Research

Professor and Chair in the Department of Orthodontics
Shouichi MIYAWAKI

Research interests

Sleep disorders, sleep bruxism and gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD)
Functional relationship between stomatognathic system and upper gastrointestinal tract
Development of device related to skeletal anchorage
Developments and disturbances of stomatognathic and psychosocial functions
Craniofacial growth and developmental promotion of masticatory system
Temporomandibular disorders
Mechanical stress, bone remodeling and mechanism of cell receptor
Animal study on bruxism

Key word

Skeletal anchorage, Device, Sleep, Bruxism, Apnea, Mastication, Swallowing, Jaw movement, TMD (Temporomandibular disorder), GER (Gastroesophageal reflux)

List of Research Grant and acquisition Research Grant

Principal investigator

Grant-in-Aid for challenging Exploratory Research (No. 15K15758) E2014-2016
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iB j(No. 15H05051) E2015-2017
Grant-in-Aid for challenging Exploratory Research (No. 25670879) E2012-2014
Grant-in-Aid for challenging Exploratory Research (No. 22659377) E2010-2011
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iB j(No.20390524) E2008-2011
Grant-in-Aid for challenging Exploratory Research (No. 18659617) E2006-2007
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iB j(No. 18390556) E2006-2007
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iB j(No.15390634) E2003-2004
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No.12671999) E2000-2001
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No.12671999) E2000-2001
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iA j(No.10771192) E1998-1999

Co-investigator

Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 26463114) E2014-2016
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 26463099) E2014-2016
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 25463191) E2013-2015
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 24593104) E2012-2014
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 21592617) E2012-2014
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 24600015) E2012-2014
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 23593037) E2011-2013
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 24593105) E2012-2014
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 23593036) E2011-2013
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 23593035) E2011-2013
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 23593034) E2011-2013
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 21592617) E2009-2011
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 21592608) E2009-2010
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 21610016) E2009-2010
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 21592609) E2009-2011
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 20592408) E2008-2009
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 20592406) E2008-2009
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 19592361) E2007-2008
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 18592247) E2006-2007
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 18592248) E2006-2007
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 18592249) E2006-2007
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 18592250) E2006-2007
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 18592283) E2006-2007
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 17592137) E2005-2006
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 15592162) E2003-2004
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 14571946) E2002-2003
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 13672149) E2001-2002
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 11672047) E1999-2000
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research iC j(No. 8672362) E1996

Patents and Copy Rights

EPCT/JP2004/000939: January 30, 2004
EPCT/JP2013/082954: December, 9, 2013

Society activity and committee, etc.

Japan Orthodontic Society (Executive board member)
Kyushu Orthodontic Society (Executive board member)
Japanese Society of Stomatognathic Function (Executive board member)
Japanese Society for the Temporomandibular Joint(Committee member)
Japanese Cleft Palate Association(Councilor)

Editorial board

Japan Orthodontic Society (Editor in chief)

