• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.280-289
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• 2016

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze tooth movement and arch width changes in maxillary dentition following nonextraction treatment with orthodontic mini-implant (OMI) anchorage in Class II division 1 malocclusions. Methods: Seventeen adult patients diagnosed with Angle's Class II division 1 malocclusion were treated by nonextraction with OMIs as anchorage for distalization of whole maxillary dentition. Three-dimensional virtual maxillary models were superimposed with the best-fit method at the pretreatment and post-treatment stages. Linear, angular, and arch width variables were measured using Rapidform 2006 software, and analyzed by the paired t -test. Results: All maxillary teeth showed statistically significant movement posteriorly (p < 0.05). There were no significant changes in the vertical position of the maxillary teeth, except that the second molars were extruded (0.86 mm, p < 0.01). The maxillary first and second molars were rotated distal-in ($4.5^{\circ}$, p < 0.001; $3.0^{\circ}$, p < 0.05, respectively). The intersecond molar width increased slightly (0.1 mm, p > 0.05) and the intercanine, interfirst premolar, intersecond premolar, and interfirst molar widths increased significantly (2.2 mm, p < 0.01; 2.2 mm, p < 0.05; 1.9 mm, p < 0.01; 2.0 mm, p < 0.01; respectively). Conclusions: Nonextraction treatment with OMI anchorage for Class II division 1 malocclusions could retract the whole maxillary dentition to achieve a Class I canine and molar relationship without a change in the vertical position of the teeth; however, the second molars were significantly extruded. Simultaneously, the maxillary arch was shown to be expanded with distal-in rotation of the molars.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제57권6호
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• pp.326-332
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• 2019

Extraction treatment has been used for a long time to treat crowding or lip protrusion patients and still extraction decision is the most difficult and important decision during diagnosis and treatment planning. If the amount of crowidng is severe, premolar extraction is often considered. Because of their location, premolar extractions would seem to allow for the most straightforward relief of crowding and the improvement of soft tissue profile. But patients and their parents often prefer nonextraction approach if possible and such a preference gives us serious question about the boundary of nonextraction treatment. Because Orthodontic Mini-Implant (OMI) become popular these days, distalization of posterior teeth can be obtained easily without patient's compliance. For this reason, many orthodontists are trying to treat crowding patient with nonextraction than before. But sometime, unexpected side effects are observed including unesthetic profile, impaction of second molar and long treatment time. All the tools for space gaining - extraction, arch expansion, molar distalization and interproximal enamel reduction - have their limitations and indications. Possible side effects and limitations should be carefully considered during the treatment planning. Although Korean patients usually require extraction more often than US or European patients, more knowledge about the tools for space gaining would help us to decrease the rate of extraction and the problems during treatment of crowding patients.

• 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.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.251-262
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• 2006

교정치료 시 고정원으로 사용되는 교정용 미니임플랜트는 가동성 점막인 치조점막 부위에 식립해야 하는 경우가 많은데, 이때 미니임플랜트 주위 연조직의 증식을 동반한 염증이 빈번히 발생한다. 본 연구에서는 치조점막에 식립하여 연조직 증식이 발생된 미니임플랜트 주위의 세균총과 동일 환자의 인접한 건강한 치은 열구의 세균총을 비교하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 7명의 환자를 대상으로 하악 구치부의 치조점막에 식립하여 연조직 증식이 발생한 미니임플랜트 및 이에 연결된 결찰선 주위 열구의 세균막과 미니임플랜트에 인접한, 치은 염증이 없는 제2대구치의 치은열구의 세균막을 멸균된 paper point로 채취한 후, 16S rDNA 클론 library 제작 및 핵산염기서열 분석법을 이용하여 세균을 동정하여 비교하였다. 실험 결과 미니임플랜트 주위 열구로부터 304개의 16S rDNA 클론을 얻었으며, 치은열구로부터 238개의 16S rDNA 클론을 얻었다. 클론의 9.2%에 해당하는 24종의 세균들은 미니임플랜트 주위 열구에서만 검출되었고, 이들은 Haemophilus aphrophilus, Sphingomonas species, Capnocytophaga species, Prevotella melaninogenica, Lachnospiraceae species, Porphyromonas species, Neisseria flava 등이었다. 전체 클론의 80.4%에 해당하는 29종의 세균들은 미니임플랜트 주위 열구 및 건강한 치은 열구 모두에서 검출되었다. 이들 중 특히 미니임플랜트 주위에서 더 많은 클론이 분리된 세균들은 Prevotella species, Atopobium rimae, Veillonella species, Streptococcus intermedius/constellatus, Streptococcus salivarius 등이었다. 향후 연구에서는 본 연구에서 치조점막에 식립한 미니임플랜트 주위에서 검출된 세균들이 염증을 일으키거나 악화시킬 수 있는지를 밝히는 것이 필요하며, 이를 바탕으로 치조점막에 식립한 미니임플랜트 주위의 연조직 염증을 줄일 수 있는 방법을 찾는 것이 바람직하다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2010

