Han-Jo Kim

Crown shapes in mammalian teeth vary considerably from species to species, and morphological characters in crown shape have been used to identify species. Cusp pattern is one of the characters in crown shape. In the processes governing the formation of cusp pattern, the Shh pathway has been implicated as an important player. Suppression of Shh signaling activity in vitro in explant assays appears to induce supernumerary cusp formation in wild-type tooth germs. However, the in vivo role of Shh si

Mandible fractures are common in maxillofacial trauma, and condyle fracture accounts for about 25% to 35% of all mandibular fractures. Malocclusion, deviation of the mandible, temporomandibular joint dysfunction and ankylosis may result in sequelae of condylar fractures. Over the years, there has been a continuous dispute over conservative versus open surgical treatment of mandibular condylar fractures. Surgeons who prefer closed treatment cite the reduced morbidity, while surgeons who prefer su

Conventional open thyroidectomy is a safe procedure, but it has the disadvantage of leaving noticeable scars on the neck. Bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) robotic thyroidectomy was developed as an alternative technique to remove thyroid glands without making incisions in the neck. In traditional BABA robotic thyroidectomy, dividing the isthmus is a routine step to improve the efficiency of the dissection during thyroid surgery. However, there are safety concerns when performing this proce