• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.337-345
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• 2021

Objective: To investigate the phenotypes and predominant skeletodental pattern in pre-adolescent patients with Pierre-Robin sequence (PRS). Methods: The samples consisted of 26 Korean pre-adolescent PRS patients (11 boys and 15 girls; mean age at the investigation, 9.20 years) treated at the Department of Orthodontics, Seoul National University Dental Hospital between 1998 and 2019. Dental phenotypes, oral manifestation, cephalometric variables, and associated anomalies were investigated and statistically analyzed. Results: Congenitally missing teeth (CMT) were found in 34.6% of the patients (n = 9/26, 20 teeth, 2.22 teeth per patient) with 55.5% (n = 5/9) exhibiting bilaterally symmetric missing pattern. The mandibular incisors were the most common CMT (n = 11/20). Predominant skeletodental patterns included Class II relationship (57.7%), posteriorly positioned maxilla (76.9%) and mandible (92.3%), hyper-divergent pattern (92.3%), high gonial angle (65.4%), small mandibular body length to anterior cranial base ratio (65.4%), linguoversion of the maxillary incisors (76.9%), and linguoversion of the mandibular incisors (80.8%). Incomplete cleft palate (CP) of hard palate with complete CP of soft palate (61.5%) was the most frequently observed, followed by complete CP of hard and soft palate (19.2%) and CP of soft palate (19.2%) (p < 0.05). However, CP severity did not show a significant correlation with any cephalometric variables except incisor mandibular plane angle (p < 0.05). Five craniofacial and 15 extra-craniofacial anomalies were observed (53.8% patients); this implicated the need of routine screening. Conclusions: The results might provide primary data for individualized diagnosis and treatment planning for pre-adolescent PRS patients despite a single institution-based data.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.276-285
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• 2023

Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to compare changes in hard tissue and soft tissue after the four first premolars were extracted with anterior teeth retraction according to the presence or absence of lip incompetence. Methods: Patients who underwent the four first premolars were extracted with anterior teeth retraction were divided into competent (n = 20) and incompetent lip (n = 20) groups. Cephalometric measurements for hard tissue and soft tissue changes were performed pre-treatment and post-treatment. Results: In the competent group, the upper and lower lips retreated by 2.88 mm and 4.28 mm, respectively, and in the incompetent group by 4.13 mm and 5.57 mm, respectively; the differences between the two groups were significant (p < 0.05). A strong positive correlation between retraction of the upper lip and upper incisors was observed in both groups (p < 0.05), whereas a correlation between retraction of the lower lip and lower incisors was only found in the incompetent group. A simple linear regression analysis showed that the pattern of lip retraction following the retraction of the anterior teeth was more predictable in the incompetent group than in the competent group. Conclusions: These findings suggest that the initial evaluation of lip incompetence in patients with skeletal Class II is essential for the accurate prediction of the soft tissue changes following retraction of the anterior teeth in premolar extraction treatment. Therefore, sufficient explanation should be provided during patient consultations.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.216-223
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• 2018

Objective: This study is performed to investigate the trend of health care (HC) utilization among cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) during 2007-2016 by using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service (KNHIS). Methods: The KNHIS data were reorganized to count a specific patient only once for a specific year. Cleft type (cleft lip [CL], cleft palate [CP], and cleft lip and palate [CLP]), sex, and age at HC utilization were investigated. The study period was divided into the first half (2007-2011) and the last half (2012-2016). The utilization number and rate per 1,000 population were calculated for the total population and for new-born patients. Independent t-test and one-way analysis of variance were used for statistical analyses. Results: The total CL/P population (n = 48,707) comprised 19.2% CLP, 35.5% CL, and 45.3% CP (CLP < CL < CP; p < 0.001). Their HC utilization rate increased from 0.066 in 2007 to 0.118 in 2016. The new-born patient population (n = 7,617) comprised 18.6% CLP, 30.4% CL, and 51.0% CP (CLP < CL < CP; p < 0.001). Their HC utilization rate increased from 1.12 in 2007 to 1.74 in 2016. An examination of the utilization number and rate among new-born patients revealed CP exhibited a female-dominant pattern (all p < 0.01), while CL and CLP exhibited a male-dominant pattern (all p < 0.01). However, utilization number showed no difference by sex and cleft type between 2007-2011 and 2012-2016. Conclusions: These results might serve as a guideline for HC utilization among patients with CL/P.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.479-486
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• 1998

