• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.561-568
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• 2008

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Currently, many implant systems are developed and divided into two types according to their joint connection: external or internal connection. Regardless of the connection type, screw loosening is the biggest problem in implant-supported restoration. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to assess the difference in stability of abutment screws between the external and internal hexagonal connection types under cyclic loading. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Each of the 15 samples of external implants and internal abutments were tightened to 30 N/cm with a digital torque gauge, and cemented with a hemispherical metal cap. Each unit was then mounted in a $30^{\circ}$ inclined jig. Then each group was divided into 2 sub-groups based on different periods of cyclic loading with the loading machine (30 N/ cm - 300 N/cm,14 Hz: first group $1{\times}10^6$, $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading; second group $3{\times}10^6$, $3{\times}10^6$ for a total cyclic loading of $6{\times}10^6$) The removal torque value of the screw before and after cyclic loading was checked. SPSS statistical software for Windows was used for statistical analysis. Group means were calculated and compared by ANOVA, independent t-test, and paired t-test with ${\alpha}$=0.05. RESULTS: In the external hexagonal connection, the difference between the removal torque value of the abutment screw before loading, the value after $1{\tims}10^6$ cyclic loading, and the value after $1{\times}10^6$, and additional $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant. The difference between the removal torque value after $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading and after $3{\times}10^6$, and additional $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant. In the internal hexagonal connection, the difference between the removal torque value before loading and the value after $1{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant, but the value after $1{\times}10^6$, and additional $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was reduced and the difference was significant (P < .05). In addition, in the internal hexagonal connection, the difference between the removal torque value after $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading and the value after $3{\times}10^6$, and additional $3{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading was not significant. CONCLUSION: The external hexagonal connection was more stable than the internal hexagonal connection after $1{\times}10^6$, and additional $5{\times}10^6$ cyclic loading (t = 10.834, P < .001). There was no significant difference between the two systems after $3{\times}10^6$, and additional $3{\times}10^6$ cycles.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.387-392
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• 2016

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 grooved abutment가 지대주 나사풀림 현상에 미치는 영향을 확인하는 것이다. 재료 및 방법: 2015년 3월부터 7월까지 연세대학교 치과대학병원 보철과에 내원한 50명, 51개 임플란트에 대해서 임플란트 보철 장착 후 6개월 점검 시 지대주 연결나사의 안정성을 평가하였다. 대조군은 groove가 없는 지대주를 사용한 30개 임플란트이었고, 실험군은 groove가 있는 지대주를 사용한 21개 임플란트이었으며, Astra, Straumann, Implantium, Osstem 시스템이 사용되었다. 6개월 점검 시에 지대주 연결나사의 풀림여부를 조사하였고, 동일한 힘으로 재체결 시 지대주 연결나사의 추가 회전각을 측정하였으며, 보철물 협측하방 부위에서 PTV를 측정하였다. SPSS 프로그램을 이용하여 정규성 분석 후 Mann-Whitney 분석을 시행하였다. 결과: 51개 임플란트에 대해 보철 장착 후 6개월 점검을 시행한 바, 나사 풀림이나 보철물 파절 등의 특이할 만한 합병증은 나타나지 않았다. 6개월 후 지대주 연결나사의 추가회전각은, 실험군 평균은 $4.75^{\circ}$이었고 대조군 평균은 $7.35^{\circ}$이었으며, 통계적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다 (P = .576). PTV에서도 유의한 차이는 없었다 (P = .767). 결론: 지대주의 groove 여부가 지대주 연결나사의 안정성에 미치는 영향은 유의한 차이가 없으나, 이에 대해 좀더 장기적이고 다수의 증례를 이용한 추가적인 연구가 필요해 보인다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.250-259
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• 2011

