• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.26-32
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• 2005

치아 매복이란 여러 가지 이유로 구강 점막이나 악골내에서 치아가 맹출하지 못하고 있는 상태를 의미한다. 상악 중절치 매복의 원인은 치아종, 과잉치, 공간의 상실, 선행유치의 만기잔존 또는 조기상실, 선행유치의 외상으로 인한 치관이나 치근의 기형, 치배의 이소위치 등이 있다. 매복된 상악 중절치의 경우, 측절치가 빠르게 근심으로 이동하여 공간을 상실하고, 정중선의 변이가 발생하며, 낭종을 형성할 가능성도 있다. 따라서, 매복치의 조기 진단과 그에 따른 적절한 처치가 즉각적으로 이루어져야 한다. 일반적으로 매복의 정도가 심하지 않거나, 각화조직에 의해 매복이 초래된 경우 외과적인 노출만으로도 맹출을 유도할 수 있지만, 외과적인 노출후에 일정기간의 관찰에도 맹출이 되지 않는다거나, 치아의 맹출 방향이 자가 교정될 수 없을 정도로 심하게 변위되어 있는 경우, 매복의 위치가 너무 심부에 있는 경우에는 교정적 견인을 시도하는 것이 바람직하다. 본 증례는 매복된 상악 중절치 중 일정기간의 주기적 관찰후 맹출이 기대되지 않았기에, 교정적으로 견인하여 치료하였으며, 치료후 다소의 지견을 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.190-193
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• 2015

Objectives: A mesiodens appears most commonly as a supernumerary tooth impacted in the anterior maxilla. The purpose of this study is analyze mesiodens clinically. Materials and Methods: Gender, crown form, direction of impaction, relation to permanent incisors, and chief complaints of patients with extracted mesiodens were analyzed. Results: Patients were analyzed for motivation to visit the hospital; 85.4% of the patients were referred from other hospitals. Mesiodens was more common in males than in females (3.7:1), and 70.1% of patients had only one mesiodens, while 29.6% had two mesiodenses. Of the mesiodenses, 61.4% were of the aconical form, and the most common direction was upward (62.4%), followed by the normal position (26.0%) and the horizontal position (11.6%). The mesiodenses caused orthodontic problems with the permanent incisors in 46.3% of cases. Mesiodens associated with dentigerous cyst was rarely observed in our patient group. Conclusion: Mesiodens is more common in males than in females and often affects the permanent incisors. Thus, careful clinical and radiological evaluations of mesiodenses are important.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.142-154
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• 2023

상악 견치는 기능과 외모에 있어서 중요한 역할을 하지만, 맹출 장애로 인해 문제를 일으키는 경우가 많다. 상악 견치의 매복은 비교적 흔하며 구조적 장애, 발달 이상, 공간 부족, 유전과 같은 다양한 요인에 의해 발생할 수 있다. 상악 견치의 구개측 매복은 서양인에게서 흔한 것으로 보고되지만 한국인에게는 순측 매복이 더 흔한 것으로 관찰된다. 순측으로 변위된 상악 견치의 경우, 치아 총생 및 골격성 부정교합이 보일 수 있으며, 측절치의 선천적 상실이나 과잉 측절치는 상악 견치의 구개측 매복 가능성을 높일 수 있다. 상악 견치 매복의 조기 발견 및 적절한 처치는 조화로운 치열 발달과 정상적인 치아 기능을 위해 중요하다. 본 종설을 통해 매복 상악 견치의 다양한 처치법을 제안하고 그 원리를 설명하고자 한다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.109-115
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• 2008

The basal cell nevus syndrome (BCNS) is an autosomal dominant disorder, characterized by basal cell carcinomas, odontogenic keratocysts and skeletal abnormalities. We experienced two cases that represented several characteristics of BCNS. Case 1: a thirty three year-old man visited CSU hospital. His radiographs showed four cystic lesions at both maxillary sinus and both mandibular angle, with bifid rib and ectopic calcification of falx cerebri. After marsupialization and enucleation, recurrent and newly developing tendency were found on his follow-up radiographs. Case 2: a seventeen year-old man had four large cystic lesions which were diagnosed as odontogenic keratocysts. He had craniofacial anomalies which included ectopic calcification and frontal bossing.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.165-170
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• 2022

