During the evolution from primitive organisms to humans, teeth have played one of the most important roles in life: catching and chewing prey. Teeth started out as childish organs, then evolved into powerful organs like dinosaurs, and then into our current form. In addition, even though we are the same species, there is a big difference in the shape and length of our teeth between Westerners, who have eaten mainly meat, and Orientals, who have eaten mainly plants, because we use our jaws and teeth differently. In addition, there are differences in the periodontal tissues that support the teeth.
Periodontitis, the inflammation of the periodontal tissues that support the teeth, is influenced in no small part by biting force. Our periodontitis evaluation application, PerioPerio, evaluates the progression of periodontitis from a different perspective by taking into account occlusal force and periodontal ligament area, which have not been incorporated in previous evaluations.
Other Projects
As cultural activities for the local community, we plan and organize the Nichigetsu Museum and tea ceremonies (Ayame Tea Party in spring and Momiji Tea Party in autumn).
For more information about the Nichigetsu Museum, please click here.