Kazuhiro Tsuga

Last Updated :2025/04/03

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. 2025, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 2Term, Introduction to Hiroshima Peace Initiative Leader Program
  2. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Overview of Dentistry
  3. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Examination and Diagnosis
  4. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Stomatognathic Function
  5. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Prosthetic Dentistry I
  6. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Prosthetic Dentistry II
  7. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Removable Prosthodontics I
  8. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Removable Prosthodontics II
  9. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Quality and Safety Management in Dentistry
  10. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Oral Implantology
  11. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Basic Practice of Functional and Regenerative Oral Medicine I
  12. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Basic Practice of Functional and Regenerative Oral Medicine II
  13. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Practice of Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients I
  14. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Practice of Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients II
  15. 2025, Undergraduate Education, First Semester, Dental Research Practices I
  16. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Practice of Prosthodontic Treatment for Partial Edentulous Patients I
  17. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Practice of Prosthodontic Treatment for Partial Edentulous Patients II
  18. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Basic Practice of Dental Prosthesis I
  19. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Basic Practice of Dental Prosthesis II
  20. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Dental Research Practices II
  21. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Advanced Course in Functional and Regenerative Oral Medicine
  22. 2025, Undergraduate Education, First Semester, Dental Research Practices III
  23. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Academic Year, Clinical Practice (Denture Prosthodontics I)
  24. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Academic Year, Clinical Practice (Denture Prosthodontics II)
  25. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Quality and Safety Management in Dentistry
  26. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Health Science on Sports Dentistry and Temporomandibular
  27. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Quality and Safety Management in Dentistry
  28. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Health Science on Sports Dentistry and Temporomandibular
  29. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Second Semester, General Clinical Medicine and Dentistry
  30. 2025, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Advanced Seminar on Advanced Prosthodontics
  31. 2025, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Second Semester, Advanced Seminar on Advanced Prosthodontics
  32. 2025, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Advanced Research on Advanced Prosthodontics
  33. 2025, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Second Semester, Advanced Research on Advanced Prosthodontics

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Osseointegration Aspects of Implants at the Bone Reconstruction Site by a Novel Porous Titanium Scaffold, JOMR-JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL RESEARCH, 12(3), 2021
  2. Investigation to Predict Primary Implant Stability Using Frictional Resistance Torque of Tap Drilling, JOMR-JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL RESEARCH, 13(4), 2022
  3. Utility of intraoral scanner imaging for dental plaque detection, IMAGING SCIENCE IN DENTISTRY, 54(1), 43-48, 202403
  4. Low tongue pressure and depression using Kihon Checklist for assessing frailty status among community-dwelling Japanese older adults: A pilot study, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 51(2), 334-342, 202402
  5. Oral and rectal colonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in long-term care facility residents and their association with clinical status, MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY, 68(3), 75-89, 202403
  6. Comparison of plaque control record measurements obtained using intraoral scanner and direct visualization, CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DENTAL RESEARCH, 10(1), 202402
  7. Experimental tooth loss affects spatial learning function and blood-brain barrier of mice, ORAL DISEASES, 29(7), 2907-2916, 202310