Purpose: This report presents a case of an unusual and rare presentation of Stafne bone defect (SBD) with apical resorption extending from the lower right lateral incisor to the right first premolar. A systematic search of the current literature on cases where SBD affected the adjacent teeth was conducted. Materials and Methods: From 259 identified articles, 114 studies were examined, containing 12 individuals with a mean age of 41.58 years. Ten cases in the anterior mandible and 2 in the posterior mandible were found. Results: The results of SBD varied from apical blunting to severe root resorption, and some cases showed close apical contact with the lesion or involvement of the root without any effect. Conclusion: SBD is an unusual incidental finding in the anterior region of the mandible, and unexpected behavior of the lesion, such as root resorption, must be considered.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.88-98
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• 2024

Patients with pediatric cancer often undergo multiple therapies, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplantation. These treatments, while essential, can result in dental developmental issues, including hypodontia, microdontia, short roots, and delayed dental development. This report presents two cases of pediatric patients diagnosed with neuroblastoma who exhibited severe tooth mobility due to short roots as a complication of cancer treatment. Moreover, we investigated the conservative management of the patients' conditions using resin wire splints and orthodontic miniscrews for skeletal anchorage along with long-term follow-ups to evaluate their prognosis.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2010

Purpose : This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and utility of panoramic radiograph for the improvement of the periodic oral examinations. Materials and Methods : Clinical examinations and panoramic examinations were done for the 242 subjects of oral examinations. The results of panoramic radiograph interpretation were compared with the clinical findings. Two questionnaires were created. One was carried out before the panoramic examination and the other done afterwards, to find out the subjects' cognition and satisfaction for the clinical and panoramic examinations. Results : 1. Panoramic findings showed a higher detection rate of 31.9% for periodontal diseases, and 23.1% for dental caries than clinical findings. 2. The additional abnormalities detected through panoramic examinations were impacted tooth in 81 subjects (33.6%), maxillary sinus abnormalities in 28 subjects (11.6%), condylar abnormalities in 5 subjects (2.1%), congenital and acquired dental anormalies in 59 subjects (24.5%), and other miscellaneous abnormalities in 34 subjects (14.1%). 3. 164 subjects (67.8%) were satisfied with the current periodic oral examination, and 75 subjects (31.1%) hoped for better accuracy. 4. In the first and second questionnaire, 154 subjects (67.0%) and 163 subjects (70.6%) responded respectively that panoramic examination was necessary, and 193 subjects (83.2%) responded that it actually helped. Conclusion : The panoramic examination was revealed to improve the effectiveness of the periodic oral examination and to increase the satisfaction of the subjects of examination.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.125-132
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• 2002

Objectives : Although the diagnosis of hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) is important for correct prognostic evaluation and genetic counseling, the diagnosis is frequently missed or delayed. Our main aim on undertaking this study was to characterize the electrodiagnostic features of HNPP. Material and Methods : Clinical, electrophysiologic and molecular studies were performed on Korean HNPP patients with 17p11.2 deletion. The results of electrophysiologic studies were compared with those of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) patients carrying 17p11.2 duplication. Results : Eight HNPP (50 motor, 39 sensory nerves) and six CMT1A (28 motor, 16 sensory nerves) patients were included. The slowing of sensory conduction in nearly all nerves and the distal accentuation of motor conduction abnormalities are the main features of background polyneuropathy in HNPP. In contrast to CMT1A, where severity of nerve conduction slowing was not different among nerve groups, HNPP sensory nerve conduction was more slowed in the median and ulnar nerves than in the sural nerve (p<0.01), and DML was more prolonged in the median nerve than in the other motor nerves (p<0.01). TLIs were significantly lower in HNPP than in the normal control and CMT1A patients for the median and ulnar nerves (p<0.01), and were also significantly reduced for the peroneal nerve (p<0.05) compared with those of the normal controls. Conclusion : The distribution and severity of the background electrophysiologic abnormalities are closely related to the topography of common entrapment or compression sites, which suggests the possible pathogenetic role of subclinical pressure injury at these sites in the development of the distinct background polyneuropathy in HNPP.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제40권
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• pp.27.1-27.8
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• 2018

