• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.354-359
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• 2003

This study evaluated the effectiveness of the light emitting diode(LED) units for composite curing. To compare its effectiveness with conventional quartz tungsten halogen (QTH) light curing unit. the microhardness of 2mm composite. Z250, which had been light cured by the LEDs (Ultralume LED2, FreeLight, Developing product Dl) or QTH (XL 3000) were compared on the upper and lower surface. One way ANOVA with Tukey and Paired t-test was used at 95% levels of confidence. In addition. the amount of linear polymerization shrinkage was compared between composites which were light cured by QTH or LEDs using a custom-made linometer in 10s and 60s of light curing, and the amount of linear polymerization shrinkage was compared by one way ANOVA with Tukey. The amount of polymerization shrinkage at 10s was XL3000 > Ultralume 2. 40. 60 > FreeLight, D1 (P<0.05) The amount of polymerization shrinkage at 60s was XL3000 > Ultralume 2, 60> Ultralume 2.40 > FreeLight, D1 (P<0.05) The microhardness on the upper and lower surface was as follows ; (equation omitted) It was concluded that the LEDs produced lower polymerization shrinkage in 10s and 60s compared with QTH unit. In addition. the microhardness of samples which had been cured with LEDs was lower on the lower surfaces than the upper surfaces whereas there was no difference in QTH cured samples.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제20권8호
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• pp.439-443
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• 2010

Nano sized SiC particles (270 nm) are easily agglomerated in nickel sulfamate electrolytic bath during a composite electrodeposition process. The agglomeration of nano particles in composite coatings can significantly reduce the mechanical properties of the composite coatings. In this study, Ni-SiC nano composite coatings were fabricated using a conventional electrodeposition process with the aid of ultrasound. Nano particles were found to be distributed homogeneously with reduced agglomeration in the ultrasonicated samples. Substantial improvements in mechanical properties were observed in the composite coatings prepared in presence of ultrasound over those without ultrasound. Ni-SiC composite coatings were prepared with variable ultrasonic frequencies ranging from 24 kHz to 78 kHz and ultrasonic powers up to 300 watts. The ultrasonic frequency of 38 kHz with ultrasonic power of 200 watt was revealed to be the best ultrasonic conditions for homogeneous dispersion of nano SiC particles with improved mechanical properties in the composite coatings. The microstructures, phase compositions, and mechanical properties of the composite coatings were observed and evaluated using SEM, XRD, Vickers microhardness, and wear test. The Vickers microhardness of composite coatings under ultrasonic condition was significantly improved as compared to the coatings without ultrasound. The friction coefficient of the composite coating prepared with an ultrasonic condition was also smaller than the pure nickel coatings. A synergistic combination of superior wear resistance and improved microhardness was found in the Ni-SiC composite coatings prepared with ultrasonic conditions.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.312-319
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• 2013

본 연구는 시판되는 불소양치용액과 불소치약을 4주간 적용한 다음 법랑질 재광화 효과와 화학적 성분에 미치는 영향을 표면미세경도계와 전자현미분석 (EPMA)를 이용하여 비교분석하였다. 경도측정한 결과, 0.23% 불화나트륨이 함유된 불소치약만 적용한 그룹과 0.02% 불소양치용액과 0.23% 불소치약을 병용한 그룹에서는 3주 후부터 그룹 간의 뚜렷하게 유의한 차이를 보였다 (p<0.05). 전자현미분석을 통한 치아의 주요성분인 Ca, P의 정량적인 성분분석을 시행한 결과, 불화나트륨이 함유된 불소치약만 적용한 그룹과 불소양치용액과 불소치약을 병용한 그룹에서는 유의한 차이를 보였다 (p<0.05). P 수치 변화는 모든 그룹에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다 (p>0.05). 그러므로, 본 연구의 결과 저농도의 불소가 함유되어 있는 불소양치용액과 불소치약을 병용 처리한 경우에 칼슘 수치의 증가와 뚜렷한 표면경도의 증가를 보였음을 확인하였으며, 이는 법랑질의 재광화 효과가 있음을 확인하였다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.483-491
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• 2001

