• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.81-103
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to compare and evaluate the differences in masticatory performance, muscle activity, and patterns of occlusal contact between persons with natural dentition and removable partial denture wearers. Twenty healthy adult subjects with more than 28 teeth and thirteen removable partial denture wearers that classified Kennedy classification I was selected. The degree of pulverized rice and peanut was measured and analyzed by means of sieving method to compare the masticatory performance. For the muscle activity, EMG was recorded in selected muscles(Temporalis and masseter muscle) during mastication and resting state. The occlusal record in maximal intercuspation was taken with a silicone occlusal bite registration material for analysis of the patterns of occlusal contact. The obtained results were as follows: 1. When chewed peanuts, masticatory performance ratio at 10-sieve size was 81.31% in natural dentition group. In removable partial denture wearer, 27.01% without RPD and 69.09% with RPD. When chewed rice, 42.04%, 11.87%, and 21.58%, respectively. The differences of masticatory performance ratio between groups were statistically significant at the 0.05 level. 2. The mean EMG value in resting state was $1.06{\mu}V$ on temporal muscle, $0.98{\mu}V$ on masseter muscle in natural dentition group. In removable partial denture wearers, $1.13{\mu}V$ on temporal muscle, $1.05{\mu}V$ on masseter muscle without RPD and $1.11{\mu}V$ on temporal muscle, $1.04{\mu}V$ on masseter muscle with RPD. 3. The mean EMG value during mastication was $45.64{\mu}V$ in natural dentition group, and in removable partial denture wearers, $22.06{\mu}V$ without RPD and $31.01{\mu}V$ with RPD when chewed peanuts. When chewed rice, $45.24{\mu}V,\;25.53{\mu}V\;and\;32.14{\mu}V$, respectively. The differences of mean masticatory EMG value between groups were statistically significant at the 0.05 level. 4. The number of posterior occlusal contact point was 20.15 in natural dentition group and 11.92 in removable partial denture wearers. The area of perforated surface was $16.50mm^2$ in natural dentition group and $6.06mm^2$ in removable partial denture wearers. The area of contact surface was $78.93mm^2,\;51.52mm^2$, respectively. 5. The area of contact surface was effective to masticatory performance ratio in natural dentition group and removable partial denture wearers (p<0.05). From these results, it is concluded that in partially edentulous patient, masticatory efficiency can be improved by removable partial denture wearing, and for efficient mastication, tight occlusal contact surface shoud be maintained by maximum support that is provided from mucosa.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.39-45
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• 1981

Distal-extension removable partial dentures have long been implicated in the increase in mobility and the destruction of the supporting structures of the primary abutment teeth. Various clasping systems have traditionally been used to retain distal extension removable partial dentures, and other designs have been proposed to minimize torquing forces on the abutment teeth. Most recent studies investigating the effects of removable partial dentures on abutment teeth have been performed in it laboratory setting. Results obtained from in vitro research have given dentists insight into removable partial denture design, but laboratory test model cannot be constructed that simulates actual functional or parafunctiona1 movements and forces. The purpose of this study was to clinically evaluate the degree of tooth mobility produced by two clasping systems (suprabulge type and infrabulge type) used for distal extension removable partial dentures. Akers clasp and R.P.I. system were selected for the evaluation, and four patients required a distal extension removable partial denture on the mandibular arch were selected for participation in the study. Two partial dentures were constructed in the same condition expect the design of clasp. All abutments in the study were mandibular first or second premolars. Measurements of mobility were made with a research tool designed by $M\"{u}hlemann$. This instrument, periodontometer, measures tooth mobility in the mouth by means of a dial gauge accurated to 0.01mm when the tooth is stressed with a force meter. Lingual and buccal deflection of abutment tooth was measured using buccal and lingual pressure. The amount of force applied was 500gm. Tooth mobility tests were made at four key stages; 1. Before insertion of the first removable partial denture, baseline mobility was establsihed. 2. After wearing of the first prosthesis, measurement was made at weekly intervals for 4 weeks. 3. The removable partial denture was then taken from the patient, and tooth mobility was measured again at weekly intervals until the patient's established baseline mobility had returned. 4. The second prosthesis of different clasp design was worn for a month and evaluated in the same manner as the first. The sequence of placement of clasping system was alternated between patients. The following results were obtained from this study; 1. The mobility of abutment tooth increased during the initial stage of wear and returned to baseline mobility after removal of removable partial dentures. 2. The mobility of abutment tooth showed no difference between Akers clasp and I-bar clasp during the 4-week test period. 3. All teeth tested showed greater mobility toward the buccal than the lingual direction.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.490-494
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• 2019