Research results

Original article

Kubota T, Yagi T, Tomonari H, Ikemori T, Miyawaki S. Influence of surgical orthodontic treatment on masticatory function in skeletal Class III patients. J Oral Rehabil; Accepted Apr./21/2015, in press.
Miyawaki S, Tomonari H, Yagi T, Kuninori T, Oga Y, Kikuchi M. Development of a novel spike-like auxiliary skeletal anchorage device to enhance miniscrew stability. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; Accepted Feb./25/2015, in press.
Maeda A, Bandow K, Kusuyama J, Kakimoto K, Ohnishi T, Miyawaki S, Matsuguchi T. Induction of CXCL2 and CCL2 by pressure force requires IL-1ﾎｲ-MyD88 axis in osteoblasts. Bone; 2015; 74: 76-82
Tomonari H, Ikemori T, Kubota T, Uehara S, Miyawaki S. First molar cross-bite is more closely associated with a reverse chewing cycle than anterior or pre-molar cross-bite during mastication. J Oral Rehabil; 2014; 41(12): 890-896.
Kitashima F, Tomonari H, Kuninori T, Uehara S, Miyawaki S. Modulation of the masticatory path at the mandibular first molar throughout the masticatory sequence of a hard gummy jelly in normal occlusion. Cranio; 2014; 2151090314Y0000000020.
Ohmure H, Sakoguchi Y, Nagayama K, Numata M, Tsubouchi H, Miyawaki S. Influence of experimental oesophageal acidification on masseter muscle activity, cervicofacial behaviour and autonomic nervous activity in wakefulness. J Oral Rehabil; 2014; 41(6): 423-431.
Kuninori T, Tomonari H, Uehara S, Kitashima F, Yagi T, Miyawaki S. Influence of maximum bite force on jaw movement during gummy jelly mastication. J Oral Rehabil; 2014; 41(5): 338-345.
Tomonari H, Kubota T, Yagi T, Kuninori T, Kitashima F, Uehara S, Miyawaki S. Posterior scissors-bite: masticatory jaw movement and muscle activity. J Oral Rehabil; 2014;41(4):257-265.
Nishihara K, Nozoe E, Maeda A, Hirahara N, Okawachi T, Miyawaki S, Nakamura N. Outcome following secondary autogenous bone grafting before and after canine eruption in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate. Cleft Palate Craniofac J; 2014; 51(2): 165-171.
Tomonari H, Miura H, Ooki M, Nakayama A, Harada S. Diverse contributions of Tas1r2/Tas2rs within the rat and mouse soft palate to sweet and bitter. Neurosci Lett; 2014; (569): 63-67.
Sakaguchi K, Yagi T, Maeda A, Nagayama K, Uehara S, Saito-Sakoguchi Y, Miyawaki S. Association of problem behavior with sleep problems and gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. Pediatr Int; 2014; 56(1): 24-30.
Maeda A, Uehara S, Suga M, Nishihara K, Nakamura N, Miyawaki S. Changes in grafted autogenous bone during edgewise treatment in patients with unilateral cleft lip/palate or alveolus. Cleft Palate Craniofac J; 2014; 51(5): 525-532.
Kohjitani A, Miyawaki T, Miyawaki S, Nakamura N, Iwase Y, Nishihara K, Ohno S, Shimada M, Sugiyama K. Features of lateral cephalograms associated with difficult laryngoscopy in Japanese children undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery. Paediatr Anaesth; 2013; 23(11): 994-1001.
Kataoka T, Kawanabe N, Shiraga N, Hashimoto T, Deguchi T, Miyawaki S, Takano-Yamamoto T, Yamashiro T. The influence of craniofacial morphology on mandibular border movements. Cranio; 2013; 31(1): 14-22.
Uehara S, Maeda A, Tomonari H, Miyawaki S. Relationships between the root-crown ratio and the loss of occlusal contact and high mandibular plane angle in patients with open bite. Angle Orthod; 2013; 83(1): 36-42.
Ohmure H, Takada H, Nagayama K, Sakiyama T, Tsubouchi H, Miyawaki S. Mastication Suppresses Initial Gastric Emptying by Modulating Gastric Activity. J Dent Res; 2012; (91): 293-298.
Sakaguchi K, Uehara S, Yagi T, Miyawaki S. Relationship between occlusal curvatures and bite force in humans. Orthodontic Waves; 2012; 71(3): 79-84.
Mazda Y, Kawada-Matsuo M, Kanbara K, Oogai Y, Shibata Y, Yamashita Y, Miyawaki S, Komatsuzawa H. Association of CiaRH with the resistance of Streptococcus mutans against antimicrobial peptides in biofilm. Mol Oral Microbiol; 2012; 27(2): 124-135.
Kawada-Matsuo M, Mazda Y, Oogai Y, Kajiya M, Kawai T, Yamada S, Miyawaki S, Oho T, Komatsuzawa H. GlmS and NagB regulate amino sugar metabolism in opposing directions and affect Streptococcus mutans virulence. PLoS One; 2012; 7(3):e33382.
Tomonari H, Miura H, Nakayama A, Matsumura E, Ooki M, Ninomiya Y, Harada S. Gﾎｱ-gustducin is extensively co-expressed with sweet and bitter taste receptors in both the soft palate and fungiform papillae but has a different functional significance. Chem senses; 2012; 37(3): 241-251.
Ohmure H, Oikawa K, Kanematsu K, Saito Y, Yamamoto T, Nagahama H, Tsubouchi H, Miyawaki S. Influence of Experimental Esophageal Acidification on Sleep Bruxism: A randomized trial. J Dent Res; 2011; 90(5): 665-671.
