연구·논문

치아 안쪽의 신경관(근관)은 사람마다, 치아마다 모양이 다릅니다. 이종기 원장은 20년 넘게 마이크로CT와 CBCT로 발치된 치아의 근관 구조를 3차원으로 측정하는 연구를 해 왔고, 그 결과를 국제 학술지에 발표해 왔습니다. 진료실에서 CBCT와 현미경으로 먼저 보고 치료 방법을 정하는 것도 이 연구에서 나온 원칙입니다.

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근관(신경관) 해부 연구 — 마이크로CT·CBCT

신경치료의 성패를 가르는 근관의 개수, 굴곡, 위치를 3차원으로 측정한 연구입니다.

1. Quantitative three-dimensional analysis of root canal curvature in maxillary first molars using micro-computed tomography제1저자 Lee JK, Ha BH, Choi JH, Heo SM, Perinpanayagam H · Journal of Endodontics 32(10):941–945 · 2006
2. Mesiobuccal root canal anatomy of Korean maxillary first and second molars by cone-beam computed tomography Lee JH, Kim KD, Lee JK, et al. · Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod · 2011
3. Three-dimensional analysis of maxillary first molar mesiobuccal root canal configuration and curvature using micro-computed tomography Park JW, Lee JK, Ha BH, Choi JH, Perinpanayagam H · Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod · 2009
4. Three-dimensional modelling and concurrent measurements of root anatomy in mandibular first molar mesial roots using micro-computed tomography제1저자 Lee JK, Yoo YJ, Perinpanayagam H, et al. · International Endodontic Journal 48(4):380–389 · 2015
5. Three-dimensional analysis of root anatomy and root canal curvature in mandibular incisors using micro-computed tomography with novel software제1저자 Lee JK, Lee SH, Hong JR, et al. · Applied Sciences 10(12):4385 · 2020
6. Comparison of alternative image reformatting techniques in micro-computed tomography and tooth clearing for detailed canal morphology Lee KW, Kim Y, Perinpanayagam H, Lee JK, et al. · Journal of Endodontics 40(3):417–422 · 2014
7. A biometric study of C‐shaped root canal systems in mandibular second molars using cone‐beam computed tomography Seo DG, Gu Y, Yi YA, et al. · International Endodontic Journal 45(9):807–814 · 2012
8. A micro-computed tomography study of canal configuration of multiple-canalled mesiobuccal root of maxillary first molar Kim Y, Chang SW, Lee JK, et al. · Clinical Oral Investigations 17(6):1541–1546 · 2013
9. Minimum-intensity projection for in-depth morphology study of mesiobuccal root Gu Y, Lee JK, Spångberg LSW, et al. · Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod · 2011
10. Comparison of mandibular first molar mesial root canal morphology using micro-computed tomography and clearing technique Kim Y, Perinpanayagam H, Lee JK, et al. · Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 73(6):427–432 · 2015
11. In-depth morphological study of mesiobuccal root canal systems in maxillary first molars Chang SW, Lee JK, Lee Y, Kum KY · Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics 38(1):2–10 · 2013
12. Three-dimensional analysis of root canal curvature and direction of maxillary lateral incisors by using cone-beam computed tomography Park PS, Kim KD, Perinpanayagam H, Lee JK, et al. · Journal of Endodontics 39(9):1124–1129 · 2013
13. Morphological measurements of two separate mesiobuccal canals in maxillary first molars using micro-computed tomography Yoo YJ, Lee JK, Perinpanayagam H, et al. · Clinical Oral Investigations 24(11):3863–3870 · 2020
14. Three-dimensional evaluation of age-related changes in root canal curvature and dentin thickness in mandibular first molars using micro-computed tomography Keskin C, Lee JK, Ceylan A, et al. · Odontology 114(3):1365–1373 · 2026

신경치료 기구·술식 연구

근관을 다듬을 때 치아가 약해지는 '위험 구역'과 기구별 차이를 분석한 국제 공동연구입니다.

1. Root groove depth and inter-orifice canal distance as anatomical predictive factors for danger zone in the mesial root of mandibular first molars De-Deus G, Rodrigues EA, Lee JK, et al. · Clinical Oral Investigations 25(6):3641–3649 · 2021
2. Taper 0.06 versus taper 0.04: the impact on the danger zone De-Deus G, Rodrigues EA, Lee JK, et al. · Journal of Endodontics 49(5):536–543 · 2023
3. Exploring the efficacy of 6 preparation systems for achieving minimal root canal transportation: a micro-CT investigation Belladonna FG, de Mello Guimarães T, Silva EJNL, et al. · Journal of Endodontics 49(12):1722–1732 · 2023

치과 교육·3D 의료영상·시뮬레이션

1. Development of a Quantitative Method to Assess Dental Students' Manual Dexterity in Tooth Cavity Preparation제1저자 Lee JK, Lee J, Park JK, et al. · European Journal of Dental Education 30(3):1098–1105 · 2026
2. Analysis of errors in medical rapid prototyping models Choi JY, Choi JH, Kim NK, Kim Y, Lee JK, et al. · International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 31(1):23–32 · 2002
3. Collaborative surgical simulation over the Internet Kim Y, Choi JH, Lee J, et al. · IEEE Internet Computing 5(3):65–73 · 2001
4. Evaluation of appointment policy and scheduling rule for a dental clinic based on computer simulation제1저자 Lee JK, Kim MK, Ha BH · Korea Journal of Hospital Management 16(4):161–182 · 2011
5. 치과의료관리 영역에서 증강현실의 프로토타입 개발 박선규, 이종기 · 대한치과의료관리학회지 · 2020
6. Evaluation of dental terminology system using GRAIL: A pilot study Kim YJ, Lee JK, Kim MK, Kho HS · 대한안면통증구강내과학회 · 2001
7. 임상교정 교육용 멀티미디어 데이터베이스 웹서버 구축에 관한 연구 박재우, 이종기, 장영일 외 · 대한치과교정학회 · 2000
8. Rapid Prototyping으로 제작한 3D Medical Model의 오차 측정에 관한 연구 최진영, 최정호, 김남국, 이종기 외 · 대한구강악안면외과학회 · 1999
9. 구강병리학 교육을 위한 학습지원시스템 개발과 운영 결과 분석제1저자 이종기, 임창윤, 김명기 · 대한구강악안면병리학회지 23(1):1–13 · 1999