• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.600-606
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• 2002

본 연구는 레이저 형광을 치아의 교합면에 적용하여 임상에서 초기 교합면 우식증의 감별에 레이저의 이용가능성을 평가하는데 그 목적이 있다. 아르곤 레이저 형광법의 교합면 우식증 탐지효과를 평가하기 위해 발거된 사람 치아 중에서 치아우식증을 제외한 결함이 없고 법랑질이 건강한 대구치와 소구치 50개를 선정하여 시진, 탐침을 이용한 시진, 아르곤 레이저 형광법을 이용해 관찰한 결과와 편광현미경으로 관찰한 병소의 깊이를 비교하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 교합면 우식의 조직학적 깊이와 아르곤 레이저 형광법에 의한 교합면 우식증 평가법과 시진, 탐침을 이용한 시진사이에서 모두 높은 상관 관계를 보였다. 2. 교합면 우식증의 조직학적 깊이와 각 검사법간의 일치도(kappa치)는 각각 시진이 0.189, 탐침을 이용한 시진이 0.128, 레이저 형광법이 0.472 이었으며, 레이저 형광법이 가장 일치도가 높았다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 보면 육안적 검사보다는 레이저 조사 후 관찰된 우식과 편광현미경상에서의 우식이 더 유의성 있는 관계를 보여 교합면 우식증탐지에의 레이저 형광법의 적용이 가능하리라 사료된다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2011

Purpose : The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images and bitewing images in detection of secondary caries. Materials and Methods : One hundred and twenty proximal slots of Class II cavities were randomly prepared on human premolar and molar teeth, and restored with amalgam (n=60) and composite resin (n=60). Then, artificial secondary caries lesions were randomly created using round steel No. 4 bur. The teeth were radiographed with a conventional bitewing technique and two CBCT systems; Pax-500ECT and Promax 3D. All images were evaluated by five observers. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve ($A_z$) was used to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy. Significant difference was tested using the Friedman test (p value<0.05). Results : The mean $A_z$ values for bitewing, Pax-500ECT, and Promax 3D imaging systems were 0.882, 0.995, and 0.978, respectively. Significant differences were found between the two CBCT systems and film (p=0.007). For CBCT systems, the axial plane showed the greatest $A_z$ value. Conclusion : Based on the design of this study, CBCT images were better than bitewing radiographs in detection of secondary caries.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.43-51
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• 2011

Purpose : The purpose of this article is to review the current status of dental caries diagnosis using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods : An online PubMed search was performed to identify studies on caries research using CBCT. Results : Despite its usefulness, there were inherent limitations in the detection of caries lesions through conventional radiograph mainly due to the two-dimensional (2D) representation of caries lesions. Several efforts were made to investigate the three-dimensional (3D) image of lesion, only to gain little popularity. Recently, CBCT was introduced and has been used for diagnosis of caries in several reports. Some of them maintained the superiority of CBCT systems, however it is still under controversies. Conclusion : The CBCT systems are promising, however they should not be considered as a primary choice of caries diagnosis in everyday practice yet. Further studies under more standardized condition should be performed in the near future.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.4.1-4.9
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• 2024

Objectives: This study aims to correlate caries-causing microorganism load, lactic acid estimation, and blood groups to high caries risk in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals and low caries risk in healthy individuals. Materials and Methods: This study includes 30 participants divided into 3 groups: Group A, High-risk caries diabetic individuals; Group B, High-risk caries non-diabetic individuals; and Group C, Low-risk caries individuals. The medical condition, oral hygiene, and caries risk assessment (American Dental Association classification and International Caries Detection and Assessment System scoring) were documented. Each individual's 3 mL of saliva was analyzed for microbial load and lactic acid as follows: Part I: 2 mL for microbial quantity estimation using nutrient agar and blood agar medium, biochemical investigation, and carbohydrate fermentation tests; Part II: 0.5 mL for lactic acid estimation using spectrophotometric analysis. Among the selected individuals, blood group correlation was assessed. The χ² test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and post hoc analysis were done using Dunn's test (p < 0.05). Results: Group A had the highest microbial load and lactic acid concentration, followed by Groups B and C. The predominant bacteria were Lactobacilli (63.00 ± 15.49) and Streptococcus mutans (76.00 ± 13.90) in saliva. Blood Group B is prevalent in diabetic and non-diabetic high-risk caries patients but statistically insignificant. Conclusions: Diabetic individuals are more susceptible to dental caries due to high microbial loads and increased lactic acid production. These factors also lower the executing tendency of neutrophils, which accelerates microbial accumulation and increases the risk of caries in diabetic individuals.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권8호
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• pp.1101-1110
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• 2023

Streptococcus mutans is the primary causative agent of caries, which is one of the most common human diseases. Thus, rapid and early detection of cariogenic bacteria is critical for its prevention. This study investigated the combination of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and microfluid technology to quantitatively detect S. mutans. A low-cost, rapid microfluidic chip using LAMP technology was developed to amplify and detect bacteria at 2.2-2.2 × 10⁶ colony-forming units (CFU)/ml and its detection limits were compared to those of standard polymerase chain reaction. A visualization system was established to quantitatively determine the experimental results, and a functional relationship between the bacterial concentration and quantitative results was established. The detection limit of S. mutans using this microfluidic chip was 2.2 CFU/ml, which was lower than that of the standard approach. After quantification, the experimental results showed a good linear relationship with the concentration of S. mutans, thereby confirming the effectiveness and accuracy of the custom-made integrated LAMP microfluidic system for the detection of S. mutans. The microfluidic system described herein may represent a promising simple detection method for the specific and rapid testing of individuals at risk of caries.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.313-324
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• 1997

