Kazuhiro Tsuga

Last Updated :2024/05/08

Affiliations, Positions
Office of Research and Academia-Government-Community Collaboration, Executive Vice President
E-mail
tsugahiroshima-u.ac.jp
Other Contact Details
Kasumi 1-2-3, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
TEL : (+81)81-82-257-5 FAX : (+81)81-82-257-5
Self-introduction
I am interested in prosthetic dentistry and functional oral examination/rehabilitation.

Basic Information

Major Professional Backgrounds

  • 1994/10/01, 2002/07/31, Hiroshima University, Dental Hospital, Assistant Professor
  • 1991/10/01, 1993/03/31, Hiroshima Goudou-Chousha Clinic, Dentist
  • 1989/04/01, 1991/09/30, Hiroshima University, School of Dentistry, Instructor
  • 1993/04/01, 1994/10/01, Hiroshima University, School of Dentistry, Instructor
  • 2002/08/01, 2019/03/31, Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Assistant Professor

Educational Backgrounds

  • Hiroshima University, Graduate School, Division of Dental Research, Japan, 1985/04, 1989/03
  • Hiroshima University, Faculty of Dentistry, Japan, 1979/04, 1985/03

Academic Degrees

  • Ph.D., Hiroshima University

Educational Activity

  • [Bachelor Degree Program] School of Dentistry : Program of Dentistry : Dentistry
  • [Master's Program] Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences : Division of Integrated Health Sciences
  • [Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences : Division of Biomedical Sciences : Program of Dental Sciences

In Charge of Primary Major Programs

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Health Science
  • Oral Engineering

Research Fields

  • Medicine,dentistry, and pharmacy;Dentistry;Prosthodontics / Dental materials science and

Research Keywords

  • Prosthodontics
  • Geriatric dentistry, Gerodontology
  • Oral function
  • Tongue

Affiliated Academic Societies

  • Japan Prosthodontic Society, 1985
  • Japanese Society for Masticatory Science and Health Promotion
  • Japanese Society of Gerodontology
  • International Association for Dental Research

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2024, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 2Term, Introduction to Hiroshima Peace Initiative Leader Program
  2. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Examination and Diagnosis
  3. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Stomatognathic Function
  4. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Prosthetic Dentistry I
  5. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Prosthetic Dentistry II
  6. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Removable Prosthodontics I
  7. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Removable Prosthodontics II
  8. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Quality and Safety Management in Dentistry
  9. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Oral Implantology
  10. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Basic Practice of Functional and Regenerative Oral Medicine I
  11. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Basic Practice of Functional and Regenerative Oral Medicine II
  12. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Practice of Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients I
  13. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Practice of Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients II
  14. 2024, Undergraduate Education, First Semester, Dental Research Practices I
  15. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Practice of Prosthodontic Treatment for Partial Edentulous Patients I
  16. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Practice of Prosthodontic Treatment for Partial Edentulous Patients II
  17. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Basic Practice of Dental Prosthesis I
  18. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Basic Practice of Dental Prosthesis II
  19. 2024, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Dental Research Practices II
  20. 2024, Undergraduate Education, First Semester, Dental Research Practices III
  21. 2024, Undergraduate Education, Academic Year, Clinical Practice (Denture Prosthodontics I)
  22. 2024, Undergraduate Education, Academic Year, Clinical Practice (Denture Prosthodontics II)
  23. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Quality and Safety Management in Dentistry
  24. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Health Science on Sports Dentistry and Temporomandibular
  25. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Quality and Safety Management in Dentistry
  26. 2024, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Health Science on Sports Dentistry and Temporomandibular
  27. 2024, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, General Clinical Medicine and Dentistry
  28. 2024, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Advanced Seminar on Advanced Prosthodontics
  29. 2024, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Second Semester, Advanced Seminar on Advanced Prosthodontics
  30. 2024, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Advanced Research on Advanced Prosthodontics
  31. 2024, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Second Semester, Advanced Research on Advanced Prosthodontics

