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Integration of dental engineering offers the potential for innovative restorative dental treatments.
YONEKURA Kazuhide[Assistant professor]
Department of Interdisciplinary Researches for Medicine and Photonics (Joint Faculty)
2011. Tokushima University, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Dentistry
2020. Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate school of medical and Dental Sciences (Ph.D)
2021. Dental Resident, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Dental Hospital
2021. Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate school of medical and Dental Sciences
2021. Assistant Professor, Tokushima University Department of Regenerative Dental Medicine, Graduate school of Biomedicl Scinece
- Medical Photonics
- Visible
- Infrared
- Terahertz
- Deep ultraviolet
- Information Technology
- Medical
- Inspection
- Light source / Sensing
- etc.
- terahertz
- bioimaging
- inspection
Research Interests
In recent years, alongside advancements in dental adhesive technology, the utilization of intraoral scanners, CAD/CAM technology, and 3D printers has enabled more extensive restorative bonding procedures. However, as the scale of these larger cases increases, there’s a heightened risk of fracture or dehiscence. To counteract this, nondestructive internal observation becomes crucial to preempt such issues in prognosis. Terahertz (THz) waves, positioned between radio waves and light, offer both radio wave-like transmissivity and light-like directivity. This has sparked interest due to their excellent material transmissivity and limited susceptibility to scattering. THz waves have also found their application in dentistry. We are exploring the potential of incorporating THz wave imaging in dental restorative procedures, aiming to enhance our understanding of caries and restorative treatment. This involves utilizing a THz spectrometer to observe human extracted teeth.
