• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.606-612
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• 2000

This study was performed to investigate the average anthropometric value of normal Korean men and women and to compare the preceding literatures. Additionally, average Korean profilogram was made to serve as a template for diagnosis of facial form. Eighty five Korean subjects(41 men, 44 women) aged between 21 to 26 were selected by members of the author's department on the basis of intact dentition and Class I occlusion without facial asymmetry. Frontal and lateral photographs were taken under standardized condition with digital camera. The image was magnified and adjusted according to the FH plane of cephalometric radiographs and digitized using personal computer. To compare the Western beauty, 25 esthetically pleasing female was selected to measure various angle and distance of the face. 1. It was possible to calculate the mean coordinate value of Korean normal samples which enables the direct visualization and comparison with the use of template. The method in this study was easy to applicate under the Microsoft $Windows^{(R)}$ bases. 2. Maxillary vertical hypoplasia, upper and lower lip protrusion was characteristics of Korean norms and relatively narrow alar base distance, less conspicuous nasal projection was observed. As the vermilion exposure and upper lip length was more than western norm, chin looks shorter than western. To compare the Korean and Western esthetically pleasing profile, facial convexity and nose was less conspicuous in Korean women.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.312-319
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• 2014

Objective: Facial-type-associated variations in diagnostic features have several implications in orthodontics. For example, in hyperdivergent craniofacial types, growth imbalances are compensated by displacement of the condyle. When diagnosis and treatment planning involves centric relation (CR), detailed knowledge of the condylar position is desirable. The present study aimed to measure condylar displacement (CD) between CR and maximum intercuspation in three facial types of an asymptomatic orthodontic population. Methods: The study was conducted in 108 patients classified into three groups of 36 individuals each (27 women and 9 men; mean age, 20.5 years), based on the following facial patterns: hyperdivergent, hypodivergent, and intermediate. To quantify CD along the horizontal and vertical axes, the condylar position was analyzed using mounted casts on a semi-adjustable articulator and a mandibular position indicator. The Student t-test was used to compare CD between the groups. Results: Vertical displacement was found to be significantly different between the hyperdivergent and hypodivergent groups (p < 0.0002) and between the hyperdivergent and intermediate groups (p < 0.0006). The differences in horizontal displacement were not significant between the groups. In each group, vertical CD was more evident than horizontal displacement was. Conclusions: All facial types, especially the hyperdivergent type, carried a significantly high risk of CD. Therefore, the possibility of CD should be carefully evaluated and considered in the assessment of all orthodontic cases in order to accurately assess jaw relationships and avoid possible misdiagnosis.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.121-128
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• 2012

Objectives : The aim of this study was to observe the effect of Pyung-Hyung acupuncture on peripheral facial palsy. Methods : We investigated 44 cases of patients with peripheral facial paralysis, and divided patients into two groups. We treated one group by complex oriental medical treatment with Pyung-Hyung acupuncture, and the other group by complex oriental medical treatment without Pyung-Hyung acupuncture. To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment applied for two groups, we used Yanagihara's unweighed grading system(Y system) and gross grading system of House-Brackmann(HB score) at baseline and final. Results : 1. The final Y-system in both the Pyung-Hyung acupuncture group and the control group significantly increased compared to the value at baseline. 2. At final, Pyung-Hyung acupuncture group showed significantly increase on Y-system compared with control group. Conclusions : Pyung-Hyung acupuncture can be used for relieving symptoms related with peripheral facial paralysis.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.5-10
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• 2007

Background: Bell's palsy (BP) is a self-limited rapid onset facial palsy that is non-life-threatening and has a generally favorable prognosis. Facial paralysis can be caused by numerous conditions, all of which should be excluded before the diagnosis of BP is reached. The etiopathogenesis and clinical course of BP are uncertain. So we analyzed the epidemiology and clinical course of BP patients. Methods: The subjects include 100 cases of BP examined during the period of 18 months. Careful clinical history, neurologic examinations, laboratory tests, electrophysiologic studies, and brain imaging were performed. Follow-up examinations were done once a week during the first month and subsequently once a month until normal function was restored or for up to 3 months. Facial nerve function was assessed by House-Brackman (HB) facial nerve grading scale and electrophysiologic studies. Results: Except 13 recurrent BP patients, we analyzed 87 BP patients. Forty-four (50.6%) were men and 43(49.4%) were women and the mean age was 51.0(${\pm}16.6$) years. Three (3.4%) patients showed a familial tendency. The initial examination within 1 week after attack revealed 35.2% was below HB grade 4 and 64.8% was above grade 3. The associated symptoms are as follows; postauricular pain, increase tear flow, taste change, hyperacusis and drooling. The initial facial nerve conduction study and blink reflex within 1 week after attack showed abnormal findings in 12.6% and 100%, respectively. Brain MRI was performed in 59(67.8%) patients and showed abnormal enhancement of affected nerve in 57(96.6%). Follow-up examination showed that 78.2% of the patients partially improved within 4 weeks and completely improved within 3 months. Finally 80.5% of the total patients obtained normal function in 3 months. Conclusions: We report epidemiologic, clinical, electrophysiologic and radiologic characteristics of BP patients.