  8. Comparative Implant Stability of a Novel Implant-Porous Titanium Complex and an Implant-Porous Hydroxyapatite Complex for Bone Reconstruction Material, JOURNAL OF HARD TISSUE BIOLOGY, 32(3), 177-182, 2023
  9. Radiopaque properties of polyetheretherketone crown at laboratory study, JOURNAL OF ORAL BIOSCIENCES, 65(3), 253-258, 202309
  10. Mouse maternal odontogenic infection with Porphyromonas gingivalis induces cognitive decline in offspring, FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS, 11, 20230811
  11. Oral and Rectal Colonization by Antimicrobial-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria and Their Association with Death among Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: A Prospective, Multicenter, Observational, Cohort Study, GERONTOLOGY, 69(3), 261-272, 202303
  12. Antimicrobial adhesive polyurethane gel sheet with cetylpyridinium chloride-montmorillonite for facial and somato prosthesis fastening, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 67(2), 180-188, 2023
  13. Prosthodontic treatment can improve the ingestible food profile in Japanese adult outpatients, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 67(2), 189-195, 2023
  14. Developmental impairments of craniofacial bone and cartilage in transgenic mice expressing FGF10, BONE REPORTS, 18, 202306
  15. Disinfectant Susceptibility of Third-Generation-Cephalosporin/Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolated from the Oral Cavity of Residents of Long-Term-Care Facilities, APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, 89(1), 20230131
  16. Nd:YVO4 laser groove treatment can improve the shear bond strength between dental PEEK and adhesive resin cement with an adhesive system, DENTAL MATERIALS JOURNAL, 41(3), 382-391, 202206
  17. Clinical report of six-month follow-up after cementing PEEK crown on molars, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12(1), 20221109
  18. Prenatal exposure to valproic acid causes allodynia associated with spinal microglial activation, NEUROCHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL, 160, 202211
  19. Association between dietary hardness score and activities of daily living among individuals aged 90 years, CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DENTAL RESEARCH, 8(5), 1202-1206, 202210
  20. Histological and histomorphometric aspects of continual intermittent parathyroid hormone administration on osseointegration in osteoporosis rabbit model, PLOS ONE, 17(6), 2022
  21. Implant Stability Following Osseointegration of Dental Implants in Bone Sites Reconstructed with Novel Porous Titanium Scaffold, JOURNAL OF HARD TISSUE BIOLOGY, 31(2), 115-120, 2022
  22. Controlled release, antimicrobial activity, and oral mucosa irritation of cetylpyridinium chloride-montmorillonite incorporated in a tissue conditioner, DENTAL MATERIALS JOURNAL, 41(1), 142-149, 202202
  23. Microbial differences between active and remission peri-implantitis, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12(1), 20220328
  24. Relationship between Food Crushing and Oral Function in Older Adults Requiring Nursing Home Care: A Pilot Study, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 19(6), 202203
  25. Oral hypofunction and its relation to frailty and sarcopenia in community-dwelling older people, GERODONTOLOGY, 39(1), 26-32, 202203
  26. Impact of Maximum Tongue Pressure in Patients with Jaw Deformities Who Underwent Orthognathic Surgery, DIAGNOSTICS, 12(2), 202202
  27. Comparative Study of Surface Modification Treatment for Porous Titanium., J Oral Maxillofac Res., 11(2), e5, 20200630
  28. Association between masticatory ability and oral functions., J Clin Exp Dent., 12(11), e1011-e1014, 20201101
  29. Mucoadhesion of polyamphoteric hydrogels synthesized from acrylic acid and N,N-dimethylaminopropyl acrylamide, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES, 104, 202101
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. Original Article Improper sitting posture while eating adversely affects maximum tongue pressure, JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 16(1), 467-473, 202101
  33. Comparison of the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument and JMS tongue pressure measurement device, JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 16(1), 214-219, 202101
  34. Association between stroke lesions and videofluoroscopic findings in acute stroke patients, JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, 268(3), 1025-1035, 202103
  35. Age-related changes in oral tactile and thermal sensation throughout adulthood, ODONTOLOGY, 109(3), 710-718, 202107
  36. Use of an intraoral scanner to evaluate oral health, JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCE, 63(3), 292-294, 202107
  37. Generalized periodontitis treated with periodontal, orthodontic, and prosthodontic therapy: A case report, WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES, 9(21), 6110-6124, 20210726