Koyama I, Iino S, Abe Y, Takano-Yamamoto T, Miyawaki S. Differences between sliding mechanics with implant anchorage and straight-pull headgear and intermaxillary elastics in adults with bimaxillary protrusion. Eur J Orthod; 2011; 33(2): 126-131.
Nagayama K, Suenaga S, Nagata J, Takada H, Majima H, Miyawaki S. Clinical Significance of Magnetization Transfer Contrast Imaging for Edematous Changes in Masticatory Muscle. J Comput Assist Tomogr; 2010; 34: 233-241.
Taira K, Iino S, Kubota T, Fukunaga T, Miyawaki S. Effects of Mandibular Advancement plus Prohibition of Lower Incisor Movement on Mandibular Growth in Rats. Angle Orthod; 2009; 79: 1095-1101.
Kuroda S, Okada T, Ishimitsu T, Tanimotio Y, Miyawaki S, Takano-Yamamoto T. Longitudinal craniofacial changes in Japanese adults with untreated maxillary and mandibular protrusions. Orthodontic Waves; 2009; 68: 158-165.
Togawa R, Ohmure H, Sakaguchi K, Takada H, Oikawa K, Nagata J, Yamamoto T, Tsubouchi H, Miyawaki S. Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in adults with skeletal Class III malocclusion examined by questionnaires. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2009; 133(1): 10.e1-10.e6.
Okamoto A, Ohnishi T, Bandow K, Kakimoto K, Chiba N, Maeda A, Fukunaga T, Miyawaki S, Matsuguchi T. Reduction of orthodontic tooth movement by experimentally induced periodontal inflammation in mice. Eur J Oral Sci; 2009; 117: 238-247.
Ogura M, Kamimura H, Al-Kalaly A, Nagayama K, Taira K, Nagata J, Miyawaki S. Pain intensity during the first 7 days following the application of light and heavy continuous forces. Eur J Orthod; 2009; 31: 314-319.
Hashimoto T, Kuroda S, L E, Tanimoto Y, Miyawaki S, Takano-Yamamoto T. Correlation between craniofacial and condylar path asymmetry. J Oral Maxillofac Surg; 2008; 66: 2020-2027.
Ohmure H, Miyawaki S, Nagata J, Ikeda K, Yamasaki K, Al-kalaly A. Influence of Forward Head Posture on Condylar Position. J Oral Rehabil; 2008; 35: 795-800.
Deguchi T, Honjo T, Fukunaga T, Miyawaki S, Yamashiro T, Takano-Yamamoto T. Quantitative assessment of post-graduate orthodontic program in Okayama University. Orthod Waves; 2007; 66: 84-89.
Murakami K, Deguchi T, Hashimoto T, Imai M, Miyawaki S, Takano-Yamamoto T. Need for training sessions for orthodontists in the use of the American Board of Orthodontics objective grading system. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2007; 132: 427. e1-427. e6.
Maeda A, Soejima K, Bandow K, Kuroe K, Kakimoto K, Miyawaki S, Okamoto A, Matsuguchi T. Force-induced IL-8 from periodontal ligament cells requires IL-1?. J Dent Res; 2007; 86: 629-634.
Iino S, Sakoda S, Ito G, Nishimori T, Ikeda T, Miyawaki S. Acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement by alveolar corticotomy in the dog. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2007; 131: 448. e1-448. e8
Ogura M, Al-Kalaly A, Sakashita R, Kamegai T, Miyawaki S. Relationship between anteroposterior cranial vault deformation and mandibular morphology in a pre-Columbian population. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2006; 130: 535-539.
Deguchi T, Honjo T, Fukunaga T,Miyawaki S, Roberts WE, Takano-Yamamoto T. Clinical assessment of orthodontic outcomes with the peer assessment rating, discrepancy index, objective grading system, and comprehensive clinical assessment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2005; 127: 434-443.
Miyawaki S, Araki Y, Tanimoto Y, Katayama A, Fujii A, Imai M, Takano-Yamamoto T. Occlusal force and condylar motion in patients with anterior open bite. J Dent Res; 2005; 84: 133-137.
Miyawaki S, Deguchi T, Kamioka H, Fujiki T, Imai M, Yoshida T, Takano-Yamamoto T. Assessment of undergraduate orthodontic education: a correlation between written examination, laboratory work, and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) of medical interviews. Orthodontic Waves; 2004; 63: 71-75.
Yashiro K, Miyawaki S, Takada K. Stabilization of jaw-closing movements during chewing after correction of incisor crossbite. J Oral Rehabil; 2004; 31: 949-956.
Miyawaki S, Tanimoto Y, Araki Y, Katayama A, Kuboki T, Takano-Yamamoto T. Movement of the lateral and medial poles of the working condyle during mastication in patients with unilateral posterior crossbite. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2004; 126: 549-554.
Miyawaki S, Katayama A, Tanimoto Y, Araki Y, Fujii A, Yashiro K, Takano-Yamamoto T. Salivary flow rates during relaxing, clenching and chewing-like movement with maxillary occlusal splints. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2004; 126: 367-370.
