• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.931-936
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• 1996

Many kinds of soluble calcium salts such as calcium lactate are known to reduce the enamel demineralization. In this study, calcium lactate was tested for its effect on the demineralization process of hydroxyapatite. Synthetic hydroxyapatites were used as a standardized material instead of human enamel which is rarely heterogenous. And, for the purpose of hydroxyapatite demineralization, lactic acid was used. By comparing the weight of hydroxyapatite pre-demineralization and post-demineralization, it was possible to examine the effect of calcium lactate on demineralization. The weight of demineralized hydroxyapatite was reduced by about 46% and 59% with 20mM and 40mM calcium lactate, respectively. In conclusion, low concentrations of calcium lactate showed an inhibitory effect on the demineralization of synthetic hydroxyapatite.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2011

Purpose: The goal of this research is to find the role of collagen membrane, which can reduce physical damage, as a scaffold for possible alternative to the corticotomy which causes Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon (RAP). Materials and Methods: The experiments were carried out on 12 New Zealand white rabbits, approximately 3.5 kg in bodyweight. We made an incision on the skin of the mandibular border and applied 37% phosphoric acid and collagen membrane to the mandibular bone surface of the first group (experimental group), and only phosphoric acid to the second group (control group). After 3 days, 1 week, and 2 weeks, 4 rabbits each were sacrificed and specimens were obtained. Each specimen was stained by H&E and Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), and histological changes were observed by light microscope. Results: The demineralization of the experimental group was weak compared to the control group. It also showed a gradual increase of demineralization (after 3 days, 1 week, and 2 weeks) and the control group showed more extensive demineralization than the experimental group. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the amount of demineralization as a result of using phosphoric acid, and as time went by, demineralization increased. The absorbable collagen membrane was used as a scaffold to increase bone demineralization effect and prevent dispersion to adjacent tissues, but rather the amount of bone demineralization decreased. Therefore, the role of collagen membrane as a scaffold for RAP was weak.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.335-351
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• 1998

Salivary proteins which are produced in the saliary acinar cells have been known to be involved in the Calcium and phosphate metabolism. The acquired pellicle resulting from such metabolism is considered as a secondary defence membrane against tooth caries. In this respect, some proteins included in saliva probably play an important role in the prevention of demineralization in enamel. On the other hand, fluoride has long been known to prevent the demineralization of enamel by the inhibition of the growth of Streptococcus mutans(S. mutans) and by the chemical reaction with calcium and phosphate, Therefore, I have examined the roles of amylase and albumin in the demineralization of enamel and compared these preteins with fluoride in terms of anticariogenic effect. 1. The demineralization caused by S. mutans occurred slowly and progressively for the first 60 min, then the rate of demineralization was accelerated afterwards. 2. pH decreased continuously during the entire period of each experiment. 3. The demineralization was significantly inhibited by the preteatment of amylase and fluoride but albumin had little effect on it. 4. An addition of 0.1 mM lactic acid (final concentration 0.1 ${\mu}M$) caused a rapid increase in calcium concentration reaching a maximum within 10 min. 5. pH decreased rapidly by the addition of 0.1 mM lactic acid and reached a minimum within a few seconds followed by an increase in pH. pH reaced a plateu with 10 min. 6. Fluoride, amylase and albumin played little role in the 0.1 mM lactic acid-induced demineralization. 7. A slow infusion of 0.1 M lactic acid at a rate of 5 ${\mu}l/min$ caused a slower increase in calcium concentration compared with the bolus addition of lactic acid. 8. Fluoride had an inhibitory effect on the calcium release caused by slow infusion of lactic acid while amylase and albumin had no effect on it. These results suggest that fluoride inhibits demineralization by protecting the HA from the acid attack whereas amylase has a direct effect on S. mutans to prevent demineralization.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.165-174
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• 1995

이 연구의 목적은 교정용 bracket부착에 의한 교정치료시 법랑질 표면에 나타나는 탈회 형태 및 손상정도를 평가하고 이를 개선시킬수 있는 방법에 대하여 알아보기 위함이다. 건전한 법랑질 표면을 갖는 40개의 소구치를 산부식과 다양한 불소도포에 의해 처리한 뒤 환자의 구강에서 3개월동안 유지시켰다. 모든 견본 소구치를 발거하여 주사 전자현미경으로 법랑질 표면을 평가하였다. 이 연구로부터 얻어진 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. Bracket 부착에 의한 법랑질 표면에 어느 정도 탈회와 손상이 나타났다. 2. $2\%$ NaF을 전기이온 도포한 Group 6이 건전한 법랑질 표면에 가장 유사한 형태로 개선되었다. 3. 산 부식 후 아무런 처리도 하지 않은 Group 2에서 불소 도포한 다른 Group들 보다 더 큰 법랑질 탈회와 손상이 나타났다. 4. Bracket 부착에 의한 법랑질 표면의 탈회와 손상 정도는 불소 도포방법에 의하여 개선이 이루어 졌다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.345-357
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• 2023

Enamel demineralization represents the most prevalent complication arising from fixed orthodontic treatment. Its main etiology is the development of cariogenic biofilms formed around orthodontic appliances. Ordinarily, oral biofilms exist in a dynamic equilibrium with the host's defense mechanisms. However, the equilibrium can be disrupted by environmental changes, such as the introduction of a fixed orthodontic appliance, resulting in a shift in the biofilm's microbial composition from non-pathogenic to pathogenic. This alteration leads to an increased prevalence of cariogenic bacteria, notably mutans streptococci, within the biofilm. This article examines the relationships between oral biofilms and orthodontic appliances, with a particular focus on strategies for effectively managing oral biofilms to mitigate enamel demineralization around orthodontic appliances.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.90-95
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• 2012

