• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.21-31
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• 2019

Objective: This study was performed to explore the effect of different bracket, archwire, and ligature combinations on resistance to sliding (RS) and rotational control in first-order angulation. Methods: Three types of brackets (multi-level low friction [MLF], self-ligating, and conventional brackets) coupled with four nickel-titanium archwires (0.012, 0.014, 0.016, and 0.018-inch diameter) and two stainless steel ligatures (0.20 and 0.25 mm) were tested in different first-order angulations ($0^{\circ}$, $2^{\circ}$, $4^{\circ}$, $6^{\circ}$, $8^{\circ}$, $10^{\circ}$, $15^{\circ}$, $20^{\circ}$) by using an Instron universal mechanical machine in the dry state at room temperature. RS value was evaluated and compared by one-way ANOVA. Results: Under the same angulation, the RS values showed the following order: conventional brackets > MLF brackets > self-ligating brackets. The RS was the highest for conventional brackets and showed a tendency to increase. The RS for MLF brackets coupled with thinner archwires and ligatures showed a similar tendency as the RS for the self-ligating bracket. In contrast, the RS for MLF brackets coupled with thicker archwires and ligatures increased like that for conventional brackets. MLF brackets showed the greatest range of critical contact angles in first-order angulation. Conclusions: The RS in first-order angulation is influenced by bracket design, archwire, and ligature dimension. In comparison with self-ligating and conventional brackets, MLF brackets could express low friction and rotational control with their greater range of critical contact angles.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.32-42
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• 2021

Objective: To investigate the three-dimensional forces created by clear aligners on mandibular teeth during differential activation with en-masse retraction and/or intrusion in vitro. Methods: Six sets of clear aligners were designed for differential en-masse retraction and/or intrusion procedures in a first premolar extraction model. Group A0 was a control group with no activation. Groups A1-5 underwent different degrees of retractions and/or intrusions. Each group consisted of 10 aligners. Aligner forces were measured on a multi-axis force/torque transducer measurement system in real-time. Results: In the en-masse retraction groups (A1 and A2), lingual and extrusive forces were observed on the incisors; the canines mainly received distal forces; intrusive forces were seen on the second premolars; and the molars received mesial forces. In the en-masse retraction and intrusion groups (A3, A4, and A5), incisors also received lingual and extrusive forces; canines received distal and intrusive forces; mesial and extrusive forces were seen on the second premolars; and the second molars received distal and intrusive forces. The vertical forces on the incisors did not differ significantly among groups A1, A3, and A5. However, the vertical forces on the second premolars reversed from intrusion in group A1 to extrusion in groups A3 and A5. Conclusions: With clear aligners, the "bowing effect" is seen during en-masse anterior teeth retraction and can be partially relieved by performing en-masse retraction accompanied by anterior teeth intrusion. Vertical control of incisors remained unsolved during en-masse retraction, even when intrusive activation was added to the anterior teeth.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.210-219
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• 2022

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness and mechanism of clear aligner therapy for the correction of anterior open bite in adult nonextraction cases. Methods: Sixty-nine adult patients with anterior open bite were enrolled and classified into Angle's Class I, II, and III groups. Fifty patients presented with skeletal open bite (mandibular plane angle [MPA] ≥ 38°), whereas 19 presented with dental open bite. Fifteen cephalometric landmarks were identified before (T1) and after (T2) treatment. The magnitudes of planned and actual movements of the incisors and molars were calculated. Results: Positive overbite was achieved in 94% patients, with a mean final overbite of 1.1 ± 0.8 mm. The mean change in overbite was 3.3 ± 1.4 mm. With clear aligners alone, 0.36 ± 0.58 mm of maxillary molar intrusion was achieved. Compared with the Class I group, the Class II group showed greater maxillary molar intrusion and MPA reduction. The Class III group showed greater mandibular incisor extrusion with no significant vertical skeletal changes. Conclusions: Clear aligners can be effective in controlling the vertical dimension and correcting mild to moderate anterior open bite in adult nonextraction cases. The treatment mechanism for Class III patients significantly differed from that for Class I and Class II patients. Maxillary incisor extrusion in patients with dental open bite and MPA reduction with mandibular incisor extrusion in patients with skeletal open bite are the most significant contributing factors for open bite closure.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.334-344
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• 2022

