을 선택할 것이라고 했다.