• 대한한의진단학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.19-31
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• 2018

For the purpose of the basic educated-establishment on the diagnostic methods of "facial color and shape which reflect human's spiritual essence and personality", we study on the diagnostic value and application of the human face. The study's domain is divided the form and color of human face. And the form and color of human face is respectively observed the diagnostic value and contents. The form of human face reflect plenty the information of the mankind, and the observation of the face is applied to the "Physiognomie" refering to the external features of humans. Therefore the diagnosis on the form of human face is the primary factor in the grouping of five-element human, the discrimination of the Sasang constitution, and the classification of Hyunsang type. The color of human face reflect the physical information of internal organs and the pathological change of disease, therefore we examine the region, character and grade of disease by the inspection of complexion including the changes of color and luster of the facial skin. The inspection on the color is also the primary factor in the grouping of five-element human, the classification of Hyunsang and the differentiation of syndromes. The value of the inspection of complexion including the changes of color and form of the face is widely known. In the future, we think, we need to study more about the theory of the diagnostic value and application of the human face.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.147-156
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to identify the difference of vertical movement of mandible according to Angle's molar relationship and by skeletal factors affect to vertical movement of mandible. 172(age ranged from 20 to 30) subjects who go to college within territory of Kwangju city without any experience of temporomandibular disorder, extraction and orthodontic treatment. were selected for this study. The subjects were classified into class I(male:30, female:49), class II(male:18, female:24) and class III(male:18, female:33) according to Angle's molar relationship. The distance was measured between incisal edge of maxillary and mandibular central incisor and between bottom of central fossa of maxillary and mandibular 1st molar with ruler. The arch length and width were measured on the diagnostic cast. Cephalometrics were taken and then traced. Landmarks were identified and analyzed. 1. Maximal interincisal opening of male is larger than that of female in class I, class II and class III. Among each group maximal interincisal distance is the largest in class III. Maximal intermolar distance of male is superior to that of female in class I, class II, and class III, but there is no siginficant difference among them. 2. On maximal opening movement of Angle's classification class I and class II, total mandibular length, mandibular ramal length, madibular inferior border length and upper arch width were important variables and facial length, upper arch length and lower arch length had negative relationship to that. On maximal opening movement of Angle's class III, the upper arch length, the lower arch length and anterior facial length were important variables especially when compared with class I and II, and upper arch width had negative relationship. These results suggest that maximal opening movement is affected by facial morphology in all classes, but each group is affected by different facial skeletal variables. Accordingly, facioskeletal variables might be considered as diagnosis and treatment to improve the amount of mouth opening.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.323-337
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• 2003

이 연구의 목적은 한국인의 연조직 측모두부방사선학적 기준치를 설정하고, 이를 성별간, 인종간 비교하여, 한국인의 치아안모 변이를 위한 교정적 진단과 치료계획을 확립하기 위한 한 가지 기준을 제안하고자 하는데 있다. 저자들은 균형 잡힌 안모를 가진 젊은 한국인 성 인 남녀 각 27명, 20명을 선발하였다. 이들의 평균연령은 남자 $23.8{\pm}2.6$세, 여자 $22.5{\pm}1.7$세였다. 높은 신뢰성과 재현성을 가진 natural head position에서 측모두부방사선사진을 촬영하였고, 필름을 트레이싱한 뒤 Arnett등이 소개한 분석요소들을 이용하여 계측하였다. 그 결과를 독립 모수 검정을 통하여 한국인 남녀를 우전 비교하였고, 한국인 남녀 각 군을Arnett등이 제시한 백인들의 남녀 기준치와 비교하였다. 그 결과로 부터 다음과 같은 결론을 얻을 수 있었다. 한국인 남자는 한국인 여자보다 전반적으로 비후한 하안모 연조직과 작은 비순각, 긴 안면고경, 깊은 측모상, 그리고 더 돌출된 하안모를 가지고 있었다. Amett등이 제시한 백인 기준치와의 비교에서는 한국인이 남녀 모두에서 덜 노출되는 상악 절치를 제외하고는 전반적으로 더 긴 안면 길이를 보였고, 더 짧은 측모 깊이를 보였다 또한 두 인종 모두 상악 구조물들은 TVL에서부터 유사한 수평적 위치에 있었으나, 한국인 군에서 유의성 있는 상악-하악간 전후방적 거리차를 나타내었다 이는 한국인이 백인에 비해 기준선인 TVL로부터 하악 구조물들이 상대적으로 더 후퇴되어 있음을 의미한다고 할 수 있다. 균형잡힌 안모를 가진 개체의 안면각은 성, 인종에 상관없이 170도 전후를 나타내어 보편적으로 신뢰할 만한 평가항목으로 사료되었다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.280-290
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• 2012