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Mucoadhesion of polyamphoteric hydrogels synthesized from acrylic acid and N,N-dimethylaminopropyl acrylamide, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES, 104, 202101
  2. A web-based survey of denture adhesive use among denture wearers 40 years of age and older, JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE, 63(1), 98-100, 20201223
  3. Association between buccal mucosa ridging and oral feature/symptom and its effects on occlusal function among dentate young adults in a cross-sectional study of Japan, CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR & SLEEP PRACTICE, 39(1), 24-28, 20210102
  4. Original Article Improper sitting posture while eating adversely affects maximum tongue pressure, JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 16(1), 467-473, 202101
  5. Comparison of the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument and JMS tongue pressure measurement device, JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 16(1), 214-219, 202101
  6. Association between stroke lesions and videofluoroscopic findings in acute stroke patients, JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, 268(3), 1025-1035, 202103
  7. Age-related changes in oral tactile and thermal sensation throughout adulthood, ODONTOLOGY, 109(3), 710-718, 202107
  8. Use of an intraoral scanner to evaluate oral health, JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE, 63(3), 292-294, 202107
  9. Generalized periodontitis treated with periodontal, orthodontic, and prosthodontic therapy: A case report, WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES, 9(21), 6110-6124, 20210726
  10. Oral Implant Treatment for a Patient Undergoing Molecularly Targeted Drug Therapy for Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia: A Case Report, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, 33(1), 111-115, 2020
  11. Oral colonisation by antimicrobial-resistant Gram-negative bacteria among long-term care facility residents: prevalence, risk factors, and molecular epidemiology, ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL, 9(1), 45, 20200304
  12. Reliability and comparability of methods for assessing oral function: Chewing, tongue pressure and lip force, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 47(7), 862-871, 202007
  13. Development of tissue conditioner containing cetylpyridinium chloride montmorillonite as new antimicrobial agent: Pilot study on antimicrobial activity and biocompatibility, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 64(4), 436-443, 202010
  14. The development of novel bioactive porous titanium as a bone reconstruction material, RSC ADVANCES, 10(38), 22684-22690, 20200614
  15. Five-year change in maximum tongue pressure and physical function in community-dwelling elderly adults, JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 15(3), 265-269, 202009
  16. Association between salivary alpha-amylase and subjective and objective oral parafunctions in community-dwelling elderly individuals, JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 15(3), 310-314, 202009
  17. Antimicrobial effects of viscous mouthrinses containing cetylpyridinium chloride and isopropyl methylphenol, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY, 33(5), 235-238, 202010
  18. IL-6 Induced by Periodontal Inflammation Causes Neuroinflammation and Disrupts the Blood-Brain Barrier, BRAIN SCIENCES, 10(10), 202010
  19. Bone turnover markers to assess jawbone quality prior to dental implant treatment: a case-control study, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY, 6(1), 20201103
  20. Developing New Information Sheets for Evacuees and Evacuation Centers to be Used During All Natural Disaster Phases, PREHOSPITAL AND DISASTER MEDICINE, 35(6), 683-687, 202012
  21. Delayed Swallowing Reflex is Overlooked in Swallowing Screening Among Acute Stroke Patients, JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES, 29(12), 202012
  22. Development of a novel bioactive titanium membrane with alkali treatment for bone regeneration, DENTAL MATERIALS JOURNAL, 39(5), 877-882, 202010
  23. Effect of laser groove treatment on shear bond strength of resin-based luting agent to polyetheretherketone (PEEK), JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 63(1), 52-57, 201901
  24. Novel fabrication of porous titanium by a resin-impregnated titanium substitution technique for bone reconstruction, RSC ADVANCES, 9(3), 1625-1631, 20190113
  25. Effect of attenuation of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b signaling on odontoblast differentiation and dentin formation, IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-ANIMAL, 55(3), 211-219, 201903
  26. Palatal augmentation prosthesis (PAP) can improve swallowing function for the patients in rehabilitation hospital, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 63(2), 199-201, 201904
  27. Osteoclastogenesis from bone marrow cells during estrogen-induced medullary bone formation in Japanese quails, JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR HISTOLOGY, 50(4), 389-404, 201908
  28. Oral function and vertical jump height among healthy older people in Japan, COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH, 36(4), 276-280, 201912
  29. Candy eating behaviour to improve swallowing function in dementia subjects, ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS, 75, 181-184, 2018
  30. A multi-centered epidemiological study evaluating the validity of the treatment difficulty indices developed by the Japan Prosthodontic Society, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 62(2), 162-170, 201804
