The complete mitochondrial genome of Miquel, a plant of the Ericaceae family.

1866 is a deciduous shrub native to Northeast Asia, including Korea, China, and Japan Its polyphenol-rich edible berries may aid in managing chronic diseases. Despite its importance, the mitogenome of this species remains understudied. This study assembled the complete mitogenome, consisting of 626,941 bp with 45.

Methods for Improving the Germination of (Thunb.) Makino Seeds through Endocarp Removal.

(Thunb.) Makino is known to have a seed dispersal that is thick and stony (endocarp + seeds) and has potential as a landscaping tree seed. In several Rosaceae species, seeds are covered with a hard endocarp, making the internal seeds water-impermeable and germination difficult.

The complete chloroplast genomes of , , and (Amaryllidaceae) from Korea.

The genus comprises some of the most commonly consumed food crops worldwide. The chloroplast genomes of , , and are 152,444, 153,459, and 154,056 bp circular molecular genomes, respectively. The annotation results revealed the presence of 132 (89 protein-coding, 35 tRNA, and eight rRNA), 132 (86 protein-coding, 38 tRNA, and eight rRNA), and 132 (86 protein-coding, 38 tRNA, and eight rRNA) genes with 36.

Dormancy-release and germination improvement of Korean bellflower (Campanula takesimana Nakai), a rare and endemic plant native to the Korean peninsula.

Korean bellflower (Campanula takesimana Nakai) is a rare and perennial herb with medicinal and ornamental values, is endemic to the Ulleung Island of Korea. In this study, we investigated the dormancy-release and germination characteristics of C. takesimana (Campanulaceae) seeds by subjecting them to varying temperatures (5, 10, 15, 20, and 25°C and diurnal/nocturnal temperatures of 15/6, 20/10, and 25/15°C), cold stratification periods (0, 4, 8, or 12 weeks at 5°C), and gibberellic acid (GA3) concentrations (0, 10, 100, or 1,000 mg·L-1 at 15/6°C and 25/15°C) to identify the ideal seed propagation conditions.

Non-Deep Simple Morphophysiological Dormancy and Germination Characteristics of var. (Kusn.) H. Hara (Gentianaceae), a Rare Perennial Herb in Korea.

This study investigated the kind of seed dormancy and seed germination of var. (Kusn.) H.

Growth and Bioactive Compound Content of Fr. Schmidt ex Miquel Grown under Different CO Concentrations and Light Intensities.

This study aims to determine the effect of different CO concentrations and light intensities on the growth, photosynthetic rate, and bioactive compound content of Fr. Schmidt ex Miquel in a closed-type plant production system (CPPS). The plants were transplanted into a deep floating technique system with recycling nutrient solution (EC 1.

Using Light Quality for Growth Control of Cucumber Seedlings in Closed-Type Plant Production System.

During seedling production, growth control of seedlings is an important problem because the overgrowth of seedlings causes a decrease of seedling quality and has disadvantages after transplanting. In this study, we aim to evaluate the possibility of replacing chemical plant growth regulators using light quality in a closed-type plant production system (CPPS) for cucumber seedling production. We used various light treatments, such as monochromatic or combined red (R) and blue (B), and combined R and B with UV-A or Far-red (Fr) light, to compare with a chemical plant growth regulator conventionally using in nursery farms.

Evaluation of implant stability using different implant drilling sequences.

Background/purpose: Simplifying the drilling sequence would be meaningful for implant surgery, if it does not exert a negative influence. This prospective clinical study was conducted to evaluate the stability of implant placements after simplifying the drilling sequence.

Materials And Methods: Subjects were divided into a control group that underwent a normal drilling sequence or a test group that underwent only an initial and final drilling.

Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint: a case report.

Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare disease. The most common symptoms of this disease are acute malocclusion, limited mouth opening, swelling, and tenderness of affected TMJ. These symptoms are often confused with internal derangement of the articular disc, rheumatoid arthritis, retrodiscitis, or osteoarthritis.

The effect of an interfragmentary gap on the clinical outcome after mandibular angle fracture surgery.

Background/aim: The mandibular angle fracture occasionally widens at the lower border after surgery using a single miniplate. However, the effects of an interfragmentary gap have not been fully investigated. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of gaps caused by mandibular angle fracture surgery using a single superior border miniplate technique.

Bilateral Temporomandibular Joint Replacement Using Computer-Assisted Surgical Simulation and Three-Dimensional Printing.

The dental occlusion is the important reference for replacement of the temporomandibular joint. If a patient does not have normal occlusion, few considerations are needed for temporomandibular joint replacement. The custom-made prosthesis, typically fabricated with a stereolithographic model, is probably the optimized solution currently available.

Simultaneous surgery for subcondylar fracture and prominent angle of the mandible.

We experienced a patient of subcondylar fracture who had a squared contour of the lower face with prominent angle of the mandible and masseter hypertrophy. Our patient was increasingly seeking esthetic improvement of the lower third of the face. But she did not want multi-stage operations.

Cavernous sinus thrombosis progression from trismus.

In the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, patients with trismus can be easily identified. If the cause of trismus is infection of the masticatory space near the pterygoid plexus, the possibility of cavernous sinus thrombosis should be considered. We report the case of a patient who presented with limited mouth opening and progressed to cavernous sinus thrombosis, along with a review of the relevant literature.

Outcomes of open versus closed treatment in the management of mandibular subcondylar fractures.

Objectives: To compare the clinical and radiological outcomes after closed reduction (CR) and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in the management of subcondylar fractures.

Materials And Methods: Forty-eight patients presenting with subcondylar fracture between January 2010 and March 2013 were evaluated retrospectively. Fifteen patients were treated with CR and 33 patients with ORIF.

Comparison of resorbable plates and titanium plates for fixation stability of combined mandibular symphysis and angle fractures.

Objectives: We compared resorbable plates with titanium plates for treatment of combined mandibular angle and symphyseal fractures.

Materials And Methods: Patients with mandibular angle and symphysis fractures were divided into two groups. The control (T) group received titanium plates while the experimental (R) group received resorbable plates.

A simple method of intraoperative intubation tube change.

Nasotracheal intubation should be performed in patients with jaw fractures because maxillomandibular fixation is required. However, when there are concomitant fractures of the nose and facial bones, an intubation tube positioned at the nose makes it difficult to perform an intricate surgery. In order to overcome these problems, a variety of ways to change the position of the tube have been introduced.

Displacement of dental implants into the focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect: a report of three cases.

Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect (FOBMD) is a radiolucent area corresponding to the presence of hematopoietic tissue rarely found in the jaws. FOBMD is most commonly located in the mandibular edentulous posterior area of a middle-aged female. From November 2011 to November 2012, we experienced three cases involving removal of implants that had accidentally fallen into the FOBMD area.

Bisphosphonates-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in Korea: a preliminary report.

Objectives: Bisphosphonates (BP) are widely used in medicine for inhibiting bone resorption; however bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a major side effect of BP. To date, there have been no specific reports on the incidence of BRONJ among Koreans. This study investigated the preliminary results from a nationwide survey of BRONJ in the Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at individual training hospitals.

Closed suction drainage for deep neck infections.

Purpose: There have been various incision and drainage methods for deep neck infection (DNI). Closed-suction drainage (CSD) has been used to decrease hematoma or to drain pus in other forms of medical surgery. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the usefulness of CSD for DNI.