• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.51-57
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• 2018

Purpose: To perform a comparative analysis of the palatal bone thickness in Thai patients exhibiting class I malocclusion according to whether they exhibited a normal or open vertical skeletal configuration using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: Thirty CBCT images of Thai orthodontic patients (15-30 years of age) exhibiting class I malocclusion with a normal or open vertical skeletal configuration were selected. Palatal bone thickness was measured in a 3.0-mm grid pattern on both the right and left sides. The palatal bone thickness of the normal-bite and open-bite groups was compared using the independent t-test. The level of significance was established at P<.05. Results: The palatal bone thickness in the normal-bite group ranged from $2.2{\pm}1.0mm$ to $12.6{\pm}4.1mm$. The palatal bone thickness in the open-bite group ranged from $1.9{\pm}1.1mm$ to $13.2{\pm}2.3mm$. The palatal bone thickness was lower at almost all sites in patients with open bite than in those with normal bite. Significant differences were found at almost all anteroposterior sites along the 3 most medial sections (3.0, 6.0, and 9.0 mm lateral to the midsagittal plane)(P<.05). Conclusion: Class I malocclusion with open vertical skeletal configuration may affect palatal bone thickness, so the placement of temporary anchorage devices or miniscrew implants in the palatal area in such patients should be performed with caution.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.250-259
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• 2010

상악 구치의 후방이동을 위한 구강 내 장치 중 환자의 협조를 필요로 하지 않는 방법은 제II급 부정교합의 개선에 성공적으로 널리 사용되고 있다. 본 연구는 스크류에 의해 지지되는 구강 내 후방이동 장치를 소개하고 그 효율성을 조사하고자 하였다. Angle Class II 부정교합으로 진단된 21명의 환자(여자 11명, 남자 10명; 평균 연령 14.9세)를 대상으로 하였다. 2개의 스크류를 incisive foramen 후방에 식립하고, 식립한 즉시 힘을 주어 상악 제1대구치의 후방이동에 사용하였다. 상악 구치를 후방이동시켜 제I급 구치관계를 얻기 위해 스크류에 의해 지지되는 구강 내 후방이동 장치를 사용하였다. 치료 전후 측모두부 방사선 사진과 3차원 모델 분석을 통해 골격 및 치아의 변화를 평가하였다. 연구결과 상악 구치는 평균 3.95 mm 후방이동하였고, 추가적인 고정원 소실 없이 제I급 구치관계를 확립하였다. 상악 대구치는 $1.49^{\circ}$ 후방경사 되었고, 회전된 정도는 좌우 각각 $0.74^{\circ}$, $0.54^{\circ}$으로 통계적으로 유의성 있는 변화를 보이지 않았다 (p > 0.05). 새롭게 고안된 장치는 스크류에 의해 지지되어 환자의 협조도를 요하지 않으며 특별한 고정원 소실 없이 구치의 치체이동을 통한 후방이동을 얻는 데 효과적인 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.257-272
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• 2009

본 증례보고는 I급 견치 및 구치 관계를 보이나, 비강기도 협소에 따른 하안면 고경의 과도한 증가와 양 악궁의 폭경 감소 뿐만 아니라, 하악골의 후방위치 및 현저한 입술의 돌출로 인해 돌출된 안모를 지닌 성인 환자의 치료를 소개하고자 한다. 협착된 양 악궁은 수술을 동반한 급속 구개확장과 슈발츠 장치로써 확장되었으며, 마이크로임플란트를 이용한 directional force technology를 적용하여 상하악 구치부에서의 고정원 보강과 상악 전치부의 토크 조절 및 시계 반대 방향으로의 양호한 mandibular response를 얻음으로써 양호한 안모의 균형을 얻을 수가 있었다. 총 치료기간은 29개월 소요되었고, 장치 제거 후 13개월 유지 후에도 양호한 결과가 유지되었다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 3급 부정교합 환자에서 facemask를 이용한 악정형치료 시, 고정원으로 사용하기 위해 장착되는 구내 장치의 종류에 따른 효과를 비교하는 것이다. 3급 부정교합 환자 18명을 대상으로 악정형치료를 평균 12개월 동안 시행하였으며, 이 중 9명은 구내 장치로 bonded expander를, 9명은 Hyrax를 사용하였다. 치료 시작 전, 그리고 치료 직후에 측면 두부방사선사진을 촬영하여 비교 분석하였다. 또한 고정원 소실 정도를 조사하고, 장치에 따른 차이를 비교하였다. 악정형치료 효과에서는 두 군 모두 뚜렷한 개선을 보였고, 군간의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 각 구내 장치 모두 어느 정도의 고정원 소실량은 존재하였지만 군간의 차이는 없었다. Facemask는 성장기 3급 부정교합 환자의 치료에 있어서 효과적인 치료 방법이며, 구내 장치로 사용된 bonded expander와 Hyrax 간에 유의한 차이는 없었다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제39권
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• pp.3.1-3.9
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• 2017

