• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.155-159
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• 2011

Purpose : This study was performed to determine the prevalence of maxillary canine impaction on a basis of a single panoramic radiograph in Bangladeshi population. Materials and Methods : A random sample of seven hundred panoramic radiographs was collected from the patient record of a dental clinic. All the selected panoramic radiographs were taken from January 2009 to August 2010 by a single panoramic radiograph machine with the same exposure time (19 seconds) for all radiographs. One hundred and twenty panoramic radiographs were excluded to minimize the selection bias. In a dim lit room, an observer assessed the radiographs on a standard radiographic light box. The position of the impacted maxillary canine was recorded in line with the longitudinal axis of a tooth using the edge of a metal ruler. Data were subsequently put on SPSS 11.5 software and chi-square (${\chi}^2$) tests were applied to find out the association. Results : Among 580 panoramic radiographs it was found that impacted maxillary canines were present in only 7 (1.2%) radiographs. A statistical significant difference was found between the age of the patients and the vertical position of the impacted canines (p=0.000) and between the age of the patients and the horizontal position of the impacted canines (p=0.003). Conclusion : The prevalence was found to be low compared with the present study from the limitation of panoramic image. Further study needs to include three-dimensional imaging modality.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.259-271
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• 2013

임플란트 고정체-지대주 결합구조체의 형태에 따른 교합부하의 반응이 다양하여 본 연구에서는 하중위치 및 결합구조체 접촉 비율에 따라 3단 계단형 결합구조체와 경사형에서 어떠한 차이가 있는 지를 3차원 유한요소분석을 시행하였다. 2종의 임플란트-지대주 결합 구조체에 연결된 상부 치관을 제작하여 각 치관에 설정된 하중위치에 200 N의 하중을 부여하였다. 임플란트 중심 부위에서 하중조건이 멀어질수록 피질골정에 가해지는 응력이 증가되기에 하중조건은 응력발생에 영향을 미치는 주요 요소이며 다음으로 결합구조형태에도 영향을 받았다. 또한 수직 하중에 비해 빗금 경사 하중이 부여된 경우 계단형은 경사형에 비해 유리한 응력 분포를 보였다. 그리고 지대주 결합구조체가 고정체의 내벽에 대해 접촉이 많아 질수록 골질에 대한 응력분산이 유리한 것으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 고정체 폭경에서 벗어난 빗김 수직 및 경사 하중은 결합구조체의 종류와 관계없이 피질골정에 응력을 집중시키므로 저작기능시 교합접촉면을 고정체의 폭경 내에 위치하도록 하는 것이 생체역학적으로 바람직 할 것으로 사료되었다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.50-56
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• 2014

Purpose: The aims of this study were to measure the distance of the intraosseous vascular anastomosis in the anterolateral wall of the maxillary sinus from different reference points, and to correlate the location of the intraosseous vascular anastomosis with the tooth position and the residual bone height of the maxilla. Methods: Computed tomography (CT) images were taken from 283 patients undergoing dental implants placement in the posterior maxilla. Three horizontal lines were drawn at the ridge crest, maxillary sinus floor, and the position of the anastomosis. A vertical second line at the center of each tooth was drawn perpendicular to the horizontal lines. The distance from the ridge crest to the maxillary sinus floor and the distance from the maxillary sinus floor to the bony canal were measured from the intersections of the horizontal and vertical lines. The residual alveolar bone height was used to categorize three groups: group 1,<4 mm; group 2, between 4 and 8 mm; and group 3, >8 mm. Results: The residual bone height values of different tooth positions were significantly different (P=0.0002). The distance from the maxillary sinus floor to the intraosseous vascular anastomosis was significantly different between groups 1 and 3 (P=0.0039). At the molar sites, a moderate negative correlation was found between the residual bone height and the distance from the maxillary sinus floor to the intraosseous anastomosis. The distances of the alveolar ridge crest and the maxillary sinus from the intraosseous vascular anastomosis were not significantly different between sexes. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, sites with a higher residual bone height in the molar regions were at a relatively high risk of artery damage during window osteotomy preparation; therefore, we recommend taking more precautions when using a lateral approach for sinus elevation.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.82-88
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• 2014