냉간가공된 Zr 합금을 $575^{\circ}C$에서 $650^{\circ}C$의 온도범위에서 유지시간을 달리하여 열처리하는 동안에 발생하는 회복 및 재결정 거동을 TEP(ThermoElectric Power)와 미소경도 분석을 통하여 연구하였다. 냉간가공과 열처리에 따른 합금의 회복 및 재결정온 격자결함, 공공, 전위, 적층결함 등이 소멸함에 따라 TEP가 증가하는 거동을 보였다. 이러한 TEP 분석은 미소경도 분석에 비해 재결정의 완료를 정확하게 예측할 수 있었으며, 특히, Zr-0.4Nb-xSn합금에서는 미소경도 분석으로 쉽게 구분하기 어려운 회복 및 재결정 단계를 명확하게 나타내었다. TBP와 미소경도 분석을 이용한 Zr-base합금의 재결정 거동에 따르면, Sn을 첨가하는 경우에 Sn이 치환형 고용체로 존재하기 때문에 이로 인한 응력장과 전위와의 상호작용에 기인하여 회복이 지연되는 현상을 가져왔으며, Nb함량을 증가시키는 경우에는 재결정 지연 효과가 미미하였으나, 석출물 형성에 의한 결정립 성장의 지연효과가 크게 나타났다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.17-23
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• 2014

Objectives: This study evaluated the efficacy of Endosolv-R and Xylene in softening epoxy resin based sealer after 1 to 2 min exposure. Materials and Methods: Sixty Teflon molds ($6mm{\times}1.5mm$ in inner diameter and depth) were equally divided into 3 groups of 20 each. AH 26 (Dentsply/De Trey), AH Plus (Dentsply/De Trey), Adseal (Meta-Biomed) were manipulated and placed in the molds allotted to each group and allowed to set at $37^{\circ}C$ in 100% humidity for 2 wk. Each group was further divided into 2 subgroups according to the solvents used, i.e. Xylene (Lobachemie) and Endosolv-R (Septodont). Specimens in each subgroup were exposed to respective solvents for 1 and 2 min and the corresponding Vicker's microhardness (HV) was assessed. Data was analysed by Mauchly's test and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures, and one-way ANOVA. Results: Initial hardness was significantly different among the three sealers with AH Plus having the greatest and Adseal having the least. After 2 min, Xylene softened AH Plus and Adseal sealer to 11% and 25% of their initial microhardness, respectively (p < 0.001), whereas AH 26 was least affected, maintaining 89.4% of its initial microhardness. After 2 min, Endosolv-R softened AH 26, AH Plus and Adseal to 12.7, 5.6 and 8.1% of their initial microhardness, respectively (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Endosolv-R was a significantly more effective short term softener for all the tested sealers after 2 min whereas Xylene was an effective short term softener against AH plus and Adseal but less effective against AH 26.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.310-318
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• 2014

Objectives: This study examined the influence of the resin thickness on the polymerization of silorane- and methacrylate-based composites. Materials and Methods: One silorane-based (Filtek P90, 3M ESPE) and two methacrylate-based (Filtek Z250 and Z350, 3M ESPE) composite resins were used. The number of photons were detected using a photodiode detector at the different thicknesses (thickness, 1, 2 and 3 mm) specimens. The microhardness of the top and bottom surfaces was measured (n = 15) using a Vickers hardness with 200 gf load and 15 sec dwell time conditions. The degree of conversion (DC) of the specimens was determined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Scratched powder of each top and bottom surface of the specimen dissolved in ethanol for transmission FTIR spectroscopy. The refractive index was measured using a Abbe-type refractometer. To measure the polymerization shrinkage, a linometer was used. The results were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test at p < 0.05 level. Results: The silorane-based resin composite showed the lowest filler content and light attenuation among the specimens. P90 showed the highest values in the DC and the lowest microhardness at all depth. In the polymerization shrinkage, P90 showed a significantly lower shrinkage than the rest two resin products (p < 0.05). P90 showed a significantly lower refractive index than the remaining two resin products (p < 0.05). Conclusions: DC, microhardness, polymerization rate and refractive index linearly decreased as specimen thickness linearly increased. P90 showed much less polymerization shrinkage compared to other specimens. P90, even though achieved the highest DC, showed the lowest microhardness and refractive index.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2019

이 연구의 목적은 고출력 발광 다이오드 광중합기의 Xtra Power 및 High Power mode의 짧은 중합시간이 레진 치면열구전색제의 중합에 충분한지를 확인하는 것이다. 금속 주형을 이용해 시편을 제작하여 미세경도를 측정하였으며, 기존의 발광 다이오드 광중합기로 중합한 시편의 미세경도와 비교하였다. 그 결과, High Power mode로 8초, Xtra Power mode로 3초 중합한 filled sealant와 High Power mode로 8초, 12초, Xtra Power mode로 6초 중합한 unfilled sealant의 상면과 하면 모두에서 대조군보다 유의하게 낮은 미세경도를 나타냈다(p = 0.000). 이 연구를 통하여 중합 시간과 전색제의 종류를 고려한 특정 조건에서 고출력 발광 다이오드 광중합기의 Xtra Power 및 High Power mode의 짧은 중합시간이 치면열구전색제를 적절히 중합하기에 충분하지 않음을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한치위생과학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.29-38
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• 2022