Background: The purpose of the study is to compare the effects on the pharyngeal airway space of skeletal anchored face mask with those of tooth-borne facemask. Methods: We used two types of facemask for maxillary protraction, the tooth-borne facemask (TBFM) and the skeletal anchored facemask (SAFM), and evaluated the effects of each facemask on the pharyngeal airway. Twenty-eight patients (mean age 10.3 years) were treated with the TBFM and 24 patients (mean age 11.2 years) were treated with the SAFM. Lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken before treatment (T1) and after treatment (T2) to assess changes in the dimensions of the upper airway. Statistical analysis was performed with independent t tests, matched t tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results: There were marked increases in upper airway dimensions in both groups following treatment, but the SAFM group had a significantly greater increase in airway dimensions than the TBFM group. Also, the SAFM subgroups showed more improved airway measurements than the TBFM subgroups in both the superior and inferior pharyngeal airways. Conclusions: SAFM is more effective than TBFM in increasing upper airway dimensions.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제42권
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• pp.20.1-20.7
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• 2020

Background: Anterior open bite is a challenging malocclusion to correct orthodontic treatment. Anterior open bite associated with over-erupted posterior teeth and long lower facial height should be treated by reduction of posterior dimension for esthetic results. Although the possibility of orthodontic treatment of an anterior open bite has increased with the introduction of skeletal anchorage, there are still cases requiring surgery for various reasons. Case presentation: This case report covers an anterior open bite of a 25-year-old man successfully treated with the posterior maxillary segmental osteotomy (PMSO) and miniplates. After the pre-surgical orthodontic treatment, the PMSO between canines and first premolars was performed under local anesthesia and miniplates were placed on the zygomatic buttress. As a result of 28 months of treatment, an impaction amount of 3.5 mm was obtained in the maxillary posterior teeth, and the facial esthetics improved at rest and smile. Conclusion: The impaction of the posterior dentoalveolar segment using the PMSO can be a good treatment option in patients with anterior open bite showing long lower facial height.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.302-310
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• 2013

Orthodontic closure of old, edentulous spaces in the mandibular posterior region is a major challenge. In this report, we describe a method of orthodontic closure of edentulous spaces in the mandibular posterior region accelerated by piezoelectric decortication and alveolar ridge expansion. Combined piezosurgical and orthodontic treatments were used to close 14- and 15-mm-wide spaces in the mandibular left and right posterior areas, respectively, of a female patient, aged 18 years and 9 months, diagnosed with skeletal Class III malocclusion, hypodontia, and polydiastemas. After the piezoelectric decortication, segmental and full-arch mechanics were applied in the orthodontic phase. Despite some extent of root resorption and anchorage loss, the edentulous spaces were closed, and adequate function and esthetics were regained without further restorative treatment. Alveolar ridge expansion-assisted orthodontic space closure seems to be an effective and relatively less-invasive treatment alternative for edentulous spaces in the mandibular posterior region.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.270-278
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• 2012

In the correction of dental Class III molar relationship in skeletal Class II patients, uprighting of the mandibular posterior segments without opening the mandible is an important treatment objective. In the case reported herein, a C-tube miniplate fixed to the lower labial symphysis and connected with a nickel-titanium reverse-curved archwire provided effective uprighting of the lower molars, without the need of orthodontic appliances on the mandibular anteriors. Using this approach, an appropriate magnitude of force is exerted on the molars while avoiding any negative effect on the mandibular anteriors.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.52-62
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• 2020

This case report presents the orthodontic treatment of a 25-year-old patient with skeletal Class II and severe maxillary arch crowding, moderate mandibular arch crowding, anterior crossbite, and a missing lower incisor. He was treated with molar distalization using a modified C-palatal plate and temporary anchorage devices to create sufficient space for retraction. The total treatment duration was 21 months. After treatment, his occlusion and smile esthetics showed significant improvement. The modified C-palatal plate represents a treatment modality that enhances the prospects of non-extraction treatment and reduces the need for extraction.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.251-258
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• 2018

Corticotomy was introduced as a surgical procedure to shorten orthodontic treatment time. Corticotomy removes the cortical bone that strongly resists orthodontic force in the jaw and keeps the marrow bone to maintain blood circulation and continuity of bone tissues to reduce risk of necrosis and facilitate tooth movement. In the 21st century, the concept of regional acceleratory phenomenon was introduced and the development of the skeletal anchorage system using screw and plate enabled application of orthopedic force beyond conventional orthodontic force, so corticotomy has been applied to more cases. Also, various modified methods of minimally invasive techniques have been introduced to reduce the patient's discomfort due to surgical intervention and complications after surgery. We will review the history of corticotomy, its mechanism of action, and various modified procedures and indications.