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Single-session associative protocol for dentin hypersensitivity management: a 1-year randomized, blinded clinical study

  • Thayna Carolina Zeni;Poliana Maria de Faveri Cardoso;Rafael da Silva Vanolli;Marcio Jose Mendonca;Julio Katuhide Ueda;Veridiana Camilotti
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • 제49권2호
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    • pp.15.1-15.11
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    • 2024
  • Objectives: This study aimed to establish a single-session associative protocol for nonrestorative management of dentin hypersensitivity (DH). Materials and Methods: Twenty-four individuals with DH and a minimum sensitivity level of 4 on the visual analog scale (VAS) were selected. The study was conducted in a split-mouth design, with each participant (n = 20) having at least 1 affected tooth in all quadrants. The management protocols consisted of control group: universal adhesive, Neural Desensitizing Protocol group: 5% potassium nitrate, Mixed Desensitizing Protocol (PAM) group: 5% sodium fluoride and 5% potassium nitrate, Remineralizing Desensitizing Protocol (PDR) group: surface-partially reacted glass technology photopolymerizable varnish. Evaluations were performed immediately after application, at 1 week, 1 month, 2 months, and 12 months using the VAS sensitivity test. Results: The scores were subjected to statistical analysis using the Friedman test (p < 0.05), Durbin-Conover test (p < 0.05), and Wilcoxon test (p < 0.05). At the 12-month evaluation, all groups showed statistically significant differences compared to the initial assessment. For the evaluation after 12 months, there was a statistically significant difference between the PAM group, the control group, and the PDR group. Conclusions: It can be concluded that all groups were effective in controlling DH, but there were significant results in the control group and PDR group. The clinical relevance of this study is to demonstrate that the application of single-session desensitizing protocols can be effective in controlling DH for up to 12 months.

Correlation between cone-beam computed tomographic findings and the apnea-hypopnea index in obstructive sleep apnea patients: A cross-sectional study

  • Marco Isaac;Dina Mohamed ElBeshlawy;Ahmed Elsobki;Dina Fahim Ahmed;Sarah Mohammed Kenawy
    • Imaging Science in Dentistry
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    • 제54권2호
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    • pp.147-157
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    • 2024
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the correlations of cone-beam computed tomographic findings with the apnea-hypopnea index in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Materials and Methods: Forty patients with obstructive sleep apnea were selected from the ear-nose-throat (ENT) outpatient clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University. Cone-beam computed tomography was performed for each patient at the end of both inspiration and expiration. Polysomnography was carried out, and the apnea-hypopnea index was obtained. Linear measurements, including cross-sectional area and the SNA and SNB angles, were obtained. Four oral and maxillofacial radiologists categorized pharyngeal and retropalatal airway morphology and calculated the airway length and volume. Continuous data were tested for normality using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and reported as the mean and standard deviation or as the median and range. Categorical data were presented as numbers and percentages, and the significance level was set at P<0.05. Results: The minimal value of the cross-sectional area, SNB angle, and airway morphology at the end of inspiration demonstrated a statistically significant association (P<0.05) with the apnea-hypopnea index, with excellent agreement. No statistically significant difference was found in the airway volume, other linear measurements, or retropalatal airway morphology. Conclusion: Cone-beam computed tomographic measurements in obstructive sleep apnea patients may be used as a supplement to a novel radiographic classification corresponding to the established clinical apnea-hypopnea index classification.

Second intercomparison on electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) retrospective dosimetry in Korea using hydroxyapatite

  • HyoJin Kim;Jae Seok Kim;Byeong Ryong Park;Seongjae Jang;Han-Ki Jang;Ki-Taek Han;Hoon Choi;Jeongin Kim;In Jung Kim;Yunho Kim;Wi-Ho Ha;Jungil Lee;Yeong-Rok Kang
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • 제55권12호
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    • pp.4576-4582
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    • 2023
  • The Korea retrospective dosimetry (KREDOS)-electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) group undertook an intercomparison investigation utilizing hydroxyapatite. This analysis involved four institutions: the Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Korean Association for Radiation Application, and Radiation Health Institute of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power. Following the irradiation of the hydroxyapatite sample, the recorded build-up was analyzed. To validate the reliability of the EPR dosimetry findings and enhance its operational performance, a hydroxyapatite dose-response curve was plotted and dosimetry was performed for a blind sample. The proficiency of each laboratory was assessed by employing an interlaboratory comparison methodology. This involved a comparative analysis of the measurement results by calculating the relative bias, z-score, and En value. The results submitted by the participating laboratories demonstrated satisfactory ratings for doses of 1.006, 3.999, and 6.993 Gy. Following the second intercomparison, efforts to optimize their hydroxyapatite-EPR dosimetry systems are underway in the participating laboratories. The current assessment of hydroxyapatite dose yielded the foundational data required to establish the parameters of dental dosimetry. In future, the third intercomparison experiment will be conducted for exploring other materials.

