• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.356-364
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• 1996

The present study was done to evaluate the antibacterial effects of $Minoclin^R$ which was localally delivered on the $Gore-tex^R$ barrier membrane in the guided tissue regeneration(GTR) therapy for treatment of human furcal defects. Beneath the membranes. the antibiotics were applied for 1 week and then changed with new one. The $Minoclin^R$ was removed out one week later. 6 weeks after the GTR therapy. No systemic antibiotics were administered except for oral mouthrinses with chlorhexidines. 2 weeks and 6 weeks following the membrane therapy, the bacterial samples were examined for periodontopathic microorganisms. The results indicated that the locally delivered $Minoclin^R$ successfully inhibited the growth of periodontopathic organisms. This results might be further applied in the subgingival plaque control regimen in the GTR procedure, especialy in patients who is contraindicated for oral administration of systemic antibiotics

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.63-70
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• 2019

PURPOSE: While electrical stimulation (ES) is known to be a safe and flexible tool in rehabilitation therapy, it has had limited adoption in muscle regeneration. This study was performed to investigate whether ES can induce myogenic differentiation and to clarify the mechanism underlying the effects of ES on myogenic differentiation. METHODS: This study used rat L6 cell lines as myoblasts for myogenic differentiation. Electric stimulation was applied to the cells using a C-Pace EP culture pacer (IonOptix, Westwood, Ma, USA). The gene expressions of myogenic markers were examined using qPCR and immunochemistry. RESULTS: Our study showed that ES increased the thickness and length of myotubes during myogenic differentiation. It was found that ES increased the expression of myogenic markers, such as MyoD and Myogenin, and also activated the fusion of the myoblast cells. In addition, ES suppressed the expression of small GTPases, which can explain why ES promotes myogenic differentiation. CONCLUSION: We found that ES induced myogenic differentiation by suppressing small GTPases, inhibiting cell division. We suggest that ES-based therapies can contribute to the development of safe and efficient muscle regeneration.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.205-216
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• 1994

The goal of periodontal therapy is the regeneration of the periodontium lost by periodontal disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the regenerative potential of the autogenous bone graft and guided tissue regeneration in the treatment of periodontal bony defect in dogs. Experimental periodontitis were induced in the mandibular left 3rd premolar and right 3rd and 4th premolars of 5 dogs using orthodontic ligature wire. After 6 weeks, the ligature wire removed, surgical procedure were performed as follows. 1) control group : Flap operation(Mn.Lt 3rd premolar) 2) experimental group I : Flap operation + autogenous bone graft (Mn.Rt. 3rd premolar) 3) experimental group II : Flap operation + Gore-Tex membrane (Mn.Rt. 4th premoalr) Thereafter, dogs were sacrificed on the 1,2,4,8,16th week and the specimens were prepared and stained with hematoxyline-eosin stain for the light microscopic examination. The results of this study were as follows. 1. The apical migration of junctional epithelium was most remarkable in the flap operation and the experimental group II was less than the experimental group I. 2. In the formation of new alveolar bone, it was found in experimental group I,II and experimental group I is more than II. In the control group, few bone formation was found. 3. In the formation of new cementum, it was found in experimental group I,II and experimental group II is more than I. So, the periodontal therapy combined with autogenous and guided tissue regeneration will be produce the periodontal regeneration.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.264-270
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• 2012

Many oral and maxillofacial bone defects are not self-healing. Guided bone regeneration (GBR), which uses a barrier membrane to prevent the soft tissues from invading the defect to enable slower-growing bone cells to penetrate the area, was developed as a therapy in the 1980s. Although there has been some success with GBR in some clinical situations, better treatments are needed. This review discusses the concept of GBR focusing on bioactive membranes that incorporate osteoconductive materials, growth factors and cells for improved oral and maxillofacial bone regeneration.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.569-578
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• 2001

The purpose of the present study was to examine the functional recovery of the crushed sciatic nerve of rats after low-power laser irradiation applied to the corresponding segments of the spinal cord. After a crushed injury on the left sciatic nerve in rats. low-power laser irradiation was applied transcutaneously to corresponding segments of the spinal cord immediately after suture the wound by using 2000 mW, 2000Hz, 830 nm CaAIAs(Gallium-aluminum-arsenide) semiconductor diode laser. The laser treatment was performed with 10 minutes daily for 4 successive weeks. Functional recovery was evaluated per weekly following injury by sciatic function index(SFI),using data obtained by walking track analysis. For four weeks after crush injury, experimental group had significantly greater functional improvement than control group(${\alpha}$=0.05). In a experimental group, SFI was significantly increased for three weeks, but control group not increased for two weeks. This study suggests that low-power laser irradiation applied directly to the spinal cord can improve functional recovery of the crushed sciatic nerve in rats.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2008

