Postoperative irradiation after implant placement: A pilot study for prosthetic reconstruction.

Re-Mee Doh,Sungtae Kim,Ki Chang Keum,Jun Won Kim,June-Sung Shim,Han-Sung Jung,Kyeong-Mee Park,Moon-Kyu Chung 대한치과보철학회 2016 The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics Vol.8 No.5

PURPOSE. On maxillofacial tumor patients, oral implant placement prior to postoperative radiotherapy can shorten the period of prosthetic reconstruction. There is still lack of research on effects of post-implant radiotherapy such as healing process or loading time, which is important for prosthodontic treatment planning. Therefore, this study evaluated the effects of post-implant local irradiation on the osseointegration of implants during different healing stages. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Custom-made implants were placed bilaterally on maxillary posterior edentulous area 4 weeks after extraction of the maxillary first molars in Forty-eight Sprague-Dawley rats. Experimental group (exp.) received radiation after implant surgery and the other group (control) didn’t. Each group was divided into three sub-groups according to the healing time (2, 4, and 8 week) from implant placement. The exp. group 1, 2 received 15-Gy radiation 1 day after implant placement (immediate irradiation). The exp. group 3 received 15-Gy radiation 4 weeks after implant placement (delayed irradiation). RESULTS. The bone mineral density (BMD) was significantly lower in the immediate irradiation groups. BMD was similar in the delayed irradiation group and the control group. The irradiated groups exhibited a lower bone-toimplant contact ratio, although the difference was not statistically significant. The irradiated groups also exhibited a significantly lower bone volume and higher empty lacuna count than the control groups. No implant failure due to local irradiation was found in this study. CONCLUSION. Within the limits of this study, the timing of local irradiation critically influences the bone healing mechanism, which is related to loading time of prostheses.

Teriparatide therapy for bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with dental implants.

Doh, Re-Mee,Park, Hye-Jeong,Rhee, Yumie,Kim, Hyun Sil,Huh, Jisun,Park, Wonse Published for the International Congress of Oral I 2015 Implant dentistry Vol.24 No.2

<P>This report describes a case of teriparatide (TPTD) therapy for bisphosphonate (BP)-related osteonecrosis of the jaw induced after implant placement. A 75-year-old woman taking oral BP was referred with uncontrolled osteonecrosis of the mandible related to the implant placement. With conservative treatment, BP was suspended and daily subcutaneous injections of 20 μm/d TPTD were started. After 4 months of the therapy, fixture removal and sequestrectomy were performed. Histological analysis revealed necrotic lamellar bone and empty osteocytic lacunae. In contrast, multiple irregular reversal lines of the lamellar bone and active osteoblasts were noted adjacent to the lesion. There was a significant increase in serum C-terminal telopeptide cross-link of type 1 collagen and serum osteocalcin after commencement of the therapy. After 7 months off therapy, the serum levels of the 2 markers remained at a high level compared with the baseline.</P>

Dislodgement resistance of modified resin-bonded fixed partial dentures utilizing tooth undercuts : an in vitro study

Doh, Re-Mee,Lee, Keun-Woo 대한치과보철학회 2009 The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics Vol.1 No.2

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM. Over the years, resin-bonded fixed partial dentures (RBFPDs) have gone through substantial development and refinement. Several studies examined the biomechanics of tooth preparation and framework design in relation to the success rate of RBFPDs and considered retention and resistance form essential for increase of clinical retention. However, these criteria required preparations to be more invasive, which violates not only the original intentions of the RBFPD, but may also have an adverse effect on retention due to loss of enamel, an important factor in bonding. PURPOSE. The object of this in vitro study was to compare the dislodgement resistance of the new types of RBFPDs, the conventional three-unit fixed partial denture, and conventional design of RBFPD (Maryland bridge). MATERIAL AND METHODS. Fifty resin mandibular left second premolars and second molars were prepared on dentiforms, according to the RBFPD design. After model fabrication (five group, n = 10), prostheses were fabricated and cemented with zinc phosphate cement. After cementation, the specimens were subjected to tensile loading at a cross head speed of 4 mm/min in a universal testing machine. The separation load was recorded and analyzed statistically using one-way analysis of variance followed by Duncan's multiple range test. RESULTS. Group Ⅴ, the pin-retained RBFPDs had the highest mean dislodgement resistance, whereas specimens of group Ⅱ, the conventional RBFPDs, exhibited a significantly lower mean dislodgement resistance compared to the other 4 groups (P<.05). There were no significant differences between group Ⅰ, Ⅲ, and Ⅳ in terms of dislodgement resistance (P>.05). Group V had the highest mean MPa (N/mm²) (P<.05). There was no significant difference between groups Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅳ (P>.05). CONCLUSION. Within the limits of the design of this in vitro study, it was concluded that: 1. The modified RBFPDs which utilizes the original tooth undercuts and requires no tooth preparation, compared with the conventional design of RBFPDs, has significantly high dislodgement resistance (P<.05). 2. The modified RBFPDs which utilizes the original tooth undercuts and requires minimal tooth preparation, compared with the conventional FPDs, has significantly no difference in retention and dislodgement resistance)(P>.05). 3. The pin-retained FPDs showed a high dislodgement resistance compared to the conventional three-unit FPDs (P<.05).

