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Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe

Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe

LiveDNA ID: 55.14097
68 Publications
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Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. Sao Paulo State University, Brazil Dentistry | Completed: 2012

Publications (68)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Radiologia odontológica: texto, atlas e exercícios
Luciana Munhoz, Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe, Emiko Saito Arita, Yeda da Silva, Disnaldo Avelar Souza Rodrigues, João Arthur Souza Rodrigues, Simone da Silva Cunha, Tabada Desudato Bertrani, Sheila Reina Gonçalves
Monograph
10.11606/9786557870594
Crossref
2026
Oblique line contrast (W-index) in sex determination analysis: a panoramic radiograph study
Luciana Munhoz, Vanderlei César Brandão Junior, Alan Grupioni Lourenço, Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe
Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) | Journal Article
10.11606/issn.2176-7262.rmrp.2025.226486
Crossref
2026
Micro-computed tomography for gunshot residue detection: A systematic review and meta-analysis of distance-dependent deposition patterns
Carlos Antonio Vicentin-Junior, Raíssa Bastos Vieira, Luciana Munhoz, Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe, Carlos Eduardo Palhares Machado, Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho
International Journal of Legal Medicine | Journal Article
10.1007/s00414-026-03879-x
Crossref
2026
Mandibular Bone Imaging Assessment in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comparative Cross‐Sectional Study
Luciana Munhoz, Daniella Estanho, Sarah Raquel Marinho da Costa, Sílvia Paula de Oliveira, Bruno Augusto Benevenuto de Andrade, Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe, Jefferson R. Tenório
Special Care in Dentistry | Journal Article
10.1111/scd.70012
Crossref
2025
Nutcracker Syndrome ultrasonography imaging features
Yeda da Silva, Marianna Rafaelly Sforza Auerswald, Naiany Olivotto Martins, Alexia Victória Klassen, Isabelle Tomelin Rothenburg, Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe, Luciana Munhoz
Anais da Faculdade de Medicina de Olinda | Journal Article
10.56102/afmo.2025.368
Crossref
2025
Inovação em saúde: telessaúde e teleodontologia: conceitos e aplicações
Luciana Munhoz, Plauto Watanabe, Yeda da Silva
Monograph
10.11606/9786557870464
Crossref
2024
Are Radiographic Changes in the Mandibular Canal Associated With Bone Mineral Density?
Angela Jordão Camargo, Giovani Antonio Rodrigues, Luciana Munhoz, Alan Grupioni Lourenço, Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Journal Article
10.1016/j.joms.2024.06.167
Crossref
2024
Deep learning for automatic mandible segmentation on dental panoramic x-ray images
Leonardo Ferreira Machado, Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe, Giovani Aantonio Rodrigues, Luiz Otavio Murta Junior
Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express | Journal Article
10.1088/2057-1976/acb7f6
Crossref
2023
Oblique line contrast: A new radiomorphometric index for assessing bone quality in dental panoramic radiographs
Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe, Leonardo Ferreira Machado, Giovani Antonio Rodrigues, Alan Grupioni Lourenço, Matheus Arazin Bitencourt, Rodolfo Maestrello Zerbato
Heliyon | Journal Article
10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12266
Crossref
2022
Imaging features of Stafne bone defects on computed tomography: An assessment of 40 cases.
Morita, L., L. Munhoz, A.Y. Nagai, M. Hisatomi, J. Asaumi and E.S. Arita,
Imaging Sci. Dent., | Journal Article
10.5624/isd.20200253
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2021
Head and neck radiotherapy-induced changes in dentomaxillofacial structures detected on panoramic radiographs: A systematic review.
Munhoz, L., D.A. Nishimura, C.H. Iida, P.C.A. Watanabe and E.S. Arita,
Imaging Sci. Dent., | Journal Article
10.5624/isd.20210011
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2021
Gardner Syndrome imaging features in plain radiographs and computed tomography: a case report
Luciana Munhoz, Christyan Hiroshi IIda, Emiko Saito Arita, Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe
Brazilian Dental Science | Journal Article
10.14295/bds.2020.v23i1.1798
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2020
Comparison between different cone-beam computed tomography devices in the detection of mechanically simulated peri-implant bone defects.
Kim, J.H., R. Abdala-Júnior, L. Munhoz, A.R.G. Cortes, P.C.A. Watanabe, C. Costa and E.S. Arita,
Imaging Sci. Dent., | Journal Article
10.5624/isd.2020.50.2.133
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2020
Effects of latex membrane on guided regeneration of long bones.
Carlos, B.L., J.S. Yamanaka, G.R. Yanagihara, A.P. Macedo and P.C.A. Watanabe et al.,
J. Biomater. Sci., Polym. Ed., | Journal Article
10.1080/09205063.2019.1627653
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2019
Evaluation and Correlation between craniofacial bone densities and C1 and C2 cervical vertebrae using multislice computed tomography.
