Stomatognathic Function and Occlusal Reconstruction

Prof. Matsuka Yoshizo E-mail:matsuka@tokushima-u.ac.jp

Oral functions such as mastication and swallowing play an important role in maintaining and improving national health and quality of life, and there is a growing need to restore these functions in today's aging society. In our laboratory, we are engaged in the following basic and clinical research to promote studies that lead to the elucidation and prevention of pathological conditions and the development of new treatment methods for disorders and diseases that are directly related to clinical practice.

Main Research Themes

  1. Jaw movement and occlusion
  2. Sleep bruxism
  3. Diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
  4. Research on regenerative medicine of teeth and alveolar bone
  5. Clinical epidemiological research on prosthetic dentistry
  6. Metal Allergy
Stomatognathic Function and Occlusal Reconstruction Professor Yoshizo Matsuka
Yoshizo Matsuka
Stomatognathic Function and Occlusal Reconstruction
Professor

Our department is a branch of Prosthodontics that deals with the replacement of missing or chipped teeth with crowns, dentures, etc. When teeth are lost, it is difficult to eat and pronounce. Losing a tooth can interfere with daily life, making it difficult to eat and pronounce. Eating is the basis of human life, and it is very important to eat well. Therefore, our department is conducting research on how to restore lost teeth, how the jaw moves, how tooth grinding is done at night, what is the condition of metal allergy, and how to diagnose and manage temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. We hope that these research and clinical studies will lead to better mastication and contribute to the well-being of humankind.

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