• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.214-226
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• 2023

PURPOSE. This study aimed to compare the bite force (BF) between complete dentures and implant overdentures (IODs) retained by two mandibular implants. Additionally, we evaluated the quality of life (QoL) and patient satisfaction among individuals using IODs. In addition, the effects of demographic parameters such as age and sex, and clinical parameters such as implant length, implant diameter, attachment height, attachment color, and interimplant distance on BF, QoL, and patient satisfaction were evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A total of 51 edentulous patients rehabilitated with the maxillary complete dentures and mandibular IODs retained by two implants were included in this study. BF was measured using a force meter pre- and post-implant in the same patients. Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) was assessed with the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and patient satisfaction was assessed with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) questionnaires. RESULTS. It was found that BF values were statistically higher for IODs than complete dentures (P < .001). In terms of attachment height of the OHIP scores, there was a significant difference in the psychological disability and social disability domains (P < .05). When examining the change in patient satisfaction as a function of sex, it was found that mandibular retention satisfaction differed significantly by sex (P < .05), but there was no significant difference in the other domains. CONCLUSION. Within the limitations of this study, it was observed that the BF increased after the use of IODs. Several factors, including age, interimplant distance, attachment height, and attachment color, were found to impact OHRQoL. Sex and implant diameter were identified as factors affecting patient satisfaction.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.269-282
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• 2023

Purpose: Dental fear hinders patients from receiving appropriate dental treatment. In particular, the noise generated by high-speed air turbines and ultrasonic scalers can adversely affect patients. Many efforts have been made to reduce the discomfort caused by noise, but no methods are definitively recommended. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones in reducing the pain and discomfort associated with dental scaling. Methods: Fifty-five patients requiring scaling and root planing, aged ≥19 years and showing no auditory problems, were included. Scaling was performed for the bilateral maxillary molars and premolars while patients wore headphones, with ANC turned either on or off. The degree of noise and pain reduction in the on and off conditions were surveyed using a visual analog scale (VAS). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was performed to compare noise-and pain-related discomfort with ANC turned on and off. Results: The sample included 28 men and 27 women with a mean age of 45.45±13.12 years. The average noise-related discomfort score was 3.84±2.12 and 2.95±1.99 when noise-canceling was turned off and on, respectively, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). Similarly, the average pain-related discomfort score was 3.78h±2.00 and 3.09±1.96 when noise-canceling was turned off and on, respectively, which was a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). Conclusions: The use of ANC headphones seems to reduce the discomfort caused by noise and pain in patients undergoing scaling.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.13-19
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• 2023

Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition associated with dysbiosis of the oral microbiota. The aim of the present clinical study was to explore the adjunctive effect of ozonized water irrigation in the circuits of ultrasonic scalers for the full-mouth decontamination of patients with periodontitis Stage I or II. Methods: The study was a randomized, single-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial. The test group (n=25) was treated with ultrasonic scalers irrigated with ozonized water, whereas the control group (n=25) received normal tap water irrigation within the ultrasonic scalers used during the professional mechanical debridement. Full mouth plaque score, bleeding score, probing pocket depth, and the gingival index were evaluated at baseline, two, and 4 weeks after treatment. The pain perceived and dental anxiety were also assessed after treatment by means of the visual analog scale (VAS). Results: All periodontal parameters resulted in significant improvement for both study groups. The effect of the treatment group on the gingival index was significant, in particular, patients in the test group experienced a greater reduction in this score. No significant differences could be observed with regards to the average probing depth, full mouth plaque index and bleeding score. Patients treated with ozonized water running in the circuits of ultrasonic scalers displayed also lower scores for pain and dental anxiety. Conclusion: The present study showed a significant clinical effect on gingival inflammation attributable to adjunctive ozone irrigation during nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Further studies, including patients with severe periodontitis and greater sample sizes, are recommended to test the clinical effect of ozonized water in the circuits of ultrasonic scalers.

• 대한중풍순환신경학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2016

■ Objectives This clinical study is to report the effect of Korean medicine on two patients with glossodynia. ■ Methods Two patients who suffered from glossodynia were treated with herbal medicine 'Gami Cheongsim-tang', acupuncture, and pharmaco-acupuncture. The intensity of symptoms were measured using Visual Analog Scale(VAS). ■ Results After treatment, the patients' symptoms including pain, burning, tingling, and numbness of tongue were improved. ■ Conclusion These case reports suggest that Korean medicine could be effective in the treatment of Glossodynia.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the risk factors focusing on the neck and lower back between general workers (GW) and mild intellectual disability workers (MIDW) in the automobile manufacturing industry. Methods: A total of 32 participants were required for this study design to achieve 80% power, 0.9 effect size, and an alpha level of 0.05. Each group consisted of 16 subjects, including GW and MIDW. Pain levels in the neck and lower back were measured for all participants using the visual analog scale (VAS). A dual digital inclinometer was used to measure the range of motion (ROM) in the neck and lower back three times, and the average was used for analysis. The independent t-test was used to compare between the wo groups. Cohen's d effect analysis was employed to determine the effect size. The significant level was set at 0.05. Results: In the MIDW, neck pain was significantly higher, and left cervical flexion was significantly decreased compared with the GW. There was no significant difference in lower back pain between the MIDW and GW. However, both lumbar flexion and extension, as well as lateral flexion, were significantly reduced in the MIDW compared with the GW. Conclusion: This study reveals that MIDW working in the automobile manufacturing industry have a greater risk of neck pain, limitation in left cervical flexion, and overall restriction in the ROM of the lower back compared with GW.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.26-40
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• 2023

