• Korean Journal of Dental Materials
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• v.44 no.3
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• pp.197-206
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• 2017

The hardening effect by ice-quenching after oxidation of a Pd-Ag-Sn-Au metal-ceramic alloy during porcelain firing simulation was investigated by means of hardness test, field emission scanning electron microscopic observations, and X-ray diffraction analysis. The hardness decreased by ice-quenching after oxidation, which was induced by the homogenization of the ice-quenched specimen. The decreased hardness by ice-quenching after oxidation was recovered from the wash stage which was the first stage of the remaining firing process for bonding porcelain. After wash stage, the hardness of the ice-quenched specimens decreased during the subsequent porcelain firing process. But the final hardness of the ice-quenched specimens after oxidation was higher than that of the specimens cooled at stage 0 after oxidation. The increase in hardness of the specimens during the first firing process was caused by the lattice strains generated at the interface between the face-centered cubic Pd-Ag-rich matrix and the face-centered tetragonal Pd3(Sn, Ga, In) precipitate. The decrease in hardness of the specimens during the remaining firing process was caused by the microstructural coarsening.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.47 no.4
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• pp.229-237
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• 2017

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the initial stability as insertion and removal torque and the clinical applicability of novel orthodontic zirconia micro-implants made using a powder injection molding (PIM) technique with those parameters in conventional titanium micro-implants. Methods: Sixty zirconia and 60 titanium micro-implants of similar design (diameter, 1.6 mm; length, 8.0 mm) were inserted perpendicularly in solid polyurethane foam with varying densities of 20 pounds per cubic foot (pcf), 30 pcf, and 40 pcf. Primary stability was measured as maximum insertion torque (MIT) and maximum removal torque (MRT). To investigate clinical applicability, compressive and tensile forces were recorded at 0.01, 0.02, and 0.03 mm displacement of the implants at angles of $0^{\circ}$, $10^{\circ}$, $20^{\circ}$, $30^{\circ}$, and $40^{\circ}$. The biocompatibility of zirconia micro-implants was assessed via an experimental animal study. Results: There were no statistically significant differences between zirconia micro-implants and titanium alloy implants with regard to MIT, MRT, or the amount of movement in the angulated lateral displacement test. As angulation increased, the mean compressive and tensile forces required to displace both types of micro-implants increased substantially at all distances. The average bone-to-implant contact ratio of prototype zirconia micro-implants was $56.88{\pm}6.72%$. Conclusions: Zirconia micro-implants showed initial stability and clinical applicability for diverse orthodontic treatments comparable to that of titanium micro-implants under compressive and tensile forces.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• v.42 no.6
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• pp.248-255
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• 2012

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the biological response of alkali- and heat-treated titanium-8tantalum-3niobium surfaces by cell proliferation and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity analysis. Methods: Commercial pure titanium (group cp-Ti) and alkali- and heat-treated titanium-8tantalum-3niobium (group AHT) disks were prepared. The surface properties were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersed spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The surface roughness was evaluated by atomic force microscopy and a profilometer. The contact angle and surface energy were also analyzed. The biological response of fetal rat calvarial cells on group AHT was assessed by cell proliferation and ALP activity. Results: Group AHT showed a flake-like morphology microprofile and dense structure. XPS analysis of group AHT showed an increased amount of oxygen in the basic hydroxyl residue of titanium hydroxide groups compared with group cp-Ti. The surface roughness (Ra) measured by a profilometer showed no significant difference (P>0.05). Group AHT showed a lower contact angle and higher surface energy than group cp-Ti. Cell proliferation on group AHT surfaces was significantly higher than on group cp-Ti surfaces (P<0.05). In comparison to group cp-Ti, group AHT enhanced ALP activity (P<0.05). Conclusions: These results suggest that group AHT stimulates osteoblast differentiation.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.39 no.3
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• pp.297-305
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• 2001

