• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.11-22
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• 2018

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine cephalometric factors that help predict favorable soft-tissue profile outcomes following treatment with the Class II Twin-block appliance. Methods: Pre- and post-treatment lateral cephalograms of 45 patients treated with the Class II Twin-block appliance were retrospectively analyzed. Profile silhouettes were drawn from the cephalograms and evaluated by three orthodontists in order to determine the extent of improvement. Samples were divided into a favorable group (upper 30% of visual analogue scale [VAS] scores, n = 14) and an unfavorable group (lower 30% of VAS scores, n = 14). Skeletal and soft-tissue measurements were performed on the cephalograms and an intergroup comparison was conducted. Results: An independent t-test revealed that the following pre-treatment values were lower in the favorable group compared to the unfavorable group: lower incisor to mandibular plane angle, lower incisor to pogonion distance, point A-nasion-point B angle, sella-nasion line (SN) to maxillary plane angle, SN to mandibular plane angle, gonial angle, and symphysis inclination. The favorable group had a larger incisor inclination to occlusal plane. Moreover, the favorable group showed larger post-treatment changes in gonial angle, B point projection, and pogonion projection than did the unfavorable group. Conclusions: Class II malocclusion patients with a low divergent skeletal pattern and reduced lower incisor protrusions are likely to show more improvement in soft-tissue profile outcomes following Class II Twin-block treatment.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.83-88
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• 2012

Purpose : The aim of this study was to investigate the initial effects of maxillary expansion therapy with Hyrax appliance and to evaluate the related changes in maxillary sinus volume. Materials and Methods : Thirty patients (20 females, 10 males; 13.8 years) requiring maxillary expansion therapy, as part of their comprehensive orthodontic treatment, were examined. Each patient had cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images taken before (T1) and after (T2) maxillary expansion therapy with a banded Hyrax appliance. Multiplanar slices were used to measure linear dimensions and palatal vault angle. Volumetric analysis was used to measure maxillary sinus volumes. Student t tests were used to compare the pre- and post-treatment measurements. Additionally, differences between two age groups were compared with Mann-Whitney U test. The level of significance was set at p=0.05. Results : Comparison of pre-treatment to post-treatment variables revealed significant changes in the transverse dimension related to both maxillary skeletal and dental structures and palatal vault angle, resulting in a widened palatal vault (p<0.05). Hard palate showed no significant movement in the vertical and anteroposterior planes. Nasal cavity width increased on a mean value of 0.93mm(SD=0.23, p<0.05). Maxillary sinus volume remained virtually stable. No significant age differences were observed in the sample. Conclusion : Hyrax expansion therapy did not have a significant impact on maxillary sinus volume.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.644-651
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• 1999

미맹출된 상악 중절치는 비교적 흔히 임상에서 8세이상의 아동에서 관찰될 수 있다. 맹출실패의 원인으로는 치배의 비정상적인 발육이 언급되는데 아직 명백히 밝혀지지는 않았지만, 이는 외상이나 선행유치의 치근단 감염으로 유발될 수 있다. 본 증례는 외상의 병력이 없어 유치의 치근단 감염에 의한 상악 중절치의 매복을 고려해 볼 수 있다. 치아의 맹출과 Hertwig's epithelial root sheath 에 의한 지속적인 치근 발육을 유도하기 위해서는 외과적 노출과 가철성 장치를 이용한 교정적 견인이 치료방법으로 시행될수 있다. 본 증례는 역위 매복으로 인해 치근의 만곡이 예상되며 치근의 발육이 지연된 치아를 치근형성 전 조기에 가철성 장치를 이용한 교정적 견인에 의해 정상적인 맹출과 인접치와 유사한 치근 발육이 얻어졌다. 하지만 향후 완전한 치근 형성 유무에 대한 주기적인 검진과 부착치은 획득을 위한 치주적인 처치가 필요하리라 사료된다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.290-300
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• 2016

