• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.10-14
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• 2014

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the difference between gustatory functions in a sleep disordered breathing (SDB) group and a control group. The pathogenesis of SDB has not been fully understood. Though the precise contributions of neuromuscular and anatomical factors on SDB pathogenesis are still debated, we hypothesized that the gustatory dysfunction could be predisposed to SDB. Methods: All patients were diagnosed as SDB by polysomnography (PSG). On the basis of PSG results, patients were divided into 3 groups: snoring, mixed, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The control group comprised healthy volunteers who were the same age as those of the SDB group and whose breathing was verified as normal using a portable sleep monitor device. The patient group and the control group were evaluated for gustatory functions with an electrogustometry (EGM). The electrical taste thresholds were measured in the anterior, midlateral, and posterior sides of the tongue and soft palatal regions, both sides. To find out the difference in EGM scores, statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal-wallis and Mann-Whitney U test with 95% confidence interval and p<0.05 significance level. Results: The patients with SDB had higher EGM scores than the control group at all spots tested, except for the right midlateral of the tongue, and there was a statistical significance in the comparison between the control group and the divided SDB groups, respectively. Among the divided SDB groups, the snoring group had the most significant differences in the number of the measured spots, but there was no difference among the snoring, mixed, and OSA groups. Conclusions: These results may suggest that neurologic alterations with sleep disordered breathing could be associated with gustatory dysfunction. In the future, further systemic studies will be needed to confirm this study.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.159-168
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• 2017

Background: The aim of this study was to identify well-supported evidence to aid medical treatment of temporomandibular disorder or dysfunction (TMD) in Korea by analyzing the correlation between TMD and body posture in recent international research. Methods: We looked for recent clinical studies on TMD and body posture in Korean and English databases. Bias risk was estimated using the Risk of Bias Assessment Tool for Non-Randomized Studies and the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for assessing randomized controlled studies. Results: Nine clinical studies, published between 2005 and 2017, were analyzed. In each, TMD was assessed using the American Academy of Orofacial Pain diagnostic criteria and the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder. Six studies evaluated body posture using photographs, four studies used stabilometry, and one used both photographs and stabilometry. Conclusion: Six of the nine studies found a correlation between TMD and body posture. Well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to provide more data to assess the validity of this correlation.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.85-93
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• 1987

The author studied on the effect of TMJ sounds to the patterns and ranges of mandibular border movements in horizontal plane with Pantograph (Denar Corp.). For study, 19 patients with TMJ sounds only and 16 students with no TM disorder were selected and classified as experimental group and control group, respectively. The subject performed right lateral movement, left lateral movement, and forward movement. Each movement were performed 3 times and the movement trajectory obtained with mechanical pantograph were observed for accordance of centric relation position, reproducibility and/or restriction of lateral movement paths, deviation of protrusive path in anterior table, restriction of protrusive condylar movement path in posterior horizontal table, presence of Fisher angle in posterior vertical table. And pantographic reproducibility Index (PRI) were obtained with pantronic by the same movement method as in the mechanical pantograph record. The obtained results were as follows : 1. In experimental group, PRI scores in those who show accordance of centric relation position were 14.4, and were 26.53 in those who did not show accordance of centric relation position. However, the PRI scores of the two subgroups show no statistically significant difference in control group. Therefore, in experimental group, the capability of accordance of centric relation position affected largely the PRI scores than in control group. 2. Deviation of protrusive path was opposite to the affected side in experimental group, and was left side in control group. 3. Restriction side of condylar movement in protrusion was ipsilateral to the deviation side in experimental group, but in control group, restriction side was not related to the deviation side. 4. PRI scores in experimental group were 23.2 (moderate dysfunction category), and in control group, were 17.8 (slight dysfunction category). The PRI scores in control group, however, implies that the evaluation of temporomandibular disorders by the PRI scores only may be unreasonable.

• 셀메드
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.6.1-6.4
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• 2012

The traumatic removal of the mandibular third molar may promote post chirurgic consequences such as orofacial pain and limited mandibular movements. The aim of this case report is to describe the use of an anterior bite plane and complementary therapies (low level laser therapy and acupuncture) to treat the muscular dysfunction and the painful symptoms. A 33 year-old male patient who had a severe malocclusion and signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction was submitted to an initial clinical examination: electromyography of the masticatory muscles and IRM of the temporomandibular joint. After treatments, the results showed reduced pain symptoms and an increase of the mandibular movements and adequated electromiographic activities. The authors concluded that the combination therapies may be used as an alternative treatment because it satisfied the functional requirements of the patient and provided an asymptomatic clinical condition.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.93-103
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• 1994

