• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.870-875
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• 2016

Hypoglossal nerve palsy is an uncommon neurologic disorder. We report a 67-year-old Korean male with tongue paralysis due to hypoglossal nerve palsy. He had complaints associated only with tongue paralysis and was treated with herbal medicine and electric acupuncture for 12 days. We evaluated his tongue paralysis severity by a numeric rating scale (NRS) and the angle of tongue deviation. After 12 days of treatment, the NRS score showed improvement of his complaints, and the angle of tongue deviation was decreased. Korean medicine could therefore be an effective treatment choice for hypoglossal nerve palsy.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.204-209
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• 2020

PURPOSE. Prevention of xerostomia and stress is important to prolong healthy life expectancy and improve the quality of life. We aimed to investigate the effects of tongue rotation exercise for increasing salivary secretions and stabilizing salivary stress hormone levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Twenty four participants without subjective oral dryness were enrolled. The exercises comprised tongue rotation exercise and empty chewing. The salivary stress hormone level was measured using a Salivary Amylase Monitor. Unstimulated whole saliva volume and salivary amylase activity were measured before tongue rotation exercise or empty chewing and subsequently 5, 10, and 15 minutes after these exercises. Differences in the rates of change of unstimulated whole saliva volume and salivary amylase activity were analyzed by repeated measure analysis of variance. RESULTS. Statistically significant differences among the rates of change were not observed after empty chewing for unstimulated whole saliva volume and salivary amylase activity at the four measurement times. However, the rate of change of unstimulated whole saliva volume and salivary amylase activity were statistically significantly different among the four time points: before the tongue rotation exercise and 5, 10, and 15 minutes post-exercise (P<.05 and P<.01, respectively). CONCLUSION. Tongue rotation is effective in increasing saliva secretion, reducing stress, improving oral function, and extending healthy life expectancy.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.189-196
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between saliva factors and oral hygiene factors in adults. Methods: The subjects were 112 adults from April 1 to June 15, 2014. The selected salivary factors included stimulated/unstimulated salivary flow rates, salivary buffering capacity and pH, and the selected oral hygiene factors included halitosis, wet weight of tongue plaque and oral humidity in dorsum and inferior surface of tongue. Results: There were significant differences in stimulated/unstimulated salivary flow rates, oral malodor and wet weight of tongue plaque. There were significant differences according to age in stimulated/unstimulated salivary flow rates, salivary buffering capacity and wet weight of tongue plaque. Age had a negative correlation with salivary buffering capacity and had a positive correlation with wet weight of tongue plaque. Unstimulated salivary flow rate had a positive correlation with stimulated salivary flow rate, and stimulated salivary flow rate was positively correlated with oral humidity of inferior surface of tongue, salivary buffering capacity and halitosis. Oral humidity of inferior surface of tongue had a positive correlation with salivary buffering rate, pH and halitosis. Salivary buffering capacity was positively correlated with pH, and pH was negatively correlated with halitosis. Conclusions: The salivary factors were linked to the oral hygiene. As there may be great changes in salivary flow rate and oral hygiene due to various factors, the salivary factors seem to be one of the major factors to ensure oral hygiene and to promote oral health.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.42-44
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• 2005

Metastatic tumors of the oral cavity are uncommon. Most of them are located in the mandible while only small percentage are found within the soft tissues. The common sites of metastases to the soft tissue of oral cavity were the tongue and gingiva and among the tongue, the base of tongue was most common. An explanation of the predilection may be due to a richer vascular supply within base of tongue. The authors have recently experienced a case of small cell lung carcinoma with base of tongue metastasis in a 81-year-old male who had foreign body sensation at swallowing and muffled voice for 2 months. So, we present this case with the review of literatures.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.117-121
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• 2022

This report presents the case of a 49-year-old man who presented with giant masses that had recently grown on the bilateral sides of the tongue. A clinical examination revealed rubbery yellowish lesions protruding from the tongue. A panoramic radiograph showed an enlarged soft tissue shadow of the tongue. Computed tomography showed well-defined circumscribed mass exhibiting a homogeneous low density on the bilateral sides of the tongue. On magnetic resonance images, the masses showed a high signal intensity on T1-weighted images and iso-signal intensity with partially hyperintense margin on fat-suppressed T2-weighted images. Surgical excision was performed, and a histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of lipoma. The patient recovered well with no sign of recurrence. A giant lipoma is defined as a lipoma larger than 5 cm in diameter. A literature review of giant lipomas of the tongue is also presented herein.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제42권
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• pp.38.1-38.7
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• 2020