본 연구의 목적은 소아 청소년의 얇은 피질골에서 안정성을 가지는 미니스크류 디자인을 제시하고자 하는 것이다. 직경, 길이, 몸체모양을 달리한 교정용 미니스크류를 피질골의 두께를 달리한 두 종류의 인조골 시편에 식립하여 최대 식립 토크, 최대 제거 토크 및 측방 변위 토크를 측정하였다. 연구결과 피질골의 두께 및 미니스크류의 직경, 길이, 몸체모양은 모두 최대 식립 토크, 최대 제거 토크, 측방 변위 토크에 유의한 영향을 미쳤다. 피질골의 두께가 가장 중요한 요소로 나타났으며 원추형이 원통형보다 초기 고정력이 우수하고, 직경이 증가할수록 역학적 고정력 확보에 유리하였다. 길이의 증가는 다른 요소에 비해 초기 고정력 확보에 미치는 영향이 크지 않으나 6 mm와 8 mm는 고정력 확보에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.05). 피질골이 얇은 소아 청소년의 골에서 미니스크류의 안정성은 원추형, 직경 1.8 mm가 유리하며, 길이도 6 mm 보다는 8 mm가 유리하다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.32-36
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• 2012

목적: 쇄골 간부 불유합에서 개재 삼면피질 장골 이식술 및 금속판 고정술을 시행하고 그 방사선학적 및 임상적 결과를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 9월부터 2011년 5월까지 쇄골 간부 불유합으로 개재 삼면피질 장골 이식술 및 금속판 고정술을 시행한 10예를 대상으로 하였으며, 평균 추시 기간은 30.7 (12~57)개월이었다. 불유합 부위의 경화된 골을 충분히 절제한 후 구조적 지지 및 쇄골 길이를 회복할 수 있도록 삼면피질 장골을 골 결손 부위에 개재한 후 금속판 고정술을 시행하였다. 술 후 방사선적 평가는 단순 방사선 사진을 이용하여 골 유합을 판단하였고, 임상적 평가는 UCLA, ASES, Quick DASH 평가 점수를 이용하였다. 결과: 전 예에서 골 유합을 얻을 수 있었으며, 평균 골 유합 기간은 18.4 (14~24)주였다. UCLA 점수는 술 전 평균 16.7점에서 최종 추시 시 평균 27.4점으로, ASES 점수는 술 전 평균 52.1점에서 최종 추시 시 평균 83.6점으로 호전되었다 (p<0.05). 최종 추시 시 Quick DASH 점수는 평균 40.5점이었다. 합병증으로 2예에서 견관절 강직이 있었으며, 그 중 1예는 술 후 11개월째 금속물 제거술과 함께 견관절 관절경 수술을 시행하였다. 그 외 고정물의 파손 및 감염 등의 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 쇄골 간부 불유합에서 개재 삼면피질 장골 이식술은 구조적 지지대 역할 뿐만 아니라 쇄골의 길이를 회복할 수 있는 좋은 술식으로 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.37-42
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• 2012

목적: 총상에 의한 상완골 골절 증례를 통해 치료의 원칙에 대하여 고찰한다. 대상 및 방법: 28세 남자가 좌측 상완부의 총상으로 수상 후 5일에 응급실로 내원하였다. 상지의 신경 및 혈관 손상의 징후 및 타장기의 손상은 없었으며, 생체징후는 안정적이었다. 수상 당시 타 병원에서 총상에 대한 변연 절제술 및 세척술 후에 일차적 봉합술을 시행받았으며, 상완부의 전외측에 5 cm 가량의 오염된 상처가 있었다. 본원에서 변연절제술 및 탄환 파편의 제거술을 시행하고 외고정을 통하여 해부학적 정렬을 유지하였다. 술 후 8일까지 상처에 대한 무균적 소독을 시행하였으며, 정맥 항생제를 유지하였다. 술 후 9일째에 광범위 변연 절제술 및 항생제를 섞은 시멘트 구슬 삽입술을 시행하였다. 감염이 호전되는 소견을 보여, 시멘트 구슬 삽입 2주째에 외고정 장치를 제거하고 외고정 핀 삽입부의 피부 봉합술을 시행하였다. 1주 후에, 금속판을 이용하여 내고정을 하였다. 결과: 유합술 후 3 개월째, 만족스러운 상완골의 정렬과 골 유합을 얻었다.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제53권9호
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• pp.644-655
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the fixture abutment connection type and diameter on the screw joint stability in external butt joint for 2nd surgery and internal cone connected type implant system for 1st and 2nd surgery using ultimate fracture strength. Materials and Methods: USII system, SSII system and GSII system of Osstem Implant were used. Each system used the fixture with two different diameters and cement-retained abutments, and tungsten carbide / carbon coated abutment screws were used. Disc shaped stainless steel metal tube was attached using resin-based temporary cement. The experimental group was divided into seven subgroups, including the platform switching shaped specimen that uses a regular abutment in the fixture with a wide diameter in USII system. A static load was increased to the metal tube at 5mm deviated point from the implant central axis until it reached the compression bending strength at a rate of 1mm/min. Then the deformations and patterns of fracture in threaded connection were compared. Results and Conclusion: 1. In the comparison between the Regular diameter, compression bending strength of SSII system was higher than USII system and GSII system. There was no significant difference between USII system and GSII system. 2. In the comparison between wide diameter, compression bending strength was increased in the order of GSII system, USII system, and SSII system. 3. In comparison between the implant diameter, compression bending strength of the wide diameter was greater than the regular diameter in any system(P<0.05). 4. There was no significant difference between the platform switching (III group) and the regular diameter (I group) in USII system. 5. In USII system, fracture of abutment screw and deformation of both fixture and abutment were observed in I, II and III subgroups. 6. Failure pattern of SSII system, which was the fracture of abutment screw and deformation of the abutment and fixture, was observed in both IV and V subgroups. Fracture of some fixtures was observed in subgroup V. 7. Failure pattern of GSII system, which was the fracture of the abutment screw and deformation of the fixture and the abutment, was observed in both VI and VII subgroups. Apart from other subgroups, subgroup VII demonstrated no bending neither the fracture at the top of the fixture. The compressive deformation of internal slope in the fixture was the only thing observed in subgroup VII.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제37권
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• pp.34.1-34.14
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• 2015