  31. Effect of polymerization temperature on the properties of autopolymerizing resin, JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, 119(5), 840-844, 201805
  32. Histological and Bone Morphometric Evaluation of Osseointegration Aspects by Alkali Hydrothermally-Treated Implants, APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 8(4), 201804
  33. Enhancement of calcification by osteoblasts cultured on hydroxyapatite surfaces with adsorbed inorganic polyphosphate, IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-ANIMAL, 54(6), 449-457, 201806
  34. Association between buccal mucosa ridging and oral or occlusal status among older people, ORAL DISEASES, 24(5), 778-783, 201807
  35. Factors related to masticatory performance in healthy elderly individuals, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 62(4), 432-435, 201810
  36. Oral hypofunction in the older population: Position paper of the Japanese Society of Gerodontology in 2016, GERODONTOLOGY, 35(4), 317-324, 201812
  37. Reliability and validity of the patient disability-oriented diagnostic nomenclature system for prosthetic dentistry, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 61(1), 20-33, 201701
  38. Preoperative evaluation of bone quality for dental implantation using an ultrasound axial transmission device in an ex vivo model, CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DENTAL RESEARCH, 3(3), 81-86, 201706
  39. Maximum Tongue Pressure is Associated with Swallowing Dysfunction in ALS Patients, DYSPHAGIA, 32(4), 542-547, 201708
  40. Stability of Implants Placed in Bone Reconstructed with Block-type Interconnected Porous Hydroxyapatite, JOURNAL OF HARD TISSUE BIOLOGY, 26(4), 393-397, 201710
  41. Effects of continual intermittent administration of parathyroid hormone on implant stability in the presence of osteoporosis: an in vivo study using resonance frequency analysis in a rabbit model, JOURNAL OF APPLIED ORAL SCIENCE, 25(5), 498-505, 2017
  42. Investigation of Effective Modification Treatments for Titanium Membranes, APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 7(10), 201710
  43. Prevalence of Torus Mandibularis in Young Healthy Dentate Adults, JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 75(12), 2593-2598, 201712
  44. A stability evaluation of a novel titanium dental implant/interconnected porous hydroxyapatite complex under functional loading conditions, DENTAL MATERIALS JOURNAL, 36(5), 647-653, 201710
  45. Development of a candy-sucking test for evaluating oral function in elderly patients with dementia: A pilot study, GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 17(11), 1977-1981, 201711
  46. Application of interconnected porous hydroxyapatite ceramic block for onlay block bone grafting in implant treatment: A case report, EXPERIMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICINE, 14(6), 5564-5568, 201712
  47. Evaluation of shear bond strength between PEEK and resin-based luting material, JOURNAL OF ORAL BIOSCIENCES, 59(4), 231-236, 201711
  48. Novel Development of Phosphate Treated Porous Hydroxyapatite, MATERIALS, 10(12), 201712
  49. Effective UV/Ozone irradiation method for decontamination of hydroxyapatite surfaces, HELIYON, 3(8), 201708
  50. Enhanced Osseointegration of a Modified Titanium Implant with Bound Phospho-Threonine: A Preliminary In Vivo Study, JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS, 8(2), 201706
  51. Tongue thickness evaluation using ultrasonography can predict swallowing function in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients, CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 127(2), 1669-1674, 201602
  52. Intermittent administration of parathyroid hormone enhances primary stability of dental implants in a bone-reduced rabbit model, JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE, 58(2), 241-246, 201606
  53. Osseointegration aspects of placed plant in bone reconstruction ith newly developed block-type interconnected porous calcium hydroxyapatite, JOURNAL OF APPLIED ORAL SCIENCE, 24(4), 325-331, 2016
  54. Prediction of Pneumonia in Acute Stroke Patients Using Tongue Pressure Measurements, PLOS ONE, 11(11), 20161101
  55. Molar loss and powder diet leads to memory deficit and modifies the mRNA expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the hippocampus of adult mice, BMC NEUROSCIENCE, 17, 20161205
  56. Influence of implant surface topography on primary stability in a standardized osteoporosis rabbit model study, J. Funct. Biomater., 6(1), 143-52, 20150318
  57. The Effect of Superstructures Connected to Implants with Different Surface Properties on the Surrounding Bone., J. Funct. Biomater., 6(3), 623-633, 20150724
  58. Influence of Implant Surface Topography on Primary Stability in a Standardized Osteoporosis Rabbit Model Study, JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS, 6(1), 143-152, 201503
  59. The Effect of Superstructures Connected to Implants with Different Surface Properties on the Surrounding Bone, JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS, 6(3), 623-633, 201509
  60. Comprehensive Oral Management for Collaborative Medical and Dental Care -Practical Approaches for Oral Care Support Team-, The Journal of Hiroshima University Dental Society, 45(1), 1-6, 20130601
  61. Maximal voluntary tongue pressure is decreased in Japanese frail elderly persons, GERODONTOLOGY, 29(2), E1078-E1085, 201206
  62. A multi-centered epidemiological study evaluating the reliability of the treatment difficulty indices developed by the Japan Prosthodontic Society, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 56(2), 71-86, 201204
  63. Manometric evaluation of oral function with a hand-held balloon probe, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 38(9), 680-685, 201109
