Vassilios Psaras

Assistant Professor

Clinic of Orofacial Pain Management

 

Contact details

Phone: (+30) 210-746-1177
Email: vpsarras[at]dent.uoa[dot]gr

Mailing Address:
2 Thivon Str, 115 27 Athens, Greece

Profiles and publications

   

Education - Postgraduate Education

• 1989 Degree in Dentistry.
• 1989-1991 Postgraduate studies at Lund University, Sweden, leading to Certificate in the Specialty of Prosthodontics & Master of Dental Science, University of Lund at Malmo, Sweden.
• 1991 Master of Dental Science, University of Lund at Malmo, Sweden
• 2005 PhD, School of Dentistry, University of Athens

Academic activity

• 2020- present Director of the Department of Stomatognathic Physiology and the   Orofacial Management Pain Clinic.
• 2018- present Permanent Assistant Professor in the Department of Stomatognathic Physiology and the Orofacial Management Pain Clinic.
• 2015-2018, Assistant Professor in Stomatognathic Physiology, Orofacial Management Pain Clinic, University of Athens
• 2009-2015 Lecturer in Stomatognathic Physiology, Orofacial Management Pain Clinic, University of Athens
• 2005-2009 Un-tenured Scientific Associate in Stomatognathic Physiology and in Orofacial Management Pain Clinic.  
• 2005 Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of Athens
• 1993-1998  un-tenured Scientific Associate in Fixed Prosthodontics
• 1989-1991 Master of Dental Science, University of Lund at Malmo, Sweden

Scientific activity

• Hellenic Prosthodontics Society - Regular Member since 1998
• Society of Prosthodontics Research - Full Member since 2000.
• European Prosthodontic Association - Full Member since 2003.
• The Society of Oral Physiology -Store Kro. Full Member since 2011
• European Academy of Orofacial Pain - Guest Member since 2010 Full Member since 2012
• Founding Member and General Secretary of the Hellenic Society of Orofacial Pain.
• Founding member and 1st Secretary General of the European Society of Cranio-Dento-Facial Anomalies

Organizational - Administrative activity

• Coordinator of the course Stomatognathic Physiology (51187A) of the 5th semester, for the academic year 2013-2014
• Coordinator of the course   Stomatognathic Physiology of the 8th semester, for the academic year 2013-2014
• Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Orofacial Management Pain Clinic, for the academic year 2013-2014
• Director-Program Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Orofacial Management Pain Clinic, for the academic years 2020-present.
• Responsible Coordinator of the undergraduate course “Pathology and Treatment of Craniomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain” from 2024-25, which started this year.
• Responsible for the Postgraduate course “Occlusion” for postgraduate students of Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Dental Surgery, Prosthetics, Orofacial Management Pain Clinic , from 2020-present.

Selected publications in International Journals

• 1. Psarras V, Wennberg A, Derand T. Cytotoxicity of corroded gallium and dental amalgam alloys. An in vitro study. Acta Odontol Scand 1992. 50. 31.
• 2. Psarras V, Derand T, Nilner K. Effect of selenium on mercury vapor released from dental amalgams: an in vitro study. Swed Dent J 1994. 18. 15.
• 3. Fernandes CP, Psarras V, Freitas LB, Ahlgren J. Jaw-closing muscles: electromyographic activity of human subjects with reduced periodontal support. J Oral Rehab. 1994. 21. 165.
• 4. Psarras V, Tzakis M, Droukas B: "The prevalence of clinical diagnostic groups, headaches and bruxism in patients with temporomandibular disorders" J Oral Rehabil. 2012. 39.1. E1-E 16.
• 5. Psarras V, Kantzou N, Tzakis M. "The temporomandibular joint as the first articulation involved in psoriatic arthritis: review and case presentation. " EJDS.2012.72.
• 6. Psarras V, Tzakis M. "Processing & modulation of orofacial pain. A. Peripheral & central sensitization." EJDS.2013.1.11.
• 7. Gogou ES, Psarras V, Giannakopoulos NN et al Drug-induced sleep endoscopy improves intervention efficacy among patients treated for obstructive sleep apnea with a mandibular advancement device. Sleep Breath. 2022 Dec;26(4):1747-1758. doi: 10.1007/s11325-021-02561-3
• 8. Gogou ES, Psarras V, Giannakopoulos NN, Minaritzoglou A, Tsolakis IA, Margaritis V, Tzakis MG. Comparing efficacy of the mandibular advancement device after drug-induced sleep endoscopy and continuous positive airway pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Breath. 2024 May;28(2):773-788
• 9. Zokaris N, Greven M, Tzakis M, Psarras V. Computerized axiographic findings in a cohort of migraine patients. A cross-sectional study. Dent J 2024. Dent. J. 2024, 12(7), 204.
• 10. Zokaris N, Greven M, Naoumis D,Tzakis M, Mitsikostas DD, Psarras V. Instrumental Occlusal Analysis in Migraine Patients: A Quantitative Cross Sectional Study Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2024; 10:e938 doi.org/10.1002/cre2.938