Palatal vault configuration and its influence on intraoral scan time and accuracy in completely edentulous arches: a prospective clinical study

  • Dina Mohamed Ahmed Elawady;Wafaa Ibrahim Ibrahim;Radwa Gamal Ghanem;Reham Bassuni Osman
    • The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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    • 제16권4호
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    • pp.201-211
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    • 2024
  • PURPOSE. The aim of this prospective clinical study was to compare the influence of palatal vault forms on accuracy and speed of intraoral (IO) scans in completely edentulous cases. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Based on the palatal vault form, participants were divided into three equal groups (n = 10 each); Class I: moderate; Class II: deep; Class III: flat palatal vault. A reference model was created for each patient using polyvinylsiloxane impression material. The poured models were digitized using an extraoral scanner. The resultant data were imported as a solid CAD file into 3D analysis software (GOM Inspect 2018; Gom GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany) and aligned using the software's coordinate system to determine its X, Y, and Z axes. Five digital impressions (DIs) of maxilla were captured for each patient using an intraoral scanner (TRIOS; 3Shape A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark) and the resultant Standard Tessellation Language (STL) scan files served as test models. Trueness was evaluated by calculating arithmetic mean deviation (AMD) of the vault area between reference and test files while precision was evaluated by calculating AMD between captured scans to measure repeatability of scan acquisition. The scan time taken for each participant was also recorded. RESULTS. There was no significant difference in trueness and precision among the groups (P = .806 and .950, respectively). Average scan time for Class I and III palatal vaults was 1 min 13 seconds and 1 min 37 seconds, respectively, while class II deep palatal vaults showed the highest scan time of 5 mins. CONCLUSION. Palatal vault form in edentulous cases has an influence on scan time. However, it does not have a substantial impact on the accuracy of the acquired scans.

업무과부하에 따른 직무소진 및 이직의도에 관한 연구: IT 종사자들을 중심으로 (A Study on the Job Burnout and Turnover Intention due to Work Overload: Focusing on IT workers)

  • 이정민;홍민희
    • 산업과 과학
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    • 제3권3호
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    • pp.20-28
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    • 2024
  • 본 연구는 IT 종사자들의 업무과부하와 이직의도 간의 관계에서 직무소진의 매개효과를 검증하고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 IT 종사자 499명에게 직무요구, 직무소진(하위요인: 정서적 소진, 냉소, 직업 효능감) 및 이직의도 척도로 구성된 온라인 설문을 실시하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS 25.0 프로그램을 활용하여 통계 분석하였고, 매개효과 검증을 위해 Sobel test를 실시하였다. 연구결과, 업무과부하는 정서적 소진, 냉소, 이직의도에 유의한 정적 상관성을 보였다. 업무과부하는 정서적 소진과 이직의도에 유의한 정적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 업무과부하와 이직의도 간의 관계에서 정서적 소진의 완전 매개효과가 검증되었다. 연구결과를 기반으로, IT 종사자들의 업무과부하와 이직의도 문제를 예방하기 위해서는 정서적 소진에 개입할 필요성을 논의하였다. 마지막으로 IT 종사자들의 직무소진에 개입할 인적 관리 방안과 향후 연구 방향을 제안하였다.

Position Statements of the Emerging Trends Committee of the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology on the Adoption and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence for Radiology

  • Nicole Kessa Wee;Kim-Ann Git;Wen-Jeng Lee;Gaurang Raval;Aziz Pattokhov;Evelyn Lai Ming Ho;Chamaree Chuapetcharasopon;Noriyuki Tomiyama;Kwan Hoong Ng;Cher Heng Tan
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제25권7호
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    • pp.603-612
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    • 2024
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly gaining recognition in the radiology domain as a greater number of radiologists are becoming AI-literate. However, the adoption and implementation of AI solutions in clinical settings have been slow, with points of contention. A group of AI users comprising mainly clinical radiologists across various Asian countries, including India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Uzbekistan, formed the working group. This study aimed to draft position statements regarding the application and clinical deployment of AI in radiology. The primary aim is to raise awareness among the general public, promote professional interest and discussion, clarify ethical considerations when implementing AI technology, and engage the radiology profession in the ever-changing clinical practice. These position statements highlight pertinent issues that need to be addressed between care providers and care recipients. More importantly, this will help legalize the use of non-human instruments in clinical deployment without compromising ethical considerations, decision-making precision, and clinical professional standards. We base our study on four main principles of medical care-respect for patient autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.