  64. Comparison of Three Types of Tongue Pressure Measurement Devices, DYSPHAGIA, 26(3), 232-237, 201109
  65. Correlation between dental and nutritional status in community-dwelling elderly Japanese., Geriatrics and Gerontology International, 11(3), 315-9, 20110101
  66. An optimization method for the reference trajectory of parametric excitation walking, ROBOTICA, 29, 585-593, 201107
  67. Numerical occlusal support of remaining teeth using residual periodontal ligament index (RPLI), 42(1), 1-8, 20100601
  68. A short-term clinical outcome on oral implant treatment with internal fixation system, 42(1), 9-15, 20100601
  69. Clinical guideline for splint therapy, 29, 62-66, 20100301
  70. Construction of database on application of palatal augmentation prostheses in eating, swallowing and articulation disorders, 29, 72-76, 20100301
  71. A proposed index for residual periodontal ligament support., Int. J. Prosthodont., 23(5), 472-4, 20100901
  72. Comparison of three types of tongue pressure measurement devices., Dysphagia, 26(3), 232-7, 20100701
  73. Standardization of Evaluation of Masticatory Ability, 28, 34-38, 20090301
  74. Surveys on splint therapy for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) -A comparison of chair time for TMD patients at university TMD clinics and private dental offices-, Journal of the Japanese Society for the Temporomandibular Joint, 21(3), 222-227, 20091201
  75. Dynamic viscoelastic properties of vinyl polysiloxane denture soft lining materials, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 36(12), 887-893, 200912
  76. Standard values of maximum tongue pressure taken using newly developed disposable tongue pressure measurement device, Dysphagia, 23(3), 286-290, 20080628
  77. Effects of tooth loss and denture wear on tongue-tip motion in elderly dentulous and edentulous people., J Oral Rehabil, 35(12), 882-8, 20081201
  78. Effect on tooth loss and denture wear on tongue tip motion in dentulous and edentulous older people, J Oral Rehabil, 35(12), 882-8, 20081201
  79. Standard values of maximum tongue pressure taken using newly developed disposable tongue pressure measurement device, DYSPHAGIA, 23(3), 286-290, 200809
  80. Effects of tooth loss and denture wear on tongue-tip motion in elderly dentulous and edentulous people, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 35(12), 882-888, 200812
  81. Influence of bite force and tongue pressure on oro-pharyngeal residue in the elderly, GERODONTOLOGY, 24(3), 143-150, 200709
  82. Decreased tongue pressure reflects symptom of dysphagia., Dysphagia, 21(1), 61-65, 20060401
  83. Resin jig to prevent aspiration or ingestion of restorations., Prosthodontic Research and Practice, 5(4), 238-241, 20060401
  84. Disposable dust chamber for home-visit prosthodontic treatments., Prosthodontic Research and Practice, 5(2), 113-116, 20060401
  85. Influence of aging and denture use on liquid swallowing in healthy dentulous and edentulous elderly., J Am Geriatr Soc, 54, 444-449, 20060401
  86. Influence of aging and denture use on liquid swallowing in healthy dentulous and edentulous older people, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY, 54(3), 444-449, 200603
  87. Decreased tongue pressure reflects symptom of dysphagia, DYSPHAGIA, 21(1), 61-65, 200601
  88. Functional dental occlusion may prevent falls in elderly individuals with dementia, J Am Geriatr Soc, 53(9), 1631,1632, 20050901
  89. Aspects of swallowing in healthy dentate elderly persons older than 80 years., J. Gerontology Bio Sci Med Sci, 60, 605-609, 20050401
  90. Eight year mortality associated with dental occlusion and denture use in community- dwelling elderly persons, Gerodontology, 22, 234-237, 20050401
  91. Development of evaluation method for tongue function aiming more rehabilitation., Dentistiry in Japan, 40, 195, 20050401
  92. Influence of mental status on removable prosthesis compliance in institutionalized elderly persons., The international journal of prosthodontics, 18, 146-149, 20050401
  93. In utero and lactational exposure to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) affects tooth developement in rhesus monkeys., Reproductive Toxicology, 20(1), 21-30, 20050401
  94. Influence of mental status on removable prosthesis compliance in institutionalized elderly persons, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, 18(2), 146-149, 2005
  95. In utero and lactational exposure to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) affects tooth development in rhesus monkeys, REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY, 20(1), 21-30, 2005
  96. Aspects of swallowing in healthy dentate elderly persons older than 80 years, JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES, 60(4), 506-509, 200504
  97. A Survey of Mouthguard Awareness and Results of Its Use, Progress in Medicine, 24(4), 1041-1047, 20040401
  98. Effect of General Condition and Tongue Pressure on Meal Form Selection for Elderly Care Recipient, 14(2), 62-67, 20041101
  99. Handy measurement for tongue motion and coordination with laryngeal elevation at swallowing, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 30, 985-989, 20031001
  100. Effect of in utero and lactational exposure to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin on tooth development in rhesus monkeys, Organohalogen Coumpounds, 64, 431-434, 20030801
  101. Handy measurement for tongue motion and coordination with laryngeal elevationat swallowing., Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 30, 985-989, 20030401
  102. Handy measurement for tongue motion and coordination with laryngeal elevation at swallowing, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 30(10), 985-989, 200310