Objectives: This study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Bojungikgi-tang for lung cancer patients with anorexia. Methods: This was a single-arm, open-label, and single-center trial, and suitable participants took Bojungikgi-tang (Buzhongyiqi-tang in Chinese, Hochuekki-to in Japanese) three times a day before or between meals for six weeks (42 days). After registration of clinical trials (visit 2), they visited the hospital every three weeks (visits 3 and 4) and measured or tested the effectiveness or safety evaluation variables to analyze the results. The primary outcome was the anorexia/cachexia subscale (A/CS) of functional assessment of anorexia/cachexia therapy (FAACT) score. Results: Seventeen lung cancer patients were included in the intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis. Lung cancer patients had higher A/CS of FAACT scores after six weeks of Bojungikgi-tang administration compared to that at the baseline. This was not significant four lung cancer (p=0.1668). In the secondary outcomes, the visual analog scale (VAS) score of anorexia decreased significantly (p=0.0009), and the CD4/CD8 ratio (p=0.0396) and CD4 levels (p=0.0345) significantly increased after six weeks of treatment. No serious adverse events were reported with Bojungikgi-tang in lung cancer patients. Conclusions: Bojungikgi-tang can be an effective and safe treatment for anorexia in lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.33-45
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• 2024

Purpose : This study aimed to compare the effects of spinal manipulation combined with medication on low back pain (LBP), range of motion, and disability in patients with chronic LBP. Methods : Twenty patients with chronic LBP were included in this study. The participants were randomly assigned to the spinal manipulation with medication group (n=10) or the medication only group (n=10). The intervention group received spinal manipulation for 15 minutes, twice a week, and took medication twice a day for eight weeks. The control group received the medication twice daily for eight weeks. Pain intensity assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS), range of motion, and disability due to LBP assessed using the Oswestry disability index were measured before and after the intervention. Results : The intervention group showed a significant improvement in pain intensity compared to the control group (p<.05), and the intervention and control groups significantly improved low back pain after the intervention (p<.05). The intervention group showed a significant improvement in the range of motion in flexion, extension, right lateral flexion, left lateral flexion, and right rotation (p<.05). The intervention group also showed a significant improvement in the change of disability in total score, pain intensity, personal care, lifting and standing compared to the control group (p<.05). Conclusion : This study showed that the combination of spinal manipulation and medication can benefit patients with chronic LBP, as evidenced by significant improvements in pain intensity, ROM, and disability. These findings suggest that utilizing both spinal manipulation and medication can positively affect individuals with chronic LBP. The results of this study should be applied in clinical settings to optimize treatment outcomes in patients with chronic LBP.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.51-60
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• 2024

Background: Ankle sprains are a common clinical ankle disorder and alternations in tibiofibular joint biomechanics along with the talus are thought to contribute to its occurrence. During ankle joint dorsi flexion, proper movement requires the talus to glide posteriorly. Due to the wider front of the talus head, achieving the end range of dorsi flexion necessitates both superior and posterior glide of the distal fibula and anterior glide of the proximal fibula. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of tibiofibular joint mobilization on pain, range of motion, and balance in patients with lateral ankle sprains. Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to a control group (n=33) or an experimental group (n=31). Both groups underwent ankle joint mobilization three times a week for two weeks. Additionally, the experimental group received proximal and distal tibiofibular joint mobilization three times a week for two weeks. Measurements were obtained pre-intervention and post-intervention (after 2 weeks). Results: Evaluation parameters included the visual analog scale score (VAS), range of motion (ROM), and one-leg standing test (OLS). Post-intervention, both groups demonstrated significantly improved results for all assessments (p<.01). A significant intergroup difference was observed only in the ROM (p<.01) and OLS (p<.05). Conclusion: Our findings suggest that tibiofibular joint mobilization, combined with ankle joint mobilization, may be beneficial in enhancing outcomes for individuals with lateral ankle sprains.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권7호
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• pp.301-310
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• 2016