Morita, L., V.B. da Silva, L. Munhoz, E.S. Arita and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Braz. Dent. Sci., | Journal Article
10.14295/bds.2019.v22i4.1839
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2019
Computed tomographic artifacts in maxillofacial surgery.
Kim, J.H., E.S. Arita, L.R. Pinheiro, M. Yoshimoto, P.C.A. Watanabe and A.R.G. Cortes,
J. Craniofac. Surg., | Journal Article
10.1097/SCS.0000000000004088
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2018
Correlation between the bone densities jaws and cervical vertebrae through computed tomography with multislice CT (Hounsfiled Scale). Osteoporosis local or systemic.
Watanabe, P.C.A. and M.C.C. Cheade,
Res. Med. Eng. Sci., | Journal Article
10.31031/RMES.2018.06.000631
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2018
Can the characterizationt mandibular canal walls indicate possible changes caused by Osteoporosis?
Camargo, A.J., V.A. Faria, E.M.C.M.F. Santos and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Mod. Res. Dentist., | Journal Article
10.31031/MRD.2018.02.000547
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2018
[Literature review: Dental aspects in Gaucher disease].
Dos Santos, E.M.C.M.F., V. de Araujo Faria and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Int. J. Odontostomatol., | Journal Article
10.4067/S0718-381X2018000200147
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2018
Radiographic assessment of the quality of dental restorations and their relationship with periodontal radiographic changes.
Fortes, J.H.P., F.G. Dallavilla, C. Tirapelli, P.C.A. Watanabe, A.C.R. Brito and C. de Oliveira-Santos,
Rev. Odonto Cien., | Journal Article
10.15448/1980-6523.2017.1.22731
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2017
Diagnostic performance of fractal dimension and radiomorphometric indices from digital panoramic radiographs for screening low bone mineral density.
Camargo, A.J., A.R.G. Cortes, E.M. Aoki, M.G. Baladi, E.S. Arita and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Braz. J. Oral Sci., | Journal Article
10.20396/bjos.v15i2.8648764
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2016
Radiographic Density and Contrast of Images of Individual Films from Double Film Packets.
Watanabe, P.C.A., A.J. Camargo and L.C. Pardini,
Cosmetol. Oro Facial Surg., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2016
Analysis of Bone Quality on Panoramic Radiograph in Osteoporosis Research by Fractal Dimension.
Camargo, A.J., A.R.G. Cortes, E.M. Aoki, M.G. Baladi, E.S. Arita and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Appl. Math., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2016
Fusion or gemination? An unusual mandibular second molar.
Camargo, A.J., E.S. Arita and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Int. J. Surg. Case Rep., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2016
Use of Panoramic Radiographs to Detect Signs of Osteoporosis in Edentulous.
Ramalli, L.T., A.J. Camargo, S.A.C. Monteiro and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Health, | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2015
Spectral reconstruction of dental X-ray tubes using laplace inverse transform of the attenuation curve.
Malezan, A., A. Tomal, M. Antoniassi, P.C.A. Watanabe, L.D. Albino and M.E. Poletti,
Radiat. Phys. Chem., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2015
Undifferentiated osteosarcoma of the mandible oblique line: a case report.
Camargo, A.J., M. Cheade, C. Martinelli and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Braz. Dent. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2015
Quantitative and qualitative index for diagnosing osteopenia and osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.
de Miranda, L.F., D.S. Haddad, E.S. Arita and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Clin. Lab. Res. Dent., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2015
Influence of the milliamperage settings on cone beam computed tomography imaging for implant planning.
Vasconcelos, T.V., F.S. Neves, D.Q. de Freitas, P.S.F. Campos and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Int. J. Oral Maxillofacial Implants, | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2014
Bone mineral density evaluation in rats submitted to daily diet of coffee and soft drinks.
Watanabe, P.C.A., M.B.C. Alonso, F. Haiter-Neto, J.Q. Luzada and A.I.V. Silva,
Osteoporosis Int., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2014
Evaluation of basilar expansion and internal septa of human sphenoidal sinus using cone beam computed tomography.
Buscatti, M.Y., K.C.P. Santos, E.S. Arita, J. Asaumi, P.C.A. Watanabe and J.X. Oliveira,
Clin. Laboratorial Res. Dent., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2014
Idiopathic bilateral antral exostoses: A rare case in maxillary sinus
Borie, E., P.C. Watanabe, I.A. Orsi and R. Fuentes,
Int. J. Surg. Case Rep., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.05.005
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2014
Diagnostic value of MR imaging for dentigerous cysts.
Konouchi, H., J.I. Asaumi, Y. Yanagi, M. Hisatomi and P.C.A. Watanabe et al.,
Oral Radiol., | Journal Article
10.1007/s11282-013-0128-2
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2014
Assessment of osteoporotic alterations in achondroplastic patients: A case series.