Fujiki T, Inoue M, Miyawaki S, Nagasaki T, Tanimoto K, Takano-Yamamoto T. Relationship between maxillofacial morphology and deglutitive tongue movement in patients with anterior open bite. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2004; 125: 160-167.
Miyawaki S, Tanimoto Y, Araki Y, Katayama A, Imai M, Takano-Yamamoto T. Relationships among nocturnal jaw muscle activities, decreased esophageal pH, and sleep positions. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2004 ; 126: 615-619.
Kawakami M, Yamamoto K, Noshi T, Miyawaki S, Kirita T. Effect of surgical reduction of tongue on the dentofacial structure following mandibular setback. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2004; 62: 1188-1192.
Miyawaki S, Koyama I, Inoue M, Mishima K, Sugahara T, Takano-Yamamoto T. Factors associated with the stability of titanium screws placed in the posterior region for orthodontic anchorage. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2003; 124: 373-378.
Miyawaki S, Tanimoto Y, Araki Y, Katayama A, Fujii A, Takano-Yamamoto T. Association between nocturnal bruxism and gastroesophageal reflux. Sleep; 2003; 26: 888-892.
Miyawaki S, Lavigne GJ, Mayer P, Guitard F, Montplaisir JY, Kato T. Association between sleep bruxism, swallowing-related laryngeal movement, and sleep positions. Sleep; 2003; 26: 461-465.
Miyawaki S, Tanimoto Y, Araki Y, Katayama A, Inoue M, Takano-Yamamoto T. Condylar motion during lateral excursive jaw movement in patients with unilateral posterior crossbite. Dentistry in Japan; 2002; 38: 85-88.
Kirita T, Ohgi K, Kawakami M, Miyawaki S, Okamoto M, Yamanaka Y, Sugimura M. Primary tumor resection of tongue carcinoma based on response to preoperative therapy. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg; 2002; 31: 267-272.
Miyawaki S, Ohkochi N, Kawakami T, Sugimura M. Changes in masticatory muscle activity according to food size in experimental human mastication. J Oral Rehabil; 2001; 28: 778-784.
Miyawaki S, Takano-Yamamoto T, Koyama I, Inoue M, Mishima K, Sugahara T. Application of caps with brackets to titanium screws for stationary anchorage in edgewise treatment. Orthodontic Waves; 2001; 60:409-413.
Fujiki T, Takano-Yamamoto T, Tanimoto K, Sinovcic JNP, Miyawaki S, Yamashiro T. Deglutitive movement of the tongue under local anesthesia. Amerian Journal of Physiology - Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology; 2001; 280: G1070 -G1075.
Miyawaki S, Tanimoto Y, Inoue M, Sugawara Y, Fujiki T, Takano-Yamamoto T. Condylar motion in patients with reduced anterior disc displacement. J Dent Res; 2001; 80:1430-1435.
Miyawaki S, Tanimoto Y, Kawakami T, Sugimura M, Takano-Yamamoto T. Motion of the human mandibular condyle during mastication. J Dent Res; 2001; 80:437-442.
Miyawaki S, Ohkochi N, Kawakami T, Sugimura M. Changes in masticatory muscle activity according to food size in experimental human mastication. J Oral Rehabil; 2001; 28: 778-784.
Miyawaki S, Koh Y, Kim R, Kobayashi M, Sugimura M. Survey of young adult women regarding men窶冱 orofacial features. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics; 2000; 34: 367-370
Miyawaki S, Ohkochi N, Kawakami T, Sugimura M. Effect of food size on the movement of the mandibular first molars and condyles during deliberate unilateral mastication in humans. J Dent Res; 2000; 79: 1525-1531.
Miyawaki S, Yasuhara M, Koh Y. Discomfort caused by bonded lingual orthodontic appliances in adult patients as examined by retrospective questionnaire. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 1999; 115: 83-88.
Miyawaki S, Hyomoto M, Tsubouchi J, Kirita T, Sugimura M. Eruption speed and rate of angulation change of a cyst-associated mandibular second premolar after marsupialization of a dentigerous cyst. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 1999; 116: 578-584.
Sohn BW, Miyawaki S, Noguchi H, Takada K: Changes in jaw movement and jaw closing muscle activity after orthodontic correction of incisor crossbite. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 1997; 112: 403-409.
Takada K, Miyawaki S, Tatsuta M. The effects of food consistency on jaw movement and posterior temporalis and inferior orbicularis oris muscle activities during chewing in children. Archives of Oral Biology; 1994; 39: 793-805.
Takada K, Nagata M, Miyawaki S, Kuriyama R, Yasuda Y, Sakuda M. Automatic detection and measurement of EMG silent periods in masticatory muscles during chewing in man. Journal of Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology; 1992; 32: 499-505.