국소의치 장착자에서 2차 우식 등의 문제가 발생하여 지대치 치료 후 크라운 재수복이 필요한 경우가 있다. 기존 국소의치가 잘 기능하고 있고 환자가 여러 가지 원인으로 국소의치를 새로 제작할 수 없을 경우에는 기존 국소의치에 맞도록 지대치 보철물을 제작해야 한다. 그러나 이 과정은 기술적으로 난이도가 높고, 기공과정이 복잡하다. 국소의치를 지지하는 지대치에 합병증이 발생하기 전의 원본 모형이 있고 참고점이 될 수 있는 다른 치아들을 포함하고 있다면, CAD/CAM을 이용하여 retrofitting 보철물을 매우 간단하고 효율적으로 제작할 수 있다. 본 증례는 지대치의 포스트, 코어 및 보철물이 복합적으로 탈락하여 내원한 환자에서, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)을 이용해 기존 국소의치에 맞는 보철물을 제작하였고 높은 적합도와 조정 과정의 최소화 등 만족스러운 결과를 얻어 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.42-48
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• 2019

하악 편측에 소수의 잔존치만 있는 증례에서 통상적인 국소의치로 수복하는 경우에 충분한 유지 및 저항을 얻기 어렵고, 무치악 치조제의 흡수에 따른 의치의 안정성 저하로 인해 잔존지대치에 유해한 힘이 가해질 것으로 예상된다. 이러한 경우에 다수의 임플란트를 이용한 고정성 보철로 수복하게 되면 여러 가지 장점이 있을 수 있으나, 해부학적, 경제적 요인에 의해 치료 방법으로 선택이 제한될 수 있다. 이에, 적은 수의 임플란트를 전략적 위치에 식립하여 임플란트 보조 국소의치(Implant-assisted removable partial denture, IARPD)의 제작을 대안으로 고려해 볼 수 있다. 본 증례보고에서는 전통적인 가철성 국소의치만으로는 적절한 지지, 유지, 안정이 어려운 두 임상증례에서 소수의 임플란트를 전략적 위치에 식립하고 로케이터(Locator) 부착장치를 적용하여 3년간 경과관찰을 통해 좋은 임상 결과를 확인하였기에 이를 보고하고자 한다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.128-135
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• 2014

부분 무치악 환자는 고정성 보철, 가철성 국소의치, 임플란트 지지 고정성 보철로 수복될 수 있다. 그러나 소수 잔존치아만 남은 경우, 고정성 보철로는 수복이 어려우며, 국소의치 혹은 임플란트 지지 고정성 보철을 고려하게 된다. 이 경우 임플란트 지지 고정성 보철은 고정성 수복이라는 장점이 있으나, 충분한 개수의 임플란트가 식립되어야 하며, 환자의 전신적, 국소적 여건이 합당해야 하고, 경제적 부담도 크다. 가철성 국소의치는 지대치에 의한 대칭적인 지지가 중요하며, 특히 중심선에 대해 편측으로 소수 치아만 남은 경우에는 지점선에 대해 지대치에 유해한 스트레스를 가하면서 지대치의 예후가 불량해진다. 이 경우, 전략적 위치에 임플란트를 식립함으로써 임플란트를 의치의 유지 및 지지 요소로 활용하는 가철성보철물을 설계한다면 비용 대비 기능적이며 심미적인 보철 수복이 가능해진다. 본 두 증례는 상악 Kennedy Class I 부분 무치악 환자 중 편측으로 소수 잔존치가 전치에 국한하여 존재하는 경우로, 잔존치를 지대치로 사용하면서, 전략적 위치에 임플란트를 식립함으로써 의치의 지지가 향상된 국소의치를 제작한 증례이다.