In order to evaluate thelong-term results of conservative treatment on TMJ closed lock, a follow-up study of thirst-two patients was performed 2 to 7 year after treatment. Evaluating method included the questionnaire, clinical examination, transcranial radiograph and mandibular kinesiography. The results were as follows : Seventy-eight percents of patients reported that symptoms were reduced completely or considerably. Recurrent headache was improved after treatment (72 percents of success rate). There was a significant decrease in VAS after treatment and at follow-up comparing with that of before treatment(p<0.01). Most common variable of Helkimo's clinical dysfunction index at follow-up was impared TMJ function. There was a significant decrease in Fricton's craniomandibular index and dysfunction index(p<0.01) Mean interincisal distance was increased by 14.07mm after treatment and was also increased at follow-up by 2.80mm comparing with that of after treatment(p<0.01). Before treatment, condylar translation measurements of affected and non-affected sides on the transcranial radiograph were 4.89±3.20mm and 9.09±3.73mm respectively and at follow- up examination, those were 14.98±4.77 and 17.05±4.35mm respectively. At follow-up, condylar translation were increased significantly comparing with those of before treatment(p<0.01). In 93.1% of patients, the condylar position of affected side at maximum mouth opening was behind the articular eminence before treatment but the percentage was decreased to 13.8% at follow-up(p<0.01). The pattern and range of mandibular movements at follow-up examination were similar to the typical normal movements. And in 16 cases showing lateral deviation of opening path, the deviation was directed to the affected and non-affected sides with the same frequency.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.22-32
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• 2022

Background: Migraine headaches have been associated with sensory hyperactivity and anomalies in social/emotional responses. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the potential involvement of orexin 1 receptors (Orx1R) within the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in the modulation of pain and psychosocial dysfunction in a nitroglycerin (NTG)-induced rat model of migraine. Methods: Adult male Wistar rats were injected with NTG (5 mg/kg, intraperitoneal) every second day over nine days to induce migraine. The experiments were done in the following six groups (6 rats per group): untreated control, NTG, NTG plus vehicle, and NTG groups that were post-treated with intra-BLA microinjection of Orx1R antagonist SB-334867 (10, 20, and 40 nM). Thermal hyperalgesia was assessed using the hot plate and tail-flick tests. Moreover, the elevated plus maze (EPM) and open field (OF) tests were used to assess anxiety-like behaviors. The animals' sociability was evaluated using the three-chamber social task. The NTG-induced photophobia was assessed using a light-dark box. Results: We observed no change in NTG-induced thermal hyperalgesia following administration of SB-334867 (10, 20, and 40 nM). However, SB-334867 (20 and 40 nM) aggravated the NTG-induced anxiogenic responses in both the EPM and OF tasks. The NTG-induced social impairment was overpowered by SB-334867 at all doses. Time spent in the dark chamber of light-dark box was significantly increased in rats treated with SB-334867 (20 and 40 nM/rat). Conclusions: The findings suggest a role for Orx1R within the BLA in control comorbid affective complaints with migraine in rats.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.355-364
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• 2006

두통은 매우 흔한 질환 중 하나로 개인적으로나 사회적으로 미치는 영향이 크다. 측두하악장애는 측두하악관절과 주위 근육의 통증과 기능장애를 통칭하는 용어로 전 인구의 70%에서 하나 이상의 관련된 증상을 호소할만큼 흔한 질환이다. 두통과 측두하악장애의 연관성에 대한 다양한 연구가 이루어지고 있으며, 몇몇 저자들은 일부 두통이 측두하악장애와 관련이 있는 것으로 보고하였다. 본 연구는 구강내과, 턱관절 및 안면통증 클리닉에 내원한 구강안면통증 환자의 두통 양상을 분석해 보았다. 전체 530명의 환자 중 긴장형 두통이 292명(48.5%)으로 가장 높은 비율을 차지하였고, 무전조성 편두통이 90명(15.0%), 개연적 편두통이 64명(10.6%), 유전조성 편두통이 43명(7.1%), 개연적 긴장형 두통이 29명(4.8%), 기타 일차성 두통이 11명(1.8%)으로 나타나 긴장형 두통 군의 비율이 상당히 높게 나타났는데 이는 구강안면통증 환자들이 대부분 근막동통 등 두개안면 근육의 통증을 동반하기 때문인 것으로 추측할 수 있다. 성별에 따른 분류에서 편두통은 남성(25.3%)보다 여성(35.8%)에서 높은 발생율을 나타냈다. 연령에 따른 분류에서는 20대와 30대에서 편두통 군의 비율이 각각 42.2%, 40.0%로 높게 나타났고, 연령이 증가할수록 감소하다가 50대에서 다시 증가추세를 나타내는 양상을 보여 기존의 연구들과 일치하는 결과를 보였다. 이전에 두통 때문에 진료를 받았던 경험이 있는 환자는 139명으로 26.2%에 불과했으며, 자신의 진단명을 알고 있는 경우는 46명으로 전체 환자의 8.7%밖에 되지 않았다. 이와 같이 환자들이 두통으로 인해 병원에서 진단 및 치료를 받는 경우는 드문 실정이지만, 구강안면통증과 두통은 동반되어 나타나는 경우가 많기 때문에 구강안면통증을 주소로 내원한 환자에서 두통이 동반된 경우 이에 대한 정확한 진단과 치료가 필요하리라 사료된다. 또한 측두하악장애는 두통의 유발 및 악화요인이 될 수 있으므로 두통 환자의 진단 및 치료시 측두하악장애의 증상에 대한 평가 및 적절한 관리가 중요하리라 사료되며, 향후 측두하악장애의 원인요소가 두통에 미치는 영향과 측두하악장애의 치료에 따른 두통의 변화 양상을 연구하는 등 보다 체계적이고 다양한 접근이 필요할 것으로 생각되는 바이다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.91-99
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• 2006