  103. Factors influencing the clinical composite assessment of denture-supporting tissues, Int. J. Prosthodont., 15(1), 49-54, 20020101
  104. A novel handy probe for tongue pressure measurements, Int. J. Prosthodont., 15(4), 385-388, 20020701
  105. A novel handy probe for tongue pressure measurement., The international journal of prosthodontics, 15, 385-388, 20020401
  106. Factors influencing the clinical composite assessment of denture-supporting tissues, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, 15(1), 49-54, 2002
  107. A novel handy probe for tongue pressure measurement, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, 15(4), 385-388, 2002
  108. Finite element analysis on preferable I-bar clasp shape, J Oral Rehabil, 28(5), 413-417, 20010401
  109. Analysis on stiffness and stress in I-bar clasps, J Oral Rehabil, 28(6), 596-600, 20010601
  110. Finite element analysis on preferable I-bar clasp shape, J Oral Rehabil, 28(5), 413-417, 20010501
  111. Effect of abutment tooth reinforcement techniques on the fracture resistance of removable partial denture master casts, J. Prosthodont., 10(1), 22-25, 20010301
  112. The effects of bucco-lingual width and position of occlusal rest seats on load transmission to the abutments for tooth-supported removable partial dentures, Int. J. Prosthodont., 14(4), 340-343, 20010701
  113. Effect of abutment tooth reinforcement techniques on the fracture resistance of removable partial denture master casts, J. Prosthodont., 10(1), 22-25, 20010301
  114. The effects of bucco-lingual width and position of occlusal rest seats on load transmission to the abutments for tooth-supported removable partial dentures, Int. J. Prosthodont., 14(4), 340-343, 20010701
  115. Finite element analysis on preferable I-bar clasp shape, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 28, 413-417, 20010401
  116. Analysis of stiffness and stress in I-bar clasps, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 28, 596-600, 20010401
  117. The effects of buccolingual width and position of occlusal rest seats on load transmission to the abutments for tooth-supported removable partial dentures, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, 14(4), 340-343, 2001
  118. Finite element analysis on preferable I-bar clasp shape, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 28(5), 413-417, 200105
  119. Analysis of stiffness and stress in I-bar clasps, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 28(6), 596-600, 200106
  120. Dimensional measurement and finite element analysis of I-bar clasps in clinical use, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 27, 935-939, 20000401
  121. Dimensional measurement and finite element analysis of I-bar clasps in clinical use, J Oral Rehabil, 27(1), 935-939, 20001101
  122. A method for quantifying overall satisfaction of complete denture patients, J Oral Rehabil, 27(11), 952-957, 20001101
  123. Biomechanical effects of double or wide implants for single molar replacement in the posterior mandibular region, J Oral Rehabil, 27(10), 842-845, 20001001
  124. A biomechanical effect of wide implant placement and offset placement of three implants in the posterior partially edentulous region, J Oral Rehabil, 27(1), 15-21, 20000101
  125. A biomechanical effect of wide implant placement and offset placement of three implants in the posterior partially edentulous region, J Oral Rehabil, 27(1), 15-21, 20000101
  126. A biomechanical effect of wide implant placement and offset placement of three implants in the posterior partially edentulous region, J Oral Rehabil, 27(1), 15-21, 20000101
  127. Immediate maxillary denture base extension for posterior palatal seal, J. Prosthet. Dent., 83(3), 371-373, 20000301
  128. Creating a vertical stop for interocclusal records, J. Prosthet. Dent., 83(5), 582-585, 20000501
  129. Biomechanical effects of double or wide implants for single molar replacement in the posterior mandibular region, J Oral Rehabil, 27(10), 842-845, 20001001
  130. A method for quantifying overall satisfaction of complete denture patients, J Oral Rehabil, 27(11), 952-957, 20001101
  131. Immediate maxillary denture base extension for posterior palatal seal, J. Prosthet. Dent., 83(3), 371-373, 20000301
  132. Creating a vertical stop for interocclusal records, J. Prosthet. Dent., 83(5), 582-585, 20000501
  133. Biomechanical effects of double or wide implants for single molar replacement in the posterior mandibular region, J Oral Rehabil, 27(10), 842-845, 20001001
  134. A biomechanical effect of wide implant placement and offset placement of three implants in the posterior partially edentulous region, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 27(1), 15-21, 200001
  135. Immediate maxillary denture base extension for posterior palatal seal, JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, 83(3), 371-373, 200003
  136. Finite element analysis of stress relaxation in soft denture liner, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 27(8), 660-663, 200008
  137. Creating a vertical stop for interocclusal records, JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, 83(5), 582-585, 200005
  138. Biomechanical effects of double or wide implants for single molar replacement in the posterior mandibular region, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 27(10), 842-845, 200010
  139. Dimensional measurement and finite element analysis of I-bar clasps in clinical use, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 27(11), 935-939, 200011
  140. A method for quantifying overall satisfaction of complete denture patients, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 27(11), 952-957, 200011