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. Reliability and comparability of methods for assessing oral function: Chewing, tongue pressure and lip force, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 47(7), 862-871, 202007
  41. 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
  42. The development of novel bioactive porous titanium as a bone reconstruction material, RSC ADVANCES, 10(38), 22684-22690, 20200614
  43. Five-year change in maximum tongue pressure and physical function in community-dwelling elderly adults, JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 15(3), 265-269, 202009
  44. 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
  45. Antimicrobial effects of viscous mouthrinses containing cetylpyridinium chloride and isopropyl methylphenol, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY, 33(5), 235-238, 202010
  46. IL-6 Induced by Periodontal Inflammation Causes Neuroinflammation and Disrupts the Blood-Brain Barrier, BRAIN SCIENCES, 10(10), 202010
  47. Bone turnover markers to assess jawbone quality prior to dental implant treatment: a case-control study, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY, 6(1), 20201103
  48. 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
  49. Delayed Swallowing Reflex is Overlooked in Swallowing Screening Among Acute Stroke Patients, JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES, 29(12), 202012
  50. Development of a novel bioactive titanium membrane with alkali treatment for bone regeneration, DENTAL MATERIALS JOURNAL, 39(5), 877-882, 202010
  51. 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
  52. Novel fabrication of porous titanium by a resin-impregnated titanium substitution technique for bone reconstruction, RSC ADVANCES, 9(3), 1625-1631, 20190113
  53. 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
  54. Palatal augmentation prosthesis (PAP) can improve swallowing function for the patients in rehabilitation hospital, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 63(2), 199-201, 201904
  55. Osteoclastogenesis from bone marrow cells during estrogen-induced medullary bone formation in Japanese quails, JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR HISTOLOGY, 50(4), 389-404, 201908
  56. Oral function and vertical jump height among healthy older people in Japan, COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH, 36(4), 276-280, 201912
  57. Candy eating behaviour to improve swallowing function in dementia subjects, ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS, 75, 181-184, 2018
  58. 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
  59. Effect of polymerization temperature on the properties of autopolymerizing resin, JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, 119(5), 840-844, 201805
  60. Histological and Bone Morphometric Evaluation of Osseointegration Aspects by Alkali Hydrothermally-Treated Implants, APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 8(4), 201804
  61. Enhancement of calcification by osteoblasts cultured on hydroxyapatite surfaces with adsorbed inorganic polyphosphate, IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-ANIMAL, 54(6), 449-457, 201806
  62. Association between buccal mucosa ridging and oral or occlusal status among older people, ORAL DISEASES, 24(5), 778-783, 201807
  63. Factors related to masticatory performance in healthy elderly individuals, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 62(4), 432-435, 201810
  64. Oral hypofunction in the older population: Position paper of the Japanese Society of Gerodontology in 2016, GERODONTOLOGY, 35(4), 317-324, 201812
  65. Reliability and validity of the patient disability-oriented diagnostic nomenclature system for prosthetic dentistry, JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTIC RESEARCH, 61(1), 20-33, 201701
  66. 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
  67. Maximum Tongue Pressure is Associated with Swallowing Dysfunction in ALS Patients, DYSPHAGIA, 32(4), 542-547, 201708
  68. Stability of Implants Placed in Bone Reconstructed with Block-type Interconnected Porous Hydroxyapatite, JOURNAL OF HARD TISSUE BIOLOGY, 26(4), 393-397, 201710
  69. 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
  70. Investigation of Effective Modification Treatments for Titanium Membranes, APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 7(10), 201710
  71. Prevalence of Torus Mandibularis in Young Healthy Dentate Adults, JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, 75(12), 2593-2598, 201712
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. Evaluation of shear bond strength between PEEK and resin-based luting material, JOURNAL OF ORAL BIOSCIENCES, 59(4), 231-236, 201711
  76. Novel Development of Phosphate Treated Porous Hydroxyapatite, MATERIALS, 10(12), 201712
  77. Effective UV/Ozone irradiation method for decontamination of hydroxyapatite surfaces, HELIYON, 3(8), 201708