Arita, E.S., M.G.B. Pippa, M. Marcucci, R. Cardoso, A.R.G. Cortes, P.C.A. Watanabe and J.X. Oliveira,
Clin. Rheumatol., | Journal Article
10.1007/s10067-012-2126-x
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2013
Anterior and medial angulations of the styloid process in subjects with TMD: Clinical and radiographic findings.
Mazzetto, M.O., K.M.D. Andrade, L.V. Magri, C.A. Rodrigues and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Braz. Dent. J., | Journal Article
10.1590/0103-6440201302126
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2013
Radiodensitometric and DXA analyses for the measurement of bone mineral density after systemic alendronate therapy.
Lucisano, M.P., P. Nelson-Filho, L. Morse, R. Battaglino and P.C.A. Watanabe et al.,
Braz. Oral Res., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2013
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (histiocytosis x)-in the mandible.
Camargo, A.J., M. Cheade, C. Martinelli, S.A.C. Monteiro, S. De Oliveira, C and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Braz. Dent. Sci., | Journal Article
10.14295/bds.2013.v16i4.898
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2013
Relationship between bone mineral density and trabecular bone pattern in postmenopausal osteoporotic Brazilian women.
Oliveira, M.L., E.F.N.C. Pedrosa, A.D. Cruz, F. Haiter-Neto, F.J.A. Paula and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Clin. Oral Invest., | Journal Article
10.1007/s00784-012-0882-2
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2013
Assessment of osteoporotic alterations in achondroplastic patients: a case series.
Arita, E. Saito, Pippa, M.G. Barbosa and Marcucci et al.,
Clin. Rheumatology, | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2012
Correlation between alteration in glucose levels, blood pressure and bone density.
Caputo, B.V., ; L.F. de Miranda, E.S. Arita, P.C.A. Watanabe and C. Costa,
Osteoporosis Int., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2012
Morphological Analysis Of Mandibular Cortical Bone In A Brazilian Population.
Alonso, M.B.C.C., G.M.B. Ambrosano, P.C.A. Watanabe and F. Haiter-Neto,
Arch. Osteoporosis, | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2012
Safe use of concomitant computed tomography: recommendations directed to the Brazilian dental practice.
Oliveira-Santos, C., P.C.A. Watanabe, S.A.C. Monteiro, A. Farman and C.E. Noffke,
Paulista J. Dent., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2012
Styloid process elongation and calcification in subjects with tmd: Clinical and radiographic aspects.
Andrade, K.M.D., C.A. Rodrigues, P.C.A. Watanabe and M.O. Mazzetto,
Braz. Dent. J., | Journal Article
10.1590/S0103-64402012000400023
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2012
Morphometric study of mandibular ramus related to sagittal ramus split osteotomy and osteosynthesis.
De Oliveira, M.V., P.H. De Moraes, S. Olate, M.B.C. Alonso, P.C.A. Watanabe, F. Haiter-Neto and De J.R. Albergaria-Barbosa,
J. Craniofacial Surg., | Journal Article
10.1097/SCS.0b013e318256664d
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2012
Assessment of Panoramic Radiomorphometric Indices of the Mandible in a Brazilian Population
Maria Beatriz C. C. Alonso, Arthur R. G. Cortes, Angela J. Camargo, Emiko S. Arita, Francisco Haiter-Neto, Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
ISRN Rheumatology | Journal Article
10.5402/2011/854287
Crossref
2011
The relationship between TMD symptomatology and Eagle Syndrome.
Andrade, K.M., P.C.A. Watanabe, S.A.C. Monteiro, E.S. Arita and M.O. Mazzetto,
Mag. Paulista Odontologia, | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2011
Osteopenia / osteoporosis risk assessment through the evaluative questionnaire and its association with the morphological analysis of the lower jaw cortex performed on panoramic radiographs.
Andrade, K.M., M.C.C. Cheade, E.S. Arita, S.A.C. Monteiro and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Paulista J. Dent., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2011
Hypoparathyroidism (HP) protects bone mass but is highly associated with lumbar morphometric fracture.
Pereira, F.D.A., M.L. Mendonca, M.H. Nogueira-Barbosa and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Bone, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.bone.2011.03.470
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2011
Assessment of the correlation between body mass index and bone quality in brazilian male and female population.
Issa, J.P.M., F.C. Nirchl, M.B.C. Alonso, S.A.C. Monteiro and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Osteoporosis Int., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2010
Elongated styloid process and atheroma in panoramic radiography and its relationship with systemic osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Watanabe, P.C.A., F.C. Dias, J.P.M. Issa, S.A.C. Monteiro, F.J.A. De Paula and R. Tiossi,
Osteoporosis Int., | Journal Article
10.1007/s00198-009-1022-y
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2010
Craniocervical posture and hyoid bone position in children with mild and moderate asthma and mouth breathing.