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of resin infiltration technique on color and surface hardness of white spot lesion (WSL) with various degrees of demineralization. Materials and Methods: Ten human upper premolars were cut and divided into quarters with a $3{\times}4mm$ window on the enamel surface. Each specimens were separated into four groups (n = 10) and immersed in demineralization solution to create WSL: control, no treatment (baseline); 12 h, 12 hr demineralization; 24 h, 24 hr demineralization; 48 h, 48 hr demineralization. Resin infiltration was performed to the specimens using Icon (DMG). $CIEL^*a^*b^*$ color parameters of the enamel-dentin complex were determined using a spectroradiometer at baseline, after caries formation and after resin infiltration. Surface hardness was measured by Vickers Micro Hardness Tester (Shimadzu, HMV-2). The differences in color and hardness among the groups were analyzed with ANOVA followed by Tukey test. Results: Resin infiltration induced color changes and increased the hardness of demineralized enamel. After resin infiltration, there was no difference in color change (${\Delta}E^*$) or microhardness among the groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: There was no difference in the effect of resin infiltration on color and hardness among groups with different extents of demineralization.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.137-143
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• 2018

본 실험의 목적은 초기 우식 부위에 레진 침투법과 불소 적용 후 탈회 저항성을 비교하기 위함이다. 인공 우식을 유발한 시편을 대조군, 1.23% 산성불화인산염(Acidulated phosphate fluoride(APF))군, 레진 침투군으로 분류하고 각 재료를 적용 후 재탈회시켰다. 이후 공초점 레이저 현미경(Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope(CLSM))을 이용하여 탈회 깊이를 측정하였고 주사전자현미경(SEM)을 이용하여 법랑질 표면 거칠기를 관찰하였다. CLSM을 이용하여 탈회 깊이를 측정하였을 때 대조군, 1.23% 산성불화인산염군, $Icon^{(R)}$ caries infiltrant군 순으로 감소하였다. 탈회 깊이는 1.23% 산성불화인산염군, $Icon^{(R)}$ caries infiltrant군이 대조군에 비해서는 유의성 있는 차이를 보이지만 두 군 간의 차이가 없었다(p < 0.05). 표면거칠기는 대조군에서 매우 거칠고 표면이 불규칙한 양상을 보였고 1.23% 산성불화인산염군, $Icon^{(R)}$ caries infiltrant 군으로 갈수록 표면 거칠기와 불규칙성은 감소하였다.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.67-72
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• 2005

To achieve demineralization of crab shell waste by chemical and biological treatments, lactic acid and lactic acid bacterium were applied. In 5.0 and $10\%$ lactic acid, pH rapidly decreased from 6.8 to 4.2 and from 4.5 to 2.4 at day 3, respectively, and thereafter the pH remained at an almost constant level. In a $10\%$ lactic acid bacterium inoculum, pH lowered to 4.6 at day 5. Relative residual ash content rapidly decreased to 49.1 and $16.4\%$ in 5 and $10\%$ lactic acid treatments, respectively, for the initial 12 h. In 2.5, 5 and $10\%$ lactic acid bacterium inoculums, relative residual ash content rapidly decreased to 55.2, 40.9 and $44.7\%$, respectively, on the first day. Residual dry masses were 76.4, 67.8 and $46.6\%$ in 2.5, 5 and $10\%$ lactic acid treatments, respectively, for the initial 12 h. After a one-time exchange of the lactic acid solution, in the $5.0\%$ lactic acid treatment, residual dry mass rapidly decreased from 66.0 to $41.4\%$. In 2.5, 5 and $10\%$ lactic acid bacterium inoculums, residual dry masses decreased to 67.6, 57.4 and $59.6\%$ respectively, on the first day. Protein contents after demineralization ranged from $51.3{\sim}54.7\%$ in the chemical treatments and decreased to $32.3\%$ in the lactic acid fermentation process. A negative relationship was shown between pH and demineralization rate in lactic acid and lactic acid bacterium treatments. These results suggest that lactic acid fermentation can be an alternative for demineralization of crab shells, even though the rate and efficiency of the demineralization is lower than the chemical treatment.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.293-300
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• 2019

고정식 교정 장치 치료의 흔한 부작용으로 구강 위생이 불량한 환자에서 브라켓과 밴드에 인접한 법랑질의 탈회가 발생한다. 이 연구는 불소를 이용한 다양한 법랑질 탈회 예방 방법 중 고정식 교정장치 주위의 탈회 예방에 무엇이 가장 효과적인지 알아보고자 시행되었다. 건전한 표면을 가진 발치된 소의 절치 80개를 실험재료로 하여 4개 군으로 분류하였다 : (I군) 대조군, (II군) V $varnish^{TM}$, (III군) Tooth Mousse $Plus^{(R)}$, (IV군) $Vanish^{TM}$ XT. 각 군 별로 처리 후 인공우식용액에서 탈회시킨 다음 0일, 30일, 60일, 90일에 무기질 소실량과 비커스 표면미세경도를 측정하였다. 무기질 소실량은 IV군에서 가장 적었으며, 그 다음으로는 II군, III군 순으로 적었으며, 유의한 차이를 보였다. 표면미세경도는 IV군에서 가장 적었으며, 그 다음으로는 II군, III군 순으로 적었으며, 유의한 차이를 보였다. 이상의 연구결과, IV군이 브라켓 주위 법랑질 탈회 방지에 가장 우수한 효과를 보였다. III군은 대조군과 비교하여 유의한 법랑질 탈회 예방 효과를 보였지만, 다른 군보다는 그 효과가 적었다.