Case report

Tomonari H, Yagi T, Kuninori T, Ikemori T, Miyawaki S. The replacement of one first molar and three second molars by the mesial inclination of four impacted third molars in a Class II Division 1 adult patient. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; Accepted May./5/2014, in press.
Nagayama K, Tomonari H, Kitashima F, Miyawaki S. Extraction treatment of a Class II division 2 malocclusion with mandibular posterior discrepancy and changes in stomatognathic function. Angle Orthod; 2015; 85(2): 314-321.
Maeda A, Sakoguchi Y, Miyawaki S. Patient with oligodontia treated with a miniscrew for unilateral mesial movement of maxillary molars and alignment of an impacted third molar. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2013; 144(3): 430-440.
Maeda A, Tomonari H, Takada H, Miyawaki S. Class II high angle case for which titanium screws were added after mandibular posterior rotation. Orthod Waves; 2012; 71(2): 70-77.
Sakaguchi K, Yagi T, Nagata J, Kubota T, Sugihara K, Miyawaki S. Patient with oculo-facio-cardio-dental syndrome treated with surgical orthodontics. Am J Dentofacial Orthop; 2012; 141(4): 159-170.
Togawa R, Iino S, Miyawaki S. Skeletal Class III and Open Bite Treated with Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy and Molar Intrusion using Titanium Screws. Angle Orthod; 2010; 80(6): 1176-1184.
Maeda A, Soejima K, Ogura M, Ohmure H, Sugihara K, Miyawaki S. Orthodontic treatment combined with mandibular distraction osteogenesis and changes in stomatognathic function. Angle Orthod; 2008; 78: 1125-1132.
Sakaguchi K, Nagata J, Nagayama K, Sugihara K, Miyawaki S. Orthodontic treatment using maxillary distraction osteogenesis on a patient with cleft soft palate, maxillary hypoplasia, total crossbite and mental retardation. Orthod Waves; 2008; 67: 65-71.
Fukunaga T, Tanaka H, Miyawaki S, Yamashiro T, Takano-Yamamoto T. Dental and craniofacial characteristics in a patient with leprechaunism treated with IGF-I. Angle Orthod; 2008; 78: 745-751.
Iino S, Taira T, Machigashira M, Miyawaki S. Isolated vertical infrabony defects treated by orthodontic tooth extrusion. Angle Orthod; 2008; 78: 728-736.
Iino S, Sakoda S, Miyawaki S. An adult bimaxillary protrusion treated with corticotomy-facilitated orthodontics and titanium miniplates. Angle Orthod; 2006; 76: 1074-1082.
Tanimoto Y, Miyawaki S, Imai M, Takeda R, Takano-Yamamoto T. Orthodontic treatment of a patient with an impacted maxillary second premolar and odontogenic keratocyst in the maxillary sinus. Angle Orthod; 2005; 75: 1077-1083.
Kuratani T, Miyawaki S, Murakami T, Takano-Yamamoto T. Early orthodontic treatment and long-term observation in a patient with Morquio syndrome. Angle Orthod; 2005; 75:881-887.
Fukunaga T, Tanimoto Y, Miyawaki S, Takano-Yamamoto T. A case report: A patient with cleft of soft palate treated by modified serial extraction method. Orthodontic Waves; 2004; 63:26-31.
Kawakami M, Miyawaki S, Noguchi H, Kirita T. Screw type implants used as anchorage for lingual orthodontic mechanics. A case of bimaxillary protrusion with second premolar extraction. Angle Orthod; 2004; 74: 715-719.
Yashiro K, Miyawaki S, Tome W, Yasuda Y, Takada K. Improvement in smoothness of chewing cycle following treatment of anterior cross bite malocclusion: a case report. Cranio; 2004; 22(4): 151-159.
Miyatake E, Miyawaki S, Morishige Y, Nishiyama A, Sasaki A, Takano-Yamamoto T. Class III malocclusion with severe facial asymmetry, unilateral posterior crossbite, and temporomandibular disorders. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2003; 124(4): 435-445.
Minato M, Miyawaki S, Tanimoto Y, Kuroda S, Yasuda Y, Takano-Yamamoto T. An adult case untreated for 7 years after loss of the mandibular left first molar. Orthodontic Waves; 2002; 61: 466-470.
Alam MS, Kusano M, Yamamoto K, Sugiura T, Murakami K, Shiotani H, Morimoto Y, Kitayama W, Sugimura M, Miyawaki S. Clinical application of bioabsorbable poly-L-lactic acid plate and screw system in oral and maxillofacial surgery: a preliminary report. Asian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 2002; 14: 132-138.
Miyawaki S, Yasuda Y, Yashiro K, Takada K. Changes in masticatory jaw movement and muscle activity following surgical orthodontic treatment of an adult skeletal Class III case. Clin Orthod Res; 2001; 4: 119-123.
Miyawaki S, Shiai Y, Takada K: Changes in the masticatory jaw movement following orthodontic traction of an impacted and transposed upper canine and occlusal adjustment. Clin Orthod Res; 2001; 4: 43-49.
Kuroda S, Miyawaki S, Kamioka H, Ueyama Y, Nishiyama A, Takano-Yamamoto T. Angle Class III malocclusion with severe mandibular excess treated with mandibular setback osteotomy and tongue reduction. Journal of Okayama Dental Society; 2001; 20: 145-152.
Yasuda Y, Miyawaki S, Kitai N, Takada K: Surgical orthodontic treatment and changes in masticatory muscle activity during clenching in a case with skeletal Class III and mandibular asymmetry. Orthodontic Waves; 2001; 60: 193-197.
Miyawaki S, Yasuda Y, Takano-Yamamoto T, Takada K. Orthodontic treatment and changes in masticatory function in a case with lateral open bite. Orthodontic Waves; 2001; 60: 188-192.
Fujiyama K, Miyawaki S, Tanimoto Y, Takano-Yamamoto T. Severe skeletal Class III case treated with surgical orthodontic treatment and tongue reduction. Orthodontic Waves; 2001; 60: 182-187.
Miyawaki S, Yasuda Y, Yashiro K, Takada K. Case report: Changes in masticatory jaw movement and muscle activity following surgical orthodontic treatment of an adult skeletal Class III case. Clin Orthod Res; 2001; 4: 119-123.
Miyawaki S, Oya S, Noguchi H, Takano-Yamamoto T. Long-term changes in dentoskeletal pattern in a case with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome following tongue reduction and orthodontic treatment. Angle Orthod; 2000; 70: 326-331.
Miyawaki S, Takada K. Incisor crossbite and repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate: changes in jaw movement and temporalis muscle activity before and after edgewise treatment -Case report. Cleft Palate Craniofac J; 1997; 34: 533-537.
Miyawaki S, Koh Y. Correction of mesiolinguoversion of the upper lateral incisors with lingual appliances. J Clin Orthod; 1997; 31: 499-502.