Development of Zinc-Doped Titanium Dioxide Coatings with Enhanced Biocompatibility for Biomedical Application

  • Minseo Yu;Yo Han Song;Mi-Kyung Han
    • 한국재료학회지
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    • 제34권8호
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    • pp.377-386
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    • 2024
  • The surface of titanium (Ti) dental implants was modified by applying a zinc (Zn)-doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) coating. Initially, the Ti surfaces were etched with NaOH, followed by a hydrolysis co-condensation using tetrabutyl titanate (TBT, Ti(OC4H9)4) and zinc nitrate hexahydrate (Zn(NO3)2·6H2O), with ammonia water (NH3·H2O) acting as a hydroxide anion source. The morphology and chemical composition of the Zn-doped TiO2-coated Ti plates were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Synthesis temperatures were carefully adjusted to produce anatase Zn-doped TiO2 nanoparticles with a bipyramidal structure and approximate sizes of 100 nm. Wettability tests and cell viability assays demonstrated the biomedical potential of these modified surfaces, which showed high biocompatibility with a survival rate of over 95 % (p < 0.05) and improved wettability. Corrosion resistance tests using potentiodynamic polarization reveal that Zn-TiO2-treated samples with an anatase crystal structure exhibited a lower corrosion current density and more noble corrosion potential compared to samples coated with a rutile structure. This method offers a scalable approach that could be adapted by the biomaterial industry to improve the functionality and longevity of various biomedical implants.

전기도금을 이용한 스테인레스 스틸 선재의 직경 증가에 관한 실험적 연구 (An experimental study on diameter increase of orthodontic wire by electroplating)

  • 조진형;성영은;이기헌;황현식
    • 대한치과교정학회지
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    • 제33권2호
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    • pp.121-130
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    • 2003
  • 본 연구는 전기도금을 이용하여 교정용 선재의 직경을 증가시킨 후 그 물성 변화를 알아봄으로써 이의 임상적 적용 가능성을 알아보고자 시행되었다. 0.016 인치 스테인레스 스틸 교정용 선재에 전기도금을 위한 적절한 전처리를 시행한 후, 황산 니켈 100g/L, 염화니켈 60g/L, 붕산 30g/L, 염화나트륨 50g/L의 조성을 가지는 전해액을 제조하여 1.7V의 전압과 $25\~29^{\circ}$의 온도, $3.1\~3.3pH$의 조건 하에서 직경을 0.002 인치 증가시켜 0.018 인치 직경의 선재로 만들었다 전기도금 과정 중 1분 단위로 직경을 측정하여 시간에 따른 직경 증가율을 구하였고, 도금 후 서로 다른 세 지점의 직경을 계측하여 균일성을 평가하였으며, 도금 금속의 정성분석을 위하여 X-선 회절검사를 시행하였다. 도금층의 밀착성 증진을 위해 $400^{\circ}$의 전기로에서 10분간 열처리를 시행한 후 도금 전후와 열처리 전후의 물성 변화를 알아보기 위하여 3점 굴곡 실험을 시행하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1.전반적인 하중-변형률 곡선을 보면 0.016인치 군과 0.018인치 군 사이에 도금 처리한 군이 존재하였으며 열처리한 경우가 0.018 인치 군에 더욱 가까워지는 양상을 보였다. 2. 도금에 이해 지경은 0.002이차 증가시킨 군이 기존의 0.016이차 군에 비하여 강성과 항복강도 극한강도 모두 증가하는 경향을 보였으며 이중 강성과 극한 강도는 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 3. 0.016인치에서 도금에 의해 직경을 0.002인치 증가시킨 군이 기존의 0.018인치 군보다 강성과 항복강도, 극한강도 모두에서 낮게 나타났으며 통계적 유의차를 보였다. 4. 도금 후 열처리를 시행한 군이 시행하지 않은 군보다 강성, 항복강도, 극한강도 모두 높은 경향을 보였으며, 극한강도에서 유의한 차이를 나타내었다. 5. 전기도금 후 서로 다른 세 지점의 직경차이는 $0.1\~0.3\%$로 균일하게 나타났으며 통계적으로도 유의차가 존재하지 않았다.

Cumin(Cuminum cymium L.) seed로부터 정제한 $2-hydroxyethyl-{\beta}-undecenate$의 항치주염 효과의 효소학적 평가 (Enzymatic Assessment of $2-Hydroxyethyl-{\beta}-undecenate$ Purified from Cumin (Cuminum cymium L.) Seed for Anti-periodontitis)

