Research Themes

1. Basic experimental research using molecular biological approaches in "oral and maxillofacial bone regeneration medicine"
2. Medical engineering research on minimally-invasive surgery in oral and maxillofacial bone surgery using advanced digital technology
3. Molecular biology of carcinomatous bone pain
4. Molecular biological analysis of epithelial-mesenchymal transition of mucosal epithelium in medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
5. Epidemiological studies related to oral and maxillofacial surgery and oral health care

Contents

In the region of oral and maxillofacial surgery, there are many patients who suffer from bone deficiency due to oral and maxillofacial tumors (benign or malignant) or maxillofacial trauma, etc. We are vigorously researching new jaw bone regeneration treatment methods based on regenerative medicine (development of next-generation bioresorbable plates and application of computer-assisted surgery). We are also conducting basic and clinical investigations into “Bone Neuro Oncology”, the study of the interaction between cancer and sensory nerves. In addition, we also focus on epidemiological research related to oral and maxillofacial surgery and oral health care in order to elucidate the relationship between the oral cavity and the whole body.