• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.309-316
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• 2019

본 연구는 지역사회에 거주하는 노인 50명을 대상으로 수분섭취 정도와 구강건조증, 구취, 구강미생물과의 관계를 확인하고 자발적인 수분섭취강화 프로그램개발의 기초자료로 활용하기 위하여 진행되었다. 자료수집은 2018년 7월 1일부터 8월 15일까지 진행되었으며 50명의 자료를 분석하였다. 대상자의 일반적 특성과 변수와의 관계를 확인한 결과 S. mutans와 P. intermedia 검출에 공통으로 영향을 주는 변인은 칫솔질 횟수와 치과 방문 경험이었으며, 수분섭취량이 다른 세 그룹을 비교한 결과 P. intermedia에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 본 연구결과를 토대로 수분섭취강화프로그램을 개발 적용 후 구강건강 개선을 확인하는 연구가 필요하다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.132-139
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• 2024

This study aimed to compare the fluoride-releasing ability and degree of microbial attachment of a newly developed glass-hybrid restorative material (GH) with those of a high-viscosity glass ionomer (HvGIC), resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI), and composite resin (CR). In addition, the correlation between fluoride-releasing ability and microbial attachment between materials was evaluated. Specimens were prepared in a disc shape and divided into 4 groups according to the materials (GH, HvGIC, RMGI, and CR). The fluoride release experiments were performed in each group (n = 15). The amount of fluoride released was measured on days 1, 3, 7, 14, 28, and 42 after storage. For the microbial attachment experiment, 12 specimens were produced per group using Mutans Streptococci (S.mutans ), a cariogenic microorganism. S. mutans was cultured on the specimens for 24 hours, and the number of bacteria was measured. GH had the highest cumulative fluoride release and showed a significant difference when compared with RMGI (p = 0.001) and CR (p < 0.0001). Microbial attachment was the lowest in GH; however, no significant difference was observed between the materials (p = 0.169). There was no significant correlation between fluoride release from materials and microbial attachment (p > 0.05). From this perspective, remineralization of low-mineralized areas could be expected due to the high fluoride release of GH, and the effect of delaying the progression of dental caries could be predicted from the low cariogenic microbial attachment. Therefore, GH might be a useful restorative material for treating immature permanent teeth with hypomineralized enamel. However, further studies are needed about the degree of remineralization of hypomineralized areas after restoration and the capacity to recharge fluoride.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.97-103
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• 2015

The first part of this study reviewed the characteristics of calcium hydroxide ($Ca(OH)_2$) and summarized the results of in vitro studies related to its antimicrobial effects. The second part of this review covers in vivo studies including human clinical studies and animal studies. The use of $Ca(OH)_2$ as an intracanal medicament represented better histological results in animal studies. However, human clinical studies showed limited antimicrobial effects that microorganisms were reduced but not eliminated through the treatment, and that some species had resistance to $Ca(OH)_2$. Most of clinical outcome studies supported that there is no improvement in healing of periapical lesions when $Ca(OH)_2$ was applied between appointments. Further studies are required for the antimicrobial effects of $Ca(OH)_2$, and search for the ideal material and technique to completely clean infected root canals should be continued.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.241-252
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• 2014

The goal of endodontic treatment is the prevention and control of pulpal and periradicular infections. Calcium hydroxide ($Ca(OH)_2$) has been widely used in endodontics as an intracanal medicament to eliminate the remaining microorganisms after chemomechanical preparation. The purpose of this article is to review the antimicrobial properties of $Ca(OH)_2$ as an intracanal medicament in root canal treatment. The first part of this review details the characteristics of $Ca(OH)_2$ and summarizes the results of in vitro studies related to its antimicrobial effect. The antimicrobial effect of $Ca(OH)_2$ results from the release of hydroxyl ions when it comes into contact with aqueous fluids. $Ca(OH)_2$ has a wide range of antimicrobial effects against common endodontic pathogens, but is less effective against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans. The addition of vehicles or other agents might contribute to the antimicrobial effect of $Ca(OH)_2$.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.290-295
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• 2017