Book

Ohmure H, Nagata J, Arimura K, Kuninori T, Oikawa K, Sugihara K, Miyawaki S: Relationship between forward head posture and condylar position. In silico dentistry; 2008; 87-90.
Yasuda Y, Takada K, Miyawaki S: A case of skeletal Class 竇｢: Long term observation after active orthodontic treatment. In: Orthodontics in the 21st Century - Where are we now? Where are we going? (Eds: Takada, K. and Proffit, W.R.). Osaka University Press; 2002; 208-211.
Miyawaki S, Tanimoto Y, Araki Y, Katayama A, Inoue M, Ohkochi N, Kawakami T, Sugimura M, Takano-Yamamoto T: Influences of food size on experimental masticatory jaw movement in humans. In: Orthodontics in the 21st Century - Where are we now? Where are we going? (Eds: Takada K and Proffit WR). Osaka University Press; 2002; 161-164.
Tanimoto Y, Miyawaki S, Inoue M, Katayama A, Araki Y, Takano-Yamamoto T: Characteristics of condylar movement in patients with temporomandibular disorders. In: Orthodontics in the 21st Century - Where are we now? Where are we going? (Eds: Takada, K. and Proffit, W.R.) Osaka University Press; 2002; 156-160.
Takada K, Kitai N, Miyawaki S: The effects of functional occlusal contact on human masticatory movements: physiological implication of malocclusions. In: Brain and oral functions - Oral motor function and dysfunction (Eds: Morimoto, T., Matsuya, T. and Takada, K.). Elsevier Science; 1995; 175-179.