Elias D. Kontogiorgos, DDS, PhD

Clinical Professor Director of Graduate Prosthodontics Department of Comprehensive Dentistry | College of Dentistry
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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.

Memberships

  • 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).

Publications

2020 Flexural strength of denture base acrylic resins processed by conventional and CAD-CAM methods.
Flexural strength of denture base acrylic resins processed by conventional and CAD-CAM methods
BC Aguirre, JH Chen, ED Kontogiorgos, DF Murchison, WW Nagy
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 123 (4), 641-646
2019 Effect of cement type on the clinical performance and complications of zirconia and lithium disilicate tooth-supported crowns: A systematic review. Report of the Committee on Research in Fixed Prosthodontics of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics
Effect of cement type on the clinical performance and complications of zirconia and lithium disilicate tooth-supported crowns: A systematic review. Report of the Committee on Research in Fixed Prosthodontics of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. G Maroulakos, GA Thompson, ED Kontogiorgos The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 121 (5), 754-765
2017 Preclinical Evaluation of a Crown-Splinted Custom Root-Shaped Implant
“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
2016 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)
"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.
2016 Effect of longitudinal flutes on miniscrew implant stability and 3-dimensional bone formation
"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.
2016 The Role of Occlusion in the Dental Implant and Peri-implant Condition: A Review
"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.
2015 Fracture resistance of compromised endodontically treated teeth restored with bonded post and cores: An in vitro study
Fracture resistance of compromised endodontically treated teeth restored with bonded post and cores: An in vitro study. G Maroulakos, WW Nagy, ED Kontogiorgos The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 114 (3), 390-397
2015 Reduction in Dental Hypersensitivity with Nano-Hydroxyapatite, Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Monoflurophosphate and Antioxidants
"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.
2014 Evaluation of a topical gel containing a novel combination of essential oils and antioxidants for reducing oral malodor in dogs
“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.
2014 Local application of zoledronate enhances miniscrew implant stability in dogs
“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.
2013 Osseointegration of dental implants placed into canine mandibular bone regenerated by bone transport distraction osteogenesis
“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
2013 Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 stimulates bone formation during interfrontal suture expansion in rabbits
“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
2012 Comparison of the effects of phosphate-coated and sandblasted acid-etched titanium implants on osseointegration: A microcomputed tomographic examination in the canine model
“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
2012 Vacuum-induced suction stimulates increased numbers of blood vessels in healthy dog gingiva
“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.
2012 Massey CC, Kontogiorgos ED, Taylor R, Opperman L, Dechow P, Buschang PH. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop
“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.
2011 Three-Dimensional Analysis of Peri-bone-Implant Contact of Rough Surface Mini-Screw Implants
“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.
2011 Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular bone regenerated by bone transport distraction osteogenesis
“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.
2011 Biomechanical characteristics of regenerated cortical bone in the canine mandible
“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