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of hydroxyapatite containing toothpaste for patients who received periodontal therapy and felt hypersensiptivity. Material and Methods: After application of toothpaste, patients were evaluated for VAS(Visual Analog scale) scores to a cold stimulate on baseline, 1 week, and 4 weeks. VAS scores were analyzed by statistical methods. Results: The results of this study were as follows. 1. VAS scores in control group on baseline, 1 week, 4 weeks were $5.39{\pm}2.05$, $4.75{\pm}2.00$, $4.21{\pm}1.75$. 2. VAS scores in experimental group on baseline, 1 week, 4 weeks were $5.61{\pm}2.37$, $4.81{\pm}2.46$, $4.08{\pm}2.54$. 3. Decrease of VAS scores on hypersensitivity after 1week was $0.64{\pm}0.49$(p<.0001) in control group, $0.80{\pm}1.65$ (p<.0001) in experimental group. 4. Decrease of VAS scores on hypersensitivity after 4weeks was $1.18{\pm}1.60$(p<.0001) in control group, $1.53{\pm}1.88$ (p<.0001) in experimental group. 5. When compared, decrease of VAS scores after 1 week between 2 groups were not statistically different(p=0.2622). 6. When compared, decrease of VAS scores after 4 weeks between 2 groups were not statistically different(p=0.1219). Conclusion: It was confirmed that hydroxyapatite containing toothpaste have the similar effect with pre-existing proven dentifrice for relieving teeth hypersensitivity.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.147-151
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• 2016

Tibial defect, or fracture is very routine musculoskeletal case which brings fully uncomfortable and painful situations to patient. Moreover, it has long hospitalization period because of its risk of non-union. There are many studies using ultrasound, vibration, and laser for bone regeneration to figure out fast bone healing. Among them, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is already known that it is very easy to treat and may have positive effect for bone regeneration. However, LLLT has uncertain energy dose because of scattering and absorption of laser in tissue. In this study, we used interstitial LLLT to treat tibial defect in animal study. The Interstitial LLLT can overcome some limitations caused by laser scattering or absorption in tissue medium. The results were evaluated using u-CT which can calculate X-ray attenuation coefficient and bone volume of bone defect area. These results showed that interstitial LLLT may affect fast bone healing process in early phase.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제54권12호
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• pp.985-995
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• 2016

Titanium (Ti) has been widely used for dental implant due to great biocompatibility and bonding ability against natural alveolar bone. A lot of titanium surface modification has been introduced in dentistry and, among them, methods to introduce micro/nano-roughened surface were considered as clinically approved strategy for accelerating osseointegration of Ti dental implant. To have synergetic effect with topography oriented favors in cell attachment, chair-side surface treatment with reproducibility of micro/nano-topography is introduced as next strategy to further enhance cellular functionalities. Extensive research has been investigated to study the potential of micro/nano-topography preserved chair-side surface treatment for Ti dental implant. This review will discuss ultraviolet, low level of laser therapy and non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma on Ti dental implant with micro/nano-topography as next generation of surface treatment due to its abilities to induce super-hydrophilicity or biofunctionality without change of topographical cues.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.139-143
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• 2001

The present study was conducted to determine whether skin spread of Myrrha has an effect on the cell regeneration as well as wound healing following dermal scald burn injury, keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) level was analyzed immunologically in conjunction with the histological changes occurred in skin tissue. The KGF contents in Myrrha skin spread group, which shows cell regeneration ability in skin tissue after burn, increased after 5 hours. After 24 hours, 'the content of Myrrha skin spread group is noticeably higher than at 5 hours postburn. After 72 hours, KGF was decreased compared to at 24 hours postburn. Acceleration effect of KGF production in Myrrha skin spread group was high. Together with the result of histological changes, skin spread of Myrrha reduced protein degeneration and edema in dermis, and induced proliferation of epithelial cells. The data suggest that Myrrha has accelerate cell regeneration and wound healing in case of scald burn skin by spreading of paste.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.10-16
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• 2024

Oxidative stress caused by elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the heart causes various heart diseases. Oxidative stress is known as a factor that causes diseases in various organs as well as the heart. Diseases such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, and cardiomyopathy caused by oxidative stress in the heart can be treated with medication or surgery. Recently, blood cells concentrate (BCC) is used in various treatment areas such as orthopedics, gynecology, and urology. BCC therapy is applied to treatment by concentrating platelets and white blood cells necessary for regeneration through simple centrifugation using autologous blood. As the platelets are activated, many growth factors are released from alpha granules of the platelets. Growth factors such as TGF-β1, PDGF, VEGF, and EGF derived from platelets are involved in various cell signaling pathway. Due to these growth factors, BCC can contribute to tissue regeneration and can treat various diseases. CD34+ cells contained in BCC may also play an important role in tissue regeneration. In this study, we investigated whether BCC has a regenerative effect on heart disease, and if so, what mechanism causes the effect. To observe this, cardiomyocyte cells were treated with H₂O₂ to induce oxidative stress. And the effect was confirmed in the presence or absence of BCC. As a result, in the presence of BCC, the oxidative stress of cardiomyocyte cells was reduced and cell damage was also reduced. These results suggest that BCC therapy can be a new treatment alternative for heart disease.