Background: Over the past 30-40 years, various carbon implant materials have become more interesting, because they are well accepted by the biological environment. The traditional carbon-based polymers give rise to many complications. The polymer complication may be eliminated through carbon fibres bound by pyrocarbon (carbon/carbon). The aim of this study is to present the long-term clinical results of carbon/carbon implants, and the results of the scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrometer investigation of an implant retrieved from the human body after 8 years. Methods: Mandibular reconstruction (8-10 years ago) was performed with pure (99.99 %) carbon implants in 16 patients (10 malignant tumours, 4 large cystic lesions and 2 augmentative processes). The long-term effect of the human body on the carbon/carbon implant was investigated by comparing the structure, the surface morphology and the composition of an implant retrieved after 8 years to a sterilized, but not implanted one. Results: Of the 16 patients, the implants had to be removed earlier in 5 patients because of the defect that arose on the oral mucosa above the carbon plates. During the long-term follow-up, plate fracture, loosening of the screws, infection or inflammations around the carbon/carbon implants were not observed. The thickness of the carbon fibres constituting the implants did not change during the 8-year period, the surface of the implant retrieved was covered with a thin surface layer not present on the unimplanted implant. The composition of this layer is identical to the composition of the underlying carbon fibres. Residual soft tissue penetrating the bulk material between the carbon fibre bunches was found on the retrieved implant indicating the importance of the surface morphology in tissue growth and adhering implants. Conclusions: The surface morphology and the structure were not changed after 8 years. The two main components of the implant retrieved from the human body are still carbon and oxygen, but the amount of oxygen is 3-4 times higher than on the surface of the reference implant, which can be attributed to the oxidative effect of the human body, consequently in the integration and biocompatibility of the implant. The clinical conclusion is that if the soft part cover is appropriate, the carbon implants are cosmetically and functionally more suitable than titanium plates.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.5-10
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• 2014