Purpose : Cortical bone thickness is one of the important factor in mini-implant stability. This study was performed to investigate the buccal cortical bone thickness at every interdental area as an aid in planning mini-implant placement. Materials and Methods : Two-dimensional slices at every interdental area were selected from the cone-beam computed tomography scans of 20 patients in third decade. Buccal cortical bone thickness was measured at 2, 4, and 6 mm levels from the alveolar crest in the interdental bones of posterior regions of both jaws using the plot profile function of $Ez3D2009^{TM}$ (Vatech, Yongin, Korea). The results were analyzed using by Mann-Whitney test. Results : Buccal cortical bone was thicker in the mandible than in the maxilla. The thickness increased with further distance from the alveolar crest in the maxilla and with coming from the posterior to anterior region in the mandible (p<0.01). The maximum CT value showed an increasing tendency with further distance from the alveolar crest and with coming from posterior to anterior region in both jaws. Conclusion : Interdental buccal cortical bone thickness varied in both jaws, however our study showed a distinct tendency. We expect that these results could be helpful for the selection and preparation of mini-implant sites.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.167-175
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• 2010

Periotest$^{(R)}$는 보철용 임플랜트 식립 3 - 4개월 후 골유착 정도를 평가하기 위해 사용되는 동요도 측정 기기로 교정용 미니임플랜트 안정성 평가에 적용가능성이 높다. 본 연구는 교정용 미니임플랜트의 안정성 평가를 위해 Periotest$^{(R)}$의 유효성을 검증하고자 하였다. 성견 다섯 마리의 상악, 하악 협측골에 교정용 미니임플랜트를 식립하고, 식립 시 식립토오크와 동요도를 측정하고 12주 동안 교정력을 부여한 후, 제거 시 제거 토오크와 동요도를 측정하였다. 동요도 (Periotest$^{(R)}$ value, PTV) 측정은 재현성을 위해 동일 부위에 2회 측정하였다. PTV와 다른 변수와의 상관성 분석을 위해 모든 실험견은 CT 촬영 후 식립 부위의 골밀도와 피질골 두께를 계측하였다. 동요도 측정에 대한 재현성은 0.96의 상관계수를 나타내 매우 높았으며 (p < 0.001) 골밀도와 피질골 두께에 있어 하악골 협측치조골이 상악골에 비해 유의하게 컸다 (p < 0.05). 12주 동안 PTV 값은 -3.2에서 4.8의 범위를 나타내며 모든 임플랜트는 임상적으로 안정적이었다. 식립 시 PTV 값은 하악에서 식립 토오크(-0.51), 골밀도(-0.48), 피질골 두께(-0.42)와 상관성이 있었으나 (p < 0.05), 상악에서는 상관성이 없었다. 제거 시 PTV 값은 하악에서 제거 토오크(-0.66)와 상관성이 있었으며(p < 0.05), 상악에서는 상관성이 없었다. 이상의 결과는 Periotest$^{(R)}$를 이용하여 교정용 미니임플랜트의 안정성을 간접적으로 평가할 수 있으나 골밀도가 높고 피질골이 두꺼운 부위에서 제한적으로 응용할 수 있음을 시사한다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.136-145
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• 2015

This case report describes the orthodontic treatment performed for open bite caused by internal derangement (ID) and osteoarthritis (OA) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A Japanese woman, aged 31 years and 11 months, referred to our department by an oral surgeon had an open bite with clockwise rotation of the mandible and degeneration of the condyle. The overbite was corrected through intrusion of the maxillary and mandibular molars using mini-screw implants to induce counterclockwise rotation of the mandible. Then, the mandibular second premolars were extracted and comprehensive orthodontic treatment was performed to establish a Class I molar relationship with distalization of the maxillary arch and to eliminate anterior crowding. Following treatment, her facial profile improved and a functional and stable occlusion was achieved without recurrence of the TMJ symptoms. These results suggest that orthodontic intrusion of the molars is one of the safer and less stressful alternatives for the management of open bite due to degeneration of the condyles caused by ID and OA of TMJ.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.178-187
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• 2006