양악 전돌은 흔히 접하는 부정교합 증례로서, 대부분 상하순의 전돌에 의한 안모 심미성의 손상을 주소로 내원한다. 이러한 증례는 제 1소구치를 발거하고 그 공간을 이용하여 전치부를 견인하여 치료하는 경우가 많으며, 성공적인 치료 결과를 얻을 수 있다. 그러나, 성인 환자의 경우에는 환자의 협조도 불량으로 인한 악외 고정원 사용의 불량, 치료기간의 장기화, 치조골이 충분하지 못한 경우등에 있어서의 치근 흡수량의 증가, 구외 장치 사용으로 인한 환자의 사회심리적 부담감등의 부작용이 있다. 이의 해결방안의 하나인 근첨하 분절 골절단술은 고정원의 절대 보존, 치료기간의 단축, 구외 고정원 사용 필요성 제거 및 이를 통한 환자의 협조도 증가 등의 장점을 가지고 있다. 이에, 제 1소구치 발거 및 이 부위를 이용한 근첨하 분절 골절단술을 병행하여 치료한 치아치조 전돌의 증례를 치료 전후의 두부 방사선 계측 사진및 연구 모형을 통해 비교분석하여 변화를 살펴보고, 이의 장단점을 고찰해 보도록 하고자 한다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.231-236
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• 1998

악교정 수술환자들의 술전 정신심리상태를 평가하기 위하여 술전교정 치료를 받고 있는 환자 67명을 대상으로 SCL-90-R을 검사하였다. 남성환자는 40명이었으며 여성환자는 27명이었다. 남성,여성환자의 인성특징 비교를 위해 t-test를 이용하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 다음과 같았다. 1. 술전 환자군, 남성환자군, 여성환자군 모두에서 SCL-90-R의 9가지 임상척도가 정상범주에 해당 하였다. 2. PHOB scale(공포불안)에서만 남성 환자군의 T-score가 여성환자군보다 높았다. (P<0.05) 3.모든 T-scores가 정상범주에 놓여 있었으나, 9명의 환자(전체환자의 13.4$\%$)는 적어도 한 개의 임상척도에서 비정상적인 범주에 놓여 있었다.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.101-111
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• 2018

Understanding the classification of malocclusion is a crucial issue in Orthodontics. It can also help us to diagnose, treat, and understand malocclusion to establish a standard for definite class of patients. Principal component analysis (PCA) and k-means algorithms have been emerging as data analytic methods for cephalometric measurements, due to their intuitive concepts and application potentials. This study analyzed the macro- and meso-scale classification structure and feature basis vectors of 1020 (415 male, 605 female; mean age, 25 years) orthodontic patients using statistical preprocessing, PCA, random matrix theory (RMT) and k-means algorithms. RMT results show that 7 principal components (PCs) are significant standard in the extraction of features. Using k-means algorithms, 3 and 6 clusters were identified and the axes of PC1~3 were determined to be significant for patient classification. Macro-scale classification denotes skeletal Class I, II, III and PC1 means anteroposterior discrepancy of the maxilla and mandible and mandibular position. PC2 and PC3 means vertical pattern and maxillary position respectively; they played significant roles in the meso-scale classification. In conclusion, the typical patient profile (TPP) of each class showed that the data-based classification corresponds with the clinical classification of orthodontic patients. This data-based study can provide insight into the development of new diagnostic classifications.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.20-25
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• 2011

Purpose: To describe the newly developed Film image transfer system (FITS) for proper positioning of the orthodontic mini-implant in the narrow interdental space and considerations for better application. Materials and Methods: A patient who was planning to have orthodontic mini-implant treatment on the posterior maxilla was recruited to assess the feasibility of FITS. Dental radiographic film and bite record was taken. And then the film image was transferred on the photographic emulsion coated model using transfer light through film projector (enlarger). After exposing the photo emulsion coating on the model, the image was developed with a working solution for a paper developer and fixed. The surgical guide for the mini-implant was fabricated from the transported FITS data. Results: The completed surgical guide was easily placed intraorally, and allowed a simple and rapid placement of the mini-implant. The site of the implant placement was accurate as planned position. Conclusion: In the reported case, The FITS technique represents an effort to minimize risk to the patient and produce consistently good results based upon accurate information about the anatomy of the implant site.

