• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.343-348
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• 2011

Introduction: Third molar extraction is one of the most common procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The impacted third molar causes many pathological conditions, such as pericoronitis, caries, periodontitis, resorption of adjacent teeth, and cyst or tumors associated with impacted teeth. Extraction is often considered the treatment of choice for impacted lower third molars. On the other hand, imprudent extraction of deeply impacted third molars can cause permanent complications, such as inferior alveolar nerve damage. Therefore, guidelines for the extraction of lower third molars should be set to prevent embarrassing complications. This study examined the indication and current trends of the extracted lower third molars in the dental hospital of a dental college. Materials and Methods: 557 extracted third molars were evaluated at the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery of Yonsei University. The chief complaint, diagnosis, age and degree of impaction were analyzed to determine the tendency for the extraction of asymptomatic lower third molars. Results: The percentage of asymptomatic third molars was 40.8%. In cases of full impacted tooth or full erupted tooth, the percentage of asymptomatic teeth was more than 50% (52.4% and 54.3, respectively). Among those partially impacted teeth, 73.1% of them showed symptoms, such as pain, tenderness and swelling. In terms of age, pericoronitis was evident at a younger age, and dental caries/periodontitis was the main cause of removal in those aged over 50. Twenty nine cases (1.6%) had teeth associated with pathological changes Conclusion: The incidence of pathological changes to the lower third molar was relatively low. Surgical extraction is recommended in cases of partially impacted teeth. In Korea, the incidence of asymptomatic third molar extraction was relatively higher than in European countries. More careful attention would be desirable to consider the risks and benefits of lower third molar extraction.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.670-674
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• 2005

과잉치는 치배 형성기에 정상 치판의 과도한 증식의 결과로 발생하며 산발적일 수도 있고 유전적일 수도 있다 발생 빈도는 $1{\sim}3%$이며, 2:1의 비율로 남아에게 호발한다. 주로 상악 전방부에서 많이 발견되며 매복, 영구치의 위치 이상, 정중부 이개, 낭종, 비강으로의 맹출 등과 같은 다양한 합병증을 나타낼 수도 있다. 상악 전방부에서 발견되어지는 과잉치는 치축방향에 따라 위치가 결정되며 상악 전방부 과잉치의 1/3정도는 역위 매복되어 맹출의 가능성이 없지만, 치낭의 치관 부위가 정상적인 관계로 존재하는 한 과잉치의 이동이 일어날 수 있다. 치아의 이동은 경구개, 소구치 부위, 비강까지도 일어날 수 있다. 또한 전상악 수직고경의 성장으로 시간이 지남에 따라 외과적 접근이 어려워질 수 있다. 이에 본 두 증례에서는 역위 매복된 상악 전방부의 과잉치가 구개 측 중앙부까지 이동된 것을 발견하여 외과적으로 제거하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.326-328
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• 2022

Impacted mandibular third molar removal is the most common procedure performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. An array of alternative procedures have been suggested, like operculectomy in cases of pericoronitis and coronectomy in certain cases. However, these procedures pose several disadvantages, and we propose a relatively non-invasive 'straight lift technique'. This technique is specifically useful in straightening abnormally positioned mesioangular third molars as a substitute of complete removal. This can improve tooth function, eliminate the need for surgical intervention, and reduce the risk of complications associated with third molar removal.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.169-171
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• 1972

Mr. yoon, 1 20 years old man, in good health, was treated for unhealing the extraction wound, pus discharge and sensation of dull pain on maxillary 2nd molar areas. Roentgenographic examination showed unerupted 3rd molar in left maxillary sinus. The tooth was located immediatly under the zygomatic bone and directed to median line. Radical operation of its sinusitis and extraction of the impacted wisdom tooth were performed by Caldwell-Luc's operation technique. In morphological aspects, the tooth has resemblance to normal wisdom tooth.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.184-191
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• 2023

Germectomy is a surgical method most typically performed in young adults. The indications for treatment are controversial. The purpose of this review was to determine the correct indications for germectomy and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure. We reviewed the surgical techniques (anesthetic methods, patient preparation, and flap designs) and complications. Germectomy for orthodontic purposes is a common indication for surgical removal of tooth germ among young patients. Several studies have supported removal at an earlier age to produce fewer surgical complications. Several surgical techniques have been described in the literature.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.564-572
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• 2000

