• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제48권11호
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• pp.803-812
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• 2010

Regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) is a treatment option to replace damaged pulp tissue with the viable tissue which restores the normal function of the pulp-dentin complex. Possible reason for doing REP is not clearly known, however, clinicians perform REP in order to recover the histological structure as well as function of the traumatized and diseased tooth so that this tooth can restore its original root shape and thickness. This REP can be explained by the concept of revascularization or revitalization after induction of blood clot formation in the canal space. For this purpose, several treatment strategies have been suggested. In this regard, the rationale for the application of triantibiotics, calcium hydroxide or mineral trioxide aggregate is discussed in this paper. As a result, we will try to find the best method for REP by reviewing each available technique and their advantages and disadvantages.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.179-187
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• 2015

Traditionally, apexification has been used to treat immature permanent teeth that have lost pulp vitality. This technique promotes the formation of an apical barrier to close the open apex so that the filling materials can be confined to the root canal. Because tissue regeneration cannot be achieved with apexification, a new technique called regenerative endodontic treatment was presented recently to treat immature permanent teeth. Regenerative endodontic treatment is a treatment procedure designed to replace damaged pulp tissue with viable tissue which restores the normal function of the pulp-dentin structure. After regenerative endodontic treatment, continued root development and hard tissue deposition on the dentinal wall can occur under ideal circumstances. However, it is difficult to predict the result of regenerative endodontic treatment. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to summarize multiple factors effects on the result of regenerative endodontic treatment in order to achieve more predictable results. In this study, we investigated the features of regenerative endodontic treatment in comparison with those of other pulp treatment procedures and analyzed the factors that have an effect on regenerative endodontic treatment.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.65-71
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• 2017

A revascularization procedure was shown to be the best alternative therapy for immature teeth with necrotic pulp and apical infection. A 12 year old female with a history of trauma to her upper central incisor and a sinus tract was referred for endodontic treatment. She was an active orthodontic patient and had undergone regenerative endodontic treatment for the past 2 years. Clinical examination revealed no response to sensibility, percussion, and palpation tests. The preoperative radiograph showed an open apex and apical rarefaction. The case was diagnosed as previously treated tooth with asymptomatic apical periodontitis. Regenerative endodontic retreatment was performed, and the case was followed for 3 years. Clinical, radiographic, and cone-beam computed tomography follow-up examination revealed an asymptomatic tooth, with evidence of periapical healing and root maturation.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.24.1-24.15
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• 2022

Objectives: Regenerative endodontic treatment is a clinical procedure aimed at biologically regenerating damaged root canal tissue of immature permanent teeth. This study aimed to report the outcomes of regenerative endodontic treatment performed by endodontic postgraduate students. Materials and Methods: Clinical and radiographic data of 27 patients, aged 10-22 years, who underwent regenerative treatment of immature permanent teeth from 2015 to 2019 were followed up, wherein clinical and radiographic examinations were performed for each patient. Postoperative success rate and tooth survival were analyzed, and the postoperative radiographic root area changes were quantified. Results: A total of 23 patients attended the dental appointments, showing that all teeth survived and were asymptomatic. Specifically, 7 periapical pathosis cases were completely healed, 12 were incompletely healed, and 4 cases failed. Moreover, significant differences were found between discolored and non-discolored teeth, and between the presence or absence of periapical radiolucency. Additionally, 3 anterior teeth showed complete closure of the apical foramen, while the apical foramen width was reduced in 17 teeth and failed in 3 teeth. Root length was also found to have been increased in 7 anterior and 4 posterior teeth, and the average length ranged from 4.00-0.63 mm in the anterior teeth, 2.85-1.48 mm of the mesial root, and 2.73-2.16 mm of the molar teeth distal root. Furthermore, calcified tissue deposition was observed in 7 teeth. Conclusions: A favorable outcome of regenerative endodontic treatment of immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulp was achieved with a high survival rate.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제57권8호
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• pp.464-473
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• 2019

For dental pulp treatment of immature permanent teeth, direct pulp capping or partial/cervical pulpotomy (apexogenesis) procedures can be used if the dental pulp is vital. MTA (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate) is regarded as the first choice dressing material for these procedures because its higher success rate. It can be also used successfully for devitalized dental pulp which has been treated by calcium hydroxide. This apexification procedure with MTA has a few advantage such as short treatment period and increase of resistance against root fracture. Recently, regenerative endodontic treatment was introduced for devitalized immature pulp. It can maintain pulp vitality and lead to continuing root development although the dental pulp was devitalized.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.41.1-41.20
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• 2022

Objectives: This study compared the clinical and radiological outcomes of regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) using blood clots (BCs), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) through intraoral periapical radiography (IOPAR) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: Forty-five single-rooted necrotic teeth with periapical pathology were randomly allocated to receive BC, PRP, or PRF as an individual scaffold. Outcomes were evaluated in 35 teeth in 23 patients with a follow-up period of 12-24 months through qualitative IOPAR scoring and quantitative CBCT measurements. Healing of periapical lesions and in immature teeth, changes in the apical foramen diameter (AFD), root wall thickness (RWT), and root length (RL) were assessed. A p value less than 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: All teeth were asymptomatic except 1 in the PRP group. Periapical lesion healing was seen in all except 2 teeth in the BC group and 3 in the PRP group. Both IOPAR and CBCT revealed no significant differences in bone healing or changes in AFD, RWT, and RL among the 3 groups. A positive pulp sensibility response to the cold test was seen in 2 teeth in the BC group, but none to the electric pulp test. Intracanal calcification (ICC) was evident in more teeth in the BC group than in the PRP and PRF groups, and was also significantly higher in immature teeth. Conclusions: Our results revealed that BC, PRP, and PRF have similar potential as scaffolds in REPs, and ICC may be a concern for long-term outcomes.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.449-459
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• 2021

