• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제52권9호
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• pp.532-540
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• 2014

In contemporary orthodontic treatment skeletal temporary anchorage devices (TADs) are routinely used as an anchorage reinforcement to provide improved anchorage control with reduced requirement for patient's compliance. For past few decades, various types of TADs have been explored and their clinical application has been expanded. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to present three major types of orthodontic skeletal anchorage devices and discuss their rationale, clinical procedure, insertion site, and potential complications as well as their management.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.279-285
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• 2019

Objective: This study evaluated the efficiency of anchorage provided by temporary anchorage devices (TADs) in maxillary bicuspid extraction cases during retraction of the anterior teeth using a fixed appliance. Methods: Patients aged 12 to 50 years with malocclusion for which bilateral first or second maxillary bicuspid extractions were indicated were included in the study and randomly allocated to the TAD or control groups. Retraction of the anterior teeth was achieved using skeletal anchorage in the TAD group and conventional dental anchorage in the control group. A computed tomography (CT) scan was performed after alignment of teeth, and a second CT scan was performed at the end of extraction space closure in both groups. A three-dimensional superimposition was performed to visualize and quantify the maxillary first molar movement during the retraction phase, which was the primary outcome, and the stability of TAD movement, which served as the secondary outcome. Results: Thirty-four patients (17 in each group) underwent the final analysis. The two groups showed a significant difference in the movement of the first maxillary molars, with less significant anchorage loss in the TAD group than that in the control group. In addition, TAD movement showed only a slight mesial movement on the labial side. On the palatal side, the mesial TAD movement was greater. Conclusions: In comparison with conventional dental anchorage, TADs can be considered an efficient source of anchorage during retraction of maxillary anterior teeth. TADs remain stable when correctly placed in the bone during the anterior tooth retraction phase.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.110-117
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• 2012

Objective: In this study, we measured the cortical bone thickness in the mandibular buccal and lingual areas using computed tomography in order to evaluate the suitability of these areas for application of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) and to suggest a clinical guide for TADs. Methods: The buccal and lingual cortical bone thickness was measured in 15 men and 15 women. Bone thickness was measured 4 mm apical to the interdental cementoenamel junction between the mandibular canine and the 2nd molar using the transaxial slices in computed tomography images. Results: The cortical bone in the mandibular buccal and lingual areas was thicker in men than in women. In men, the mandibular lingual cortical bone was thicker than the buccal cortical bone, except between the 1st and 2nd molars on both sides. In women, the mandibular lingual cortical bone was thicker in all regions when compared to the buccal cortical bone. The mandibular buccal cortical bone thickness increased from the canine to the molars. The mandibular lingual cortical bone was thickest between the 1st and 2nd premolars, followed by the areas between the canine and 1st premolar, between the 2nd premolar and 1st molar, and between the 1st molar and 2nd molar. Conclusions: There is sufficient cortical bone for TAD applications in the mandibular buccal and lingual areas. This provides the basis and guidelines for the clinical use of TADs in the mandibular buccal and lingual areas.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.125-136
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• 2023

Before progress was recently made in the application of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) in bio-mechanical design, orthodontists were rarely able to intrude molars to reduce upper posterior dental height (UPDH). However, TADs are now widely used to intrude molars to flatten the occlusal plane or induce counterclockwise rotation of the mandible. Previous studies involving clinical or animal histological evaluation on changes in periodontal conditions after molar intrusion have been reported, however, studies involving human histology are scarce. This case was a Class I malocclusion with a high mandibular plane angle. Upper molar intrusion with TADs was performed to reduce UPDH, which led to counterclockwise rotation of the mandible. After 5 months of upper molar intrusion, shortened clinical crowns were noticed, which caused difficulties in oral hygiene and hindered orthodontic tooth movement. The mid-treatment cone-beam computed tomography revealed redundant bone physically interfering with buccal attachment and osseous resective surgeries were followed. During the surgeries, bilateral mini screws were removed and bulging alveolar bone and gingiva were harvested for biopsy. Histological examination revealed bacterial colonies at the bottom of the sulcus. Infiltration of chronic inflammatory cells underneath the non-keratinized sulcular epithelium was noted, with abundant capillaries being filled with red blood cells. Proximal alveolar bone facing the bottom of the gingival sulcus exhibited active bone remodeling and woven bone formation with plump osteocytes in the lacunae. On the other hand, buccal alveolar bone exhibited lamination, indicating slow bone turnover in the lateral region.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.236-245
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• 2014

Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of a preformed assembly of nickel-titanium (NiTi) and stainless steel (SS) archwires (preformed C-wire) combined with temporary skeletal anchorage devices (TSADs) as the sole source of anchorage and to compare these effects with those of a SS version of C-wire (conventional C-wire) for en-masse retraction. Methods: Thirty-one adult female patients with skeletal Class I or II dentoalveolar protrusion, mild-to-moderate anterior crowding (3.0-6.0 mm), and stable Class I posterior occlusion were divided into conventional (n = 15) and preformed (n = 16) C-wire groups. All subjects underwent first premolar extractions and en-masse retraction with preadjusted edgewise anterior brackets, the assigned C-wire, and maxillary C-tubes or C-implants; bonded mesh-tube appliances were used in the mandibular dentition. Differences in pretreatment and post-retraction measurements of skeletal, dental, and soft-tissue cephalometric variables were statistically analyzed. Results: Both groups showed full retraction of the maxillary anterior teeth by controlled tipping and space closure without altered posterior occlusion. However, the preformed C-wire group had a shorter retraction period (by 3.2 months). Furthermore, the maxillary molars in this group showed no significant mesialization, mesial tipping, or extrusion; some mesialization and mesial tipping occurred in the conventional C-wire group. Conclusions: Preformed C-wires combined with maxillary TSADs enable simultaneous leveling and space closure from the beginning of the treatment without maxillary posterior bonding. This allows for faster treatment of dentoalveolar protrusion without unwanted side effects, when compared with conventional C-wire, evidencing its clinical expediency.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.106-115
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• 2019

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of force loading on root damage caused by contact with temporary anchorage devices (TADs) during orthodontic treatment and to examine the repair process 4, 8, and 12 weeks after TAD contact by micro-computed tomography (CT). Methods: We enrolled 42 volunteers who required bilateral upper first premolar extractions. The experimental study design was as follows. For both first premolars, cantilever springs were placed, and then TADs were immediately inserted between the premolars of all volunteers. According to the removal order of the appliances, the participants were divided into the TAD group (Group T: n = 21, only TAD removal) and the spring group (Group S: n = 21, only spring removal). A splitmouth design was adopted in both groups as follows. For each volunteer, the left premolars were extracted 4, 8, or 12 weeks after TAD-root contact. The right premolars were extracted immediately after contact in both groups (Groups T-C and S-C) and used as positive controls. Resorption volumes and numbers of craters were determined by micro-CT. Results: The numbers of resorption craters were higher in Group T than in Group S at 8 and 12 weeks (p < 0.01). Crater volumes were higher in Group T than in Group S at 4 and 12 weeks (p < 0.01, both). Conclusions: Root injury was not completely repaired 12 weeks after root-TAD contact, even when the TADs were removed in cases of continuous force application.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.272-281
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• 2020

영구치가 선천 결손된 아동에서 유치가 발거되면, 교정적으로 공간을 폐쇄하거나, 성장이 끝나고 임플란트 수복을 시행할 때까지 공간을 유지하게 된다. 그러나 점차 치조골은 위축되고, 향후 보철 수복을 어렵게 하거나 비심미적인 결과를 야기할 수 있으므로, 임상의는 결손 공간과 치조골의 유지 모두 고려해야 한다. 본 증례에는 2개의 하악 전치가 결손된 환아에서 교정용 골성 고정원을 이용한 임시 보철 수복을 시행한 증례이다. 2개의 골성 고정원을 치조정 2 - 3 mm 하방에 수평으로 식립하였으며, 강선이 삽입된 인공치로 고정하였다. 2년의 경과 관찰동안 치은 염증이나 골성 고정원의 탈락은 발생하지 않았다. 또한 방사선 평가에서 인접 치조골의 성장이 저해되지 않았으며, 치조골 폭경 역시 양호하게 유지되었다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.265-277
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• 2014

