Our office is committed to offer the most advanced technology in periodontics, dental implant care and orthodontics based on the current evidence and research that will help our patients.

Dental Specialists at Metro West Dental Specialty Group are unique in that we conduct leading edge clinical research which allow us to be on the forefront of advances in technology. We have participated in numerous clinical studies which contributed bundles of knowledge to our field.

We believe that our ability to conduct clinical research projects provide our office and our patients access to technology that otherwise would not be available. Some of these publications provide in depth summaries of breakthrough procedures. We strive to bring you the latest so you know your options and can make smart decisions regarding your dental health.

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Current Publications:

1. Chang Hee-Yung, Kwon Taek-Ka, Nunn ME, Miyamoto T, Lee Kwang-Won, et al. (2014) Feasibility Analysis of Autogenous Tooth-based Bone Graft Material after Guided Bone Regeneration Technique. J Case Rep Stud 1: 604

2. Response to letter to the editor, “Retained asymptomatic third molars and risk for second molar pathology”. Nunn ME, Fish MD, Garcia RI, Kaye EK, Figueroa R, Gohel A, Ito M, Lee HJ, Williams DE, Miyamoto T. J Dent Res. 2014 Mar;93(3):320-1.

3. Coronally advanced flaps (CAF) plus connective tissue graft (CTG) is the gold standard for treatment of Miller class I and II gingival defects. Nunn ME, Miyamoto T. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2013 Dec;13(4):157-9.

4. Retained asymptomatic third molars and risk for second molar pathology. Nunn ME, Fish MD, Garcia RI, Kaye EK, Figueroa R, Gohel A, Ito M, Lee HJ, Williams DE, Miyamoto T. J Dent Res. 2013 Dec;92(12):1095-9.

5. Predoctoral dental implant education at Creighton University School of Dentistry. Parrish L, Hunter R, Kimmes N, Wilcox C, Nunn M, Miyamoto T. J Dent Educ. 2013 May;77(5):576-80.

6. The combination of a nylon and traditional partial removable dental prosthesis for improved esthetics: a clinical report. Ito M, Wee AG, Miyamoto T, Kawai Y J Prosthet Dent. 2013 Jan;109(1):5-8.

7. Quantitative determination of lysophosphatidic acids (LPAs) in human saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) by LC-MS/MS. Bathena SP, Huang J, Nunn ME, Miyamoto T, Parrish LC, Lang MS, McVaney TP, Toews ML, Cerutis DR, Alnouti Y. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2011 Sep 10;56(2):402-7.

8. Concept of dental research in private practice. McGuire MK and Miyamoto T, Journal of Dental Outlook , August Issue, 2011

9. Data analysis and interpretation in dental research. Nunn ME and Miyamoto T, Journal of Dental Outlook , August Issue, 2011

10. Compliance as a prognostic indicator: Part 2 Impact of patient’s compliance to the individual tooth survival. Miyamoto T, Kumagai T, Lang MS, Nunn ME. J Periodontol. 2010 Sep;81(9):1280-8.

11. Non-bioabsorbable vs. Bioabsorbable Membrane, Assessment of their clinical efficacy in guided tissue regeneration technique. A systematic review. Parrish LC, Miyamoto T, Fong N, Mattson JS, Cerutis DR. J Oral Sci. 2009 Sep;51(3):383-400. Review.

12. Meticulous periodontal maintenance for the patients with reestablished periodontal health may significantly reduce the incidence of tooth loss. Miyamoto T. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2008 Jun;8(2):81-2.

13. Root proximity as a risk factor for progression of alveolar bone loss: the Veterans Affairs Dental Longitudinal Study. Kim T, Miyamoto T, Nunn ME, Garcia RI, Dietrich T. J Periodontol. 2008 Apr;79(4):654-9.

14. Age and smoking status are associated with tooth loss during long-term supportive periodontal therapy in Brazilian patients. Miyamoto T, Friedrichsen SW. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2008 Mar;8(1):22-3

15. Treatment history of teeth in relation to the longevity of the teeth and their restorations: Outcomes of teeth treated and maintained for 15 years. Miyamoto T, Morgano SM, Kumagai T, Jones JA, Nunn ME. J Prosthet Dent. 2007 Mar;97(3):150-6.

16. Compliance as a prognostic indicator: Retrospective study of 505 patients treated and maintained for 15 years. Miyamoto T, Kumagai T, Jones JA, Van Dyke TE, Nunn ME. J Periodontol. 2006 Feb;77(2):223-32.

17. Pathogen-accelerated atherosclerosis occurs early after exposure and can be prevented via immunization. Miyamoto T, Yumoto H, Takahashi Y, Davey M, Gibson FC 3rd, Genco CA. Infect Immun. 2006 Feb;74(2):1376-80.

18. Porphyromonas gingivalis fimbria-dependent activation of inflammatory genes in human aortic endothelial cells. Chou HH, Yumoto H, Davey M, Takahashi Y, Miyamoto T, Gibson FC 3rd, Genco CA. Infect Immun. 2005 Sep;73(9):5367-78.