• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.75-84
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• 2014

During dental treatment, if a tooth were fractured suddenly by unnoticed tooth crack or vertical root fracture, it would be very embarrassing and frustrating experiences to dentists. But if it were once diagnosed as one of these teeth fracture, dentist should know about the etiology, course of fracture development, treatment modality to avoid argument with patient. In here cases and diagnostic skills, etiology and treatement methods of tooth fracture originated by internal stress and masticatory force were discussed to help dentists.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.140-145
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• 2010

True vertical root fracture (VRF) in nonendodontically treated teeth confined to the root surface (fatigue root fracture; FRF) is apparently uncommon, the few documented reports being Chinese. The aim of this study is to analyze the cases of a fatigue root fracture and to find out the characteristic features of teeth with a FRF. A total of 21 consecutive cases of fatigue root fracture occurring in 16 patients were reviewed. In terms of the occlusion, the presence of restorations, the location, the age and gender, each tooth and patient were analyzed. The prevalent age was in those over 50 years of age (75%) and FRFs were more frequent in male patients (69%). Fatigue root fractures occurred most frequently in the mandibular molars (61.9%; 42.9% in first molar, 19% in second molar). Fatigue root fractures were observed most frequently in the teeth with no restorations (85.7%) and in the patients with occlusal problems (94%). FRFs seem to occur frequently and may represent an undiagnosed clinical entity deserving of our attention.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제40권7호통권398호
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• pp.542-547
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• 2002

This study was aimed to help diagnose the vertical root fractures in endodontically and in nonendodontically treated teeth. This was a study about mine teeth with a vertical root fractures. Four cases were nonendodontically treated teeth and five cases were endodontically treated teeth. A collection of information including past dental history, periodontal probing, and X-ray was gathered on each case. One of the endodontic cases had no periodontal pocket depth and was in acute pain. It was confusing to find whether causes were because of endodontic failure or vertical root fractures. Most of the vertical root fractures were found in patients aged between 50 and 60. Vertical root fractures were found in the molar and premolar of maxillary and mandibular teeth. The second molars repecially, which had C shaped roots had vertical root fractures with apical propagation type. The apical propagation type means that vertical root fracture initiates in root apex and propagate to coronal root. The teeth with vertical root fractures of the apical propagation type, which was in acute pain, were very difficult in differential diagnosis of periodontal lesion and endodontic failure. Therefore, the dental history was very important to make a differential diagnosis. Past pain history repeated uncomfortable symptoms in bite was a key of differential diagnosis.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.316-321
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• 2016

Although it is challenging, the early diagnosis of a vertical root fracture (VRF) is crucial in order to ensure tooth preservation. The purpose of this clinical case report was to describe reparative surgery performed to treat a tooth affected by an incomplete VRF. A 26 year old male patient was suspected to have a VRF in a maxillary left central incisor, and an exploratory flap was performed in order to confirm the diagnosis. After detecting the fracture, the lesion was surgically treated, the fracture and the infected root-end were removed, and a platelet-rich plasma membrane was used to cover the defect in order to prevent bacterial migration. A 24 month clinical and radiological follow-up examination showed that the tooth was asymptomatic and that the healing process was in progress. The surgical approach described here may be considered an effective treatment for a combined endodontic-periodontal lesion originating from an incomplete VRF and a recurrent periapical lesion.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.15.1-15.8
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• 2019

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate whether the diameter and direction of the plunger and simulation of the periodontal ligament (PDL) affected the stress distribution in endodontically treated premolars. Methods: A fracture strength test was simulated via finite element analysis. A base model was set up, and the following parameters were modified: plunger diameter (3 mm vs. 6 mm), plunger direction (vertical vs. $135^{\circ}$ angular to the central fossa), and PDL simulation. The analysis was conducted using the CosmosWorks structural analysis program, and the results are presented in terms of von Mises stresses. Results: The smaller plunger increased the stresses at the contact area of the crown, but the plunger diameter had no effect on the stress distribution within the root. An angular plunger direction increased stresses within the root, as well as at the buccal cusp of the crown, compared with the vertical direction. Simulation of the PDL caused higher stress accumulation, especially in the cervical region of the root. Conclusions: The plunger diameter had no effect on the stress distribution in the roots, whereas the plunger direction and PDL simulation did affect the stress distribution. More stringent standards can be established by taking such parameters into account when performing fracture testing in future studies.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.92-97
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• 2004

청소년기에는 두개악안면부위의 외상성 손상이 흔하다. 그러나 상아질, 백악질, 치수를 포함하는 치아파절로 정의 되는 치근파절을 비교적 드물다. 성장기 아동에 있어서 외상으로 인한 손상은 심리적인 위축감, 안모에 대한 열등감 등의 정서적인 문제와 치조골과 안모의 성장이나 치간 간격의 유지에 영향을 미치는 등의 지장을 초래하기 때문에 보존적인 치료가 요구된다. 첫 번째 증례는 9세의 남아로 상악 우측 중절치의 치수노출을 동반한 치관 파절과 치근단부위에 치근의 수평 파절이 관찰되어 치관부 파절편 치수만 제거하고 수산화칼슘을 이용하여 충전하였다. 6개월 후 방사선 사진에서 dentinal bridge의 형성을 확인할 수 있었고 치근단부는 병적 소견 없이 정상적으로 발육되고 있었다. 1년 3개월 후 방사선 사진에서 치근단부의 형성이 완료된 것을 확인하여 gutta percha를 이용하여 영구 충전을 시행하였다. 두 번째 증례는 7세의 여아로 상악 우측 중절치의 치수 노출을 동반한 치근의 수직 파절이 관찰되어 인위적 발거 후 레진 시멘트를 이용하여 파절편 부착 후 재식하였다. 술 후 8개월 동안의 관찰결과 특이한 임상적 증상은 나타나지 않았다. 이상의 증례에서 치근 파절이 발생한 치아에서 보존적 치료를 시행하였고 이에 양호한 결과를 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.37-41
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• 2014