• 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지반공학회 2008년도 춘계 학술발표회 초청강연 및 논문집
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• pp.1250-1253
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• 2008

As a reinforcement technique, the application of removable soil nailing has been extended to solve the public grievance of typical soil nailing such as the geotechnical environmental problem and invasion of adjacent land. In the case of removable soil nailing, pullout capacity of the nail depends on the adhesive strength of a fixed socket. Because the existing fixed socket is made from a plastic product, the strength of a socket is less than a steel bar and then the yield failure by abrasion and deformation is occurred on the steel bar-socket contact surface. In this study, therefore, experimental analysis from laboratory test of a removable soil nail equipped with steel socket, improving the adhesive strength of steel bar-socket connection is performed to estimate the increase effect of pullout capacity of a soil nail.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제54권7호
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• pp.513-520
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• 2016

In crossed occlusion, displacement of removable partial denture is likely to occur during function due to different characteristics of abutment and supporting tissue. It increases discomfort to the patient. In addition, adverse effect on the residual ridge and abutment can induce an unfavorable prognosis of the denture. In this case, a small number of implants can be placed in strategic locations. Attachment can be added for additional support and retention of removable partial denture assisted by implants. This article describes the rehabilitation of a crossed occlusion patient using implant-assisted removable partial denture with Locator$^{(R)}$ attachment. After 24 months, the patient was satisfied with the aesthetic and function of the prosthesis that is maintained stable.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.758-762
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• 1997

There are various types of localized tooth malpositions in the mixed dentition, such as abnormal tooth axis, anterior crossbite of some incisors, impaction, midline diastema, ectopic eruption, and so forth. We, Pediatric Dentists, have usually used removable appliances for these instances. But, removable orthodontic appliances, as is known, have marked limitations in some situations, for example, severe rotation, intrusion and extrusion, root torque, closure of large diastema, traction of impacted tooth, etc. In such cases, Whip spring, combined with fixed or removable appliance, can increase utilities of removable orthodontic appliances. The authors have applied whip springs to some cases showing localized positional and arrangement problems, and have witnessed the results as follows; 1. The refined and elaborate control of direction and magnitude of force by the operator, and accurate compliance of the patients were requisite for the treatment with it. 2. It showed special effectiveness for de rotation of incisors. Although it yields some benefit for root movement, the special consideration for incomplete roots in this age bracket was required. 3. In the localized malalignment cases in mixed dentition, uncurable with traditional removable appliances but practically unrealistic with fixed appliance therapy, the whip spring was thought to be a good alternative.

• 한국지반공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지반공학회 2009년도 세계 도시지반공학 심포지엄
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• pp.1360-1364
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• 2009

Necessity of removable soil nailing has been arisen in the soil nailing system because of problem such as civil petition for geotechnical environment and invasion of the ground boundary line and payments for use besides geotechnical engineering. Removable soil nailing system is improved soil nailing system that fixed socket arranged in boring hole for increasement of skin friction. In this study, field pull-out tests are carried out more 4 times considering installed distance of fixed socket and analyze skin friction behavior characteristics in fixed socket through analysis of measurements of strain gauge attached to fixed socket. Also, to evaluate application for wedge type removable soil nailing system analyzing displacement aspects through field pull-out tests by trial construction.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to obtain basic data on oral health improvement by investigating the EQ-5D index according to the oral prosthesis status of elderly persons aged 65 years or older in Korea using the Seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Methods: In this study, 3,426 elderly persons aged 65 years or older were included to analyze the relationship between the dental prostheses status and EQ-5D index in the collected data. Results: Compared to the "complete denture" in oral prosthesis, EQ in case of no dental prostheses or fixed dental prostheses is comparable to removable prosthetics such as "no dental prostheses," "one fixed bridge," and "two or more fixed bridges." Removable partial denture and complete denture required for the maxillary and mandibular EQ-5D index were significantly higher in "not necessary" than in "complete denture necessary" in all the elderly persons. Conclusion: The condition of the dental prosthesis and the need for a removable partial denture and complete denture for the elderly's EQ-5D index were confirmed, and it was found that the fixed dental prostheses were more effective than the removable dental prostheses. Therefore, oral health education programs for the elderly should be developed to promote dental function and oral health maintenance.