Assoc. Prof. Tong-Mei Wang

Education

• DDS, National Taiwan University, 1995 
• MS, National Taiwan University, 2000 
• PhD, National Taiwan University, 2014

Experience

• Diplomate, Academy of Oral Implantology, Republic of China     since 2002
• Diplomate, Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry Republic of China    since 2008
• Visiting professor, UCLA Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Dept     2008-2009
• President, Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry ROC Taiwan       2023-2024
• Chair, Division of Prosthodontics, Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital               Feb 2023-present

• Removable prosthodontics, Fixed prosthodontics, Maxillofacial prosthodontics, Implant prosthodontics and biomechanics

• Biomechanics in Designs of Dental Implant Prostheses:

Implant-supported prostheses have been established as acceptable treatment options for partially or totally edentulous patients because of high success rates. However, variable failure rates have been reported and “overloading conditions” are thought to be one of the reasons for implant failure. Finite element analysis and strain gauge method are used to investigate the biomechanics in the different designs of implant prostheses for decreasing the implant failure rate and complications.

• Training Methods for Tactile Sensation in Implant Surgery:

The resistance perceived by the surgeon during implant placement is referred to as tactile sensation. It is often used as a reference for diagnosing bone quality and adjusting the drilling protocol, as well as the type and size of the implant to be placed. Research on methods to train surgeons in improving the accuracy of tactile sensation can help novice surgeons reduce errors during implant procedures.

Maxillofacial prosthetics:

• Maxillofacial Prosthodontic Rehabilitations

Patients with head and neck tumors, trauma, or congenital defects usually suffer from great inconvenience in daily life and social activities. Now thanks to new techniques developed such as varied free flaps or grafts, intensity modulated radiotherapy, CT guided implant surgery and facial implants, those patients have chances to improved their life quality. Through interdisciplinary approach and team work, maxillofacial prosthodontists cooperate with other specialists to help patients. Maxillofacial rehabilitation could be performed to improve the patients’ esthetics, phonation, mastication and swallowing.