• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.63-68
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• 2016

Pressure root resorption can be observed during the eruption of permanent dentition, especially of the maxillary canines (affecting lateral incisors) and mandibular third molars (affecting mandibular second molars). Since the cause of root resorption of the adjacent affected teeth is evident, treatment simply involves extraction of the impacted tooth. However, there have been few reports on the prognosis of the remaining resorbed tooth, as dentists often choose to extract them when damage due to root resorption is observed. We report a case involving a tooth that was severely resorbed due to pressure from an adjacent impacted tooth. After extraction of the impacted tooth, the remaining tooth retained vital pulp and survived as a functional tooth.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제55권8호
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• pp.528-536
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• 2017

Treatment with removable partial denture is effective for partially edentulous patients who are unable to obtain sufficient retention and stability for functional and esthetic restoration. There are several cases reporting the improvement of retention and stability of the partial denture using a small number of implants. However, there are limited studies on the implant-assisted removable partial denture using a small number of remaining teeth and the bar locator system. The bar locator system has an advantage in that it could compensate the angle of insertion of removable prosthesis on implant with inconsistent placement angle due to anatomical constraints compared to when using the locator only. This case report describes the patient with $Parkinson^{\circ}$Øs disease who was treated with the Locator bar system using two previously placed implants and two remaining teeth on maxilla. No additional implants could be placed because of the medical and economic condition of the patients, and the angle of one of two implants could not be matched with the direction of the removable partial denture insertion. Considering the angle of the implants, the patient was treated with implant-assisted RPD using the Locator bar system and had satisfactory results in the aspect of esthetics, masticatory function, and oral hygiene maintenance.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.325-332
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• 2015

본 연구는 충남 A시 보건소 방문보건팀에 등록된 방문건강사업 대상 노인 300명을 대상으로 구강건강 관련 삶의 질과 관련 요인을 조사하여 취약계층 노인들의 삶의 질 향상과 구강건강을 유지, 증진시키기 위한 지역사회 프로그램개발을 위한 기초자료로 제공하고자 연구되었으며 그 연구 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 방문건강사업 대상 노인의 평균 연령은 77.1세였고, 평균 잔존 치아 수는 12.7개, 주관적 건강인지도 평균은 2.27, 일상생활점수 평균은 7.39로 나타났으며 대상자의 91.0%가 1개 이상의 만성질환을 가지고 있었다. GOHAI 점수의 평균은 37.36으로 나타났으며 점수가 낮았던 문항은 구강상태에 행복한 경험이 없음, 걱정이 있음, 단단한 음식을 씹을 때 문제가 있음의 순이었다. 구강보건행태에 따른 GOHAI의 관계는 점심식사 후 칫솔질, 구강위생용품 사용, 무자격자에 의한 진료경험, 구강검진, 스케일링 경험에서는 통계적으로 유의하지 않았으나, 미 충족 치과진료 여부는 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.001). GOHAI의 총점에서는 잔존 치아수(p<0.001)와 나이에서 유의미한 차이가 있었으며 하위요인에서는 남성이 통증과 불편요인에서 점수가 높았고(p<0.05), 74세 이하에서 기능제한요인의 점수가 높았다(p<0.01) 잔존 치아 수에서는 통증과 불편요인을 제외한 모든 요인에서 유의미한 차이가 있었다(p<0.001). GOHAI에 영향을 미치는 요인은 연령(p<0.05), 잔존 치아수(p<0.001), 주관적 건강 인지도(p<0.001)로 나타났다. 이상의 연구결과에 따르면 방문건강사업 대상 노인의 구강건강평가지수 점수는 낮은 편이며 연령, 치아수, 주관적 건강 인지도와 연관성이 부분적으로 확인되었기에, 방문건강대상 노인의 구강건강관련 삶의 질을 높이기 위해 치아기능 회복을 위한 보철물 제작 등 틀니 지원 확대를 위한 국가 재원 외에 지방자치단체 예산을 확보할 필요가 있으며, 장착된 의치 관리 및 구강건강증진과 관련된 프로그램이 지속적으로 개발될 필요성이 있다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.254-262
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• 2019

임플란트에 대한 급여의 확대로 임플란트의 지지를 받는 서베이드 고정성 보철물 제작 후 국소의치로 수복하는 증례에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있다. 이러한 증례의 예지성 있는 결과를 위해서 국소의치의 기본적인 설계 원칙과 잔존 치조골을 동시에 고려한 임플란트 계획수립이 필요하다. 본 증례는 편측 소수 잔존치를 가진 67세 남자 환자로 국민건강보험의 적용을 받을 수 있는 치료를 희망했다. CAD 소프트웨어를 활용하여 임시의치의 교합면, 국소의치의 기본적인 설계 원칙 및 흡수된 치조제를 모두 고려한 임플란트의 식립 위치를 결정하였다. 치료 결과 상악 및 하악 의치의 안정성 및 유지력이 적절하게 확보되었다. 본 증례는 임플란트 고정성 보철물 제작 시 국소의치의 기본적인 원칙과 흡수된 치조제를 모두 고려하기 위해 디지털 기술을 진단 및 치료에 활용하였고, 안정적인 결과를 얻었기에 이를 보고하고자 한다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제50권6호
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• pp.368-378
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• 2020