Objective: This study aimed to (1) evaluate the effects of maxillary second and third molar eruption status on the distalization of first molars with a modified palatal anchorage plate (MPAP), and (2) compare the results to the outcomes of the use of a pendulum and that of a headgear using three-dimensional finite element analysis. Methods: Three eruption stages were established: an erupting second molar at the cervical one-third of the first molar root (Stage 1), a fully erupted second molar (Stage 2), and an erupting third molar at the cervical one-third of the second molar root (Stage 3). Retraction forces were applied via three anchorage appliance models: an MPAP with bracket and archwire, a bone-anchored pendulum appliance, and cervical-pull headgear. Results: An MPAP showed greater root movement of the first molar than crown movement, and this was more noticeable in Stages 2 and 3. With the other devices, the first molar showed distal tipping. Transversely, the first molar had mesial-out rotation with headgear and mesial-in rotation with the other devices. Vertically, the first molar was intruded with an MPAP, and extruded with the other appliances. Conclusions: The second molar eruption stage had an effect on molar distalization, but the third molar follicle had no effect. The application of an MPAP may be an effective treatment option for maxillary molar distalization.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.103-108
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• 2006

성장기 아동에서 외상, 유전적 질환 erosion, 다발성 우식증에 의해 1대구치의 조기상실 등이 야기되어 수직고경이 상실된 경우를 드물지 않게 발견할 수 있다. 이러한 수직고경이 상실된 환아에게는 저작력 저하 안모의 상실, 발음 이상, 저작근의 경련, 턱관절 장애 등이 발생할 수 있으며 중심교합을 상실한 경우 저작기능의 큰 저해요인이 될 수 있다. 성인의 경우 생리적 안정위, 평균적인 치조제간의 거리. 최대 교합력 등이 수직고경을 회복하는데 기준이 되나 소아환자의 기준에 대한보고는 미흡한 실정이다. 대부분의 증례에서 전치부는 celluloid crown form을 이용한 레진관, 유구치는 stainless steel crown으로 수복한 것으로 보고되었으나 수직고경의 기준은 제시되지 않고 있다. 본 증례에서는 다발성 치아 우식증으로 인하여 모든 유구치와 3개의 제 1대구치가 조기 상실되어 수직고경과 중심교합을 상실한 환아에서, 의도된 악관관계를 재현하고 그에 따라 제작한 가철성 장치를 이용하여 양호한 결과를 얻었다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.244-250
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• 2005

자해 행위(self-injurious behavior)란 자살 의도 없이 자신의 신체 일부를 무의식적 혹은 고의로 손상시키는 것으로 정의한다. 이는 머리 및 몸 때리기, 피부 절단 혹은 손가락 깨물기 등의 형태로 나타나며, 눈, 성기 및 구강 내 자해 행위(self-inflicted oral mutilation)를 포함한다. 자해 행위는 일반적으로 정신지체, 혼수상태, 정신과적 문제, 약물의 독성 혹은 성격장애를 지닌 환자에게서 일어날 수 있다. 소아환자에서 자해 행위는 보통 입술, 협점막 및 혀 깨물기 등이 보고되고 있으며, 이러한 구강 내 자해 행위를 방지하기 위해 치과적 조절 방법들이 소개되고 있다. 본 증례에서는 구강 내 자해 소견을 보인 두 명의 소아환자들에 대해, 각각 변형된 activator 형태의 가철성 장치, 후방으로 연장된 tongue-rake 장치 및 mouthguard 등을 사용하여 양호한 치유과정을 보였기에 보고하는 바이다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.263-278
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• 2005

This study investigated the current oral health conditions of the elderly at home and welfare facilities in their age over 65 years around some rural areas in Gangwon province, which would expect the fewer medical benefits even with lower interest than urban areas, despite of relatively high ratio of elder populations, so that it could prepare a basic document necessary to determine certain planned quantification for the benefit of elder's oral healthcare. As of the end of December 2004 both 50 elders at home and 50 elders at welfare facilities were randomly sampled in their age over 65 years in Samcheok city. As a result of this study, it was found that the elders at welfare facilities scored 15 pts. in DMFT index level typical of oral health conditions, which was higher than the elders at home. In addition, the elders at welfare facilities scored 26.0% in the coexistence of immobile bridge and partial denture higher than the elders at home with regard to the presence of intraoral prosthetic appliance. The results of analyzing the difference in the one-year dental visiting experience of respondents hereof showed that the elders at home were relatively more in ratio(62.0%) than those at welfare facilities, while many of the former group(38.0%) had relatively more handicap in masticatory movement than the latter one with regard to the conditions of dental prosthesis in use. Besides, many of the elders at facilities(30% or more) felt subjective symptoms of periodontal disease including bleeding or swelling, which indicates higher ratio than the elders at home. Finally, the elders at home used to brush their teeth at more frequency on a daily basis than those at facilities, while the latter group suffered general body disease more than the former group. Summing up, it is concluded that a formulated oral healthcare system will become more needed in near future than now for the benefit of the elderly living in welfare facilities, while nationwide policy-level supports would be urgent for them in the aspect of national welfare.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.262-271
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• 2020

