Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthodontics

Prof.Tanaka Eiji Email: etanaka@tokushima-u.ac.jp

Our department has performed various clinical researches in which the aim is to develop a safe, painless orthodontic treatment. Furthermore, with taking in collaboration with intramural and extramural research groups, we are also promoting basic scientific researches to identify the mechanism of pathogenesis of multiple myeloma bone disease and the mechanism of osteoarthritis and rheumatic arthritis.

Our research projects are as follows:
1) Mechanism of anti-inflammatory effect of low-intensity ultrasound stimulation
2) Pathology of autoimmune diseases
3) Therapeutic effects of SHED-CM on the temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis and neuropathic pain
4) Development of a secured novel orthodontic miniscrew.

Tanaka Eiji

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthodontics

Professor

Our department provides specialized orthodontic care for a wide range of cases, from general malocclusion to jaw deformities with skeletal discrepancy and malocclusion associated with congenital diseases.
In recent years, new orthodontic appliances have been developed, and it is now possible to use esthetic appliance or to wear lingual bracket appliance so that the appliances are invisible.
In addition to the regular examinations using radiographs, detailed examinations are performed using oral scanner, 3D facial camera, 3DCT, MRI, MKG, and EMG. Based on the results of these examinations, case conferences are held for the treatment of all patients, and treatment plans are designed and carried out according to the symptoms of each patient.

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