목적: 고정식 교정장치에서 removable sliding jig (R-jig)와 temporary anchorage devices (TADs)를 이용하여 상악 구치의 원심 이동 시 힘의 크기와 와이어의 단면 크기에 따른 치아 이동과 치조골에 미치는 효과의 차이를 유한요소방법을 통하여 분석하고자 한다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 정상적인 치아 크기와 악궁 형태를 가진 상악 치아와 상악 치조골을 3차원 형상 모델링하고, 브라켓, 교정용 호선 및 R-jig를 포함한 유한요소 모델을 제작하였다. 골격성 고정원인 mini-implant를 제2소구치와 제1대구치 사이 협측으로 주호선 기준 8 mm 상방 위치시키고, mini-implant를 직접 고정원으로 사용하여 R-jig에 후방력을 부여하였다. 주호선을 $0.019{\times}0.025$ inch SS로 설정하고, R-jig의 와이어 단면 크기를 $0.019{\times}0.025$ inch SS, 후방력의 크기를 200 gm, 결찰을 하지 않는 조건을 기준 조건으로 설정하였다. 그리고 R-jig의 와이어 단면 크기, 후방력의 크기를 다르게 한 조건들을 설정하여 비교하였다. 결과: R-jig의 와이어 단면 크기가 증가함에 따라 후방력에 의한 R-jig의 변형이 적게 관찰되었지만, 제2대구치의 변위량은 아주 미미한 차이를 보였다. 제2대구치에 가해지는 후방력의 크기가 증가할수록 변위량도 같이 증가하였고, 원심경사 경향과 수직 변위량도 더 커졌다. 결론: R-jig는 임상적으로 큰 부작용 없이 치아의 원심이동을 가능하게 한다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.361-370
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• 2011

Objective: Speedy surgical orthodontics (SSO), an innovative orthodontic treatment, involves the application of orthopedic forces against temporary skeletal anchorage devices following perisegmental corticotomy to induce movement of specific dental segments. Herein, we report the biological effects of SSO on the teeth and periodontal structures. Methods: Five beagle dogs were divided into 2 groups and their 6 maxillary incisors were retracted $en$ $masse$ by applying 500 g orthopedic force against a single palatal mini-plate. Retraction was performed without and with perisegmental corticotomy in groups I and II, respectively. All animals were killed on the 70th day, and their periodontal structures were processed for histologic analyses and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). The linear distance between the third maxillary incisor and canine was used as a benchmark to quantify the retraction amount. Results: Retraction was markedly faster and retraction amount greater in group II than in Group I. Surprisingly, Group II did not show any root resorption despite extensive retraction, while Group I showed prominent root surface irregularities. Similarly, SEM showed multiple resorption lacunae in Group I, but not in Group II. Conclusions: SSO is an effective and favorable orthodontic approach for major en masse retraction of the maxillary anterior teeth.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제48권12호
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• pp.868-879
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• 2010

Adjunctive orthodontic therapy may be required to create appropriate space, to address misalignment and tooth size discrepancy for better function and esthetics. The desired interproximal alveolar contour and gingival embrasure form can be developed during treatment. Various applications of temporary anchorage devices for pre-prosthetic tooth movement allowed clinicians to achieve high efficiency, shorter treatment time, and less discomfort of patient. Biomechanical considerations for the periodontal status of the affected teeth are required to successfully control the vertical and horizontal space. Hence, the interdisciplinary approaches have an essential role in maximizing the favorable treatment outcome. In particular, pivotal Clinical decisions such as whether to open or close the space should be made by consensus of the involved dentists. This article presents the orthodontic treatment approaches for prosthodontic works including mesiodistal and vertical space regaining specially for cases of unrestored teeth over an extended period of time.