Postoperative irradiation after implant placement: A pilot study for prosthetic reconstruction

Doh, Re-Mee,Kim, Sungtae,Keum, Ki Chang,Kim, Jun Won,Shim, June-Sung,Jung, Han-Sung,Park, Kyeong-Mee,Chung, Moon-Kyu The Korean Academy of Prosthodonitics 2016 The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics Vol.8 No.5

PURPOSE. On maxillofacial tumor patients, oral implant placement prior to postoperative radiotherapy can shorten the period of prosthetic reconstruction. There is still lack of research on effects of post-implant radiotherapy such as healing process or loading time, which is important for prosthodontic treatment planning. Therefore, this study evaluated the effects of post-implant local irradiation on the osseointegration of implants during different healing stages. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Custom-made implants were placed bilaterally on maxillary posterior edentulous area 4 weeks after extraction of the maxillary first molars in Forty-eight Sprague-Dawley rats. Experimental group (exp.) received radiation after implant surgery and the other group (control) didn't. Each group was divided into three sub-groups according to the healing time (2, 4, and 8 week) from implant placement. The exp. group 1, 2 received 15-Gy radiation 1 day after implant placement (immediate irradiation). The exp. group 3 received 15-Gy radiation 4 weeks after implant placement (delayed irradiation). RESULTS. The bone mineral density (BMD) was significantly lower in the immediate irradiation groups. BMD was similar in the delayed irradiation group and the control group. The irradiated groups exhibited a lower bone-to-implant contact ratio, although the difference was not statistically significant. The irradiated groups also exhibited a significantly lower bone volume and higher empty lacuna count than the control groups. No implant failure due to local irradiation was found in this study. CONCLUSION. Within the limits of this study, the timing of local irradiation critically influences the bone healing mechanism, which is related to loading time of prostheses.

Delayed paresthesia of inferior alveolar nerve after dental surgery: case report and related pathophysiology

Doh, Re-Mee,Shin, Sooil,You, Tae Min The Korean Dental Society of Anesthsiology 2018 Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Vol.18 No.3

Paresthesia is an altered sensation of the skin, manifesting as numbness, partial loss of local sensitivity, burning, or tingling. The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is the third branch of the trigeminal nerve and is very important in dental treatment. IAN paresthesia may occur after various dental procedures such as simple anesthetic injections, surgical procedures, and endodontic treatment, and is reported to range from 0.35% to 8.4%. The altered sensation usually follows immediately after the procedure, and reports of late onset of nerve involvement are rare. This report presents a rare case of delayed paresthesia after dental surgery and discusses the pathophysiology of IAN delayed paresthesia.

Full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with Sturge-Weber syndrome using a mixture of general and sedative anesthesia

Doh, Re-Mee,Yu, Tae-min,Park, Wonse,Kim, Seungoh The Korean Dental Society of Anesthsiology 2015 Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Vol.15 No.3

Issues related to the control of seizures and bleeding, as well as behavioral management due to mental retardation, render dental treatment less accessible or impossible for patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS). A 41-year-old man with SWS visited a dental clinic for rehabilitation of missing dentition. A bilateral port-wine facial nevus and intraoral hemangiomatous swollen lesion of the left maxillary and mandibular gingivae, mucosa, and lips were noted. The patient exhibited extreme anxiety immediately after injection of a local anesthetic and required various dental treatments to be performed over multiple visits. Therefore, full-mouth rehabilitation over two visits with general anesthesia and two visits with target-controlled intravenous infusion of a sedative anesthesia were planned. Despite concerns regarding seizure control, bleeding control, and airway management, no specific complications occurred during the treatments, and the patient was satisfied with the results.

Foreign body aspiration during dental treatment under general anesthesia: A case report

Doh, Re-Mee The Korean Dental Society of Anesthsiology 2019 Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Vol.19 No.2

Foreign body aspiration in dental clinics is the most common cause of respiratory emergencies. There are no reports on foreign body aspiration during dental treatment under stable general anesthesia because the patient neither has voluntary movements nor reflex actions. This is a case report on the fall of a prosthesis in the larynx, which occurs rarely under general anesthesia. During the try-in procedure, the prosthesis slid from the surgeon's hand and entered the retromylohyoid space, and while searching for it, it passed down the larynx to the endotracheal tube balloon, leading to a dangerous situation. The prosthesis was promptly removed using video-assisted laryngoscope and forceps, and the patient was discharged without any complications.