Objective : When the pedicle screw insertion technique is failed or not applicable, C7 intralaminar screw insertion method has been used as an alternative or salvage fixation method recently. However, profound understanding of anatomy is required for safe application of the bilaterally crossing laminar screw at C7 in clinic. In this cadaveric study, we evaluated the anatomic feasibility of the bilateral crossing intralaminar screw insertion and especially focused on determination of proper screw entry point. Methods : The C7 vertebrae from 18 adult specimens were studied. Morphometric measurements of the mid-laminar height, the minimum laminar thickness, the maximal screw length, and spino-laminar angle were performed and cross-sectioned vertically at the screw entry point (spino-laminar junction). The sectioned surface was equally divided into 3 parts and maximal thickness and surface area of the parts were measured. All measurements were obtained bilaterally. Results : The mean mid-laminar height was 13.7 mm, mean minimal laminar thickness was 6.6 mm, mean maximal screw length was 24.6 mm, and mean spinolaminar angle was $50.8{\pm}4.7^{\circ}$. Based on the measured laminar thickness, the feasibility of 3.5 mm diameter intralaminar screw application was 83.3% (30 sides laminae out of total 36) when assuming a tolerance of 1 mm on each side. Cross-sectional measurement results showed that the mean maximal thickness of upper, middle, and lower thirds was 5.0 mm, 7.5 mm, and 7.3 mm, respectively, and mean surface area for each part was $21.2mm^2$, $46.8mm^2$, and $34.7mm^2$, respectively. Fourteen (38.9%) sides of laminae would be feasible for 3.5 mm intralaminar screw insertion when upper thirds of C7 spino-laminar junction is the screw entry point. In case of middle and lower thirds of C7 spino-laminar junction, 32 (88.9%) and 28 (77.8%) sides of laminae were feasible for 3.5 mm screw insertion, respectively. Conclusion : The vertical cross-sectioned area of middle thirds at C7 spinolaminar junction was the largest area and 3.5 mm screw can be accommodated with 77.8 % of feasibility when lower thirds were the screw entry point. Thus, selection of middle and lower thirds for each side of screw entry point in spino-laminar junction would be the safest way to place bilateral crossing laminar screw within the entire lamina. This anatomic study result will help surgeons to place the screw safely and accurately.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.659-666
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• 2006

서보 모터는 컴퓨터와 센서로부터 오는 지령에 대해 정밀한 모션제어 즉, 정확한 속도조절과 위치 잡기를 수행함으로써 자동화 시스템에서 중요한 부분으로 사용된다. 특히, 선형추진 BLDC모터는 볼스크류, 타이밍 벨트, 랙/피니온과 같은 마찰 유도 전달 메카니즘들과 연결을 갖는 회전식 서보모터들에 비해 다양한 장점들을 갖는다. 본 논문은 정현파 구동형 선형 추진 BLDC모터의 동특성과 출력들로부터 얻어지는 정보를 이용하여 미지의 전동기 계통 파라미터들을 추정하는 방식을 제안한다. 추정된 파라미터들은 제어기와 외란 관측기의 이득을 조절하는데 사용될 수 있다. 이러한 목적을 이루기 위해 고성능의 디지털신호처리프로세서로 계자기준제어(FOC)기법을 구현하기 위해 설계된 TMS320F240을 선형 BLDC 서보 전동기의 제어기로서 사용한다. 이 서보전동기 응용 전용의 DSP는 A/D Converter와 PWM 발생부, 다수의 IO Port를 내장하고 있어 서보모터 제어기에 중요한 역할을 담당하게 된다. 이 선형 BLDC 서보 전동기 시스템은 또한 IPM 구동기와 홀센서 타입의 전류센서모듈 그리고 게이트 구동 신호와 고장 신호들의 전기적 절연을 위한 광결합 모듈을 포함한다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.163-169
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was conducted to confirm the anatomic conformity of the new periarticular locking plates designed by Zimmer on Korean adult bones and to identify the structures at risk during the application of these implants. Methods: The study was performed on the humerus, radius, and tibia of 10 adult cadavers(6 males and 4 females) procured from the cadaveric lab of our hospital. Anteroposterior (AP) and lateral X-rays were taken to confirm that the cadavers were free of any unusual lesions or anatomic variations. We used the 3.5-mm proximal humerus plate, 2.7-mm distal radius plate, 3.5- and 5.0-mm proximal tibia plates, and 3.5-mm distal tibia plate developed by Zimmer, Inc. (Zimmer periarticular locking plate). The longest plate from each group was used to confirm anatomical conformity. Standard approaches were used for each area, and soft tissue was retracted in order to pass the plate beneath the muscle. The position of the plate was confirmed using standard AP and lateral view X-rays. After this procedure had been completed, the region was dissected along the length of the implant to determine the conformity of the implant to bone and the penetrations of screws into the articular surface or violations of any vital structures, such as nerves, blood vessels, or tendons. Results: Excellent anatomical conformity was observed with Zimmer periarticular locking plates for Korean adults. The tibial nerve and the posterior tibial artery were found to be structures at risk when applying a distal tibial plate. Conclusion: Additional posterolateral fixation is recommended when dealing with cases of tibial plateau fracture when the fracture line extends to the posterolateral cortex. We recommend taking proper views using 10~15 degrees of internal rotation to ensure correct screw length and, thus, avoid penetration of vital structures and tendons.