  78. Enhanced Osseointegration of a Modified Titanium Implant with Bound Phospho-Threonine: A Preliminary In Vivo Study, JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS, 8(2), 201706
  79. Tongue thickness evaluation using ultrasonography can predict swallowing function in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients, CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, 127(2), 1669-1674, 201602
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. Prediction of Pneumonia in Acute Stroke Patients Using Tongue Pressure Measurements, PLOS ONE, 11(11), 20161101
  83. 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
  84. Influence of implant surface topography on primary stability in a standardized osteoporosis rabbit model study, J. Funct. Biomater., 6(1), 143-52, 20150318
  85. The Effect of Superstructures Connected to Implants with Different Surface Properties on the Surrounding Bone., J. Funct. Biomater., 6(3), 623-633, 20150724
  86. Influence of Implant Surface Topography on Primary Stability in a Standardized Osteoporosis Rabbit Model Study, JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS, 6(1), 143-152, 201503
  87. The Effect of Superstructures Connected to Implants with Different Surface Properties on the Surrounding Bone, JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS, 6(3), 623-633, 201509
  88. 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
  89. Maximal voluntary tongue pressure is decreased in Japanese frail elderly persons, GERODONTOLOGY, 29(2), E1078-E1085, 201206
  90. 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
  91. Manometric evaluation of oral function with a hand-held balloon probe, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 38(9), 680-685, 201109
  92. Comparison of Three Types of Tongue Pressure Measurement Devices, DYSPHAGIA, 26(3), 232-237, 201109
  93. Correlation between dental and nutritional status in community-dwelling elderly Japanese., Geriatrics and Gerontology International, 11(3), 315-9, 20110101
  94. An optimization method for the reference trajectory of parametric excitation walking, ROBOTICA, 29, 585-593, 201107
  95. Numerical occlusal support of remaining teeth using residual periodontal ligament index (RPLI), 42(1), 1-8, 20100601
  96. A short-term clinical outcome on oral implant treatment with internal fixation system, 42(1), 9-15, 20100601
  97. Clinical guideline for splint therapy, 29, 62-66, 20100301
  98. Construction of database on application of palatal augmentation prostheses in eating, swallowing and articulation disorders, 29, 72-76, 20100301
  99. A proposed index for residual periodontal ligament support., Int. J. Prosthodont., 23(5), 472-4, 20100901
  100. Comparison of three types of tongue pressure measurement devices., Dysphagia, 26(3), 232-7, 20100701
  101. Standardization of Evaluation of Masticatory Ability, 28, 34-38, 20090301
  102. 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
  103. Dynamic viscoelastic properties of vinyl polysiloxane denture soft lining materials, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 36(12), 887-893, 200912
  104. Standard values of maximum tongue pressure taken using newly developed disposable tongue pressure measurement device, Dysphagia, 23(3), 286-290, 20080628
  105. 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
  106. 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
  107. Standard values of maximum tongue pressure taken using newly developed disposable tongue pressure measurement device, DYSPHAGIA, 23(3), 286-290, 200809
  108. 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
  109. Influence of bite force and tongue pressure on oro-pharyngeal residue in the elderly, GERODONTOLOGY, 24(3), 143-150, 200709
  110. Decreased tongue pressure reflects symptom of dysphagia., Dysphagia, 21(1), 61-65, 20060401
  111. Resin jig to prevent aspiration or ingestion of restorations., Prosthodontic Research and Practice, 5(4), 238-241, 20060401
  112. Disposable dust chamber for home-visit prosthodontic treatments., Prosthodontic Research and Practice, 5(2), 113-116, 20060401
  113. Influence of aging and denture use on liquid swallowing in healthy dentulous and edentulous elderly., J Am Geriatr Soc, 54, 444-449, 20060401
  114. 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
  115. Decreased tongue pressure reflects symptom of dysphagia, DYSPHAGIA, 21(1), 61-65, 200601
  116. Functional dental occlusion may prevent falls in elderly individuals with dementia, J Am Geriatr Soc, 53(9), 1631,1632, 20050901
  117. Aspects of swallowing in healthy dentate elderly persons older than 80 years., J. Gerontology Bio Sci Med Sci, 60, 605-609, 20050401
  118. Eight year mortality associated with dental occlusion and denture use in community- dwelling elderly persons, Gerodontology, 22, 234-237, 20050401
  119. Development of evaluation method for tongue function aiming more rehabilitation., Dentistiry in Japan, 40, 195, 20050401