Purpose: Vitamin D deficiency may cause bone loss and increased inflammation, which are well-known symptoms of periodontal disease. This study investigated whether serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels are associated with periodontal disease status and tooth loss. Methods: Cross-sectional data from 5,405 individuals aged ≥50 years (2,253 males and 3,152 females) were obtained from the 2008-2010 Dong-gu study, a prospective cohort study of risk factors for chronic diseases. Periodontal examinations were conducted to evaluate the number of remaining teeth, the periodontal probing depth (PPD), the clinical attachment level (CAL), and bleeding on probing. The percentages of sites with PPD ≥4 mm and CAL ≥4 mm were recorded for each participant. The severity of periodontitis was classified using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Periodontology case definitions. Serum 25(OH)D levels were classified as reflecting severe deficiency, deficiency, insufficiency, or sufficiency. Multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to assess the associations of serum 25(OH)D levels with periodontal parameters and the number of remaining teeth after adjusting for confounders including age, smoking status, alcohol consumption status, month of blood collection, and physical activity. Multivariate logistic regression was used to evaluate the association between serum vitamin D levels and severe periodontitis. An overall statistical analysis and a stratified analysis by sex were performed. Results: Overall, the rates of severe deficiency, deficiency, insufficiency, and sufficiency were 6.5%, 67.9%, 22.4%, and 3.2%, respectively. After adjustment for confounders, vitamin D levels were directly associated with the number of remaining teeth, an association that was significant in males, but not in females. Sufficient serum 25(OH)D was associated with a low frequency of severe periodontitis. Conclusions: This population-based cross-sectional study indicates that low serum 25(OH) D is significantly associated with tooth loss and severe periodontitis in Koreans aged 50 years and older.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.7-14
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• 1983

The purpose of this study was to investigate pulpal responses to tricalcium phosphate and durapatite which recently introduced as a bone substitute. Tricalcium phosphate and durapatite were placed on the amputated pulp tissue in the dog's teeth. Animals were sacrificed after 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks and specimens were decalcified, embedding, sectioned and stained routinly. Microscopic examination reveals as follows; 1. Tricalcium phosphate: Severe inflammatory change was seen in the all cases and calcified masses were seen at 2 weeks. Calcified masses were enlarged according to the time elapsed. 2. Durapatite: Severe inflammatory change and pus cavities were found at 1 week. There was no evidence of healthy cell component in the remaining pulp tissue and degenerative change was obvious at 2, 3 and 4 weeks. 3. Dentin bridge was not formed in the both cases. In the case of tricalcium phosphate osteoblasts were observed unevenly around the calcified masses which were composed of hematophilic substance in central portion and eosinophilic substance in peripheral region of the masses.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.88-97
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a cases which was treated with magnetic attachments on the patients in edentulous mandible and maxilla. Author made magnetic overdenture for two patients and then clinical examination were used for evaluation of the function and change in retention during 30months. Patients showed difficulty in oral hygiene care at the beginning but they go used to it soon. It was effective in promotion of denture retention and stability and also gave patient emotionally uplifting psychologic state. This study suggest that magnetic attachment was effective for the treatment of patients presenting a few remaining teeth or teeth under severe caries or mobility.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.139-143
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• 1998

This study was carried out to collect basic dates on fluoride intake from drinking water, and the apperance of mottled teeth after taking samples form 5 selected waterways from Iksan region's reservoir to the filtration plant for examination of the fluoride content. The results are as follows. 1. It indicatied that from Hoojung reservoir $2.17{\pm}0.95ppm$, Bulsan reservoir $1.93{\pm}0.23ppm$ and Yoolso reservoir $2.19{\pm}0.10ppm$. 2. Significances were found between Shinhung reservoir $2.57{\pm}1.22ppm$ and Uhwoo reservoir $0.80{\pm}0.55ppm$. 3. Except for the Uhwoo reservoir, the remaining 4 reservoir exceeded the standard fluoride content of 0.50-1.00ppm. For the residents in the region where they use natural water with fluoride content exceeding the standard 1.00ppm as their drinking water and the apperance of mottled teeth should be carried out.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.61-65
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• 2016

Intubation may lead to several dental complications. Furthermore, a tooth damaged during intubation may be subsequently dislocated. In the present case, the upper primary incisor was avulsed during intubation and, unbeknownst to the anesthesiologist, displaced to the larynx. We report here on the findings and indicate appropriate treatment. Intubation for general anesthesia in children can result in tooth damage and/or dislocation of primary teeth with subsequent root resorption. Prevention is key, and thus it is critical to evaluate the patient's dental status before and after intubation. Furthermore, anesthesiologists and dentists should pay close attention to this risk to prevent any avulsed, dislocated, or otherwise displaced teeth from remaining undetected and subsequently causing serious complications.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.75-83
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• 2022

Crown-type implant-assisted removable partial dentures (CIRPDs) can be a feasible treatment option for partially edentulous patients. Here we report a case with remaining unilateral mandibular teeth. Two implants were placed in the posterior portion of the mandible using a surgical guide, and a distal-extension removable partial denture with implant-supported surveyed crowns was fabricated. After 12 months, both the abutment teeth and implants were in good condition. The treatment outcomes were satisfactory in terms of masticatory function and esthetics. The advantages of CIRPDs and considerations for obtaining successful clinical outcomes with these dentures are also discussed.