• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.219-225
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of missing and impacted third molars in people aged 25 years and above. Materials and Methods: The study sample of 3,799 patients was chosen randomly from patients who visited Pusan National University Dental Hospital and had panoramic radiographs taken. The data collected included presence and impaction state, angulation, and depth of impaction of third molars, and radiographically detected lesions of third molars and adjacent second molars. Results: A greater percentage of men than women retained at least one third molar. The incidence of third molars decreased with increasing age. The incidence of partially impacted third molars greatly declined after the age of 30. Vertically impacted maxillary third molars and horizontally impacted mandibular third molars were most frequent in all age groups. Among the maxillary third molars, those impacted below the cervical line of the second molar were most frequent in all age groups, and among the mandibular third molars, deeply impacted third molars were most frequent in those aged over 40. Dental caries was the most common radiographic lesion of the third molars. Mesioangularly impacted third molars showed radiographic lesions in 13 (9.5%) adjacent maxillary second molars and 117 (27.4%) mandibular second molars. Conclusion: The number of remaining third molars decreased and the percentage of Class C depth increased with age. Caries was the most frequent lesion in third molars. Partially impacted mesioangular third molars showed a high incidence of caries or periodontal bone loss of the adjacent second molar. Regular oral examination will be essential to keep asymptomatic third molars in good health.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.776-780
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• 1997

Patient with alveolar abscess due to dental caries with severe alveolar bone loss, severe tooth mobility, root resorption need extraction of tooth because it is impossible to carry out pulp treatment and restoration by using conventional method. Early loss of primary molar might cause masticatory interference, extrusion of opposing tooth, problem in maintaining space and interference on eruption of permanent tooth. Especially, early loss of primary second molar before the eruption of permanent first molar might cause space closure by mesially erupted permanent first molar and impaction of second premolar. In such a case, distal shoe space maintainer and removable space regaining appliance was the first choice of treatment. But, distal shoe space maintainer need precise adaptation and might cause chronic inflammation if the oral hygiene is poor. In a case using removable space regaining appliance, patient's cooperation is most important. If the distal root of primary second molar is comparably sound and alveolar abscess with alveolar bone loss is localized at mesial root, hemisection should be carried out for precise guide to eruption of the permanent first molar, restoration of masticatory fuction and solution to the discomfort of the patient

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.771-775
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• 1997

Ectopic eruption is defined as abnormal eruption and results in malpositioned teeth and abnormal root resorption of adjacent teeth. Ectopic eruption, first reported by Chapman, occurs in 3% of the population and that mostly in the maxilla. Etiologic factors include narrow maxilla, large maxillary teeth, retarded calcification of the first molar, inclined eruption path of the first molar and retruded position of the maxilla. Impaction of the second molar is rare and occurs mostly in the mandible. Major causes are large teeth and insufficient arch length. Halterman has devised a method of distalizing a ectopically erupting first molar by cementing a band on the second deciduous molar with a hook soldered and a button bonded to the occlusal surface of the first permanent molar. Ectopically erupted posterior teeth should be treated early to maintain normal development of the dentition, harmony of facial growth and occlusal support, a failure to do so could result in severe malocclusion, periodontal damage and continued root resorption of the adjacent teeth. Early detection and treatment is thus vital. The author is submitting this report as he has obtained favorable results in treating a patient who came to the SNUDH Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry complaining of the first molar by using a modified Halterman appliance.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제50권6호
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• pp.322-328
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• 2012

Ectopic eruption of the permanent first molar is defined as the eruption of the tooth in an abnormal position or orientation. It may causes distal root resorption and premature exfoliation of the adjacent primary second molar and uncontrolled space loss is followed. Prolonged partial impaction of the permanent molar may also cause undetected caries or abscess formation of the neighbor teeth. The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief review regarding the etiology, classification, and different management techniques for correcting ectopic eruption of permanent first molar.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.137-144
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• 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the anatomic circle around the impacted lower third molar to show, document, and correlate essential findings that should be included in the routine radiographic assessment protocol as clinically meaningful factors in overall case evaluation and treatment planning. Materials and Methods: Cone-beam computed tomographic images of impacted lower third molars were selected according to specific inclusion criteria. Impacted teeth were classified according to their position before assessment. The adjacent second molars were assessed for distal caries, distal bone loss, and root resorption. The fourth finding was the presence of a retromolar canal distal to the impaction. Communication with the dentist responsible for each case was done to determine whether these findings were detected or undetected by them before communication. Results: Statistically significant correlations were found between impaction position, distal bone loss, and detected distal caries associated with the adjacent second molar. The greatest percentage of undetected findings was found in the evaluation of distal bone status, followed by missed detection of the retromolar canal. Conclusion: The radiographic assessment protocol for impacted third molars should consider a step-by-step evaluation for second molars, and clinicians should be aware of the high prevalence of second molar affection in horizontal and mesioangular impactions. They also should search for the retromolar canal due to its associated clinical considerations.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.275-279
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• 2007

본 연구는 하악 제3대구치의 맹출 양상이 치관주위염의 발생에 미치는 영향을 조사하고자 양산시에 소재한 N치과병원에 하악 제3대구치 발거를 주소로 내원한 환자 200명을 대상으로 조사연구를 실시하였다. 하악 제3대구치의 좌 우측 분포도, 경사도, 매복정도, 하악지 전연에서의 위치, 하악 제2대구치와 제3대구치 사이의 거리는 $X^2$-test, 치관주위염 유 무와 제 변수와의 상관성은 Pearson 상관관계를 실시하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 하악 제3대구치에 대한 치관주위염의 발생은 연령과 상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 2. 하악 제3대구치의 경사도에 있어서 치관주위염이 가장 호발된 군은 근심경사군이었다. 3. 하악 제3대구치의 매복정도와 치관주위염의 발생은 Level a, Level c, Level b순으로 나타났다. 4. 하악 제3대구치의 하악지 전연에서의 위치는 Class II, I, III의 순으로 치관주위염이 호발하였다. 5. 하악 제2대구치의 원심 백악법랑경계에서 하악 제3대구치의 근심 백악법랑경계까지의 거리가 좁을수록 치관주위염이 호발하였다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.84-88
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• 2009