본 연구는 고정원 보강을 위하여 사용하는 교정용 미니임플랜트의 직경 및 식립각도에 따른 응력 분포 양상을 알아보기 위하여 시행되었다. 미니임플랜트의 직경 및 피질골 표면에 대한 식립각도에 따른 응력 분포 양상을 관찰하기 위하여 $15{\times}15{\times}20mm^3$의 육면체에서 식립되는 피질골의 두께를 1.0 mm로 하였으며, 미니임플랜트의 길이를 8.0 mm로 고정하고 직경은 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm와 2.0 mm, 식립각도는 피질골 표면에 대해 $90^{\circ},\;75^{\circ},\;60^{\circ},\;45^{\circ}$ 및 $30^{\circ}$인 3차원 유한요소 모델로 제작한 다음, 미니임플랜트 두부중심에 각도 변화 평면에 대하여 수직 방향으로 200 gm의 수평력을 가하여 응력 분포 양상과 크기를 3차원 유한요소 해석 프로그램인 ANSYS를 이용하여 비교하였다. 골에 나타나는 최대 응력은, 식립각도와 무관하게 미니임플랜트의 직경이 증가할수록 응력이 감소하였고, 대부분의 응력이 피질골에서 흡수되었다. 또한 미니임플랜트의 직경이 증가하고 식립각도가 감소함에 따라 피질골과 접촉면적이 유의성 있게 증가하였으나, 피질골에 나타나는 최대응력은 식립각도 보다 피질골 표면과 접촉하는 미니임플랜트 위치가 더 유의한 연관성을 가졌다. 이상의 결과는 미니임플랜트 사용 시 골내 응력 분포는 식립각도의 감소보다는 미니임플랜트 직경 증가와 미니임플랜트와 피질골 표면의 접촉위치가 미니임플랜트의 유지 및 안정성에 영향을 주므로 미니임플랜트의 식립 시 이에 대한 고려가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.354-360
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• 2011

Objective: To investigate the effects of different pilot-drilling methods on the biomechanical stability of self-tapping mini-implant systems at the time of placement in and removal from artificial bone blocks. Methods: Two types of artificial bone blocks (2-mm and 4-mm, 102-pounds per cubic foot [102-PCF] polyurethane foam layered over 100-mm, 40-PCF polyurethane foam) were custom-fabricated. Eight mini-implants were placed using the conventional motor-driven pilot-drilling method and another 8 mini-implants were placed using a novel manual pilot-drilling method (using a manual drill) within each of the 2-mm and 4-mm layered blocks. The maximum torque values at insertion and removal of the mini-implants were measured, and the total energy was calculated. The data were statistically analyzed using linear regression analysis. Results: The maximum insertion torque was similar regardless of block thickness or pilot-drilling method. Regardless of the pilot-drilling method, the maximum removal torque for the 4-mm block was statistically higher than that for the 2-mm block. For a given block, the total energy at both insertion and removal of the mini-implant for the manual pilot-drilling method were statistically higher than those for the motor-driven pilot-drilling method. Further, the total energies at removal for the 2-mm block was higher than that for the 4-mm block, but the energies at insertion were not influenced by the type of bone blocks. Conclusions: During the insertion and removal of mini-implants in artificial bone blocks, the effect of the manual pilot-drilling method on energy usage was similar to that of the conventional, motor-driven pilot-drilling method.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.298-305
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• 2017

Objective: This paper describes changes in the characteristics of patients seeking orthodontic treatment over the past decade and the treatment they received, to identify any seasonal variations or trends. Methods: This single-center retrospective cohort study included all patients who presented to Seoul National University Dental Hospital for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2015. The study analyzed a set of heterogeneous variables grouped into the following categories: demographic (age, gender, and address), clinical (Angle Classification, anomaly, mode of orthodontic treatment, removable appliances for Phase 1 treatment, fixed appliances for Phase 2 treatment, orthognathic surgery, extraction, mini-plate, mini-implant, and patient transfer) and time-related variables (date of first visit and orthodontic treatment time). Time series analysis was applied to each variable. Results: The sample included 14,510 patients with a median age of 19.5 years. The number of patients and their ages demonstrated a clear seasonal variation, which peaked in the summer and winter. Increasing trends were observed for the proportion of male patients, use of non-extraction treatment modality, use of ceramic brackets, patients from provinces outside the Seoul region at large, patients transferred from private practitioners, and patients who underwent orthognathic surgery performed by university surgeons. Decreasing trends included the use of metal brackets and orthodontic treatment time. Conclusions: Time series analysis revealed a seasonal variation in some characteristics, and several variables showed changing trends over the past decade.