  120. Influence of mental status on removable prosthesis compliance in institutionalized elderly persons., The international journal of prosthodontics, 18, 146-149, 20050401
  121. 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
  122. Influence of mental status on removable prosthesis compliance in institutionalized elderly persons, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, 18(2), 146-149, 2005
  123. 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
  124. 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
  125. A Survey of Mouthguard Awareness and Results of Its Use, Progress in Medicine, 24(4), 1041-1047, 20040401
  126. Effect of General Condition and Tongue Pressure on Meal Form Selection for Elderly Care Recipient, 14(2), 62-67, 20041101
  127. Handy measurement for tongue motion and coordination with laryngeal elevation at swallowing, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 30, 985-989, 20031001
  128. 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
  129. Handy measurement for tongue motion and coordination with laryngeal elevationat swallowing., Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 30, 985-989, 20030401
  130. Handy measurement for tongue motion and coordination with laryngeal elevation at swallowing, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 30(10), 985-989, 200310
  131. Factors influencing the clinical composite assessment of denture-supporting tissues, Int. J. Prosthodont., 15(1), 49-54, 20020101
  132. A novel handy probe for tongue pressure measurements, Int. J. Prosthodont., 15(4), 385-388, 20020701
  133. A novel handy probe for tongue pressure measurement., The international journal of prosthodontics, 15, 385-388, 20020401
  134. Factors influencing the clinical composite assessment of denture-supporting tissues, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, 15(1), 49-54, 2002
  135. A novel handy probe for tongue pressure measurement, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, 15(4), 385-388, 2002
  136. Finite element analysis on preferable I-bar clasp shape, J Oral Rehabil, 28(5), 413-417, 20010401
  137. Analysis on stiffness and stress in I-bar clasps, J Oral Rehabil, 28(6), 596-600, 20010601
  138. Finite element analysis on preferable I-bar clasp shape, J Oral Rehabil, 28(5), 413-417, 20010501
  139. Effect of abutment tooth reinforcement techniques on the fracture resistance of removable partial denture master casts, J. Prosthodont., 10(1), 22-25, 20010301
  140. 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
  141. Effect of abutment tooth reinforcement techniques on the fracture resistance of removable partial denture master casts, J. Prosthodont., 10(1), 22-25, 20010301
  142. 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
  143. Finite element analysis on preferable I-bar clasp shape, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 28, 413-417, 20010401
  144. Analysis of stiffness and stress in I-bar clasps, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 28, 596-600, 20010401
  145. 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
  146. Finite element analysis on preferable I-bar clasp shape, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 28(5), 413-417, 200105
  147. Analysis of stiffness and stress in I-bar clasps, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 28(6), 596-600, 200106
  148. Dimensional measurement and finite element analysis of I-bar clasps in clinical use, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 27, 935-939, 20000401
  149. Dimensional measurement and finite element analysis of I-bar clasps in clinical use, J Oral Rehabil, 27(1), 935-939, 20001101
  150. A method for quantifying overall satisfaction of complete denture patients, J Oral Rehabil, 27(11), 952-957, 20001101
  151. Biomechanical effects of double or wide implants for single molar replacement in the posterior mandibular region, J Oral Rehabil, 27(10), 842-845, 20001001
  152. 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
  153. 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
  154. 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
  155. Immediate maxillary denture base extension for posterior palatal seal, J. Prosthet. Dent., 83(3), 371-373, 20000301
  156. Creating a vertical stop for interocclusal records, J. Prosthet. Dent., 83(5), 582-585, 20000501
  157. Biomechanical effects of double or wide implants for single molar replacement in the posterior mandibular region, J Oral Rehabil, 27(10), 842-845, 20001001
  158. A method for quantifying overall satisfaction of complete denture patients, J Oral Rehabil, 27(11), 952-957, 20001101
  159. Immediate maxillary denture base extension for posterior palatal seal, J. Prosthet. Dent., 83(3), 371-373, 20000301
  160. Creating a vertical stop for interocclusal records, J. Prosthet. Dent., 83(5), 582-585, 20000501
  161. Biomechanical effects of double or wide implants for single molar replacement in the posterior mandibular region, J Oral Rehabil, 27(10), 842-845, 20001001