치아매복이란 물리적인 장벽으로 치아맹출에 장애가 발생하는 것으로, 정상 맹출 시기까지 치아가 맹출하지 못하는 상태를 말하며, 영구치열기에서 주로 관찰되고, 유치열기에서는 드물다. 치아매복은 전신적 그리고 국소적인 요인에 의하여 일어나고, 치아종에 의한 매복이 자주 발생하는 것으로 보고되었으며, 치아종에 의한 매복 또한 대부분 영구치열기에 나타나고, 유치열기에서는 드물게 발생한다. 이 증례는 하악 좌측 제2유구치의 맹출지연을 주소로 내원한 4세 4개월 된 여아에서, 임상 및 방사선학적 검사 결과 매복된 하악 좌측 제2유구치와 제1대구치 교합면 상방에서 치아종을 관찰할 수 있었으며, 하악 좌측 제2유구치는 치아종에 의해 하악 제1대구치 방향으로 원심경사 되어 있었다. 이에 저자들은 치아종을 제거한 후 매복된 하악 좌측 제2유구치를 교정적으로 견인하고 맹출을 유도하여, 양호한 교합 관계를 얻었기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• 치과방사선
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.153-163
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• 1988

The purpose of this study is to investigate on the clinical and radiographic patterns of cystogenic ameloblastoma of the jaws. The author studied 64 cases of cystogenic ameloblastoma with regard to age, sex distribution, the site of the lesion and several radiographic features. The results were as follows: 1. The average age was found to be 23.0 years, with a range of 4 to 56 years. The incidence was highest in the second and third decades (72%) and total 64 cases consists of 36 males and 28 females. 2. Fifty-nine cases were found in mandible and 5 cases in maxilla. 3. The specific site distribution was found to be 57.8% ramus, coronoid process and condyle, 34.4% premolar-molar region, and 7.8% were located in mandibular symphysis bilaterally. 4. From the total 64 cases, 28 (44%) were associated with an impacted tooth, especially mandibular second and third molar, 36(52%) failed to show any association with tooth impaction. It was found that the average age for impaction-associated tumors was 19.8 years whereas lesions without impaction occurred at an average age of 25.6 years, which was statistically significant. 5. Fifty-three(82%) cases showed unilocular radiolucencies, eleven (17%) cases showed multilocular radiolucencies. It was found that the average age for unilocular lesions was 22.3 years whereas lesions showing multilocularity occurred at an average age of 26.4 years, which was not statistically significant. 6. Of the 21 patients who had been followed for more than 2 years, only 4 patients treated by enucleation or curettage recurred (19% recurrence).

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.773-785
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• 1994

It has been generally believed that the impaction or eruption of mandibular third molars has significant correlations with the growth of the mandible, size of mandibular arch and size of teeth. The purpose of this study was to examine if there is any correlation between the status of eruption of mandibular third molars and the amount of mandibular crowding. The effect of missing of third moalrs to mandibular crowding was studied as well. 140 adult students of Yonsei University were selected and divided into three groups according to the status of mandibular third molars, Group 1) congenital missing group, Group 2) eruption group, and Group 3) impaction group. The tooth size, dimensions of the mandibular dental arch, and the amount of crowding were measured and compared. Results were as follows ; 1. There was no statistically significant difference in tooth size between the missing group and the eruption group(p<0.05). Impaction group showed larger total tooth material, inci- sal tooth material, and individual tooth size except central incisors compared to missing group (p<0.05). Impaction group showed larger total tooth material, incisal tooth material compared to eruption group as well(p<0.05). When individual tooth size was compared, impaction group had larger central incisors, canines, and second premolars than eruption group(p<0.05). 2. Missing group showed larger intermolar width than impaction group and it was stati- stically significant(p<0.05). 3. When compared the amount of total crowding, impaction group showed the largest am- ount of crowding, then eruption group, and missing group showed the least amount of crowding respectively(p<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between missing stoup and eruption group in the amount of incisal crowding(p<0.05). Impaction group show- ed the largest amount of incisal crowding among all three groups(p<0.05).

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.340-347
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• 2022

하악 제2소구치 치배의 원심 변위는 해당 치아의 매복 뿐만 아니라 하악 제1대구치의 맹출 경로를 방해하여 추가적인 맹출 지연을 야기할 수 있다. 이 증례 보고는 원심으로 변위된 하악 제2소구치로 인해 하악 제1대구치의 맹출 지연이 나타난 두 증례를 소개하고 있다. 원심으로 변위된 하악 제2소구치 치배의 근심 이동을 위해 선행 유치의 의도적 발거술을 시행할 수 있다. 하지만 제2유구치의 조기 상실 시 바람직하지 않은 하악 제1소구치의 원심 이소맹출이 나타날 수 있다. 하악 제1소구치의 바람직하지 않은 원심 이소맹출을 방지하면서 원심으로 변위된 하악 제2소구치 치배를 근심으로 이동시키기 위해 하악 제2유구치의 편측치아절제술 및 순차적 발거를 수행하였다.