본 연구는 10세 정상교합 아동의 측모두부계측 분석을 통하여 현재 한국인 아동의 평균을 제시하며, 이를 통해 악안면의 전후방 및 수직적 부조화의 진단에 도움이 되고자 계획되었다. 연구대상은 전남대학교 치과병원 소아치과에 교정치료를 위해 내원한 아동 중 정상 안모를 갖는 아동 100명(남, 여 각 50명)이며, 진단 및 치료를 위해 촬영된 측모두부규격 방사선사진을 이용하여, 교정 진단에 유용한 15가지의 항목에 대한 계측 및 분석을 시행한 후, 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 상, 하악골 길이와 관련하여 남자의 maxillary length는 여자보다 유의하게 길었다(p < 0.05). Maxillary length는 mandibular length와 높은 상관관계를 나타냈다(r = 0.625(남), 0.574(여)). 2. 수직적 악골 길이와 관련하여 남자의 lower facial height은 여자보다 유의하게 길었다(p < 0.05). Total facial height 는 upper facial height(r = 0.405(남), 0.417(여))와 높은 상관관계, lower facial height(r = 0.763(남), 0.787(여))와는 매우 높은 상관관계를 나타냈다. 3. 상, 하악 치아 및 치조 길이와 관련하여 모든 계측치 간의 남녀 차이가 1 mm 이내로 성별 차이가 거의 없었다. PNS - ANS(r = 0.571(남), 0.650(여)), mandibular plane - lower incisor(r = 0.474(남), 0.426(여)), mandibular plane - lower molar(r = 0.488(남), 0.499(여)), PTM-V(r = 0.457(남))는 maxillary length와 높은 상관관계를 나타냈다.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.21-27
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• 2014

Objectives The aim of the present study was to investigate gender difference in empathic ability and recognition of facial emotion expression in schizophrenic patients. Methods Twenty-two schizophrenic outpatients (11 men and 11 women) and controls (10 men and 12 women) performed both the scale of Empathic Quotient (EQ) and facial emotion recognition test. We compared the scores of EQ and the facial emotion recognition test among each group according to diagnosis and gender. Results We found a significant sex difference in the scores of EQ and the facial emotion recognition test in the schizophrenic patients. And there were significantly negative correlation between the score of the facial emotion recognition test and the scores of Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS) in female schizophrenic patients. However, in male schizophrenic patients, there were no significant correlations between the score of each test and the scores of PANSS. Conclusions This study suggests that the sex difference in empathic ability and facial emotion recognition would be very important in chronic schizophrenic patients. Investigation of sex effects in empathic ability and facial emotion recognition in chronic schizophrenic patients would present an important solution for constructing optimal rehabilitation program.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.95-100
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• 2014

Purpose: Nasal bone fractures are the most common childhood facial bone fractures, with an incidence of about 39%. While taking a nasal bone x-ray is a common modality used in the emergency department, reports have expressed concerns with its low sensitivity and low specificity. Our study was aimed at comparing accuracy of physical and x-ray examination with that of facial bone computed tomography (CT). Methods: Electronic medical records (EMR) were retrospectively reviewed for patients under the age of 15 who visited our emergency department from January 2010 to December 2011with a chief complaint of nasal pain due to trauma and who had also undergone a nasal bone x-ray and facial bone CT. Patients who had not taken facial bone CT, who had been transferred, and who did not have EMR were excluded. We divided the patients into 2 groups, those who had nasal bone fractures and those without a fracture on their facial bone CT. We analyzed other parameters such as age, sex, and type of fracture to find statistical differences between the two groups. Results: A total of 209 patients were included. The patients with nasal bone fractures on their facial bone CT were older, and their traumas were more violent. Ten patients who had apparent nasal bone fractures on their facial bone CT had no definite signs of a fracture on their plain x-ray. Conclusion: Though facial bone CT is an effective modality in detecting nasal bone fractures, in evaluating younger patients suspected of having nasal bone fractures, prudent use of facial bone CT is needed to reduce unnecessary exposure to radiation.