Elias D. Kontogiorgos

Biography

Dr. Elias D. Kontogiorgos is the Director of the Graduate Prosthodontics Program at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. Since joining the faculty in 2010, Dr. Kontogiorgos has been instrumental in advancing both clinical education and research in prosthodontics and implant dentistry.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M Health Science Center (2010)
• Certificate in Prosthodontics, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry (2008)
• D.D.S., National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Dentistry, Greece (2003)

Academic Appointments:

• Professor, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry (2017–present)
• Associate Professor, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry (2013–2017)
• Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry (2010–2013)
• Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry (2005–2008)

Teaching Responsibilities:

Dr. Kontogiorgos is actively involved in teaching both predoctoral and postgraduate students. His instructional areas include implant dentistry, prosthodontics, histology of craniofacial tissues, and the preparation and analysis of mineralized tissues. He also mentors graduate students in research projects.

Research Interests:

Dr. Kontogiorgos's research focuses on bone response to surgery, biomaterials, and trauma. He collaborates with colleagues in Biomedical Sciences on tissue regeneration, distraction osteogenesis, and the craniofacial skeleton. Additional research areas include applications of advanced technology in prosthodontics, such as digital dentistry, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and novel designs for dental implants.

Professional Affiliations:

Dr. Kontogiorgos is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration, and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

Selected Publications

Journals (Peer-reviewed)

1. “Preclinical Evaluation of a Crown-Splinted Custom Root-Shaped Implant.” Kontogiorgos ED, Gharpure P, Iheanacho EO, Gonzales CJ, Opperman LA. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2017 September/October;32(5):1023–1032
2. “Elastic Properties of Chimpanzee Craniofacial Cortical Bone.“ Gharpure P, Kontogiorgos ED, Opperman LA, Ross CF, Strait DS, Smith A, Pryor LC, Wang Q, Dechow PC. Anat Rec (Hoboken). 2016 Dec;299(12):1718-1733.
3. “Effect of longitudinal flutes on miniscrew implant stability and 3-dimensional bone formation.” Truong PA, Campbell PM, Kontogiorgos ED, Taylor RW, Kyung HM, Buschang PH. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2016 Dec;150(6):950-957.
4. “The Role of Occlusion in the Dental Implant and Peri-implant Condition: A Review.” Graves CV, Harrel SK, Rossmann JA, Kerns D, Gonzalez JA, Kontogiorgos ED, Al-Hashimi I, Abraham C. Open Dent J. 2016 Nov 16;10:594-601.
5. “Reduction in Dental Hypersensitivity with Nano-Hydroxyapatite, Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Monoflurophosphate and Antioxidants”. B Low S, Allen EP and Kontogiorgos ED. Open Dent J. 2015 Feb 27;(9):92-7 “A pilot histologic comparison of bone-to-implant contact between phosphate-coated and control titanium implants in the canine model”. Derksen RB, Kontogiorgos ED, Dechow PC, Opperman LA. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2014 Jan-Feb;29(1):203-10.
6. “Evaluation of a topical gel containing a novel combination of essential oils and antioxidants for reducing oral malodor in dogs.” Low SB, Peak RM, Smithson CW, Perrone J, Gaddis B, Kontogiorgos E. Am J Vet Res. 2014 Jul;75(7):653-7.
7. “Local application of zoledronate enhances miniscrew implant stability in dogs.” Cuairán C, Campbell PM, Kontogiorgos E, Taylor RW, Melo AC, Buschang PH. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2014 Jun;145(6):737-49.
8. “Osseointegration of dental implants placed into canine mandibular bone regenerated by bone transport distraction osteogenesis”. Kontogiorgos ED, Elsalanty ME, Zakhary I, Nagy WW, Dechow PC, Opperman LA. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2013; 28(3):677-86
9. “Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 stimulates bone formation during interfrontal suture expansion in rabbits”. Liu SS, Xu H, Sun J, Kontogiorgos E, Whittington PR, Misner KG, Kyung HM, Buschang PH, Opperman LA. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2013 Aug;144(2):210-7
10. “Comparison of the effects of phosphate-coated and sandblasted acid-etched titanium implants on osseointegration: A microcomputed tomographic examination in the canine model”. Walker S, Kontogiorgos ED, Dechow PC, Kerns DG, Nelson CJ, Opperman, LA Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2012; 27(5):1069-1080
11. “Vacuum-induced suction stimulates increased numbers of blood vessels in healthy dog gingiva”. Budinskaya OV, Kontogiorgos ED, Brownlee M, Lee JS, Budinskiy RA, Dechow PC, Wright JM, Svoboda KK, Opperman LA. Wounds 2012; 24(4):99-109.
12. “The Effect of Force on Alveolar Bone Surrounding Miniscrew Implants – A 3D µCT Study”. Massey CC, Kontogiorgos ED, Taylor R, Opperman L, Dechow P, Buschang PH. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2012 Jul;142(1):32-44.
13. “Three-Dimensional Analysis of Peri-bone-Implant Contact of Rough Surface Mini-Screw Implants”. Ikeda H, Rossouw PE, Campbell PM, Kontogiorgos ED, Buschang PH. American Journal of Orthodontics and Orthopedics 2011 Feb;139(2):e153-63.
14. “Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular bone regenerated by bone transport distraction osteogenesis”. Kontogiorgos ED, Elsalanty ME, Zapata U, Zakhary I, Nagy WW, Dechow PC, Opperman LA. Calcified Tissue International 2011 Jul;89(1):43-52.
15. “Biomechanical characteristics of regenerated cortical bone in the canine mandible”. Zapata U, Opperman LA, Kontogiorgos ED, Elsalanty ME, Dechow PC. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 2011 Jul;5(7):551-9