Konstantinos Masouras
Assistant ProfessorPhone: (+30) 210-746-1340 Mailing Address: | Ελληνική Έκδοση |
Education / Qualifications
- 1994: Doctor of Dental Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
- 1998-2001: Master of Science in Dental Biomaterials, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
- 1998-2001: Certificate of Clinical Specialization in Operative Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
- 2005-2008: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomaterials Science and Dental Technology, School of Dentistry, The University of Manchester, UK
Academic positions
- 2010-2018: Lecturer of Operative Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
- 2018-onwards: Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Scientific activity
Memberships
- International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
- Academy of Dental Materials (ADM)
- Association for Odontostomatological Research
- Association of Contemporary Dentistry
Referee
- Dental Materials
- Clinical Oral Investigations
- Journal of Dental Biomechanics
- Silicon
- Odontostomatological Progress
- Greek Stomatological Chronicles
Administrative Service
2014-2017: Member of board of the Association of Contemporary Dentistry
Publications in international scientific journals
- Kakaboura A, Masouras K, Staikou O, Vougiouklakis G. A comparative clinical study on the Carisolv caries removal method. Quintessence International 2003;34:269-271
- Silikas N, Masouras K, Satterthwaite J, Watts D.C. Effect of nanofillers in adhesive and aesthetic properties of dental resin-composites. International Journal of Nano and Biomaterials 2007;1(2):116-127
- Masouras K, Silikas N, Watts D.C. Correlation of filler content and elastic properties of resin-composites. Dental Materials 2008;24(7):932-939
- Masouras K, Akhtar R, Watts D.C, Silikas N. Effect of filler size and shape on local nanoindentation modulus of resin-composites. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 2008;19:3561-3566
- Cavalcante L.M, Masouras K, Watts D.C, Pimenta L.A, Silikas N. Effect of nanofillers’ size on surface properties after toothbrush abrasion. American Journal of Dentistry 2009;22:60-64
- Kaleem M, Masouras K, Satterthwaite JD, Silikas N, Watts DC. Viscoelastic stability of resin-composites under static and dynamic loading. Dental Materials 2012;28(2):e15-8
- Spiropoulou N, Plevritaki A, Masouras K, Lagouvardos P. Color stability of Expired Restorative Dental Composite Resins. Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences 2017;16(3):80-85
- Ntovas P, Masouras K, Lagouvardos P. Efficacy of non-hydrogen peroxide mouthrinses on tooth whitening: An in vitro study. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry 2021;33(7):1059-1065
- Dimitriadi M, Petropoulou A, Masouras K, Zafiropoulou M, Zinelis S, Eliades G. The effect of touch-cure polymerization on the conversion and hardness of core build-up resin composites: A laboratory study. Materials 2021;14(20):6025
- Pappa E, Masouras K, Margaritis V, Kakaboura A. Effect of decontamination procedures on marginal and internal adaptation in saliva contaminated resin composite restorations. General Dentistry 2022;70(3):22-26
- Papadopoulou C, Anagnostou M, Masouras K, Margaritis V, Paximada C. Does sterilization affect the performance of single-step resin composite polishers? Dentistry Journal 2023;11(5):128
Publications in national scientific journals
- Papazoglou E, Gaitantzopoulou M, Masouras K, Rachiotis C, Stavridakis M. The documentation in aesthetic and conservative restorations. Greek Stomatological Chronicles 2003;47:517-528
- Hatzigiannis N, Fourountzoglou A, Masouras K. Black spot on the gums from a foreign body impact. Case report. Pediatric Dentistry 2004;18(1):30-33
- Masouras K. Direct restorations of anterior teeth with resin composites. Odontostomatological Progress 2010;64(3):402-409
- Pappa E, Masouras K. Resin composites and adhesive systems with antimicrobial properties. Greek Stomatological Chronicles 2011;55(1):47-55
- Peponis M, Masouras K, Anagnostou M. Color selection for anterior resin composite restorations. Odontostomatological Progress 2022;76(1):90-103
- Kakava M, Fostiropoulou M, Masouras K, Anagnostou M. In office bleaching: tooth hypersensitivity treatment with desensitizing agents. Odontostomatological Progress 2022;76(3):278-300
Book-chapter authorship
- Kakaboura A, Vougiouklakis G, Antoniadou M, Masouras K, Paximada H, Rahiotis C, Tzoutzas I. Conservative Restorations, Clinical Guide, from Diagnosis to Treatment, Editors: Kakaboura A and Vougiouklakis G, Athens 2010, Publisher: Paschalidis
- Masouras K. Glass ionomer cements. In: Clinical and Aesthetic Dentistry, Editors: Douvitsas G and Paximada H, 2nd edition, Athens 2011, Publiser: Zita. Pp:237-263
- Masouras K, Mountouris G, Tzoutzas I. Retention of Restorations using Mechanical and Chemical Methods. In: Basic Principles of Operative Dentistry, Editors: Kakaboura A and Vougiouklakis G, Athens 2012, Publisher: Paschalidis, Broken Hill. pp:189-230
- Antoniadou M, Masouras K, Tzoutzas I. Retention of Restorations. In: Operative Dentistry. Contemporary Approach. Editor: Kakaboura A. Athens 2023, Publisher: Pashalidis, Broken Hill. pp:219-262
- Kampouropoulos D, Masouras K. Posterior restorations. In: Operative Dentistry. Contemporary Approach. Editor: Kakaboura A. Athens 2023, Publisher: Pashalidis, Broken Hill. pp:425-484
Areas of scientific interest
- Conservative aesthetic restorations
- Dental polymers
- Digital technologies in Restorative Dentistry