• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.115-120
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• 2024

Components derived from an infected lesion within the bone can spread through various passages in the mandible, particularly via the mental foramen. Radiologically, the spread of infection is typically nonspecific and challenging to characterize; however, multislice computed tomography (MSCT) can effectively detect pathological changes in soft tissues and the bone marrow space. This report describes the case of a 55-year-old woman who experienced mental nerve paresthesia due to a periapical infection of the right mandibular second premolar. MSCT imaging revealed increased attenuation around the periapical lesion extending into the mandibular canal and loss of the juxta-mental foraminal fat pad. Following endodontic treatment of the tooth suspected to be the source of the infection, the patient's symptoms resolved, and the previous MSCT imaging findings were no longer present. Increased bone marrow attenuation and obliteration of the fat plane in the buccal aspect of the mental foramen may serve as radiologic indicators of inflammation spreading from the bone marrow space.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.335-340
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• 2007

적절히 치료받지 못한 유치의 치수 감염은 치근단 주위로 확산되고 그 치근단 병소는 계승 영구치의 조기 맹출, 법랑질의 저형성이나 저석회화, 발육정지 등의 합병증을 야기할 수 있다. 특히 유치의 치근단 감염은 계승치의 변위를 야기할 수 있으며, 계승 영구치배의 위치변화는 선행 유치의 치수변성으로 인한 것이 가장 많다. 본 증례보고는 하악 유구치의 치근단 병소에 의해 계승치가 변위된 경우로서, 증례 1은 하악 우측 유구치 하방의 치근단 낭에 의한 계승치의 변위가 관찰되어 유치 발치 및 조대술을 시행한 후 obturator를 장착하였고, 증례 2는 하악 우측 제2유구치 하방의 치근단 농양에 의한 계승치의 변위가 관찰되어 유치를 발거하고 공간유지장치를 장착하였다. 본 증례를 통하여 하악 유구치 치근단 병소에 의해 계승 영구치가 심한 변위을 나타낸 경우, 적절한 치료를 통해 계승 영구치의 적절한 맹출을 유도할 수 있었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-16
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• 2000

It is difficult to treat the endodontic apical perforation successfully. In this study, we hypothesized that the application of PDGF-BB and IGF-I into periapical perforation site may accelerate periapical healing and lead to bone deposition. And the specificity of osteonectin in periapical healing was investigated. The experiments were performed on the upper and lower 51 premolar teeth of 4 beagle dogs. The pulp chamber of each tooth was opened and the dental plaque was inserted into the canal for developing the periapical lesion for 5 weeks. Then, the roots were artificially perforated at the apex with the number 4 profile of .06 taper. In each step, standard periapical radiographs were taken to compare the size of lesion each other. The radiographs were scanned and analyzed by image analysis system. The mean and standard deviation of periradicular radiolucency ratios were calculated in each group. ANOVA was used for comparison. 51 premolars were grouped into 3 groups; control group, calcium hydroxide-treated group and calcium hydroxide plus growth factors-treated group. In the control group, the apical perforations were not sealed and obturated with gutta-percha and ZOE sealer by lateral condensation technique. In the experimental groups, the apical perforation were sealed with calcium hydroxide and with/without $4{\mu}g$ of PDGF-BB & IGF-I in cellulose gel and obturated by lateral condensation technique. Fluorescent bone markers were used to measure new bone formation. Following 2, 4, 12 weeks after experiment the dogs were sacrificed and histologic sections were prepared. Each tooth block including periapical lesion was sectioned mesiodistally. One half of the sections were decalcified with 6% nitric acid and processed by standard paraffin embedding technique. The sections were stained by hematoxylin and eosin, and immunostained for osteonectin. Histomorphometrical measurement of neoformed bone was performed using a light microscope. And the other half of the sections were prepared by undecalcified preparation, and confocal laser scanning microscopic investigations were done.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.71-77
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• 2003

Purpose : To evaluate and compare the efficacy of digital radiographic images in the detection of bone loss at the bifurcation area of the mandibular first molar with traditional film-based periapical radiographs, Materials and Methods : One dried human mandible with minimal periodontal bone loss around the first molar was selected and an artificial alveolar bone defect at the bifurcation area was serially prepared over 18 steps. Images were taken using a direct CCD-based system and with F-speed periapical films. The images were evaluated by seven interpreters (3 radiologists, 3 periodontologists, and 1 general dentist) using a 5-point confidence rating scale. Results : The readability of both periapical radiographs and digital image increased as the size of the artificial lesion and exposure time increased (p < 0.05). Periapical radiographs offered greater readability of smaller bone defects than digital images, and the coefficient of variation of mean score between periapical radiographs and digital images showed a significant difference. Conclusion : The experimental results indicate that a significant difference in the coefficient of variation of mean score exists between periapical radiographs and digital images, and that traditional film-based periapical images offer greater readability of smaller bone defects than digital images can presently offer.

