Tratamiento de disfuncines temporomandibulares basado en la evidencia científica

Dentist specializing in temporomandibular disorders (TMD), orofacial pain, bruxism, and sleep disorders. Professor at University of Salvador/AOA, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vice President of ALDOTS (Latin American Academy of TMD, Orofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders). International authority on bruxism.

Over 35 years of clinical and academic experience in orofacial pain and TMD. Graduated as dentist in Argentina, pursued advanced training in temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain mechanisms, and sleep-related breathing disorders. Appointed Professor at University of Salvador (Universidad del Salvador, USAL) teaching TMD diagnosis and management to dental students and postgraduate residents. Active researcher contributing to understanding of bruxism etiology, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches. Serves as Vice President of ALDOTS, leading Latin American organization promoting evidence-based approaches to TMD, orofacial pain, and sleep disorders throughout region.

International lecturer presenting at dental conferences across Latin America, Europe, and North America on bruxism classification, temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain diagnosis and treatment, and sleep disorders. Guest editor for thematic dossiers in international dental journals on TMD, orofacial pain, bruxism, and sleep apnea. Recognized expert on different schools of thought regarding bruxism definition, etiology, and treatment, including orofacial pain school identifying it as pathology versus alternative approaches. Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on TMD, bruxism mechanisms, diagnostic methods, morphological changes from functional appliances, bruxism and condylar position relationships, and sleep disorder management.

DDS. Professor at University of Salvador (USAL), Buenos Aires. Author of definitive textbook "Bruxism: Theory and Practice" (Quintessence Berlin), comprehensive reference establishing evidence-based understanding of bruxism covering etiology, classification, diagnosis, consequences, and therapeutic strategies. Book recognized internationally as authoritative resource on bruxism for clinicians and researchers.

Associate Clinical Professor in Oral Rehabilitation at Tel Aviv University, Israel. Specialist in prosthodontics with over 30 years of faculty experience at TAU Dental School, where he directed the postgraduate prosthodontics program for 15 years.

Over 40 years of clinical practice focusing on complex oral rehabilitation, occlusion, and temporomandibular disorders. Currently maintains a private practice and is actively involved in clinical research on implant-supported restorations and TMD management.

International educator and past President of the International College of Prosthodontists (2011-2013). Author of over 70 publications and the textbook 'The Science and Art of Occlusion and Oral Rehabilitation' (Quintessence 2015), translated into Japanese, Chinese, and Portuguese.

BDS, LDS from Guy's Hospital Dental School, University of London (1971). Master of Science in Prosthodontics from Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago (1974).

Full Professor in Orthodontics and Clinical Gnathology at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy. Director of the Postgraduate School in Orthodontics at University of Naples Federico II. Director of the Master Course on "Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders" at University of Naples Federico II. One of the most important researchers internationally in the field of orthodontics, temporomandibular disorders, and orofacial pain.

Over 42 years of combined clinical, teaching, and research experience since graduation in 1984. Expert in temporomandibular disorders diagnosis and treatment, orofacial pain management, orthodontic treatment and its relationship to TMD, manual therapy for musculoskeletal conditions, cognitive-behavioral therapy for TMD patients, jaw exercises, and patient-centered TMD treatment. Practice limited exclusively to orthodontic treatment and management of temporomandibular disorders. Research focuses on physiopathology of masticatory muscles, etiology, diagnosis and therapy of craniomandibular disorders, correlation between TMD and orthodontics, pain mechanisms in orofacial region, and effectiveness of various TMD therapies.

Former President of the European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders (EACMD, 2010). Former President of the Neuroscience Group of IADR (International Association for Dental Research, 2011). Former President of SIDA (Società Italiana Disfunzioni ed Algie Temporomandibolari - Italian Society of TMD and Algia, 2012-2013). Recipient of Honorary Degree in Dentistry from University of Malmö, Sweden (2018). Author of over 170 papers published in Italian and international peer-reviewed journals. International lecturer having presented extensively throughout Europe, Americas, and worldwide. Co-author of the International Classification of Orofacial Pain (ICOP). Expert on several international and national research committees. Reviewer for major international journals in orthodontics and orofacial pain. Educator having trained hundreds of orthodontists and TMD specialists through postgraduate programs at University of Naples.

DDS from University of Naples Federico II (1984, graduated with honors). Specialist in Orthodontics (1991). Full Professor appointment in Orthodontics and Clinical Gnathology at University of Naples Federico II. Director of Postgraduate School in Orthodontics and Master Course on Orofacial Pain and TMD.

Leading US еxpert in Craniofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders.

Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and a Fellow of the International College of Craniomandibular Disorders.

He served on staff of the Lehigh Valley Hospital network as clinical instructor in Craniofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders in the General Dentistry Residency program.