이 연구는 재생근관치료 결과에 영향을 줄 것으로 예상되는 인자를 후향적으로 분석하였다. 2011년 2월부터 2020년 1월까지 외상과 치외치 파절로 항생제 복합제제를 사용하여 재생근관치료를 시행한 54명의 환자와 57개의 치아를 대상으로 하였다. 의도적 출혈 여부, 치료원인, 치근발육단계에 따른 재생근관치료 결과를 분석하였다. 치료 결과는 증상의 개선, 치근단병소의 변화, 치근성장량을 토대로 판단하였다. 영상 촬영각도 및 위치에 의한 왜곡을 보정하기 위해 Turboreg plugin을 사용하였고, ImageJ softeware상에서 치근단공 크기, 치근면적, 치근길이의 변화를 측정하였다. 의도적 출혈 유무는 치료 결과에 유의한 영향이 없었다. 외상으로 인한 경우 치외치 파절로 인한 경우보다 치근면적과 치근길이의 증가가 적었다. 치근발육이 덜 진행된 치아일수록 치근면적의 성장이 크게 나타났다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.31.1-31.7
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• 2018

Despite considerable focus on the regenerative endodontic treatment of immature teeth with necrotic infected pulps and apical periodontitis, little data exist with regard to its possible implementation in necrotic permanent teeth with complete apical and radicular development. The present report describes the procedures and outcome of a regenerative endodontic treatment approach in 2 previously-traumatized incisors with closed apex with apical periodontitis. A 2-visit treatment procedure was employed. At initial visit, the root canals were copiously irrigated, followed by placement of a triple antibiotic paste containing ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and clindamycin into the root canals. After 4 weeks, the antibiotic paste was removed, and apical bleeding was initiated with size 10 hand files beyond the apices. The root canals were coronally sealed with mineral trioxide aggregate, and the access cavities were restored with bonded resin composite. At post-operative 60 months, both teeth were remained asymptomatic, with the recall radiographs showing complete resolution of apical radiolucency and reestablishment of periradicular tissues. In both teeth, the dimensions of root space remained unchanged as verified by image analysis. The revitalization protocol utilizing root canal disinfection and induced apical bleeding in necrotic, closed-apex incisors may offer a clinically acceptable alternative to conventional root canal treatment.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.317-322
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• 2016

최근 성장 중인 아동에서 치근의 성장이 계속됨에 따라 치수가 괴사되어 치근의 병변이 있는 미성숙 영구치에서도 치수의 재혈관화(revascularization)가 실제로 일어날 수 있다는 가능성이 제시되고 있다. 소아치과영역에서 자주 접하게 되는 미성숙 영구치의 치근단 형성술의 목적은 열린 치근단에서 세균 침입을 제한하고 치근단 장벽 형성을 촉진하는 것이다. 미성숙 치아의 근관 치료에서 기존의 수산화칼슘을 이용한 치근단 형성술은 빈번한 내원과 장기간 소요되는 치료 기간, 환자협조 요구, 최종 처치의 지연, 장기간의 수산화칼슘 적용 이후 치아 파절 가능성의 증가 등의 단점이 보고되었다. 기존의 수산화칼슘 치근단형성술의 대체방법으로 MTA를 이용한 1-visit 치근단형성술을 시행하고 있다. MTA는 1990년대 초반 근관치료 분야에서 다양한 적용을 위해 개발되었다. MTA의 우수한 임상적 성질에 힘입어 국내에서도 OrthoMTA 및 Endo CEM 등의 mineral aggregate 제품이 출시되어 있다. 따라서 본 증례에서는 우리나라의 청소년에서 MTA 적용한 사례를 보고하는 데 있다. 이 연구를 통해 MTA를 이용하여 진료하는 임상가에게 소개하고자 한다. 이 연구는 11~12세의 파절이 된 치아에 MTA를 적용하여 근관 치료를 하였다. 치료 받은 환자의 치아 상태를 12개월 동안 추적 관찰하였고, 국내에서 개발된 OrthoMTA를 이용한 치근단형성술을 시행한 후 임상적 및 방사선학적 관찰 결과를 통해 근관치료재생술(REP)에 관한 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었으며, 치수괴사가 생긴 경우에서도 성공적으로 치수재생술을 적용할 수 있다는 정보를 제공하고 그 결과를 공유하기 위함이다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.46-54
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• 2019

치수 질환 그리고 치주 질환이 복합적으로 발생하여 치근단 조직과 변연부 치주 조직이 개통되는 것을 치주-근관 복합병소라 일컫는다. 치주-근관 복합 병소의 치료를 위해서는 근관치료 및 치주 재생 처치 둘 다를 필요로 하며, 이는 치근단 및 변연부 조직 모두의 치유를 위함이다. 본 연구에서는 치주-근관 복합 병소를 나타내는 하악 전치부 치아에서 근관치료 이후 조직유도 재생술을 시행하였으며, 각각의 증례에서 심한 치조골 흡수를 보이는 치아들은 3년이 넘는 경과 관찰기간 동안 발치되지 않고 유지될 수 있었다. 따라서 하악 전치부에서 발생한 치주-근관 복합 병소의 근관치료 후 조직유도 재생술을 이용한 치료는 임상적으로 이점이 있는 것으로 고려된다.