• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.13-19
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• 2017

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine whether periodontal pocket could be satisfactorily visualized by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and to suggest quantitative methods for measuring periodontal pocket depth. Methods: We acquired OCT images of periodontal pockets in a porcine model and determined the actual axial resolution for measuring the exact periodontal pocket depth using a calibration method. Quantitative measurements of periodontal pockets were performed by real axial resolution and compared with the results from manual periodontal probing. Results: The average periodontal pocket depth measured by OCT was $3.10{\pm}0.15mm$, $4.11{\pm}0.17mm$, $5.09{\pm}0.17mm$, and $6.05{\pm}0.21mm$ for each periodontal pocket model, respectively. These values were similar to those obtained by manual periodontal probing. Conclusions: OCT was able to visualize periodontal pockets and show attachment loss. By calculating the calibration factor to determine the accurate axial resolution, quantitative standards for measuring periodontal pocket depth can be established regardless of the position of periodontal pocket in the OCT image.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.41-50
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• 2017

Purpose: The aims of the present study were to compare the image quality and visibility of tooth cracks between conventional methods and swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) and to develop an automatic detection technique for tooth cracks by SS-OCT imaging. Methods: We evaluated SS-OCT with a near-infrared wavelength centered at 1,310 nm over a spectral bandwidth of 100 nm at a rate of 50 kHz as a new diagnostic tool for the detection of tooth cracks. The reliability of the SS-OCT images was verified by comparing the crack lines with those detected using conventional methods. After performing preprocessing of the obtained SS-OCT images to emphasize cracks, an algorithm was developed and verified to detect tooth cracks automatically. Results: The detection capability of SS-OCT was superior or comparable to that of trans-illumination, which did not discriminate among the cracks according to depth. Other conventional methods for the detection of tooth cracks did not sense initial cracks with a width of less than $100{\mu}m$. However, SS-OCT detected cracks of all sizes, ranging from craze lines to split teeth, and the crack lines were automatically detected in images using the Hough transform. Conclusions: We were able to distinguish structural cracks, craze lines, and split lines in tooth cracks using SS-OCT images, and to automatically detect the position of various cracks in the OCT images. Therefore, the detection capability of SS-OCT images provides a useful diagnostic tool for cracked tooth syndrome.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.593-599
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• 2012

Objective: This study aims to implement a non-contact gesture-based interface for presentation purposes and to analyze the effect of the proposed interface as information transfer assisted device. Background: Recently, research on control device using gesture recognition or speech recognition is being conducted with rapid technological growth in UI/UX area and appearance of smart service products which requires a new human-machine interface. However, few quantitative researches on practical effects of the new interface type have been done relatively, while activities on system implementation are very popular. Method: The system presented in this study is implemented with KINECT$^{(R)}$ sensor offered by Microsoft Corporation. To investigate whether the proposed system is effective as a presentation support tool or not, we conduct experiments by giving several lectures to 40 participants in both a traditional lecture room(keyboard-based presentation control) and a non-contact gesture-based lecture room(KINECT-based presentation control), evaluating their interests and immersion based on contents of the lecture and lecturing methods, and analyzing their understanding about contents of the lecture. Result: We check that whether the gesture-based presentation system can play effective role as presentation supporting tools or not depending on the level of difficulty of contents using ANOVA. Conclusion: We check that a non-contact gesture-based interface is a meaningful tool as a sportive device when delivering easy and simple information. However, the effect can vary with the contents and the level of difficulty of information provided. Application: The results presented in this paper might help to design a new human-machine(computer) interface for communication support tools.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.21-29
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• 1999