  141. Prevention of isolated abutment fracture in master casts with impression trimming and dowel pin, 32((1)), 104-105, 19990401
  142. Effect of vertical curvature on half-oval cast clasps, J Oral Rehabil, 26((7)), 554-558, 19990401
  143. Simulation of delayed-onset pain in human masticatory muscles, J. Dent. Res., 78, 555, 19990301
  144. Masticatory rhythm and mandibular motion control in 80-year-old subjects, J Oral Rehabil, 27(5), 455, 19990501
  145. The effectiveness of element downsizing on a three-dimensional finite element model of bone trabeculae in implant biomechanics, J Oral Rehabil, 26(4), 288-291, 19990301
  146. Simulation of delayed-onset pain in human masticatory muscles, J. Dent. Res., 78, 555, 19990301
  147. The effectiveness of a new algorithm on a three-dimensional finite element model construction of bone trabeculae in implant biomechanics, J Oral Rehabil, 26(8), 640-643, 19990801
  148. Accurate procedure for transferring a cast replacement clasp arm to a removable partial denture, J. Prosthet, 82(5), 619-622, 19991101
  149. Accurate procedure for transferring a cast replacement clasp arm to a removable partial denture, J. Prosthet. Dent., 82(5), 619-622, 19991101
  150. Dynamic viscoelastic properties of antimicrobial tissue conditioners containing silver-zeolite., Journal of Dentistry, 27, 517‐522, 19990901
  151. Finite element analysis of the effect of vertical curvature on half-oval cast clasps., Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 26, 554‐558, 19990701
  152. Swallow of the elderly edentulous and dentate persons., 8th meeting of the International College of Prosthodontists (in Stockholm), 161, 19990708
  153. Mechanical properties of I-bar clasps in clinical use., The 1st Biennial Congress of Asian Academy of Prosthodontics (in Seoul), 19990502
  154. A method for quantifying complate denture quality, J. Prosthet. Dent., 80(1), 52-57, 19980401
  155. Evaluation of the colorectal wall in normal subjects and patients with ulcerative colitis using an ultrasonic catheter probe, Gastrointest Endosc, 48(5), 477-484, 19980401
  156. A method for quantifying complete denture quality, J. Prosthet. Dent., 80(1), 52-57, 19980701
  157. ★, Self-assessed masticatory ability in relation to maximal bite force and dental state in 80-year-old subjects, J Oral Rehabil, 25(2), 117-124, 19980201
  158. A method for quantifying complete denture quality, J. Prosthet. Dent., 80(1), 52-57, 19980701
  159. Post-impression preparation to prevent fracture of isolated abutments with extensive bone loss in master casts, J. Prosthodont., 7(3), 198-199, 19980901
  160. A development and evaluation of experimental ultrasonographic computed tomography for TMJ imaging, 29(2), 213-219, 19970401
  161. Three-dimensional bone architecture around submerged commercially pure titanium implant after bone healing in monkeys, J. Hiroshima Univ. Dent. Soc., 29(1), 108-114, 19970601
  162. Masticatory ability, bite force and dental state in 80-year-old subjects., J. Dent. Res., 77(5), 1335, 19970801
  163. ★, Self-assessed masticatory ability in relation to maximal bite force and dental state in 80-year-old subjects, J Oral Rehabil, 25(3), 238-239, 19970501
  164. Three-dimensional bone architecture around submerged commercially pure titanium implant after bone healing in monkeys, J. Hiroshima Univ. Dent. Soc., 29(1), 108-114, 19970601
  165. Sex difference of electromyogram of masticatory muscles and mandibular movement during chewing of food., Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 24, 605‐609, 19970801
  166. Change of Taste Thresholds by Continuous Wearing of Experimantal Palatal Plate, The Journal of Hiroshima University Dental Society, 28(1), 221-223, 19960401
  167. ★, Associations between self-assessed masticatory ability and some general health factors in a Swedish population, Gerodont., 13(2), 110-117, 19961201
  168. A trial of Prosthetic Clinical Course towards Patient Oriented System in Undergraduate Education - A Respective Practice of Insertion of Lingual Plate Apparatus -, The Journal of Hiroshima University Dental Society, 27(1), 139-144, 19950401
  169. A Case of Complication of Rampant Caries with Periodontitis in Middle Aged Male - Team Approach for Treatments -, The Journal of Hiroshima University Dental Society, 27(1), 302-305, 19950401
  170. Reproducibility of tooth tapping rhythm in young and elderly dentate subjects, J Oral Rehabil, 20(7), 441-447, 19930701
  171. Application of Multi Valuable Analysis on Diagnosis of TM Disorder Patients, Journal of Japan Prosthodontic Society, 34(4), 739-742, 19900401
  172. A Study on Mandibular Incisal Point Movement of TM Disorder Patients, Journal of Japan Prosthodontic Society, 34(2), 333-339, 19900401
  173. An Analysis of Temporomandibular Joint Function and Dysfunction : Computer-based Evaluation of Electromyography and Kinesiography and Its Clinical Application, The Journal of Hiroshima University Dental Society, 21(1), 44-59, 19890401
  174. The influeuce of muscle fatigue on masseteric silent period., Dentistry in Japan, 65-69, 19890401
  175. An Electromyographic Study on Masticatory Function of the Telescope Denture Wearers in the Kennedy Class II Mandible, J. Japan Prosthodontic Soc, 33(6), 1496-1500, 19890401
  176. A short-term evaluation of the effectiveness of stabilization-type occlusal splint therapy for specific syndromes of temporomandibular dysfunction syndrome, J. Prosthet. Dent., 61(5), 610-613, 19890501
  177. ★, A short-term evaluation of the effectiveness of stabilization-type occlusal splint therapy for specific syndromes of temporomandibular dysfunction syndrome, J. Prosthet. Dent., 61(5), 610-613, 19890501
  178. The influence of muscle fatigue on masseteric silent period, Dentistry in Japan, 26, 65-69, 19891101