• 대한치주과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치주과학회 2004년도 제44회 종합학술대회 연제초록
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• pp.49-49
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• 2004

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제40권10호통권401호
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• pp.795-798
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• 2002

• 치과방사선
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 1989

The purpose of this study was to clarify that scintigram was a more effective method than radiogram in the early detection of periapical lesion. Periapical lesions were produced artificially by the opening of the pulp chambers of the lower right 3rd and 4th premolars in 6 dogs. The serial bone scintigrams using 99m-Tc-MDP and periapical radiograms were taken weekly. The uptake counts of the 99-Tc-MDP in the experimental side were compared with those in the control side. The periapical radiograms were interpreted with the joint evaluation by three dental radiologists. The following results were obtained; 1. The radioactivity in the experimental side was increased at the Ist week except one animal in which the radioactivity was increased at the 2nd week. 2. It was observed that increasing amount of radioactivity per week was prominent from the 1st day of experiment to the Ist week, and the 3rd week to the 4th week. 3. The radiographic evidence of the periapical lesions was observed at the 3rd week and became more apparent at the 4th week. 4. Histologically, proliferation of blood vessels and infiltration of chronic inflammatory cells were observed at the 1st week and osteoblasts were found after the 3rd week.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.177-185
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• 2005

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of an endodontic infection on presence of furcation involvement in periodontally-involved mandibular molars. All first and second mandibualr molars in 45 patients were selected if at least one was root-filled or had a possible periapical radiolucency. The sample consisted of patients from a referral population at a periodotnal clinic which represented an adult population with a mean age of 47.5 years (range 31 to 63) For mandibular molars with periapical destruction at both roots, frequency of horizontal furcation depth ${\geqq}$ 3 mm was significantly more compared to teeth without periapical destruction. Mean periodontal probing depth was significantly greater at mandibular molars with periapical destruction. It is suggested that a root canal infection in periodontitis-involved molars may potentiate periodontitis progression by spreading of endodontic pathgens through patent accessory canals and dentinal tubules. In conclusion, an endodontic infection in mandibular molars was found to be associated with additional attachment loss in the furcation area, and may thus be considered to be one of several risk factors influencing the prognosis of molars in periodontitis-prone patients.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.436-444
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• 2010

연구목적: 이 연구는 근관치료 전문의에 의해 시행된 비외과적 근관치료의 임상적 성공률을 전향적으로 평가하고, 치료 성공율과 관련된 환자요인과 치아요인의 영향력을 평가하는 것을 목적으로 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 비외과적 근관치료가 이루어진 441개 치아 중 175개의 치아를 1-2년 후 임상적 검진과 방사선촬영을 하였다. 결과: 치근단 방사선 병소의 유무로 평가된 비외과적 근관치료의 성공율은 81.1% 였다. 치아요인 중 재근관치료, 괴사된 치수, 치수병변에서 유래된 치은의 부종 또는 sinus tract, 그리고 치료 전 치근단 병변의 존재는 이변수분석에서 치료성공에 부정적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다 (p < 0.05). 환자요인, 치아요인과 근관충전의 길이를 포함한 단계적 로지스틱 회귀분석에서는 치수병변에서 유래된 치은의 문제 (odds ratio [OR]: 4.4; p = 0.005), 치료 전 치근단 병변의 존재 (OR: 3.6; p = 0.011), 그리고 치근단에서부터 1-2 mm 짧은 근관충전 (OR: 9.6; p = 0.012) 이 치료 실패와 관련된 주요한 요인으로 나타났다. 결론: 치료 전 치근단 병변의 존재뿐만 아니라 치수병변에서 유래된 치은의 부종 또는 sinus tract의 존재는 비외과적 근관치료의 실패에 영향을 줄 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.123-125
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• 2017

Parvimonas micra는 그람 양성이면서, 절대 혐기성, 비포자형성 및 비운동성 구균이다. P. micra는 사람의 구강 내 정상 세균총의 하나이고, 구강, 호흡기 및 위장관계 감염과 연관이 있다. P. micra KCOM 1535 (=ChDC B708) 균주가 사람 치근단 농양 병소에서 분리되었으며 그 유전체 염기서열을 해독하여 보고한다.