Publications by authors named "Sung-Ah Che"
Objectives: Dental implants have become more straightforward and convenient with advancements of digital technology in dentistry. Implant planning utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) has been attempted, yet its clinical efficacy remains underexplored. We aimed to assess the clinical applicability of AI-based implant planning software as a decision-support tool in comparison with those placed by clinicians which were clinically appropriate in their three-dimensional positions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To overcome the shortcomings of sintered bone graft materials, low-crystallinity apatite (LCA) was developed using a non-heated approach to enhance resorption and integration during bone regeneration. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of LCA as a synthetic bone graft material for bone reconstruction.
Methods: LCA was compared to three conventional synthetic bone graft materials: biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) 37, BCP 64, and octacalcium phosphate (OCP).
Surgical extraction of a sublingually-displaced retained root with the aid of a magnetic field-based dynamic navigation system: a case study.
J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The extraction of a submandibular-displaced mandibular third molar root is challenging for surgeons due to its closeness to important structures like the lingual nerve and sublingual artery.
- Preoperative imaging helps locate the root, but real-time synchronization is tough because of the mandible's moving nature.
- This study highlights the successful extraction of a residual root using a magnetic navigation system, resulting in a minimally invasive procedure with no complications or major issues reported postoperatively.
Article Synopsis
- The study addresses the challenges of placing dental implants correctly due to different shapes of the mandible, which can lead to complications like lingual perforations.
- By analyzing 96 cone-beam CT images, researchers classified mandibular shapes into U, C, and P types, finding that U-shaped mandibles are the most prone to perforations.
- The results showed U, P, and C shapes appear in 34.6%, 28.9%, and 36.5% of cases respectively, with significant differences in shape related to gender, age, and tooth type, highlighting the importance of understanding these anatomical variations for safer dental procedures.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the effectiveness of patient-specific plates created through digital technology versus conventional titanium plates in treating mandibular fractures.
- Twenty patients were divided into two groups, with one receiving the patient-specific plates and the other receiving titanium plates, and various clinical outcomes were evaluated.
- Results indicated that while most outcomes were similar between the two groups, the patient-specific plates significantly improved occlusal force, suggesting they are beneficial and advantageous for less experienced surgeons.