Background: Lipomas are benign soft tissue neoplasms of mature adipose tissue commonly occurring in the trunk or extremities. But, intraoral lipomas are rare entities which may be only noticed during routine dental examinations. Especially intramuscular lipomas on the tongue have been reported very rarely. In this study, we report a case of intramuscular lipoma on tongue, with a review of the literature from 1978 to 2019, providing data on age, gender, location, presenting symptoms, size, surgical methods, and recurrence. Case presentation: A case of intramuscular lipoma occurring in tongue region in a 65-year-old male is reported. Surgical excision is the mainstay of treatment for the lesion. In order to decrease the deformity and discomfort after the excision, we tried to modify surgical technique using enveloped mucosal flap. This technique provided more comfortable healing procedure on the operative site without recurrence. Conclusion: This is a rare case of large intramuscular lipoma on tongue. Surgical excision with enveloped mucosal flap design was performed to diminish postoperative raw surface and discomfort and a 24-month follow-up showed excellent healing without any recurrence. A case of intramuscular lipoma on tongue and relevant literature reviews are presented in this study.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.125-139
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• 2009

Objective : This study was performed in order to provide basic data for halitosis prevention and establish a device to efficiently eliminate halitosis and to analyze the factors that affect the halitosis. Methods : Oral examination on the Gingival index, CPITN, Tongue Plaque index, and OHI-S as well as halitosis measurement among 293 rural residents. Results : Gingival index was high at mild on female and at moderate on male(p=0.025). Sorting the result by age, mild was 54.1% in the 40s, and moderate was 49.5%, 42.0% and 70.0% each in the 50s, 60s, and the 70s(p=0.005). The need for dental plaque management was 100%. The need for scaling was high with 78.3%, 93.0%, 89.9%, and 90.0% each for the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. The need for complex periodontal treatment was also high with 32.4%, 47.5%, 48.7% and 60.0%, each for the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s(p=0.050). The highest bad condition for OHI-S was 69.5%, and good being 18.9%, and very bad being 11.6%. For moderate tongue plaque index was 74.4% as the highest. As the level of education increased, the slight tongue plague was increased, but in contrast, the moderate and higher tongue plague index was decreased(p=0.010). OG under 50ppm was 61.1% on male and OG over 50ppm was 50.9% on female(p=0.041). In OG over 50ppm, CPITN was 52.1% and 41.9% in scaling and complex periodontal treatment group(p=0.018). OHI-S, in bad and very bad condition with OG, over 50ppm, was 48.7% and 46.9%(p=0.019). The higher tongue plague index showed significant amount of increase at OG and EG above 50ppm(p=0.006). $NH_3$, as the tongue plaque index increased, the wider range of distribution was shown(p=0.000). As for the multiple regression analysis result, there have been selected females and tongue plaque index as factors affecting OG. There have been selected age and tongue plaque index as factors affecting EG and there have been selected females as factors affecting on $NH_3$. Conclusions : With the aforementioned results in mind, the status of halitosis among rural residents is considered to bare a close relation with oral environments. we have to focus on correct tooth brushing methods and tongue brushing, with using tongue cleaner to remove fur of tongue plaque. Also, in order to analyze exactly the factors of individual halitosis, we need continuous and systematic study.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.97-101
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• 2013

모설(hairy tongue)은 혀의 사상유두(filiform papillae)가 과도하게 신장되어 발생하는 질환이다. 임상적으로 혀의 배면후방 1/3 부위에 주로 발생하며, 혀의 측면과 첨부에 생기는 경우는 드물다. 섭취하는 음식물과 색소유발 박테리아 등에 따라 백색에서 갈색, 검은색까지 다양한 색의 착색을 보인다. 대부분 증상이 없지만, 환자들은 주로 심미적인 문제로 병원을 찾으며, 드물게 오심, 구취, 미각이상, 불쾌한 느낌 등을 유발할 수 있다. 정확한 병인은 알려져 있지 않지만, 구강위생 관리 소홀, 구강 내 세균총의 변화, 감염, 방사선치료, 항생제, 면역 억제제 등의 사용, 과도한 음주, 흡연, 타액분비 감소 등이 소인으로 작용할 수 있다. 임상 소견이 매우 전형적이므로 육안으로도 진단이 충분히 가능하며, 생검은 필요하지 않다. 모설의 치료는 기본적인 유발요인들을 찾아서 제거해 주며, tongue cleaner 등을 이용해 혀를 부드럽게 닦아주도록 교육하고, 일부 경우에 있어서는 keratolytic agent를 사용하기도 한다. 모설 치료에 외과적 술식을 사용하는 경우는 드물지만, 유발 요인 제거 등의 다양한 치료법을 적용하였음에도 불구하고 장기간 호전이 없는 모설 환자에서, 이산화탄소 레이저(Carbondioxide laser, $CO_2$ laser)를 적용하여 효과적으로 치료한 증례를 보고하고자 한다.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제51권11호
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• pp.221-228
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• 2014