최근까지 수면과 stress 만성 동통에 관한 많은 석학들의 연구가 이루어져 왔다. 만성적인 구강안면 통증의 조절에 있어 단지 치료실내의 치료만으로는 반응하지 않는 치과적 원인만이 아닌 중요한 다른 원인이 존재하는 다양한 임상 증례를 접함에 있어 만성 통증을 유발 할수 있는 수면 장애에 대해 조사하여 구강안면 통증 환자의 진단과 치료에 있어 유용한 정보를 제공하고자 한다. 수면은 극히 개인적인 과정이며 같은 수면 양태를 지닌 사람은 거의 없다. 이렇듯 다양한 수면 양태를 Pittsburgh sleep quality index를 이용하여 주관적 수면의 질, 수면 잠복기, 수면 장애, 수면 효율, 수면제의 사용, 주간 기능 장애를 분석하여 총 수면 지수와 구강 안면 통증 양상을 연구하였다. 101명에게 PSQI 설문지와 behavioral pain scale을 이용하여 수면력과 두경부 통증과 통증의 확산, 두통과 수면, 통증에 대처 하는 방법등에 대해 조사하였다. 이에 본 연구에서 양호한 수면자와 불량 수면자에 따른 수면의 질 통증 환자군, 두통이 있는 군, 전신적 약 복용, 습관적으로 카페인 함유 음료를 마시는 대상에게서 수면 장애가 있음을 보여 주었고 불량 수면자에게서 두경부 통증과 통증의 확산, 운동시 통증 등의 빈도가 더 높았음을 보여주었다. 통증을 해소 하는 방법은 그냥 쉰다 등 으로 적극 적이지 못했으며, 추후 수면이 통증 해소에 도움이 될수 있는 지에 따른 연구가 필요하리라 생각된다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.43-53
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• 1993

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the presence or absence of anterior tooth contact and the changes in temporomandibular joint space. The study sample consisted of 32symptom-free dental students and 79 craniomandibular disorders patients with unilateral joint dysfunction. The two groups were categorized into control group or experimental group, respectively. Recordings of the number and distribution of occlusal contacts were made by T-Scan system. Transcranial radiographs were taken with using of accurad-100 head positioner. Measured items in transcranial radiographs were anterior, superior, posterior joint space and relative condylar position to deepest position of glenoid folla. According to the presence or absence of anterior tooth contact, each group was subdivided and compared with each other with respect to TM joint space. Data were processed and tested with SPSS/PC + package. The results of the study showed that the joint space in control group were wider than those of experimental group and the difference of the width of joint space was more remarkable in subjects with anterior contact between control group and experimental group. However, in same group whether the presence of anterior tooth contact could hardly affect the difference of the width of joint space. And anterior tooth contact in grouip are more frequent than in experimental group.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.131-147
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• 1993

To evaluate the contribution of head/neck posture to signs/symptoms of craniomandibular disorder(CMD), the author clinically, cephalo-metrically, analyzed craniomandibular index (CMI), clinical dysfunction index(CDI), occlusal index(OI) and head posture, cervical spine, cervicovertebral anatomy, craniofacial variables from 30 CMD patients and control. And the author analyzed difference between patients and control, and the correlation between CMI, CDI and head posture, cervical spine, cervicovertebral anatomy, craniofacial variables in CMD patients and control. The obtained results were as follows : 1. There was very high significant correlation between CMI and CDI(r=0.8969, p<0.01). 2. There was significant difference between patients and control in head/neck posture, head/neck anatomy(p<0.05). 3. There was significant correlation between CMI, CDI and head posture, cervical spine, cervicovertebral anatomy, craniofacial variables(p<0.05). 4. There was more significant correlation between DI and head/neck posture, head/neck anatomy than between PI and head/neck posture, head/neck anatomy in CMD patients(p<0.05)