변연골 하방으로까지 파절선이 연장된 치아를 수복하기 위해 파절선의 노출 및 생물학적 폭경의 재확립을 위한 삭제형 골수술을 동반한 외과적 치관 연장술을 고려해 볼 수 있다. 그러나 이 술식은 특히 전치부에서 심미성을 훼손시킬 수 있다. 따라서 지지골과 치은을 희생시키지 않으면서 파절선을 치조와 하방에서 상방으로 위치 시킬 수 있는 교정적 정출술이 권장된다. 이 술식은 생물학적 폭경의 재확립과 더불어 수복물을 건전한 치아 구조에 위치할 수 있도록 해 준다. 또 다른 대안으로, 교정적 정출술 보다 방법이 간단하며 시간이 적게 소요되고 한번의 술식만으로 정출이 완료되는 외과적 정출술도 고려해 볼 수 있다. 외과적 정출술을 이용할 경우 구강내 교정 장치를 위치시키고 조정하기 위해 환자가 치과에 여러번 방문할 필요가 없다. 본 연구에서는 상악 중절치에서 치관-치근 파절이 발생한 경우 교정적 정출술 또는 외과적 정출술을 통한 다각적 방법을 병용함으로써 성공적으로 수복한 증례를 보고하고자 한다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.100-109
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• 2012

Objective: A national survey was conducted to assess orthodontic residents' current concepts and knowledge of cleft lip and palate (CLP) management in Korea. Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 7 categories and 36 question items was distributed to 16 senior chief residents of orthodontic department at 11 dental university hospitals and 5 medical university hospitals in Korea. All respondents completed the questionnaires and returned them. Results: All of the respondents reported that they belonged to an interdisciplinary team. Nineteen percent indicated that they use presurgical infant orthopedic (PSIO) appliances. The percentage of respondents who reported they were 'unsure' about the methods about for cleft repair operation method was relatively high. Eighty-six percent reported that the orthodontic treatment was started at the deciduous or mixed dentition. Various answers were given regarding the amount of maxillary expansion for alveolar bone graft and the estimates of spontaneous or forced eruption of the upper canine. Sixty-seven percent reported use of a rapid maxillary expansion appliance as an anchorage device for maxillary protraction with a facemask. There was consensus among respondents regarding daily wearing time, duration of treatment, and amount of orthopedic force. Various estimates were given for the relapse percentage after maxillary advancement distraction osteogenesis (MADO). Most respondents did not have sufficient experience with MADO. Conclusions: These findings suggest that education about the concepts and methods of PSIO and surgical repair, consensus regarding orthodontic management protocols, and additional MADO experience are needed in order to improve the quality of CLP management in Korean orthodontic residents.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.205-215
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between the number of remaining teeth and bone health status among adults over 65 years old. Methods: The study subjects were 1,843 adults over 65 years old drawn from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) in 2008-2010. Oral health status included the number of remaining teeth, and prosthetic appliance status. Bone health statuses were assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Bone health statuses were classified into normal (T-score ${\geq}-1.0$), osteopenia (-2.5 < T-score < -1.0), and osteoporosis (T-score ${\leq}-2.5$). Complex samples chi-square test was used to estimate the relationship between the number of remaining teeth and bone health status, and related factors included in the model were analyzed with the complex samples logistic regression analysis. Results: Using the multinomial logistic regression analytic method, the elderly having 20 or more remaining teeth and those having less than 20 remaining teeth with prosthesis were compared. The latter group had 1.89 times higher rate of being diagnosed as having osteoporosis. Conclusions: This study suggests that oral health is an important factor for geriatric osteoporosis. Therefore, in order to prevent fractures due to osteoporosis and osteoporosis in old age, it is necessary to be aware of the relationship between oral health and osteoporosis, and oral health should be considered when preparing preventive management strategies.