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Establishment of the diagnostic criteria of root caries and the method for its remineralization based on the optical and physical properties of root surfaces

Research Project

Project/Area Number 17390563
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Social dentistry
Research InstitutionTohoku University

Principal Investigator

KOSEKI Takeyoshi  Graduate School of Dentistry, Professor, 大学院歯学研究科, 教授 (80291128)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) TAKAHASHI Nobuhiro  Tohoku University, Graduate School of Dentistry, Professor, 大学院歯学研究科, 教授 (60183852)
TAURA Katsuhi  University Hospital, Lecturer, 病院・講師 (90005083)
小澤 雄樹  東北大学, 病院・講師 (90125518)
IKAWA Kyoko  Tohoku University, Graduate School of Dentistry, Assistant, 大学院歯学研究科, 助手 (40241640)
Project Period (FY) 2005 – 2006
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2006)
Budget Amount *help
¥14,500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥14,500,000)
Fiscal Year 2006: ¥2,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,300,000)
Fiscal Year 2005: ¥12,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥12,200,000)
KeywordsLaser / Diagnostic device / Dental caries / Risk assessment / Enamel / Remineralization / Non-destructive test / Decalcification / 根面齲蝕 / 超音波 / 齲蝕進行度
Research Abstract

There are no standardized diagnostic criteria of root caries, which occur on the exposed root surface of tooth suffered with periodontitis, especially in elderly people. This absence of evaluation method of decalcification level and mass of soften root surfaces hamper the epidemiological and preventive research of root caries developments. In this study, we evaluated optical measurement with laser and ultrasonic measurement for detecting the mineral loss of root surfaces. Ultrasonic sensor system developed in this study was non-destructive, and small enough to handle in oral cavity. The round shape of front edge of sensor prevents to damage the tooth surfaces during ultrasonic measurements. Furthermore, ultrasonic sensor was placed onto the constant contact-force generator. Then repeatable ultrasonic measurement of decalcification by hand manipulation was achieved. This decalcification detection system of root surface showed reproducible results in considerable clinical conditions, when calibrated with the standards specimen of decalicification. On the other hand, the laser determination method of decalcification was not efficient because root caries and calculus could not be distinguished by using laser fluorescence. These results indicated the diagnostic system of decalcification level of root surfaces will be available by using newly developed non-destructive ultrasonic sensor system. By using this system, the researches of root caries development and preventive method will be proceeded and help to maintain high quality of oral health in elderly people.

Report

(3 results)
  • 2006 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2005 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (13 results)

All 2007 2005

All Journal Article (13 results)

  • [Journal Article] Potential role of high molecular weight hyaluronan in the anti-Candida activity of human oral epithelial cells2007

    • Author(s)
      Sakai A, Akifusa S, Itano N, Kimata K, Kawamura T, Koseki T, Takehara T, Nishihara T
    • Journal Title

      Medical Mycology 45・1

      Pages: 73-79

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] A new portable sulfide monitor with a Zinc-Oxide semiconductor sensor for daily use and field study2007

    • Author(s)
      Tanda N, Washio J, Ikawa K, Suzuki K, Koseki T, Iwakura M
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Dentistry 35(In press)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report 2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Potential role of high molecular weight hyaluronan in the anti-Candida activity of human oral epithelial cells2007

    • Author(s)
      Sakai A, Akifusa S, Itano N, Kimata K, Kawamura T, Kosek T, Takehara T, Nishihara T.
    • Journal Title

      Medical Mycology 45-1

      Pages: 73-79

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Potential role of high molecular weight hyaluronan in the anti-Candida activity of human oral epithelial cells2007

    • Author(s)
      Sakai A, Akifusa S, Itano N, Kimata K, Kawamura T, Koseki T, Takehara T, Nishihara T
    • Journal Title

      Med Mycol. 45・1

      Pages: 73-79

    • Related Report
      2006 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Hydrogen sulfide-producing bacteria in tongue biofilm and their relationship with oral malodour2005

    • Author(s)
      Washio J, Sato T, Koseki T, Takahashi N
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Medical Microbiology 54

      Pages: 889-895

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Mechanisms involved in enhancement of osteoclast formation and function by low molecular weight hyaluronic acid.2005

    • Author(s)
      Ariyoshi W, Takahashi T, Kanno T, Ichimiya H, Takano H, Koseki T, Nishihara T
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Biological Chemistry 280

      Pages: 18967-18972

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Host-parasaite interface and preventive dentistry2005

    • Author(s)
      Koseki T
    • Journal Title

      International Congress Series 1284 1284

      Pages: 140-149

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Hydrogen sulfide-producing bacteria in tongue biofilm an their relationship with oral malodour2005

    • Author(s)
      Washio J, Sato T, Koseki T, Takahashi N.
    • Journal Title

      Medical Microbiology 54

      Pages: 889-895

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Mechanisms involved in enhancement of osteoclast formation and function by low molecular weight hyaluronic acid.2005

    • Author(s)
      Ariyoshi W, Takahashi T, Kanno T, Ichimiya H, Takano H, Koseki T, Nishihara T.
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Biological Chemistry 280

      Pages: 18967-18972

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Host-parasaite interface and preventive dentistry2005

    • Author(s)
      T.Koseki
    • Journal Title

      International Congress Series 1284

      Pages: 140-149

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2006 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Hydrogen sulfide-producing bacteria in tongue biofilm and their relationship with oral malodour2005

    • Author(s)
      Washio J, Sato T, Koseki T, Takahashi N.
    • Journal Title

      J Med Microbiol 54

      Pages: 889-895

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Mechanisms involved in enhancement of osteoclast formation and function by low moleular weight hyaluronic acid.2005

    • Author(s)
      Ariyoshi W, Takahashi T, kanno T, Ichimiya H, Takano H, Koseki T, Nishihara T.
    • Journal Title

      J Biol Chem. 280

      Pages: 18967-18972

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Quantification and detection of bacteria from postoperative maxillary cyst by polymerase chain reaction.2005

    • Author(s)
      Yamamura M, Sato T, Echigo S, Takahashi N.
    • Journal Title

      Oral Microbiol Immunol. 20

      Pages: 333-338

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2005-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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