• 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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• 제41권3호
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• pp.174-183
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• 2011

치근 흡수는 백악질과 상아질의 부분적인 상실로 특징되어지는 상황이며, 치근의 길이 감소를 야기하고 치아의 기능에 심각한 영향을 줄 수 있다. 일반적인 병리적인 치근 흡수와 구별하여 교정치료와 관계된 치근 흡수를 orthodontically induced root resorption (OIRR)이라고 부른다. 이번 연구의 목적은 한국인을 대상으로 하여 교정 치료 후에 나타나는 치근 흡수와 관련된 환자 요인과 교정치료 요인을 찾고, 그 양상에 대해 알아보는 것이다. 판별될 요소들은 발치 치료 여부, 성별, 나이, 치근첨의 변위량과 방향, 총 치료 기간, 치아 길이, 치근의 형태였다. 이번 연구는 단국대학교 치과대학병원 교정과에서 2007년 11월부터 2008년 12월 사이에 포괄적인 교정치료가 종결된 환자의 상악 중절치를 대상으로 하였다. 선정된 대상자 수는 137명이었다. 각각의 기록은 치근단 사진과 측모 두부 방사선사진으로 구성되어졌다. 전체 대상치아에 대한 평균 치근 흡수량은 1.63 mm였으며 표준편차는 1.58 mm였다. 이변량적인 비교에서 발치 치료군에서는 $2.10{\pm}1.64mm$, 비발치 치료군에서는 $1.18{\pm}1.39mm$로 나타났다. 발치 치료 군에서 흡수량이 0.92 mm 컸으며, 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 나타냈다. 초기 치아의 길이가 길수록 흡수량이 컸으며, 4 mm 이상의 심한 치근 흡수를 보이는 그룹에서 blunt, pointed, eroded 형태의 비정상적인 치근 형태의 비율이 높았다. OIRR에 영향을 줄 수 있는 요소로 발치 여부, 초기 치아의 길이, 치근의 형태가 있었다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.297-306
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• 2011

경미한 III급 부정교합의 비발치 치료는 하악 치열의 원심이동과 상악 치열의 근심이동을 통하여 절충 치료를 하게 된다. 지금까지 하악 구치의 원심경사 및 후방이동을 시키기 위해서 다양한 치료 방법이 소개되어 왔다. 골성 고정원을 이용한 치료는 총생이 심한 경우와 같이 하악치열의 후방이동이 요구될 때 적용되는데 환자의 협조도와 무관하게 사용할 수 있지만, 하악 치열의 후방 이동 시 치근 접촉가능성이 있으며 골성 고정원의 탈락 가능성을 배제할 수 없다. Multiloop edgewise arch wire (MEAW)와 악간 고무줄을 이용한 치료는 효율적으로 하악 치아를 원심 경사할 수 있지만, 장치의 복잡성 때문에 제작이 어렵고 환자의 불편감이 증가하는 단점을 가지고 있다. 최근에 향상된 초탄성 Ni-Ti alloy wire는 교정력을 좀 더 효과적으로 전달할 수 있고, improved superelastic wire (ISW)를 이용한 tip-back은 디자인이 간단하기 때문에 간단한 조작으로 와이어를 제작할 수 있으며, 환자의 불편감이 감소할 수 있다. 본고에서는 향상된 초탄성 Ni-Ti alloy wire와 악간 고무줄을 이용하여 하악 구치부를 원심 경사이동한 증례를 소개하고, 효과적인 임상 적용을 위한 고려사항을 살펴보고자 한다.