Background: The chin shape and position is important in determining the general shape of the face, and augmentation genioplasty is performed alone or in combination with other aesthetic procedures. However, augmentation genioplasty using osteotomy is an invasive and complex procedure with the potential to damage mentalis muscle and mental nerve, to affect chin growth, and prolonged recovery. Our aim was to present our experience with a modified augmentation genioplasty procedure for hypoplastic chins using a Gore-Tex implant. Methods: Two vertical slit incisions were made at the canine level to create a supra-periosteal pocket between the incisions, preserving the periosteum and mentalis muscle. Minimal sub-periosteal dissection was performed lateral to the incisions along the mandibular border. The both wings of implant were inserted under the periosteum to achieve a stable dual plane implantation. Results: In total, 47 patients underwent dual plane chin augmentation using a Gore- Tex implant between January 2008 and May 2013. The mean age at operation was 25.77 years (range, 15-55 years). There were 3 cases of infection; one patient was treated with antibiotics, the others underwent implant removal. Additionally, two patients complained of postoperative parasthesia that spontaneously improved without any additional treatment. Most patients were satisfied with the postoperative outcomes, and no chin growth problems were observed among the younger patients. Conclusion: Dual plane Gore-Tex chin augmentation is a minimally-invasive operation that is simple and safe. All implants yielded satisfactory results with no significant complications such as mental nerve injury, lower lip incompetence, or chin growth limitation.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.35-44
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• 2017

In case of loss of many teeth due to dental caries or periodontal disease, improvement of masticatory function and aesthetics can be obtained through implant treatment. However, if the patient does not have a normal intercondylar relationship, it is difficult to achieve an ideal occlusal relationship with only prosthetic treatment. In particular, oral reconstruction with orthodontic treatment or orthognathic surgery is necessary for patients with mandibular prognathism. However, if the posterior occlusion collapses due to severe caries or periodontal disease, orthognathic surgery may be difficult. The occlusal vertical stop is very important for the stability of the mandibular position during occlusal reconstruction through orthognathic surgery. The patient in this case had posterior occlusion collapsed due to the caries of a large number of posterior teeth, and showed mandibular prognathism and long face. We planned a full arch restoration with orthognathic surgery and extracted the hopeless teeth. To secure the vertical stop required for orthognathic surgery, the implant was placed before surgery. After the orthognathic surgery and the final prosthesis application, the results were satisfactory for the improvement of the aesthetics and the restoration of the masticatory function.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.337-346
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• 2013

정중설공은 하악 전치부에 존재하는 해부학적 구조물로서, 구강저의 혈행을 담당하는 설하 동맥이 통과한다. 임플란트 시술 시 설하 동맥의 손상으로 인한 대량 출혈을 예방하기 위해서는 CBCT를 통한 정중설공의 주의 깊은 관찰이 필요하다. 본 연구의 목적은 하악 정중설공의 해부학적 특성인 출현빈도, 위치, 직경과 그 수를 성별과 나이에 따라 CBCT 이미지를 이용하여 평가하기 위함이다. 2008년 11월부터 2011년 5월까지 전남대학교 치과병원을 내원한 62명의 CBCT 이미지(남성 41명, 여성 21명; 평균 연령 43세; 연령 분포 9~85세)를 평가하였다. 하악 전치부 CBCT에서 관찰되는 정중설공의 출현빈도, 수, 위치, 수직적 거리와 직경을 계측하였다. 62명의 환자(100%) 모두에서 설극 상방에 1개 이상의 정중설공을 관찰할 수 있었고, 56명(90.32%)은 다수의 정중설공을 가지고 있었다(2개 64.52%, 3개 25.8%). 42명(66.13%)의 환자에서 하악 양 중절치 사이의 정중설공을 관찰할 수 있었다. 치조정에서 설극까지의 평균 높이는 24.21 mm 였고, 하악골 하연에서 정중설공까지의 평균높이는 14.53 mm, 하악골에서의 상대적인 높이는 0.45였다. 설공의 평균 직경은 0.93 mm였다. CBCT를 통해 정중설공의 출현빈도, 위치, 직경과 그 수를 쉽게 확인할 수 있다. 전치부 임플란트 시술 시 대량 출혈의 합병증을 예방하기 위해서는 임플란트 식립 전 CBCT를 촬영하여 개개인의 정중설공의 해부학적 평가하는 것이 필요할 것이다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.146-157
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• 2023

구치부 교모나 소실로 인해 발생하는 교합붕괴에서는 수복공간이 불충분하고 심미적 문제가 발생하는 경우가 많다. 이를 해결하기 위해 고경을 증가시키면, 하악이 후하방으로 회전함으로써 상하악 전치부 사이에 공간이 발생하여 전방유도각이 상실되는 문제점이 생긴다. 이런 이유 때문에 통상 고경 증가 후에 생긴 상하악 전치부 사이 공간은 교정을 통해 전치 치축 변화를 유도하거나 보철적 수복으로 피개하여 적절한 전방유도를 얻는 것이 일반적이었다. 그러나 구치부 교모나 소실 후 발생한 전치 과개교합 형식은 하악이 전상방 회전하며 전치부에 교합력이 과도하게 집중되고 있는 상태이기 때문에, 교합력이 제거되면 전치는 원래의 치축으로 돌아갈 수 있을 것이라고 추정할 수 있다. 이런 사실에 착안하여 이 증례보고에서는 덜 침습적인 치료 방법을 고안, 교합 수직 고경 증가를 통한 전치부의 자연스러운 전방유도 재획득을 의도하였다. 이후 디지털 중첩 방법으로 전치부의 치축 개선을 확인할 수 있었다. 새로운 치료법의 적절한 적응증을 정의하며 임상에 적용할 수 있도록 증례보고 하는 바이다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.371-380
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• 2017