This study was performed to identify the effect of the hydrosalpinx fluid on sperm motility. It has been reported that the patients with hydrosalpinx show the outstandingly lower success rate than other patients having infertility by different factors. It is unclear that the cause of it is influenced by hydrosalpinx fluid directly or by secondary chronic inflammation of endometrium. We wanted to know if the hydrosalpinx fluid influences sperm motility parameters directly such that it is related to the development of infertility. Therefore, using computer assisted semen analyzer (CASA), we observed, from February to July, 1997, how sperm motility, sperm progressive motility, sperm curvilinear velocity, sperm lateral head displacement, sperm straightness and sperm linearity change after treating normal sperm with hydrosalpinx fluid to evaluate sperm function on infertility. The result was that the study group (n=32) has the tendency to differ from the control group (n=32) on sperm motility, progressive motility, curvilinear velocity, lateral head displacement, straightness and linearity. We concluded that the hydrosalpinx fluid, with varying degree, directly has the harmful effects on sperm motility parameters, that is, curvilinear velocity, lateral head displacement and linearity of sperm which are related to the hyperactivation, hence decreased capacitation.

• 대한전자공학회논문지TC
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• 제42권12호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2005

본 논문에서는 유선망과 무선망간의 끊김없는 연결과 QoS 지원을 위해 네트웍 기반의 Low Latency 핸드오버 절차를 제안한다. 주 기능은 서버와 단말로 구성되며, 서버는 네트웍의 상황과 사용자의 선호도들을 고려하여 핸드오버를 위한 최선의 타겟 네트웍을 미리 평가하고 결정하여 두며, 단말은 서버에 의해 결정된 무선망과 링크 연결 뿐만 아니라 CoA로 사용할 IP 주소를 미리 받아두는 역할을 수행한다. 만약 유선망에서 예고없이 연결이 해제되는 등의 원인에 의해 핸드오버가 요구되면 서버는 MIH (media independent handover) 방법을 이용하여 물리계층의 핸드오버 트리거를 서버로 전송하고 이를 받은 서버는 직접 게이트웨이로 바인딩 업데이트를 수행함으로써 핸드오버 지연시간을 줄일 수 있다는 것을 보여준다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.17-24
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• 2016

Purposes: This study employed a posteriori registration and subtraction of radiographic images to quantify the apical root resorption in maxillary permanent central incisors after orthodontic treatment, and assessed whether the external apical root resorption (EARR) was related to a range of parameters involved in the treatment. Materials and Methods: A sample of 79 patients (mean age, $13.5{\pm}2.2years$) with no history of trauma or endodontic treatment of the maxillary permanent central incisors was selected. Periapical radiographs taken before and after orthodontic treatment were digitized and imported to the Regeemy software. Based on an analysis of the post-treatment radiographs, the length of the incisors was measured using Image J software. The mean EARR was described in pixels and relative root resorption (%). The patient's age and gender, tooth extraction, use of elastics, and treatment duration were evaluated to identify possible correlations with EARR. Results: The mean EARR observed was $15.44{\pm}12.1pixels$ (5.1% resorption). No differences in the mean EARR were observed according to patient characteristics (gender, age) or treatment parameters (use of elastics, treatment duration). The only parameter that influenced the mean EARR of a patient was the need for tooth extraction. Conclusion: A posteriori registration and subtraction of periapical radiographs was a suitable method to quantify EARR after orthodontic treatment, and the need for tooth extraction increased the extent of root resorption after orthodontic treatment.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.141-145
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• 2015

Purpose: This study evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of the reverse contrast mode in intraoral digital radiography for the detection of proximal dentinal caries, in comparison with the original digital radiographs. Materials and Methods: Eighty extracted premolars with no clinically apparent caries were selected, and digital radiographs of them were taken separately in standard conditions. Four observers examined the original radiographs and the same radiographs in the reverse contrast mode with the goal of identifying proximal dentinal caries. Microscopic sections $5{\mu}m$ in thickness were prepared from the teeth in the mesiodistal direction. Four slides prepared from each sample used as the diagnostic gold standard. The data were analyzed using SPSS (${\alpha}=0.05$). Results: Our results showed that the original radiographs in order to identify proximal dentinal caries had the following values for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy, respectively: 72.5%, 90%, 87.2%, 76.5%, and 80.9%. For the reverse contrast mode, however, the corresponding values were 63.1%, 89.4%, 87.1%, 73.5%, and 78.8%, respectively. The sensitivity of original digital radiograph for detecting proximal dentinal caries was significantly higher than that of reverse contrast mode (p<0.05). However, no statistically significant differences were found regarding specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, or accuracy (p>0.05). Conclusion: The sensitivity of the original digital radiograph for detecting proximal dentinal caries was significantly higher than that of the reversed contrast images. However, no statistically significant differences were found between these techniques regarding specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, or accuracy.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.199-207
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• 2017