Objective: This study aimed to systematically analyze the effect and stability of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) to provide a reference for the clinical treatment of patients with maxillary transverse deficiency (MTD). Methods: We searched PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, and Wanfang Database for relevant studies published before February 18, 2021 and selected them according to the eligibility criteria. The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews (version 5.1.0) criteria were used for the quality assessment of randomized controlled trials, while the scoring protocol of the methodological index for non-randomized studies was used for non-randomized controlled trials. Statistical analysis was performed using the RevMan5.3 software. Results: All the included studies showed a relatively high success rate of expansion. The changes in both the intermolar and alveolar widths after MARPE were statistically significant. MARPE exhibited greater skeletal expansion effects than did conventional RPE. The midpalatal suture was opened in parallel after MARPE. A small amount of relapse was observed 1 year after expansion. MARPE caused tooth inclination and a decrease in alveolar height, but it was less significant than in conventional RPE. Conclusions: MARPE may be an effective treatment modality for patients with MTD. It causes great transverse skeletal expansion in late adolescence. In comparison to conventional RPE, MARPE has lower detrimental periodontal effects and has certain clinical advantages.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.387-398
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• 2022

Objective: Controlling the incisal inclination is fundamental in orthodontics. However, the relationship between the inclination prescription and its clinical outcome is not obvious, and the incisal inclination changes generated by different bracket prescriptions were investigated. Methods: Twenty-eight non-extraction dental Class II patients (15 females, 13 males; mean age = 12.9) were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were treated using passive self-ligating fixed appliances with three inclination prescriptions for maxillary incisors (high, standard, low), and two for mandibular incisors (standard, low). Clinical outcomes were compared among different prescriptions, and regression analysis was used to explain the effects of bracket prescriptions and to understand the prescription selection criteria (α = 0.05). Results: For maxillary central incisors, low and high prescriptions were related to linguoversion (p = 0.046) and labioversion (p = 0.005), respectively, while standard prescription maintained the initial dental inclination. Maxillary lateral incisors did not show significant changes. For mandibular incisors, low prescription led to linguoversion (p = 0.005 for central incisors, p = 0.010 for lateral incisors), while standard prescription led to labioversion (p = 0.045 for central incisors, p = 0.005 for lateral incisors). The factors affecting inclination changes were the imposed change and selected prescription, while prescription selection was influenced by the initial dental inclination and initial intercanine distance. Conclusions: The direction of correction of incisal inclination can be controlled by choosing a certain prescription, but the final inclination may show limited consistency with it. The amount of imposed inclination change was the most relevant predictor of the clinical outcome.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.125-136
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• 2023

Before progress was recently made in the application of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) in bio-mechanical design, orthodontists were rarely able to intrude molars to reduce upper posterior dental height (UPDH). However, TADs are now widely used to intrude molars to flatten the occlusal plane or induce counterclockwise rotation of the mandible. Previous studies involving clinical or animal histological evaluation on changes in periodontal conditions after molar intrusion have been reported, however, studies involving human histology are scarce. This case was a Class I malocclusion with a high mandibular plane angle. Upper molar intrusion with TADs was performed to reduce UPDH, which led to counterclockwise rotation of the mandible. After 5 months of upper molar intrusion, shortened clinical crowns were noticed, which caused difficulties in oral hygiene and hindered orthodontic tooth movement. The mid-treatment cone-beam computed tomography revealed redundant bone physically interfering with buccal attachment and osseous resective surgeries were followed. During the surgeries, bilateral mini screws were removed and bulging alveolar bone and gingiva were harvested for biopsy. Histological examination revealed bacterial colonies at the bottom of the sulcus. Infiltration of chronic inflammatory cells underneath the non-keratinized sulcular epithelium was noted, with abundant capillaries being filled with red blood cells. Proximal alveolar bone facing the bottom of the gingival sulcus exhibited active bone remodeling and woven bone formation with plump osteocytes in the lacunae. On the other hand, buccal alveolar bone exhibited lamination, indicating slow bone turnover in the lateral region.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.374-392
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• 2023

Objective: Assess and evaluate the different indicators of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among patients treated with clear aligners (CAs) versus those treated with conventional fixed orthodontics (FAs). Methods: An electronic search was performed on the database is Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase databases. Randomized and non-randomized control trials, cross-sectional, prospective cohort and retrospective trials were included. Quality was assessed with risk of bias tool and risk of bias in non-randomised studies. Meta-analyses were performed with random effects models, estimating the standardized and non-standardized mean differences, odds ratio and risk ratio as the measure of effect. The effect on time was determined using a meta-regression model. Results: Thirty one articles were included in the qualitative synthesis and 17 in the meta-analysis. CAs had a significantly lower negative impact on QoL, with an "important" effect size, while the influence of time was not significant. Periodontal indicators plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), probing depth (PD), and bleeding on probing show significantly better values in patients treated with CAs, with moderate to large effect sizes. PI and GI have a significant tendency to improve over time. In microbiological indicators, CAs present a lower biofilm mass without differences in the percentage of patients with high counts of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli bacteria. The risk of white spot lesion onset is ten times lower in carriers of CAs. Conclusions: Patients wearing CAs show better periodontal indicators, less risk of white spot development, less biofilm mass and a better QoL than patients with FAs.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.643-655
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• 2000

