• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.29 no.2 s.73
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• pp.137-146
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• 1999

In this article, we introduce a new method of tooth positioner fabrication using modified T.A.R.G. to measure the inclination and angulation of individual teeth. In finishing stage of orthodontic treatment with a fixed appliance, we anticipate that tooth positioner fabricated using the described construction method provides the movement of individual tooth into a desired position; corrected inclination and angulation of teeth, extrusion, intrusion, rotation and so on.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.61-68
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• 1982

Tooth Positioner는 band를 제거한 후 가능한 빨리 장착시켜야 susceptible하며 무엇보다도 환자의 생리학적 jaw movement를 설정해서 제작해야 하고 적어도 hingeaxis relation은 찾아서 제작해야한다. Positioner의 장착시간은 하루에 $3\~4$시간의 active biting exercise와 수안시간동안 사용하게 한다. 처음 장착시에 가장 tight하고 이 tightness 는 치아가 요망되는 위치로 근접함에 따라서 점차 감소되고 이 tightness의 감소가 작용효과의 가장 좋은 지침이 되며 자는 하루 하루 그 변화를 느껴야 한다. Positioner가 느슨하게 적합되고 좋은 교합관계를 보이면 장착을 수안시간동안으로 제한시키거나 혹은 깨어 있을 동안 한 두시간 장착하게 한아. 대개 $3\~4$주 후에 predetermined pattern과 유사하게 되며, 일반적으로 장착 후 $8\~10$주 후에 더 장착할 것인가를 결정하고 필요성이 없다면 conventional retainer로 바꾸어 준다. Tooth Positioner는 기능적인 구호흡, thumb sucking, snoring을 해소시켜 줄 수 있으며 jaw relationship이나 overbite문제를 해결할 수 있다. 그리고 chair time을 감소시켜 줄 수 있으며 tissue tone을 자극해서 치아위치를 증진시키는데 끊임없이 작용한다. 그러나 제작에 많은 시간이 걸리고 치아를 배열하는 술자의 능력에 따라 치료효과가 많이 좌우되며 너무 bulky하므로 이물감이 커서 유용하게 장착할 수 있는 시간이 제한적이고 natural muscle balance에 대해 간헐적인 교정력을 가함으로써 치아를 loosening 시킬 수 있다. 이 장치물은 다른 removable appliance와 같이 환자의 협조가 무엇보다 중요하므로 환자에게 장착동기를 유발시켜 주는 것이 좋으며 True Blocked Nasal Airway가 있는 환자에게는 금기증이 된다.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.27 no.6 s.241
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• pp.571-582
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• 1989

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.43-53
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• 1993

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the presence or absence of anterior tooth contact and the changes in temporomandibular joint space. The study sample consisted of 32symptom-free dental students and 79 craniomandibular disorders patients with unilateral joint dysfunction. The two groups were categorized into control group or experimental group, respectively. Recordings of the number and distribution of occlusal contacts were made by T-Scan system. Transcranial radiographs were taken with using of accurad-100 head positioner. Measured items in transcranial radiographs were anterior, superior, posterior joint space and relative condylar position to deepest position of glenoid folla. According to the presence or absence of anterior tooth contact, each group was subdivided and compared with each other with respect to TM joint space. Data were processed and tested with SPSS/PC + package. The results of the study showed that the joint space in control group were wider than those of experimental group and the difference of the width of joint space was more remarkable in subjects with anterior contact between control group and experimental group. However, in same group whether the presence of anterior tooth contact could hardly affect the difference of the width of joint space. And anterior tooth contact in grouip are more frequent than in experimental group.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.40 no.4
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• pp.276-287
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• 2010

This case report describes the treatment of a 23-year, 8-month-old female patient with a Class II malocclusion who showed severe bidentoalveolar protrusion and anterior crowding. The treatment plan consisted of extracting all the first premolars, decrowding and en masse retraction of the upper six anterior teeth and lower anteriors. The upper C-plate placed in the midpalatal area combined with lingual sheath fixtures were used as substitutes for posterior anchorage teeth during upper anterior retraction. Preadjusted brackets (0.022-inch) were used for upper anterior decrowding. A 0.9 mm diameter stainless steel lever-arm soldered to the main arch wire facilitated controlled retraction of upper anteriors. The upper and lower dentition was detailed using a tooth positioner during the finishing stage. Correct overbite and overjet were obtained by decrowding and retraction of the upper six anterior teeth into their proper positions. Use of the C-plate and lingual appliances provided ideal anchorage to enhance the improvement in facial balance. The active treatment period was 19 months. The treatment result was stable 13 months after debonding.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.39 no.2
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• pp.105-111
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• 2009

Objective: To estimate the effects of bracket material type on enamel decalcification during orthodontic treatment, this study analyzed the adhesion level of mutans streptococci (MS) to orthodontic bracket materials in vivo. Methods: Three different types of orthodontic bracket materials were used: stainless steel, monocrystalline sapphire, and polycrystalline alumina. A balanced complete block design was used to exclude the effect of positional variation of bracket materials in the oral cavity. Three types of plastic individual trays were made and one subject placed the tray in the mouth for 12 hours. Then, the attached bacteria were isolated and incubated on a mitis salivarius media containing bacitracin for 48 hours. Finally, the number of colony forming units of MS was counted. The experiments were independently performed 5 times with each of the 3 trays, resulting in a total of 15 times. Mixed model ANOVA was used to compare the adhesion amount of MS. Results: There was no difference in colony forming units among the bracket materials irrespective of jaw and tooth position. Conclusions: This study suggested that the result of quantitative analysis of MS adhesion to various orthodontic bracket materials in vivo may differ from that of the condition in vitro.