PURPOSE This study was performed to identify correlations between keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) data from CT sections, and data on the KCOT clinical manifestation and resulting dental expenses. MATERIALS AND METHODS Following local Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, a seven-years of retrospective study was performed regarding patients with KCOTs treated at the Seoul National U...

Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disorder resulting from central nervous system damage caused by multiple factors. Almost all cerebral palsy patients have a movement disorder that makes dental treatment difficult. Oral hygiene management is difficult and the risks for periodontitis, dental caries and loss of multiple teeth are high. Placement of dental implants for multiple missing teeth in ...

Aim To introduce a methodology designed to simultaneously visualize dental ultrastructures, including cellular and soft tissue components, by utilizing phosphotungstic acid (PTA) as contrast-enhancement agent. Methodology Sound third molars were collected from healthy human adults fixed in 4% buffered paraformaldehyde. evaluate the impact of PTA concentrations 0.3%, 0.7% 1% on hard tissues for ...

Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a serious medical problem, also in dental practice. The case report describes the case of a patient who for 12 years has suffered from chronic cough as a result of the aspiration of a polymeric silicone resin fragment during a dental procedure. In November 2002, the patient was underwent dental care, and she points out that, when performing dental imprint, she h...

The present study used ultra-high-resolution micro-computed tomography (CT) to clarify the classification of root canal morphologies and incidence accessory canals in maxillary first molar mesiobuccal (MB) root. Aspects relationship with reinfection during or after endodontic treatment were also investigated. Molar three-dimensional structure, pulp cavity, examined on micro-CT images 100 Japane...