PURPOSE. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the stress distribution in Locator attachments in mandibular two-implant overdentures according to implant locations and different loading conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Four three-dimensional finite element models were created, simulating two osseointegrated implants in the mandible to support two Locator attachments and an overdenture. The models simulated an overdenture with implants located in the position of the level of lateral incisors, canines, second premolars, and crossed implant. A 150 N vertical unilateral and bilateral load was applied at different locations and 40 N was also applied when combined with anterior load at the midline. Data for von Mises stresses in the abutment (matrix) of the attachment and the plastic insert (patrix) of the attachment were produced numerically, color-coded, and compared between the models for attachments and loading conditions. RESULTS. Regardless of the load, the greatest stress values were recorded in the overdenture attachments with implants at lateral incisor locations. In all models and load conditions, the attachment abutment (matrix) withstood a much greater stress than the insert plastic (patrix). Regardless of the model, when a unilateral load was applied, the load side Locator attachments recorded a much higher stress compared to the contralateral side. However, with load bilateral posterior alone or combined at midline load, the stress distribution was more symmetrical. The stress is distributed primarily in the occlusal and lateral surface of the insert plastic patrix and threadless area of the abutment (matrix). CONCLUSION. The overdenture model with lateral incisor level implants is the worst design in terms of biomechanical environment for the attachment components. The bilateral load in general favors a more uniform stress distribution in both attachments compared to a much greater stress registered with unilateral load in the load side attachments. Regardless of the implant positions and the occlusal load application site, the stress transferred to the insert plastic is much lower than that registered in the abutment.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.27-32
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• 1999

Cochlear implant poses a contraindication to the magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) process, because MRI generates artifacts, inducing an electrical current and causing device magnetization. CT is relatively expensive and the metal electrodes scatter the image. Post-implantation radiological studies using anterior-posterior transorbital, submental-vertex and lateral views, the intracochlear electrodes are not well displayed. Therefore, the authors developed a special view, which we call the cochlear view. The patient is sitting in front of a vertical device. Then the midsagittal plane is adjusted to form an angle of $15^{\circ},\;30^{\circ}$, and $45^{\circ}$ with the film. The flexion of the neck is adjusted to make the infraorbitomeatal line(IOML) is parallel with the transverse axis of the film. The central ray is directed to exit from the skull at point which is 3.0 cm anterior and 2.0 cm superior to the EAM(external auditory meatus). Results have shown that single radiography of the cochlear view provides sufficient information to demonstrate the position of the electrodes array and the depth of insertion in cochlear. Radiography of the cochlear view in angle of $45^{\circ}$ is an excellent image. The cochlear view gives the greatest amount of medical information with the least radiation and lowest medical cost. It can be widely used in all cochlear implant clinics.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.415-425
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• 2016

Purpose: The present study investigated the impact of 2 different suture techniques, the conventional crossed mattress suture (X suture) and the novel hidden X suture, for alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) with an open healing approach. Methods: This study was a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. Fourteen patients requiring extraction of the maxillary or mandibular posterior teeth were enrolled and allocated into 2 groups. After extraction, demineralized bovine bone matrix mixed with 10% collagen (DBBM-C) was grafted and the socket was covered by porcine collagen membrane in a double-layer fashion. No attempt to obtain primary closure was made. The hidden X suture and conventional X suture techniques were performed in the test and control groups, respectively. Cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images were taken immediately after the graft procedure and before implant surgery 4 months later. Additionally, the change in the mucogingival junction (MGJ) position was measured and was compared after extraction, after suturing, and 4 months after the operation. Results: All sites healed without any complications. Clinical evaluations showed that the MGJ line shifted to the lingual side immediately after the application of the X suture by $1.56{\pm}0.90mm$ in the control group, while the application of the hidden X suture rather pushed the MGJ line slightly to the buccal side by $0.25{\pm}0.66mm$. It was demonstrated that the amount of keratinized tissue (KT) preserved on the buccal side was significantly greater in the hidden X suture group 4 months after the procedure (P<0.05). Radiographic analysis showed that the hidden X suture had a significant effect in preserving horizontal width and minimizing vertical reduction in comparison to X suture (P<0.05). Conclusions: Our study provided clinical and radiographic verification of the efficacy of the hidden X suture in preserving the width of KT and the dimensions of the alveolar ridge after ARP.