치아매복에 의한 미맹출시 치아 매복의 방향과 위치 치근단의 완성정도, 맹출공간의 존재여부, 매복치 주변에 과잉치, 치아종, 낭종 등의 존재여부 등에 따라 발치, 교정적 견인, 외과적 자가이식중 어떤 술식을 시행할 것인지 결정하게 된다. 자가 치아이식은 치아의 위치가 교정력을 가할 수 없는 위치에 존재하거나 치아이동이 제한을 받게 되어 통상적인 치료가 불가능할 경우에 발거에 앞서 고려할 수 있다. 자가치아이식의 예후는 치근의 완성도, 외과적 시술능력 환자의 나이, 근관치료, 고정기간과 형태, 치주인대의 보존, 저장 방법 등에 영향을 받는다. 특히 이식 수여부의 골의 결손이 너무 클 경우 치아의 동요도를 감소시키고 골치유를 빠르게 하기위해 골이식을 고려할 수 있다. 치아 미맹출을 주소로 본원에 내원한 증례들로 상악과 하악의 여러 부위에서 과잉치, 치아종, 이소맹출 등의 다양한 원인요소들이 발견되었다. 자가치아이식전 필요시 공간확보를 행하고, 과잉치 및 치아종의 발거로 인해 골결손이 클 때, 탈회냉동건조골과 자가골 이식을 시행하였다. 치아고정은 $2\sim3$주정도 시행하고 $3\sim4$주 후 방사선적 검사와 임상검사후 근과치료의 필요성을 결정하고 정기적인 검사를 시행한 결과 치근흡수소견 등의 비정상적인 소견은 보이지 않고 정상적인 치유소견을 관찰할 수 있었다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.287-292
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• 2014

Purpose: To describe the features of impacted upper canines and their relationship with adjacent structures through three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Materials and Methods: Using the CBCT scans of 79 upper impacted canines, we evaluated the following parameters: gender, unilateral/bilateral occurrence, location, presence and degree of root resorption of adjacent teeth (mild, moderate, or severe), root dilaceration, dental follicle width, and presence of other associated local conditions. Results: Most of the impacted canines were observed in females (56 cases), unilaterally (51 cases), and at a palatine location (53 cases). Root resorption in adjacent teeth and root dilaceration were observed in 55 and 47 impacted canines, respectively. In most of the cases, the width of the dental follicle of the canine was normal; it was abnormally wide in 20 cases. A statistically significant association was observed for all variables, except for root dilaceration (p=0.115) and the side of impaction (p=0.260). Conclusion: Root resorption of adjacent teeth was present in most cases of canine impaction, mostly affecting adjacent lateral incisors to a mild degree. A wide dental follicle of impacted canines was not associated with a higher incidence of external root resorption of adjacent teeth.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제22권7호통권182호
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• pp.591-606
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• 1984

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.307-315
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• 2019

This report describes 3 cases of cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) and presents relevant findings on long-term follow-up radiographic images of impacted permanent teeth with delayed eruption. Radiographic images of 3 CCD patients were reviewed retrospectively. These images were mainly composed of panoramic and skull radiographs, and the follow-up periods were 3, 13, and 13 years, respectively. The distinct features revealed by the images were described, and the eruption state of impacted permanent teeth was evaluated. The features common to the 3 cases were multiple supernumerary teeth, the presence of Wormian bone, underdevelopment of the maxilla and the maxillary sinus, and clavicular hypoplasia. The eruption of impacted permanent teeth was not observed without proper dental treatment in adult CCD cases, even after long time periods had elapsed. When proper orthodontic force was applied, tooth movement was observed in a manner not significantly different from the general population.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.510-517
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• 1994

It is a relatively common clinical experience to see a impacted maxillary central incisor. This is apparent at the dental age of about eight years and over, when the patient is in the early mixed dentition stage. The adjacent teeth may tilt toward the site of the missing tooth with resulting space closure and midline deviation. Most often, the central incisor is impacted labially. The labial impaction has been indicated as the most difficult to manage. Each of the current articles describing labial impactions shows at least one case with mucogingival recession or a minimal zone of attached gingiva. This report described the surgical uncovering and orthodontic-physiologic positioning methods with labially impacted maxillary central incisors. Through surgical exposure and direct bonding of lingual botton, the central incisors were brought into proper eruption path with elastic traction. The case 1 and 2 were treated with the physiologic erupting forces. The case 3 was applied with continuous orthodontic force. The case 1 and 2 resulted in good positioning, good esthetics and adequate width of keratinised gingiva. The case 3 resulted in local inflammation and inadequate width of keratinised gingiva.