The aim of the present study was to describe an safe and convenient method for the early detection of enamel caries using laser fluorescence. Fluorescence from natually carious lesion of human teeth illuminated by an argon laser(488nm) was observed and photographed using barrier filter. Intact enamel was found to fluorescence with a yellowish light. Whereas, incipient caries lesions in the enamel were dearly visible as dark areas in contrast to the fluorescence surroundings. For evaluation of accuracy of this method, lesion depth measured by the laser fluorescence in light microscope was compared with that polarizing microscope. The results from the present study can be summarized as follows : 1. Enamel caries of smooth surface was observed as pale white spot and undefined outline in ordinary light. Whereas, lesion was clearly visible as dark spot in laser fluorescence. 2. There was no difference between ordinary light view and laser fluorescence in occlusal surface and interproximal surface. 3. There was no significant difference between the lesion depth observed by laser fluorescence with light microscope and polarizing microscope. Apparent correlation exists between two groups.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.24-31
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• 2000

새로운 레이저형광측정기술을 사용한 Diagnodent의 우식진단능력을 탐침을 사용하는 시진법 및 일반적 방사선사진촬영법과 비교하여 평가하기 위하여, 건전하거나 열구우식이 있는 발거된 대구치와 소구치 103개를 대상으로 위의 세 가지 방법의 검사를 각각 시행하고 그 성적을 비교하였다. 시진 및 방사선검사 성적이 증가할수록 Diagnodent성적도 함께 증가하는 분포를 나타내었다(P<0.01). 시진 성적과 Diagnodent 성적 간에는 피어슨 상관계수 0.676, 스피어만 순위상관계수 0.694의 상관성이 있었고, 방사선검사 성적과 Diagnodent 성적 간에는 각각 0.623, 0.658의 상관성이 있었다(P<0.01, 전체). Diagnodent 검사법은 민감도가 매우 높은 것으로 나타났으나, 가양성의 측정치가 많아 특이도가 낮게 나타났으며, 우식단계별 진단기준을 제시하기 위하여는 더 많은 연구가 필요하다고 평가되었다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.367-376
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• 2011

치아우식증의 조기 발견은 외과적 삭제를 피하면서, 적절한 치료를 할 수 있는 좋은 기회를 제공한다. 광간섭단층촬영술은 최근 각광받기 시작한 3차원 이미지 기술로서, 안과에서 광학적 생검의 목적으로 빈번히 이용되는 것을 필두로 다양한 의학 분야에 적용되어 왔고, 최근 초기 우식증의 발견에 전도유망하여 다양한 연구가 진행 중이다. 이 기술은 저 상관도 간섭계의 원리에 근거하고 있으며, 장점으로는 비침습적이고, 방사선을 사용하지 않으며, 3차원 이미지 구축이 가능하다는 점이다. 본 연구에서는 광간섭단층촬영술의 원리와 개략적인 개발 과정에 대한 기술과 함께 치아우식증에 관한 연구들에 대하여 고찰해 보았고, 이를 통해 이 기술의 응용 가능성을 확인하였다. 그럼에도 불구하고, 임상적인 유용성을 입증하기 위해서는 몇 가지 기술적 문제를 해결해야 하고, 보다 많은 생체 내 실험이 뒷받침되어야 할 것이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.263-276
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• 2023

이 연구의 목적은 소아의 치근단 방사선 사진에서 인접면 우식증 객체 탐지 의 객체 탐지를 위해 YOLO (You Only Look Once)를 사용한 모델의 성능을 평가하는 것이다. M6 데이터베이스에서 학습자료군으로 2016개의 치근단 방사선 사진이 선택되었고 이 중 1143개는 한 명의 숙련된 치과의사가 주석 도구를 사용하여 인접면 우식증을 표시하였다. 표시한 주석을 데이터 세트로 변환한 후 단일 합성곱 신경망(CNN) 모델을 기반으로 하는 YOLO를 데이터 세트에 학습시켰다. 187개의 평가자료군에서 객체 탐지 모델 성능 평가를 위해 정확도, 재현율, 특이도, 정밀도, NPV, F1-score, PR 곡선 및 AP를 계산하였다. 결과로 정확도 0.95, 재현율 0.94, 특이도 0.97, 정밀도 0.82, NPV 0.96, F1-score 0.81, AP 0.83으로 인접면 우식증 탐지에 좋은 성능을 보였다. 이 모델은 치과의사에게 치근단 방사선 사진에서 인접면 우식증 병변을 객체 탐지하는 도구로 유용하게 사용될 수 있다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.381-394
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• 2017

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate carbonated drinks induced dental caries with qualitative analysis and to compare with oral organic acids including lactate, acetate, propionate, formate, butyrate, pyruvate and valerate which cause caries when taking either 10% sucrose drinks or carbonated drinks. Methods: Saliva was collected from six study subjects before and after (start, 5, 10, 30 minutes) taking water intake upon (A) 10% sucrose intake, (B) 10% sucrose intake, and (C) carbonated drink intake, then they were centrifuged at 1,200 rpm followed by removing bacteria and enzymes with syringe filtering, performing a qualitative analysis with HPLC conductivity detection (GP50 gradient pump, ED 50 detector) after saliva pre-treatment under isocratic 100 mM NaOH mobile phase. Results: Higher risk of dental caries was evaluated in order of C>B>A, with the results of total oral organic acids' concentration, lactates of organic acids and organic acids produced after 5 minutes from the 3 types of drinks intake. Conclusions: Carbonated beverages were estimated to develop higher dental caries induction than beverages containing 10% sucrose because of the high organic acid concentration in the mouth after its intake.