혀의 색상 및 형태는 신체의 생리적이고 임상 병리적인 상태를 반영한다. 최근에는 정량적이고 객관화된 설 진단을 위해 다양한 설 영상 측정 장치가 개발되고 있다. 설 진단의 대부분은 혀의 색상 정보를 활용하기 때문에 설 영상 획득 장치에서 조명환경의 성능은 매우 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 좁은 시스템 내부 구조에서 설 표면에 조명이 고르게 비춰질 수 있도록 간접조명을 고안하였고, 그 성능을 평가하였다. 간접 조명환경 구현을 위해 타원체 형태의 반사 구조를 시스템 내부에 위치시키고, 타원체 내부에 높은 조도의 LED 두 개를 통해 정면 카메라 아래 방향으로 빛을 조사하도록 배치시켰다. 혀 위치 영역에는 반사 구조에 의해 반사된 빛만이 조사될 수 있도록 하였다. 조명의 균질도는 5개 영역에서 밝기를 측정하여 변동계수로 평가하였고, 직접조명과 확산판조명에서 각각 0.16, 0.13으로 나타난 반면 간접조명에서는 0.01미만으로 나타났다. 혀 모형을 통해 조명에 의한 빛 반사 영역의 비율을 계산한 결과는 직접조명, 확산판조명, 간접조명에서 각각 5.76%, 4.22%, 1.79%로 나타났다. 혀 모형을 측정한 영상에서 6영역의 변동계수를 계산해 색상 균질도를 평가한 결과는 간접조명에서 0.06 미만으로 가장 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 본 논문에서 구현한 조명방식을 설진 시스템에 적용하여 진단 지표 측정의 재현성 및 반복성이 향상될 것으로 기대된다.

• 재활치료과학
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.7-22
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• 2022

목적 : 본 연구는 연하장애를 가진 뇌졸중 환자에게 적용된 혀 운동을 체계적으로 분석한 논문이다. 혀 운동에 대한 전반적인 효과를 검증하고, 현재 이루어지고 있는 혀 운동에 대한 경향을 파악하는데 그 목적을 가지고 근거를 제공하고자 한다. 연구방법 : PRISMA(Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) 체크리스트 및 흐름도를 이용하여 체계적 고찰을 시행하였다. 데이터베이스는 PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, RISS, e-article 을 통해 문헌 검색을 진행하였다. 본 연구에 사용된 문헌의 수는 총 6편이었고, 문헌의 질을 평가하기 위하여 PEDro scale(Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale)을 사용하였다. 결과 : 분석된 논문 6편에서 3가지의 중재 방법이 포함되었다. 혀 운동의 종류로는 혀 근력훈련 3편, 혀 근력 및 정확도 훈련 2편으로 모두 아이오와 구강 수행 도구를 통한 중재를 시행하였고, 혀 신장훈련을 적용한 논문이 1편이었다. 조사된 문헌에서 시행한 중재 별 치료 효과는 모두 효과가 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 하지만 대부분 표본수가 적어 일반화 시키기는 어려울 것으로 생각되며, 실험군과 대조군 비교 시 몇몇 그룹 간에 유의한 차이가 발견되지 않은 결과들이 있는 만큼 전통적 연하재활치료도 구강기 연하장애를 가지고 있는 환자들에게 적절한 치료 방법으로 판단된다. 결론 : 본 연구는 작업치료사들이 연하장애를 가진 뇌졸중 환자들에게 혀 운동을 적용함에 있어 효율적인 연하재활치료를 제공하는데 도움을 줄 수 있을 것이며, 혀 운동의 효과를 알아보기 위해 더 많은 연구축적이 이루어져야 할 것으로 생각된다.