Background: This study aimed to compare the remineralization effects of sodium caseinate and other substances on artificially demineralized enamel. Methods: We selected 25 healthy human premolars and molars and produced a total of 75 specimens by dividing them into five groups: control group, with distilled water; experimental group 1 (EG1), with 3% sodium caseinate; EG2, with 10% sodium caseinate; EG3, with casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP); and EG4, with 0.05% NaF. Subsequently, the specimens were immersed in an artificial demineralization solution for 60 min. The demineralized specimens were then immersed in a remineralization solution for 7 days. Surface microhardness was measured using a microhardness tester, and remineralized lesions were observed under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Regarding statistical analysis, the paired t-test and analysis of variance were performed using the SPSS program. Results: Although the surface hardness of the remineralized lesions increased significantly in all groups (p<0.05), the average increment did not differ significantly between the groups. The surface microhardness of CPP-ACP was the highest, followed by that of 0.05% NaF and 10% sodium caseinate. The remineralization effect of sodium caseinate was similar to that of 0.05% NaF. SEM confirmed that all groups treated with the remineralization solution were remineralized. Conclusions: Although the remineralization effect of sodium caseinate was slightly lower than that of CPP-ACP, it was similar to that of 0.05% NaF. Therefore, to enhance the remineralization effect of sodium caseinate, the appropriate concentration and application time should be determined.

• 사물인터넷융복합논문지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.61-67
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• 2023

구리의 전기주조 공정을 최적화하기 위하여 이중 비밀 다층구조의 역전파 뉴럴 네트워크가 구성된다. 샘플 학습을 통하여, 구리 전기주조 공정 조건과 목표 특성 간의 함수관계가 정확히 성취되고, 구리 전기주조 공정 내에서 다층구조의 미세강도와 장력에 대한 예측이 이루어진다. 예측된 결과는 펄스 전원공급기를 장착한 구리 피로인산염 솔루션 시스템 내에서 구리의 전해석출 시험에 의하여 증명된다. 그 결과는 다음과 같이 나타난다. "3-4-3-2" 구조의 이중비밀 다층구조 뉴럴 네트워크에 의하여 예측된 구리 다층구조의 미세강도와 장력은 실험값에 매우 근접하며 그 상대적 오차는 2.32%보다 작다. 주어진 파라미터의 범위 내에서, 구리의 미세강도는 100.3~205.6MPa이며, 장력은 112~485MPa 정도로 측정된다. 미세강도와 장력이 최적인 조건에서 그에 대응하는 공정 조건은 다음과 같다: 전류밀도는 2A·dm-2, 펄스 주파수는 2KHz, 펄스의 듀티싸이클은 10%이다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.18.1-18.13
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• 2024

Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the mechanical properties of relined and non-relined fiberglass posts when cemented to root canal dentin using a conventional dual-cure resin cement or a self-adhesive resin cement. Materials and Methods: Two types of resin cements were utilized: conventional and self-adhesive. Additionally, 2 cementation protocols were employed, involving relined and non-relined fiberglass posts. In total, 72 bovine incisors were cemented and subjected to push-out bond strength testing (n = 10) followed by failure mode analysis. The cross-sectional microhardness (n = 5) was assessed along the root canal, and interface analyses (n = 3) were conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data from the push-out bond strength and cross-sectional microhardness tests were analyzed via 3-way analysis of variance and the Bonferroni post-hoc test (α= 0.05). Results: For non-relined fiberglass posts, conventional resin cement exhibited higher pushout bond strength than self-adhesive cement. Relined fiberglass posts yielded comparable results between the resin cements. Type II failure was the most common failure mode for both resin cements, regardless of cementation protocol. The use of relined fiberglass posts improved the cross-sectional microhardness values for both cements. SEM images revealed voids and bubbles in the incisors with non-relined fiberglass posts. Conclusions: Mechanical properties were impacted by the cementation protocol. Relined fiberglass posts presented the highest push-out bond strength and cross-sectional microhardness values, regardless of the resin cement used (conventional dual-cure or self-adhesive). Conversely, for non-relined fiberglass posts, the conventional dual-cure resin cement yielded superior results to the self-adhesive resin cement.