Publications such as books

  1. 1991, Stomatognathic Function Analysis Basic Studies and Applications , Dental Diamond, 1991

Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. Effect of intermittent parathyroid hormone administration on osseointegration aspects in rabbit osteoporosis model., Doi K, Kubo T, Oki Y, Makihara Y, Tsuga K, The 24th European Association for Osseointegration annual scientific meeting, 2015/09/25, Without Invitation, English, European Association for Osseointegration, Stockholm
  2. Newly Identified FGFR2 Modulates FGF10-FGFR Signaling During Osteochondrogenesis., Kagawa K, Yoshioka H, Okita S, Kuremoto K, Takei Y, Minamizaki T, Tanimoto K, Tsuga K, Yoshiko Y, The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 2015, 2015/10/09, Without Invitation, English, The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, Seatlle
  3. A Novel isoform of FGFR2 Modulates FGF10-FGFR Signaling in Osteochondrogenesis, Yoshioka H, Kagawa K, Okita S, Kuremoto K, Takei Y, Minamizaki T, Tanimoto K, Tsuga K, Yoshiko Y, 6th Hiroshima Conference on Education and Science in Dentistry, 2015/10/23, Without Invitation, English
  4. Intermittent parathyroid hormone administration enhances primary stability and osseointegration on glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis, Doi K, Kubo T, Oki Y, Makihara Y, Tsuga K, 6th Hiroshima Conference on Education and Science in Dentistry, 2015/10/23, Without Invitation, English
  5. Development of novel porous titanium as bone reconstruction material, Kobatake R, Doi K, Makihara Y, Oki Y, Kubo T, Abekura H, Tsuga K, 7th Hiroshima Conference on Education and Science in Dentistry, 2018/03/29, Without Invitation, English
  6. Decreased number of present teeth changes the physical, oral or occlusal status among healthy elderly individuals, Morita K, Nishio F, Tsuka H, Kimura H, Nakamori K, Yoshida M, Tsuga K, The 51th Hiroshima University Dental Society, 2018/06/09, Without Invitation, English, Hiroshima University Dental Society, Hiroshima
  7. Effect of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b signaling attenuation on odontoblast differentiation and dentin formation, Yokoi M, Kuremoto K, Tsuga K, 96th General session & exhibition of the IADR, 2018/07/25, Without Invitation, English, International Association for Dental Research (IADR), London, UK
  8. Factors related to nomal diet feeding for the dependent elderly, Kuroki A, Mori T, Yoshikawa M, Tsuga K, 96th General session & exhibition of the IADR, 2018/07/25, Without Invitation, English
  9. Relationship between sarcopenia, EAT-10, and tongue pressure in Japanese elderly, Yoshikawa M, Kitagawa M, Nagao A, Nishikawa Y, Yoshida M, Tsuga K, 8th ESSD congress, 2018/09/25, Without Invitation, English, European Society for Swallowing Disorder (ESSD), Dublin, Ireland
  10. Effect of Different Implant-Abutment Connections in the Patient Examined Bone Turnover Markers, Yasuda K, Okada S, Okazaki Y, Abe Y, Tsuga K, The 11th Congress of The Asian Academy of Osseointegration, 2018/10/10, Without Invitation, English, The Asian Academy of Osseointegration, Seoul, Korea
  11. Fundamental study on application of composite resin-veneered PEEK to superstructure of dental implants, Tsuka H, Morita K, Kimura H, Abekura H, Tsuga K, The 11th Congress of the Asian Academy of Osseointegration, 2018/10/10, Without Invitation, English, Asian Academy of Osseointegration, Seoul, Korea
  12. Investigation of material property and bioactivity of novel developed bioactive titanium membrane, Umehara H, Doi K, Kobatake R, Oki Y, Kubo T, Tsuga K, The 11th Congress of the Asian Academy of Osseointegraton, 2018/10/10, Without Invitation, English, The Asian Academy of Osseointegraton, Seoul, Korea
  13. Surface decontamination of titanium thin membrane by UV-LED irradiation, Makihara Y, Doi K, Umehara H, Yasuda K, Abe Y, Tsuga K, The 11th Congress of the Asian Academy of Osseointegraton, 2018/10/10, Without Invitation, English, The Asian Academy of Osseointegraton
  14. Intermittent parathyroid hormone administration enhances implant stability in osteoporosis model, Oki Y, Doi K, Makihara Y, Kubo T, Tsuga K, 27th annual scientific meeting of European Association for Osseointegration, 2018/10/11, Without Invitation, English, European Association for Osseointegration, Vienna, Austria
  15. Osseointegration aspect of implants placed in bone reconstructed site with novel porous titanium, Kobatake R, Doi K, Oki Y, Yokoi M, Makihara Y, Umehara H, Kubo T, Tsuga K, 27th annual scientific meeting of European Association for Osseointegration, 2018/10/11, Without Invitation, English, European Association for Osseointegration, Vienna, Austria