양악 수술에서 교합평면의 위치설정은 수술 후 새로운 위치에서의 안정성을 결정하는 중요한 요인으로써 악교정 수술환자의 진단과 치료 계획시 반드시 고려되어져야 한다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 악교정 수술 계획시 Delaire의 구조적 구성적 방법으로 이상적인 교합평면을 설정한 경우 교합평면의 장기적인 안정성에 대해서 고찰해봄으로써 향후 악교정 수술의 진단 및 치료계획에 도움이 되고자 하였다. 본 연구에서는 골격성 제 III급 부정교합 환자 중 Delaire의 구조적 구성적 방법으로 이상적인 교합평면을 설정하여 양악수술을 시행받은 환자 25명 (남자 8명, 여자 17명, 평균 연령 $23.2{\pm}3.17$세)를 대상으로 하여, 수술후 교합평면의 안정성에 대한 평가를 시행하였다. 수술직전($T_1$)과 수술직후($T_2$, 평균 15.4일), 수술 후 최소 1년 이상 경과후($T_3$, 평균 32.6개월)을 비교함으로써 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 양악 수술 후 교합평면각의 유의성 있는 변화는 없었으며, 수술방법(SSRO, IVRO)에 따른 유의성 있는 변화를 보이지 않았다. 2. 술후 교합평면의 변화는 수술에 의한 악골의 이동량이나 posterior impaction의 양, 수술후 경과시간과 상관관계를 보이지 않았다. 3. 수술 후, SSRO 시행군에서는 유의하게 하악골의 전방이동이 일어났으며, IVRO 시행군에서는 하악골이 후하방 이동하면서 gonial angle과 하악평면각이 증가함으로써 하악 치아의 정출이 발생하였다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.231-240
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• 2007

이 논문의 목적은 성장기 골격성 III급 부정교합의 치료를 위하여 새로이 고안된 Tandem Traction Bow Appliance(TTBA)의 상악골 견인 효과를 평가하는 것이다. 이화여자대학교 목동병원 치과 교정과에 내원한 성장기 골격성 III급 부정교합 환자 중 TTBA로 치료받은 88명(소년 42명, 소녀 46명)을 대상으로 하였다. 치료 시작 시 연령은 7세 6개월${\pm}$1년 6개월이었으며, 평균 치료 기간은 13개월${\pm}$3개월이었다. 치료 전과 후의 측모두부방사선사진계측이 동일 조사자에 의해 투사 및 중첩되었으며, modified McNamara analysis과 pitchfork analysis로 분석하였다. 치료 전후의 변화를 알아보기 위하여 paired sample t-test를 실시하였으며 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 상악과 상악치열은 전방으로 이동하였다. 하악은 후방으로 이동하였으나, 이 양은 통계학적으로 유의하지 않았다. 하악치열은 전방으로 이동하였다. Net dental changes와 apical vase change가 복합되어 나타난 결과, III급 부정교합 치료에 유리한 방향으로 total molar relationship correction이 일어났다. Total molar relationship correction에 대한 기여 정도는 net dental movement 26%, apical vase change 74%였다. 이상의 결과는 TTBA 치료가 상악골 결핍을 가진 성장기 골격성 III급 부정교합에서 유의한 상악골 견인 효과를 가진다는 것을 의미한다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.302-311
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• 2005

본 연구는 고정원을 강화하는데 사용되는 fiber-reinforced composite (FRC)과 스테인리스강 와이어의 피로 한도를 치아의 생리적 동요도가 허용되는 조건에서 비교하여 FRC의 임상적 유용성을 알아보기 위해 시행되었다. 스테인리스강 와이어군은 각형과 원형 와이어군으로 나누고 FRC군은 uni-directional군과 woven군, 그리고 각각의 군에 있어서 치간 부위에 레진을 코팅한 군과 코팅하지 않은 군으로 나누었다 각 군간의 피로한도를 일반적인 교정치료기간을 재현한 $5{\times}10^5cycle$의 피로한도 내에서 측정하여 비교하였다. 그 결과 스테인리스강 와이어에서는 각형 와이어가 원형 와이어보다 피로한도가 더 높았지만 통계적으로 유의하지는 않았다 (p>0.05) 치간부위를 레진으로 코팅한 FRC와 코팅하지 않은 FRC 모두 uni-directional군이 woven군보다 피로한도가 더 높게 나타났으며 (p<0.05) 그 값은 치간 부위를 레진으로 코팅한 FRC가 코팅하지 않은 FRC보다 더 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 스테인리스강 와이어와 FRC 모두 임상적으로 유용한 $5{\times}10^5cycle$의 피로한도 내에서는 파절되지 않았기 때문에 둘 다 고정원 강화를 위해 사용하여도 충분하며 또한 심미성이 요구되거나 부가적인 장치의 부착이 필요한 곳에서는 FRC를 사용하여도 충분하리라 생각된다.