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the diagnosis of vertical root fractures in a tooth with gutta-percha and prefabricated posts. Materials and Methods: This study selected 96 extracted molar and premolar teeth of the mandible. These teeth were divided into six groups as follows: Groups A, B, and C consisted of teeth with vertical root fractures, and groups D, E, and F had teeth without vertical root fractures; groups A and D had teeth with gutta-percha and prefabricated posts; groups B and E had teeth with gutta-percha but without prefabricated posts, and groups C and F had teeth without gutta-percha or prefabricated posts. Then, the CBCT scans were obtained and examined by three oral and maxillofacial radiologists in order to determine the presence of vertical root fractures. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 20.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results: The kappa coefficient was $0.875{\pm}0.049$. Groups A and D showed a sensitivity of 81% and a specificity of 100%; groups E and B, a sensitivity of 94% and a specificity of 100%; and groups C and F, a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity of 100%. Conclusion: The CBCT scans revealed a high accuracy in the diagnosis of vertical root fractures; the accuracy did not decrease in the presence of gutta-percha. The presence of prefabricated posts also had little effect on the accuracy of the system, which was, of course, not statistically significant.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.267-272
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• 2004

본 증례에서는 치아외상으로 치관-치근 파절된 미성숙 영구치의 치료에 대해 서술하고자 한다. 7세 환아의 상악 좌측 중절 치의 치아 파절선이 치은연하로 치아장축을 따라 치아전체의 1/2까지 연장되어 있었다. 수직적 치관-치근 파절된 치아에서 그 예후는 불량하며 발치가 일반적인 처치이나 성장기 아동에서 상악중절치의 발치는 치조골 흡수, 심미적 문제, 발음문제 등 여러 합병증을 초래한다. 치은연하로 치관-치근 파절된 치아의 치료 방법으로 치은연상만 수복하는 방법과 치은판막을 형성하여 수복하여 주는 방법, 교정력을 이용하여 정출시키는 방법과 수술로써 발치하여 정출시키는 방법 등이 있다. 본 증례에서는 치아를 의도적으로 발치한 후 접착용 레진 시스템을 이용하여 분리된 치아 파절편을 부착한 후 재식하였다. 1년 동안 관찰한 결과 현재 특이한 임상적 증상은 없으며 심미적으로도 만족할 만하다. 접착용 레진 시스템의 개발과 함께 본 술식은 외상을 많이 받는 혼합 치열기 아동에서 치관-치근 파절된 미성숙 영구치의 한 치료법으로 고려할 수 있다고 생각되어 이에 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.381-386
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• 2010

수직적으로 치관-치근 파절된 전치부에서 파절은 치근을 따라 다양한 부위에서 일어나기 때문에 그 깊이에 따라 치료 방법이 결정된다. 파절선이 치관부에 근접한 경우 치은 판막을 형성하여 파절 부위를 노출시키거나 교정적 또는 외과적으로 치아를 정출시키는 방법 등을 고려해 볼 수 있지만, 파절선의 위치가 깊은 경우 그 예후는 불량하며 치근의 1/3 이상을 넘어선 경우에는 발치가 일반적이다. 그러나 성장기 아동에서 상악 중절치의 발치는 심미적 문제, 치조골 흡수, 발음 문제 등 여러 합병증을 초래하게 되므로 성장기 동안 치아를 보존하는 것을 최우선의 목표로 한다. 그러므로 수직 치관-치근 파절된 전치부 치아의 치료 시 발치 대신 복합레진으로 파절선을 수복한 후 재식하는 의도적 재식술을 대안으로 선택할 수 있다. 본 증례에서는 외상으로 인하여 상악 중절치의 치관-치근 파절이 치근 1/2 정도로 깊게 발생한 혼합치열기 환아에서 해당치아를 의도적으로 발치하고 복합레진으로 파절 부위를 수복한 후 재식하였다. 이후 2년 동안 관찰한 결과 특이한 임상적 증상 없이 유지되고 있으며 심미적으로도 만족할 만한 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 이 방법은 술식에 민감하며 장기적 예후에 대한 보고는 부족하지만, 치아를 보존할 수 있는 새로운 방법이라는 점에서 가치가 있다고 사료된다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.185-190
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• 2004

Purpose: To compare the diagnostic accuracy for the detection of root fractures in CMOS-based digital periapical images with conventional film-based periapical images. Materials and Methods: Sixty extracted single-root human teeth with closed apices were prepared endodontically and divided into two groups; artificially induced vertical root fracture group and control group. All radiographs were obtained using the paralleling technique. The radiographs were examined by 4 observers three times within a 4 week interval. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was carried out using data obtained from four observers. Intra- and inter-examiner agreements were computed using kappa analysis. Results: The area under the ROC curve (Az) was used as an indicator of the diagnostic accuracy of the imaging system. Az values were as follows: direct-digital images; 0.93, film-based images; 0.92, and inverted digital images; 0.91. There was no significant difference between imaging modalities (P<0.05). The kappa value of inter-observer agreement was 0.42 (range: 0.28-0.60) and intra-observer agreement was 0.57 (range: 0.44-0.75). Conclusion : There is no statistical difference in diagnostic accuracy for the detection of vertical root fractures between digital periapical images and conventional periapical images. The results indicate that the CMOS sensor is a good image detector for the evaluation of vertical root fractures.