근위축성 측삭경화증 환자(ALS)의 치과 진료 시 목표농도 주입법을 이용한 정주 진정 마취: 증례 보고

도레미,김승오,Doh, Re-Mee,Kim, Seung-Oh 대한치과마취과학회 2012 Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Vol.12 No.3

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one of the major neurodegenerative diseases that involves degeneration at all levels of the motor system- from the cortex to the anterior horn of the spinal cord. Patients with ALS often have difficulty of ambulation for dental treatment though they have poor oral hygiene state. General anesthesia may cause respiratory problem due to its high sensitivity to muscle relaxant and weakened upper airway. In this case report, 38-year-old female patient with ALS required many dental treatments. Conscious sedation with intravenous target controlled infusion method was successfully employed and patient was discharged without any complications.

서로 다른 삽입로를 이용한 최소 삭제 접착성 고정성 보철물의 임상 연구

도레미,이근우,Doh, Re-Mee,Lee, Keun-Woo 대한치과보철학회 2011 대한치과보철학회지 Vol.49 No.2

연구 목적: 전통적인 초기의 접착성 고정성 보철물이 가능한 보존적이고 가역적인 치료를 추구했지만 유지력의 상실이 큰 문제가 되면서 임상적 성공률이 낮은 단점이 있었다. 이러한 한계를 극복하고자 하는 여러 연구들 중, 자연 치아의 언더컷과 구조물의 각기 다른 삽입로를 이용하여 유지력을 얻는 3-piece형태의 변형된 접착성 고정성 보철물이 제안되었다. 이 연구의 목적은 변형된 형태의 접착성 고정성 보철물을 이용하여 수복 치료를 받은 환자에 대한 후향적 연구를 통하여 임상가들의 상실치 수복을 위한 치료 계획 수립에 도움을 주고자 함이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 한 개 혹은 그 이상의 치아가 상실되어 수복을 요하여 2007년부터 연세대학교 치과대학병원 보철과에 내원하여 자연치아의 언더컷과 구조물의 각기 다른 삽입로를 이용하는 변형된 형태의 접착성 고정성 보철물 수복 치료를 받은 23명의 환자중 주기적 검사가 가능한 21명을 대상으로, 후향적으로 임상 및 방사선 검사 결과를 평가하였다. 결과 및 결론: 자연치아의 언더컷과 구조물의 각기 다른 삽입로를 이용한 접착성 고정성 보철물을 이용한 21명증례, 71 unit의 최대 25개월 (평균 7개월)간의 후향적 연구에서 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 자연치아의 언더컷과 구조물의 각기 다른 삽입로를 이용한 접착성 고정성 보철물은 단기간의 follow-up 에서 보철물의 탈락, 파절등의 기계적인 실패가일어나지 않았다. 2. 보철물 주변의 치주조직은 비교적 안정되었다. 3. 방사선 사진상 유의성있는 골흡수를 보이지 않았다. The object of this clinical study was to evaluate the short-term outcome of modified resin-bonded fixed partial dentures which utilizes the original tooth undercuts and different path of insertion of components. Materials and methods: 71 units of modified RBFPDs that were used in 21 patients at the Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University were evaluated. The follow-up period was up to 25 months, the mean being 7 months. Survival rate, mobility, percussion, probing depth, bleeding on probing, plaque index was recorded and radiographs were taken to monitor alveolar bone loss. Results & Conclusion: Within the limits of this short term retrospective study, it was concluded that: 1. No mechanical failure such as debonding or fracture of the framework was found during the follow-up period. 2. The periodontal apparatus was stable and no clinical change was observed after prosthetic treatment. 3. No significant marginal bone loss was found in the radiographic evaluation.

Dental treatment under general anesthesia for patients with severe disabilities

Choi, Junglim,Doh, Re-Mee The Korean Dental Society of Anesthsiology 2021 Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Vol.21 No.2

Patients with disabilities have difficulties tolerating in-office dental treatment due to limitations relating to cooperation and/or physical problems. Therefore, they often require general anesthesia or sedation to facilitate safe treatment. When deciding on dental treatment under general anesthesia, the plan should be carefully determined because compared to general patients, patients with disabilities are more likely to experience anesthetic complications because of their underlying medical conditions and potential drug interactions. Clinicians prefer simpler and more aggressive dental treatment procedures, such as extraction, since patients with impairment have difficulty maintaining oral hygiene, resulting in a high incidence of recurrent caries or restorative failures. This study aimed to review the available literature and discuss what dentists and anesthesiologists should consider when providing dental treatment to patients with severe disability under general anesthesia.