Chaves, T.C., T.S.D.A. Silva, S.A.C. Monteiro, P.C.A. Watanabe, A.S. Oliveira and D.B. Grossi,
Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.05.031
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2010
Radiographical evaluation of bone quality after extraction of mandibular impacted and semi-impacted third molars.
Alonso, M.B., P.P. Costa, J.P. Issa, S.A. Monteiro, R. Tiossi and P.C. Watanabe,
Minerva Stomatologica, | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2010
Osteoporosis and panoramic radiography: what the dental surgeon can analyze.
Watanabe, P.C.A.,
Abros Mag., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2009
Correlation between the examinations of bone mineral density of vertebrae, radius and femur and the radiographic aspects of the mandibular basal cortex in Brazilian women postmenopausal leukoiderma.
Pedrosa, E.F.N.C., A.D. Cruz, S.M. Almeida, F.N. Boscolo and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Abros Mag., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2009
Morphodigital study of bone quality in the mandibular angle in patients with third molar impacted.
Watanabe, P.C.A., M.B.C.C. Alonso, S.A.C. Monteiro, R. Tiossi and J.P.M. Issa,
Anat. Sci. Int., | Journal Article
10.1007/s12565-009-0030-5
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2009
Electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles in women with osteoporosis.
Siessere, S., L.G.D. Sousa, N.D.A. Lima, M. Semprini, P.B.D. Vasconcelos, P.C.A. Watanabe and S.C.H. Regalo,
Braz. Dent. J., | Journal Article
10.1590/S0103-64402009000300012
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2009
Radiographic signals detection of systemic disease. Orthopantomographic Radiography.
Watanabe, P.C.A., A. Farman, M. Watanabe and J.P.M. Issa,
Int. J. Morphol., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2008
Observer performance in diagnosing osteoporosis by dental panoramic radiographs: results from the osteoporosis screening project in dentistry (OSPD).
Taguchi, A., A. Asano, M. Ohtsuka, T. Nakamoto and Y. Suei, et al.,
Bone, | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2008
3 Evidence of muscle role over the cranio-facial skull development in Angle`s class III dental malocclusion under the clinical rest position.
Gomes, A.C.P., M. Vitti, S.C.H. Regalo, M. Semprini, S. Siessere, P.C.A. Watanabe and E.T. Palomari,
Electromyography Clin. Neurophysiol., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2008
Newly formed bone in mandible decortication experimental model using rhBMP-2 evaluated by densitometric study.
Issa, J.P.M., R. Tiossi, P.C.A. Watanabe, S. Siessere and S.C.H. Regalo, et al.,
Int. J. Morphol., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2008
Morphodigital study of the mandibular trabecular bone in panoramic radiographs.
Watanabe, P.C.A., J.P.M. Issa, T.M.D. Oliveira, S.A.C. Monteiro, M.M. Iyomasa, S.C.H. Regalo and S. Siessere,
Int. J. Morphol., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2007
Contribution of panoramic radiographic examinations for the diagnosis of root surface caries.
Watanabe, M., M. Mattos, P.C.A. Watanabe and J.P.M. Issa,
Int. J. Odontostomatol., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2007
Comparative bilateral bone density of the mandible angle.
Issa, J.P.M., R. Tiossi, M.S. Catirse and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Int. J. Morphol., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2007
Evaluation of the use of film holders by undergraduation students.
Hayashi, M.M., J.P. Issa, R. Tiossi, L.C. Pardini and P.C. Watanabe,
Int. J. Odontostomatol., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2007
Dental findings and muscular‐skeletal features in Schwartz‐Jampel syndrome: case report of two affected siblings.
Diaz‐Serrano, K.V., C.B. BrandaTo, R.B. BrandaTo, P.C.A. Watanabe and S.C.H. Regalo,
Spec. Care Dent., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2006
Changes in masticatory muscles activity associated with Eagle`s syndrome.
Siessere, S., M. Vitti, L.G. de Sousa, M. Semprini, P.C. Watanabe, J.E. Hallak and S.C. Regalo,
Electromyography Clin. Neurophysiol., | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2005
The study in group with presentation of clinical case: Learning problem-based in dentistry.
Pardini, L. Carlos and P.C.A. Watanabe,
Stoma, | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2004
Interrelation of two quality indicators for osteoporosis research in panoramic X-Rays of Brazilian Women.
Watanabe, P.C.A., Monteiro, S.A. Caldeira, Lacerda, S. Aparecida, Taguchi, Akira, Arita and E. Saito,
Rev. Bras. Estomatologia Curitiba, | Journal Article
Self Plauto Christopher A. Watanabe
2004