Purpose: Evaluation of alveolar bone is important in the diagnosis of dental diseases. The periodontal ligament space is difficult to clearly depict in cone-beam computed tomography images because the reconstruction filter conditions during image processing cause image blurring, resulting in decreased spatial resolution. We examined different reconstruction filters to assess their ability to improve spatial resolution and allow for a clearer visualization of the periodontal ligament space. Materials and Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography projections of 2 skull phantoms were reconstructed using 6 reconstruction conditions and then compared using the Thurstone paired comparison method. Physical evaluations, including the modulation transfer function and the Wiener spectrum, as well as an assessment of space visibility, were undertaken using experimental phantoms. Results: Image reconstruction using a modified Shepp-Logan filter resulted in better sensory, physical, and quantitative evaluations. The reconstruction conditions substantially improved the spatial resolution and visualization of the periodontal ligament space. The difference in sensitivity was obtained by altering the reconstruction filter. Conclusion: Modifying the characteristics of a reconstruction filter can generate significant improvement in assessments of the periodontal ligament space. A high-frequency enhancement filter improves the visualization of thin structures and will be useful when accurate assessment of the periodontal ligament space is necessary.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.451-459
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• 2017

언어학습 도구로서 스마트폰은 강의실 밖과 비교했을 때 수업시간에 활용되는 경우는 흔하지 않다. 따라서 본 연구의 목적은 영어 듣기의 수업 활동에서 스마트폰의 유용성을 파악하는 것이다. 71명의 학생들이 한 학기 동안 Practical English Listening and Reading 과목에서 개별적으로 스마트폰을 이용하여 듣기 활동을 하였다. 학기 말에 학생들은 스마트폰 활동에 관한 10문항의 설문에 응답하였다. 설문을 분석한 결과 스마트폰을 이용한 듣기 활동은 학생들의 영어 듣기에 대한 흥미를 유발하였으며 개인별 맞춤 학습으로서 듣기 능력을 향상시키는 효과를 가져왔다. 그런데 스마트폰이 지닌 다른 기능들이 학생들의 듣기 활동을 방해한다는 사실이 스마트폰 활용의 가장 큰 단점으로 나타났다. 이를 해결하기 위해 듣기 활동을 모두 스마트폰 활동으로 할 것이 아니라 강의실 컴퓨터를 사용한 전체 활동도 병행할 것을 제안한다. 학생들이 원하는 혼합율은 50대 50 이었다. 학생 집단의 수준에 따라 그 혼합율은 달라질 수 있을 것이다. 이러한 연구결과는 디지털 융합 영어학습을 활성화하는데 기여할 것이다.

• 대한심미치과학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.16-26
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• 2014

CAD/CAM에서 사용할 수 있는 소재는 composite, ceramic, hybrid 그리고 metal이 있다. 그중에 진료실 CAD/CAM에서는 주로 monolithic ceramic 테크닉을 사용하는 데, monolithic ceramic 테크닉이란 한 가지 소재로만 제작하는 방법을 말한다. 블럭상태의 소재를 최종치아형태로 깎아 폴리싱해서 사용하거나, 열을 가해서 사용하는 방법으로, 기존의 도재 축조 작업이 필요 없다. 심미성에서는 다소 부족하지만, 1시간 안에 제작이 가능하므로 1회, 1일 방문으로 치료를 완료할 수 있고, 소재의 안정성이 높으며(녹이거나 상변화를 시키지 않음에 따라 왜곡이 생기거나 강도가 약해질 가능성이 적음), 컴퓨터 조작(CAD 작업)으로 치아를 디자인하여 제작하므로 진료실에서 쉽게 작업할 수 있다는 장점이 있다. 이 테크닉에 사용할 수 있는 소재를 임상적 관점에서 세대별로 따라 분류해 보았다.