Purpose: Various complications occur when a maxillofacial fracture is malunionized or improperly resolved. Malocclusion is the most common complication, followed by facial deformity, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), and neurological symptoms. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the dental treatment of postoperative complications after maxillofacial fracture. Materials and methods: In this study, nine patients with a postoperative complication after maxillofacial fracture who had been performed the initial operation from other units and were referred to the authors' department had been included. Of the nine patients, six had mandibular fractures, one had maxillary fractures, one had maxillary and mandibular complex fractures, and one had multiple facial fractures. All the patients had tooth fractures, dislocations, displacements, and alveolar bone fractures at the time of trauma, but complications occurred because none of the patients underwent preoperative and postoperative dental treatment. Malocclusion and TMD are the most common complications, followed by dental problems (pulp necrosis, tooth extrusion, osteomyelitis, etc.) due to improper treatment of teeth and alveolar bone injuries. The patients were referred to the department of dentistry to undergo treatment for the complications. One of the nine patients underwent orthognathic surgery for a severe open bite. Another patient underwent bone reconstruction using an iliac bone graft and vestibuloplasty with extensive bone loss. The other patients, who complained of moderate occlusal abnormalities and TMDs such as mouth-opening limitation, underwent occlusal treatment by prosthodontic repair and temporomandibular joint treatment instead of surgery. Results: One patient who underwent orthognathic surgery had complete loss of open bite and TMD after surgery. One patient who underwent reconstruction using an iliac bone graft had a good healing process. Other patients were treated with splint, injection, and physical therapy for mouth-opening limitation and temporomandibular joint pain. After treatment, the TMDs were resolved, but the remaining occlusal abnormalities were resolved with prosthetic restoration. Conclusions: Considering the severity of malocclusion and TMJ symptom and the feasibillity of reoperation, nonsurgical methods such as orthodontic and prosthodontic treatments and splint therapy can be used to manage the dental and TMD complication after the trauma surgery. However, reoperation needs to be strongly considered for severe malocclusion and TMD problem.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.29-37
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• 2019

본 연구는 유치열에서 발생하는 함입성 손상의 특징을 조사하고 장기간의 추적 조사 기간 동안의 유치열 및 영구치열에 발생하는 합병증에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 요인을 평가하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 총 61명의 84개의 치아가 연구대상으로 선정되어 환자의 연령, 성별, 외상의 원인과 발생장소, 외상 치아의 손상 정도, 외상 발생 시 동반된 다른 손상, 치료방법, 추적조사 기간 중 유치열과 영구치열에 발생한 합병증이 조사되었다. 연령, 외상 치아의 손상 정도, 외상 발생 시 동반된 다른 손상의 종류가 유치 및 영구치의 예후에 미치는 영향을 확인하기 위해 조사된 자료는 카이제곱 검정과 Fisher의 정확검정으로 평가하였다. 유전치의 함입은 남아에게 여아보다 우세하게 나타났으며, 함입의 원인으로는 낙상의 빈도가 가장 높았다. 유전치의 함입은 집에서 가장 많이 발생했으며, 상악 유중절치에서 가장 많이 발생했다. 유치열에 발생한 함입의 중증도는 영구치열에 발생하는 후유증의 발생에 유의하게 영향을 미쳤다(p = 0.014). 유치의 함입성 손상에 연조직 손상이 동반된 경우, 다른 치주조직 손상이 동반된 경우 보다 합병증의 발생이 유의하게 적었다(p = 0.000).