  162. 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
  163. Immediate maxillary denture base extension for posterior palatal seal, JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, 83(3), 371-373, 200003
  164. Finite element analysis of stress relaxation in soft denture liner, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 27(8), 660-663, 200008
  165. Creating a vertical stop for interocclusal records, JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, 83(5), 582-585, 200005
  166. 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
  167. Dimensional measurement and finite element analysis of I-bar clasps in clinical use, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 27(11), 935-939, 200011
  168. A method for quantifying overall satisfaction of complete denture patients, JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, 27(11), 952-957, 200011
  169. Prevention of isolated abutment fracture in master casts with impression trimming and dowel pin, 32((1)), 104-105, 19990401
  170. Effect of vertical curvature on half-oval cast clasps, J Oral Rehabil, 26((7)), 554-558, 19990401
  171. Simulation of delayed-onset pain in human masticatory muscles, J. Dent. Res., 78, 555, 19990301
  172. Masticatory rhythm and mandibular motion control in 80-year-old subjects, J Oral Rehabil, 27(5), 455, 19990501
  173. 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
  174. Simulation of delayed-onset pain in human masticatory muscles, J. Dent. Res., 78, 555, 19990301
  175. 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
  176. Accurate procedure for transferring a cast replacement clasp arm to a removable partial denture, J. Prosthet, 82(5), 619-622, 19991101
  177. Accurate procedure for transferring a cast replacement clasp arm to a removable partial denture, J. Prosthet. Dent., 82(5), 619-622, 19991101
  178. Dynamic viscoelastic properties of antimicrobial tissue conditioners containing silver-zeolite., Journal of Dentistry, 27, 517‐522, 19990901
  179. Finite element analysis of the effect of vertical curvature on half-oval cast clasps., Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 26, 554‐558, 19990701
  180. Swallow of the elderly edentulous and dentate persons., 8th meeting of the International College of Prosthodontists (in Stockholm), 161, 19990708
  181. Mechanical properties of I-bar clasps in clinical use., The 1st Biennial Congress of Asian Academy of Prosthodontics (in Seoul), 19990502
  182. A method for quantifying complate denture quality, J. Prosthet. Dent., 80(1), 52-57, 19980401
  183. 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
  184. A method for quantifying complete denture quality, J. Prosthet. Dent., 80(1), 52-57, 19980701
  185. ★, 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
  186. A method for quantifying complete denture quality, J. Prosthet. Dent., 80(1), 52-57, 19980701
  187. Post-impression preparation to prevent fracture of isolated abutments with extensive bone loss in master casts, J. Prosthodont., 7(3), 198-199, 19980901
  188. A development and evaluation of experimental ultrasonographic computed tomography for TMJ imaging, 29(2), 213-219, 19970401
  189. 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
  190. Masticatory ability, bite force and dental state in 80-year-old subjects., J. Dent. Res., 77(5), 1335, 19970801
  191. ★, 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
  192. 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
  193. Sex difference of electromyogram of masticatory muscles and mandibular movement during chewing of food., Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 24, 605‐609, 19970801
  194. Change of Taste Thresholds by Continuous Wearing of Experimantal Palatal Plate, The Journal of Hiroshima University Dental Society, 28(1), 221-223, 19960401
  195. ★, Associations between self-assessed masticatory ability and some general health factors in a Swedish population, Gerodont., 13(2), 110-117, 19961201
  196. 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
  197. 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
  198. Reproducibility of tooth tapping rhythm in young and elderly dentate subjects, J Oral Rehabil, 20(7), 441-447, 19930701
  199. Application of Multi Valuable Analysis on Diagnosis of TM Disorder Patients, Journal of Japan Prosthodontic Society, 34(4), 739-742, 19900401
  200. A Study on Mandibular Incisal Point Movement of TM Disorder Patients, Journal of Japan Prosthodontic Society, 34(2), 333-339, 19900401
  201. 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
  202. The influeuce of muscle fatigue on masseteric silent period., Dentistry in Japan, 65-69, 19890401
  203. 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
  204. 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
  205. ★, 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
  206. 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