Statement of problem. There have been previous studies about instability according to screw material by means of calculating preload in tightening screw or recording of the torque necessary to loosen screw after tightening screw. Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate screw joint stability through the analysis of fitness at the mating thread surfaces between implant and screw after tightening screws made of different materials. Material and methods. In this study, screws were respectively used to secure a cemented abutment to a hexlock implant fixture; teflon coated titanium alloy screw and titanium alloy screw(Steri-Oss), gold-plated gold-palladium alloy screw and titanium alloy screw(Implant Innovation), gold screw and titanium screw(AVANA Dental Implant System). Each abutment screw was secured to the implant with recommended torque value using a digital torque controller. Each screw was again tightened after 10minutes. All samples were cross sectioned with sandpaper and polished. Then samples were evaluated with an scanning electron microscope analysis. Results. In titanium alloy screw, irregular contact and relatively large gap was present at mating thread surface. Also in teflon-coated titanium screw, incomplete seating and only partially contact was present at the mating thread surface. In gold-plated gold-palladium alloy screw, relatively close and tight contact without the presence of large gap was present by existing of gold coating at the mating thread surfaces. In gold alloy screw, relatively small gap between the mating components was seen. Conclusions. This result suggested that gold plated gold-palladium alloy screw and gold alloy screw achieved a greater degree of contact at the mating thread surfaces compared to titanium alloy screw and teflon-coated titanium alloy screw.

• Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.537-542
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• 2000

Ga이 함유된 Pd-Ga계 합금은 우수한 기계적 성질, 심미성 및 생체적합성등으로 차세대 치과 도재용 합금으로 주목 받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 상용 77.3%Pd-6.0%Ga계 합금을 원심주조법으로 주조하고, 탈개스, 세라믹소성처리한 후 미세조직을 광학현미경, X-선 회절기, 투과전자현미경으로 관찰하였다. X-선 회절분석 및 투과전자현미경 관찰 결과, Pd고용체와 미세한 석출물에 의해 나타나는 줄무늬를 확인하였다. 공정점 86$0^{\circ}C$에서 5시간 유지시킨 상평형 열처리조건에서는 Pd고용체와 금속간화합물 Pd(sub)2Ga에 해당하는 보다 명확한 제한시야회절도형을 얻었다. 이러한 결과로 77.3%Pd-6.0%Ga계 합금은 Pd고용체와 미세한 구형의 금속간화합물 Pd(sub2)Ga으로 구성되었음을 알 수 있었다.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.123-130
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• 1989

In order to investigate the biocompatibility of base metal alloys in dental prosthesis, the 3 types of Ni-Cr alloys and the 3 types of Co-Cr alloys were collected and each alloy was extracted in the culture medium. L-cells derived from the subcutaneous tissue of mouse and extracted medium were cultivated. The relative growth rate of L-cells in the tissue culture was calculated with N-R assay. The obtained results were as follows: 1. In the case of the Co-Cr alloys tested, its cytotoxicity proved weak. 2. In the case of the Ni-Cr alloys tested, there was no significant degree of cytotoxicity, especially 25% Victory was proved noncytotoxicity.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2015.11a
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• pp.137-137
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• 2015

The purposed of this work was to observe hydroxyapatite precipitation phenomena on micro-pore formed Ti-Nb alloy by PEO technique. The Ti-30Nb and Ti-30Ta alloys were remelted at least ten times in order to avoid inhomogeneity, and then cylindrical specimens (diameter 10 mm, thickness 4 mm) were cut by using laser from cast ingots of the Ti alloys. Heat treatment was carried out at $1050^{\circ}C$ for 2 h for homogenization in argon atmosphere. The morphologic change of the alloys were examined by X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM).

• Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.443-449
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• 1999

현재 시판되고 있는 치과용 76.5%Pd-11.6%Cu-7.2^%GarP 합금의 주조상태 및 임상열처리에 따른 미세조직의 변화를 X-선 회절기, 광학현미경, 시차열분석기를 이용하여 관찰하였다. 주조상태, 탈개스 및 세리믹소성처리 후 미세조직은 Pd고용체와 금속간화합물 Pd2Ga으로 구성되어 나타났고, 이들 상들은 열처리에 따라 상당한 변화를 보였다. 또한 Pd은 아르곤 분위기 내의 산소와 반응하여 산화물 형성 및 분해로 인해 질량변화곡선(TG)이 변하였고, 시차열분석(DTA)에서는 약 815$^{\circ}C$ 정도에서 Pd2Ga에 기인하는 흡열피크를 확인하였다. 이러한 실험의 결과들은 Cu가 이원계 Pd-Ga 합금의 Ga의 고용량을 낮추어 공정반응이 저 Ga 쪽으로 이동하기 때문인 것으로 설명하였다. 그러나 앞으로 보다 명확한 상변태 규명을 위해서 TEM등의 분석장비를 사용하여 체계적인 연구가 요구된다.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 1999.05a
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• pp.120-120
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• 1999

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2009.10a
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• pp.216-216
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• 2009