Awards

  1. 2018/06/22, Rohnen shikaigaku sho, Japanese Society of Gerodontology, Watanabe Ikuma sho

Patented

  1. Patent, JP4848519, 2011/10/28

External Funds

Acceptance Results of Competitive Funds

  1. KAKENHI, 2014, 2016
  2. KAKENHI, Oropharyngeal assessment for decision of best liquid thickness in dysphagia patients, 2011, 2013
  3. KAKENHI, Development of a handy functional oral examination for dementia elderly people, 2011, 2013
  4. KAKENHI, Development of Rader-chart for enhancing the anti-aging effect of prosthodontic treatments, 2008, 2010
  5. KAKENHI, An occlusal support index for partial denture design, 2008, 2010
  6. KAKENHI, 2007, 2008
  7. KAKENHI, 2007, 2008
  8. KAKENHI, Development of the new oral power rehabilitation to improve the denture treatment for elderly people, 2005, 2006
  9. KAKENHI, Decision making of denture treatment for elderly persons, 2004, 2005
  10. KAKENHI, Can tongue bolus holding be the key to the prevention from aspiration?, 2004, 2005
  11. KAKENHI, personalized medicine of implants based on biomechanics simulation, 2003, 2004
  12. KAKENHI, Nobel Tongue Function Diagnosis Based on Age-specific Maximum Tongue Pressure Standard Value, 2002, 2003
  13. KAKENHI, SWALLOWING ASPECTS OF THE NORMAL DENTULOUS ELDERLY, 2001, 2002
  14. KAKENHI, In vivo physical and biological action of new antimicrobial tissue conditioner, 2000, 2001
  15. KAKENHI, Development of a portable system for swallowing evaluation, 2000, 2001
  16. KAKENHI, 1998, 1999
  17. KAKENHI, Epidemiological Study on the Spontaneous Cure of Temporomandibular Dysfunction, 1998, 2000
  18. KAKENHI, Development of cell adhesive factor coated-implant having high bone inductive ability., 1997, 1998
  19. KAKENHI, 1996, 1997
  20. KAKENHI, Analysis of the distribution of silver existed in the surface of antimicrobial denture base materials containing silver-zeolite, 1996, 1996
  21. KAKENHI, 1994, 1994
  22. KAKENHI, 1993, 1993
  23. KAKENHI, Bone Dynamic Reaction to Zirconia Ceramic Implant Under Loading, 1988, 1990
  24. 2018, 2021

Social Activities

Organizing Academic Conferences, etc.

  1. 2010/04
  2. 2011/05