Objectives: Dental plaque emits red fluorescence under a visible blue light near the ultra-violet end of the light spectrum. The fluorescence characteristics of each microorganism have been reported in several studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in red fluorescence of oral microorganisms that is affected by blood in the culture media. Methods: The gram-positive Actinomyces naeslundii (AN, KCTC 5525) and Lactobacillus casei (LC, KCTC 3109) and gram negative Prevotella intermedia (PI, KCTC 3692) that are known to emit red fluorescence were used in this study. Each bacterium was activated in broth and cultivated in different agar media at $37^{\circ}C$ for 7 days. Tryptic soy agar with hemin and vitamin $K_3$ (TSA), TSA with sheep blood (TSAB), basal medium mucin (BMM) medium, and BMM with sheep blood (BMMB) were used in this study. Fluorescence due to bacterial growth was observed under 405-nm wavelength blue light using the quantitative light-induced fluorescence-digital (QLF-D) device. The red, green, and blue fluorescence values of colonies were obtained using image-analysis software and the red to green ratio (R/G value) and red to total RGB ratio (R/RGB value) were calculated for quantitative comparison. Results: The QLF-D images of the AN, LC, and PI colonies showed red fluorescence in all media, but the fluorescence of all bacteria was reduced in TSA and BMM media, compared with in TSAB and BMMB media. Both the R/G and the R/RGB values of all bacteria were significantly reduced in growth media without blood (P<0.001). Conclusions: Based on this in vitro study, it can be concluded that red fluorescence of oral bacteria can be affected by growth components, especially blood. Blood-containing medium could be a significant factor influencing red fluorescence of oral bacteria. It can be further hypothesized that bleeding in the oral cavity can increase the red fluorescence of dental plaque.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제60권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2022

목적: 본 연구는 Healing abutment case (HA case)를 이용한 Healing abutment (HA)의 효과적인 세척에 대하여 알아보고자 구강 미생물을 위상차현미경으로 관찰하였다. 대상 및 방법: 임플란트를 동일 악에 2개 이상 식립 한 32명의 환자, 총 64개의 HA (실험군 32, 대조군 32)를 선정하여 실험군은 알코올 솜으로 세척 후 HA case에 넣어 0.05% chlorhexidine 소독용액을 담은 초음파세척기에서 5분간 세척하였고, 대조군은 알코올 솜으로 세척하였다. 관찰 시기는 1차, 2차 내원 시 각 군을 세척 전 관찰하였고, 실험군은 1차 내원 시 세척 후 추가로 관찰하였다. 이 때 미생물의 양에 대하여 400배의 위상차현미경으로 관찰하였다. 결과: 1차 내원 시 각군의 구강미생물 양을 관찰한 결과 통계적 유의한 차이는 없었으며, 성별, 상·하악, 협·설측에 따른 차이도 없었다. 치은연상, 연하에 따른 구강미생물 양은 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였으며(P < .05), 실험군 세척 전·후 비교에서도 유의한 차이를 보였다(P < .05). 2차 내원 시 각 군별 비교에서 구강미생물 양의 유의한 차이를 보였다(P < .05). 결론: Healing abutment case를 이용한 healing abutment의 세척은 단순 알코올 솜 세척에 비해 효과가 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.145-152
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• 2000

In order to select an effective antibiotic substance against oral resident bacteria, we were isolated from soil and texonomically analyzed. Seven hundred and eighteen strains were isolated on humic acid- vitamin agar(HV agar) and 220 strains were on methanol medium from three each paddy forest, field and riverside soil samples. So, during the screening of antibiotics from soil, we isolated microorganisms showing powerful antagonistic activity against oral resident bacteria. Microorganism was tested against 25 strains of bacteria, yeast and fungi. Among them, No. 248 strain exhibited the most strongly growth inhibition. So, the taxonomical analysis the isolated strain was found to be unknown Actinomyces sp. and was named No 248. A production of the antibiotics from No. 248 begins at the early exponential phase developed at the 72th hour under the optinum conditions. The property of No. 248 antimicrobial compound was very stable under acid(pH 3.0) and alkali(pH 10.0) treatment, but it was instable in heat treatment at $120^{\circ}C$. For the improvement of antibiotic activity, two mutants were isolated from strain No. 248 by the treatment of mutagenic agents, NTG and hydroxylamine. As a result, the mutant strains excreted the potent antibiotics to inhibit the growth of Candida albicans.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.92-96
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• 2018

Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC) is characterized by increased susceptibility to chronic and recurrent infections of the skin, mucous membranes, and nails by Candida species. It is a primary immunodeficiency disorder that is difficult to diagnose because of its heterogeneous clinical manifestations and genetic background. A 20-month-old boy who did not grow in height for 3 months was diagnosed as having hypothyroidism and he had hepatitis which was found at 5 years old. He presented with persistent oral thrush and vesicles on the body, the cause of which could not be identified from laboratory findings. No microorganism was detected in the throat culture; however, the oral thrush persisted. Immunological tests showed that immunoglobulin (Ig) subclass IgG and cluster of differentiation (CD)3, CD4, and CD8 levels were within normal limits. We prescribed oral levothyroxine and fluconazole mouth rinse. The patient was examined using diagnostic exome sequencing at the age of 6 years, and a c.1162A>G (p.K388E) STAT1 gene mutation was identified. A diagnosis of CMC based on the STAT1 gene mutation was, thus, made. At the age of 8 years, the boy developed a malar-like rash on his face. We conducted tests for detection of antinuclear antibodies and anti-dsDNA antibodies, which showed positive results; therefore, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was also suspected. Whole exome sequencing is important to diagnose rare diseases in children. A STAT1 gene mutation should be suspected in patients with chronic fungal infections with a thyroid disease and/or SLE.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.104-112
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• 2010

Fermented red ginseng (FRG) was prepared by inoculating 0.1% Lactobacillus fermentum NUC-C1 and fermenting them at $40^{\circ}C$ for 12 hours. The ginsenoside contents of FRG were increased compared with those of red ginseng (RG). Moreover, the levels of the ginsenosides Rg2, Rg3, and Rh2 in FRG increased significantly. In an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), blood glucose levels were lower in animals fed with RG and FRG extracts than in normal controls. In particular, FRG extracts in OGTT were superior to RG extracts. The antidiabetic effects of FRG in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats were investigated. Rats were divided into four groups: normal control, diabetes mellitus (DM), FRG administered at 100 mg/kg, and FRG administered at 200 mg/kg groups. FRG extracts were orally administered to each treatment group for 3 weeks, and blood glucose, insulin, and lipid levels of each group were determined. Orally administered FRG extracts significantly reduced blood glucose levels and increased plasma insulin levels in diabetic rats. Additionally, the activities of disaccharidases, including sucrase, lactase, and maltase, were decreased significantly in the FRG groups. FRG groups also had reduced triglyceride and total cholesterol levels, compared with the DM group. These results suggest that FRG may have antidiabetic effects in STZ-induced diabetic rats.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.618-624
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• 2002

시판되는 보리차 3종(티백형 2종 알곡형 1종)이 우식유발 세균인 Streptococcus mutans와Streptococcus sobrinus가 타액피복 수산화인회석에 부착되는 정도와 이들 세균의 체표소수성에 미치는 영향에 대해 평가하였다. 모든 실험군에서 보리차로 처리하였을 때 수산화인회석에의 부착능과 세균의 체표소수성은 감소하였고 이 값은 보리차의 종류와 처리방법에 따라 상이하였다. 이러한 결과는 보리차에 함유된 활성성분인 catechins와 melanoidins의 영향 때문인 것으로 추측되며 보리차로 전 처리한 수산화인회석에 세균이 부착하는 정도가 감소한 것은 활성물질이 흡착되어 치아표면의 수용체가 세균의 부착소와 작용하는 것을 방해함으로써 치아우식증 병인론의 초기 단계인 부착에 영향을 미칠 수 있다는 것을 의미한다. 본 연구결과 보리차가 우식유발 세균의 주요 독력인자 중 하나인 부착능을 억제하므로 보리차가 이러한 세균이 일으키는 치아우식증을 억제할 수도 있다는 가능성을 보여준다.