  • 류일환;강은주;이갑상;박정순
    • 한국식품과학회지
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    • 제39권6호
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    • pp.669-675
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    • 2007
  • 본 연구자들은 Cumin(Cuminum cymium L.) seed로부터 정제한 $2-hydroxyethyl-{\beta}-undecenate$의 항치주염 활성을 사람의 백혈구를 이용하여 염증 매개물질 $LTB_4$ 및 PGs의 생성 효소인 5-lipoxygenase와 cyclooxygenase, 및 조직파괴 효소인 collagenase와 elastase의 저해 효과를 규명하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. HPS의 항치주염 활성을 사람의 백혈구를 이용하여 염증 매개물질 $LTB_4$ 및 PGs의 생성 효소인 5-lipoxygenase와 cyclooxygenase 및 조직파괴효소인 collagenase와 elastase의 저해효과를 규명한 결과, HPS은 $5\;{\times}\;10^{-2}\;M$ 첨가 시 97%의 PMNL로부터 $LTB_4$ 생합성이 저해되었으며 이때 $IC_{50}$ 값은 $2\;{\times}\;10^{-4}\;M$ 이었다. 균질화된 사람의 PMNL 5-lipoxygenase 및 시판 정제 5-lipoxygenase 활성에 대한 HPS의 저해 효과는 $5\;{\times}\;10^{-2}\;M$첨가 시 92%의 효소 활성이 저해되었다. 또한 효소 활성에 대한 $IC_{50}$ 값은 $2.5\;{\times}\;10^{-4}\;M$이었으며, 정제 5-lipoxygenase에 대한 $IC_{50}$ 값은 $2.3\;{\times}\;10^{-4}\;M$이었다. 또한 백혈구 COX 활성에 대한 $IC_{50}$ 값은 $5.1\;{\times}\;10^{-4}\;M$이었고, 정제 COX에 대한 $IC_{50}$ 값은 $2.3\;{\times}\;10^{-4}\;M$이었으며, 백혈구 collagenase 활성에 대한 $IC_{50}$ 값은 $2\;{\times}\;10^{-3}\;M$이었고 정제 collagenase에 대한 $IC_{50}$ 값은 $5\;{\times}\;10^{-2}\;M$이었다. 백혈구 elastase의 경우 $5\;{\times}\;10^{-2}\;M$ 첨가 시 66%의 활성이 저해된 반면 정제 elastase의 경우 $5\;{\times}\;10^{-2}\;M$ 첨가 시 25%의 효소 활성이 저해되었다. 또한 백혈구 elastase 활성에 대한 $IC_{50}$ 값은 $7.5\;{\times}\;10^{-3}\;M$이었다. 인체 치은세포에 대한 독성 시험 결과 $5\;{\times}\;10^{-2}\;M$의 HPS 첨가시 세포의 활성은 배양 2일째 47.83%로 나타났으며, $1\;{\times}\;10^{-2}\;M$의 HPS 첨가시에도 68.53%로 나타나 비교적 세포독성이 강한 것으로 나타났다.

수직고경이 감소된 환자의 디지털 진단 분석을 이용한 완전 구강 회복 증례 (Full mouth rehabilitation for a patient with vertical dimension loss using digital diagnostic analysis: A clinical report)

  • 최예원;이영후;홍성진;백장현;노관태;김형섭;권긍록;배아란
    • 대한치과보철학회지
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    • 제59권4호
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    • pp.487-496
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    • 2021
  • 완전 구강 회복이란 구강 내 잔존치아와 결손치아를 수복하여 구강의 건강, 기능 및 아름다움을 개선하고 구강악계의 다른 조직과 조화되도록 회복시켜주는 것을 말한다. 다수 치아가 상실될 경우 환자의 교합평면은 점차 붕괴되어 가며 수직고경이 감소될 수 있다. 감소된 수직고경은 악관절 및 저작근에 잠재적인 병인이 될 수 있으므로 수직고경 증가를 동반한 보철수복이 요구된다. 본 증례 환자는 68세 여환으로, 현재 사용 중인 가철성 국소의치가 파절되어 식사가 불가능한 상태로 보철치료를 통해 저작기능 회복과 마모 치아의 심미적 개선을 주소로 내원하였다. 수직 고경의 상실을 디지털 치과 기술을 사용하였다. 디지털 분석 단계에서 CAD 소프트웨어를 사용하여 교합면을 설정하고 여러 기준을 사용하여 평가하였다. CBCT 영상을 사용하여 악안면계 해부학적 구조물과 치아의 위치를 정렬하여 환자의 상태를 3차원으로 시각화하여 가상으로 치료 계획을 세울 수 있었다. 가상으로 정렬한 가상 페이스보우를 실물 교합기로 옮겨와서 한번 더 진단 분석하였다. 평가 후, 임시보철물을 제작하여 환자가 이상 없이 적응하는 것을 확인하였다. 이를 최종 보철물로 이행하였다. 본 증례를 통해 수직고경이 감소된 68세의 여성 환자에서 가철성 국소의치를 동반한 완전구강회복으로 기능적, 심미적으로 만족스러운 결과를 얻었기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.