본 연구는 만성요통을 호소하는 여성노인을 대상으로 뜸 요법을 중재 방법으로 적용하여 일상생활기능장애 및 수면 양상을 효율적으로 관리 할 수 있는지 그 효과를 규명하기 위해 시도된 비동등성 대조군 전후 실험연구이다. G시에 거주하는 여성노인(실험군 30명, 대조군 30명)으로 2015년 3월 15일부터 5월 31일까지 뜸 요법을 12주간 주 1회 총 12회 뜸 요법을 적용하였고, 추후조사는 사후조사 2주후에 실시하였다. 뜸 요법은 요혈인 신수(腎諭)와 아시혈, 대장수(大腸兪), 요양관(腰陽關), 요수(腰兪)을 취혈하였다. 무극보양뜸 7혈인 족삼리(足三里) 곡지(谷地), 중완(中脘), 중극(中極)과 수도(水道), 폐수(肺愈), 고황과 천추(天樞), 위중(委中)부위에 각각 5장씩 뜸처치를 실시하였다. 연구도구는 요통정도를 사정하기 위해 Scott & Huskisson(1979)이 개발한 시각적 상사척도(Visual Analog Scale ; VAS)를 사용하였고, 일상생활기능장애 측정 도구는 Fairbank 등(1980)이 개발하고 임현술 등(1998)이 번역 수정한 Oswestry Disability Index를 이용하여 측정하였다. 수면양상 측정 도구는 오진주, 송미순, 김신미(1998)가 개발한 수면 측정 도구를 이용하였다. 자료분석은 SPSS/WIN 18.0을 사용하였으며 Chi-square test, t-test, repeated measures ANOVA를 실시하였다. 대조군에 비해 뜸 요법을 제공받은 여성노인의 통증점수(F=2510.32, p<.001), 일상생활기능장애 점수(F=1937.82, p<.001), 수면양상점수((F=15.54, p<.001)가 유의한 차이로 나타났다. 따라서 뜸요법은 통증과 일상생활기능장에를 감소시키고, 수면의 질을 향상시키는데 긍정적인 기여를 하는 것으로 나타나 향후 뜸요법이 만성요통을 호소하는 노인에게 간호중재로 활용할 필요가 있다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.46-52
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• 2009

목적: AO C-형 원위 대퇴골 골절의 치료로서 대퇴골 외측에 금속판을 삽입한 후, 관절경 보조하 최소 침습적 금속판 제거를 시행하였던 환자들을 대상으로 술식의 유용성을 조사하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년 10월부터 2005년 11월까지 AO C-형 원위 대퇴골 골절로 관혈적 정복 및 대퇴골 외측면에 금속판 내고정술을 시행하였던 환자들 중 대퇴골 외과 부위의 불편감으로 인해 관절경 보조하 최소 침습적 금속판 제거를 시행하였던 17예와 관절경 없이 고식적인 방법으로 금속판 제거슬 시행한 15예, 총 32예를 대상으로 하였다. 평균 연령은 42.6세(20~66세), 최초 골절 상태는 AO/ASIF 분류상 C1 16예, C2 11예, C3 5예였다. 술 중 확인된 관절내 병변, 술 후 합병증 및 술 후 일상 생활로의 복귀 시간, 수술에 대한 만족도, 술 전 및 술 후 6개월 추시상의 슬관절 통증을 조사하였다. 결과: 전 예에서 금속판의 최고 원위부는 슬관절 내에 위치하였고, 23예에서 이와 접촉하는 외측 관절낭의 손상이 확인되었다. 관절경 보조하 금속판 제거술을 시행한 군에서 금속판 제거술 후 지속적 창상 배액으로 세척술 및 창상 재 봉합술을 시행한 경우가 1예 있었다. 술 후 일상 생활로의 복귀는 관절경 보조하 금속판 제거술을 시행한 군에서 평균 7일이었고, 고식적 금속판 제거술을 시행한 군에서 평균 7.6일 이었다. 관절경 보조하 금속판 제거술을 시행한 군은 14예(82.4%)에서 '보통' 이상의 수술 만족도를 보였으며, VAS 통증 지수는 수술 전 4.9에서 수술 후 6개월에 1.9로 감소하였다. 고식적 금속판 제거술을 시행한 군은 13예(86.7%)에서 보통' 이상의 수술 만족도를 보였으며, VAS 통증 지수는 수술전 5.2에서 수술 후 6개월에 2.5로 감소하였다. 결론: 본 술식은 원위 대퇴골에 삽입된 금속판 제거와 함께 슬관절 내의 다양한 병변의 확인 및 치료가 가능한 장점이 있었다. C-형 원위 대퇴골 골절의 치료를 위해 삽입된 금속판에 의한 슬관절 외측 관절낭의 손상이 매우 빈번히 확인되었고, 금속판을 제거함으로서 슬관절 통증이 감소하는 것을 확인하였음으로, C-형 원위 대퇴골 골절과 같이 금속판의 최고 원위부가 관절내에 위치하는 경우에는 골절의 유합이 이루어지면 금속판을 제거되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.