  Selected publications in Greek Journals

• Psarras B, Randow K, Nilner K. Biophysical aspects of extensive fixed prosthetic treatment in patients with reduced periodontium. Odontost Proodos. 1992. 46. 235.
• Psarras B & Tzakis M. Craniomandibular Disorders – From Mechanics to Biology. Odontostomatologic Proodos 2006.60.401.
• Psarras B & Tzakis M. Neurophysiology of Orofacial Pain. Hellenic Stomatological Chronicles. 2007.51. 181.
• Tserpeli X, Psarras B, Tzakis M. The modern view on the increased prevalence of Orofacial Pain in women. It has been approved for publication in the journal Stomatology.
• Droukas V, Tzakis M, Psarras V, Linardakou A. Orofacial Pain. The differential diagnosis of orofacial pain. Odontostomatologicheski Proodos. 2014.68.(2).250-270.
• Tserpeli X, Psarras V, Tzakis M. Occlusal Dysesthesia (phantom bite phenomenon).  Odontostomatologiki Proodos.
• Psarras B. Craniomandibular System: basic elements of Anatomy and Function. Journal of Hellenic Hospital & Specialized Care Dentistry. 2022.1. 13-18.
• Psarras B. Craniomandibular Disorders: epidemiological data, risk factors and etiology. Journal of Greek Hospital & Specialty Dentistry. 2022.1. 19-25.
• Gogou E, Psarras B, Tzakis M. Oral parafunctional behaviors. Bruxism - Parafunctional habits. Journal of Greek Hospital & Specialty Dentistry. 2022.1. 27-38
• 1Tzakis M, Gogou E, Kanellopoulou A, Psarras B. Principles and Critical review of the prevailing views on Dental Occlusion. Journal of Greek Hospital & Specialty Dentistry. 2022.1. 39-51.
• Psarras B. History, clinical examination and evaluation of the patient with suspected Craniomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain. Journal of Greek Hospital & Specialized Care Dentistry. 2022.1.53-61.
• Psarras B, Tzakis M. Basic principles of construction and adjustment of the stabilization splint. Journal of Greek Hospital & Specialized Care Dentistry. 2022.1.81-87.

Research Monographs

• Study of tactile sensitivity in patients with Craniomandibular Disorders. NKUA. Athens 2005.
• Mechanisms of influence of the bio-psycho-social factors on the manifestation of chronic Craniomandibular disorders and chronic Orofacial pain (Monography)

Authoring of Books or Chapters

• Psarras V, Tzakis M. Intraoral splints. Basic principles for their construction and clinical application. Chapter III. In the book "Physiology of the Stomatomatognathic System & Occlusion" NKUA Publications. Athens 2013.
• Tzakis M, Psarras V. Parafunctional habits - Bruxism. Chapter V. In the book "Physiology of the Stomatomaxillary System & Occlusion" NKUA Publications. Athens 2013.
• Hatzi P, Psarras V, Tzakis M. Articulators. The suspension of the casts. The adjustment of the articulator. Chapter VI. In the book "Physiology of the Stomatomaxillary System & Occlusion" NKUA Publications. Athens 2013.

Books

• Psarras V. Scientific Editor of the Journal of Greek Hospital & Specialized Care Dentistry, on the topic "Craniomandibular Disorders" Athens 2022.
• Psarras V, Tzakis M. Stomatognathic Physiology   & Occlusion. Notes for students in the context of teaching the course Craniostomatognathic System. Athens 2024.
• Psarras V, Tzakis M. Pathology and Management of Craniomandibular Disorders ad Orofacial Pain. Notes for students in the context of teaching the course Pathology and Management of Craniomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain.

Areas of current scientific interest

• Signs and symptoms of dysfunction of the orofacial system in children and adolescents with orthodontic anomalies.
• Signs and symptoms of dysfunction of the orofacial system in children and adolescents with posterior contralateral crossbite.
• Study of the functionality of the orofacial system in patients who have undergone radiotherapy for the treatment of malignant neoplasms of the head and neck.
• Study of the effect of the intraoral mandibular advancement device in the treatment of sleep apnea.
• Repeatability of central position in patients with Craniomaxillofacial disorders
• Intraoral splints manufactured with three different methods in the treatment of Craniomaxillofacial disorders: a pilot comparative study of their application in clinical practice
• The effect of anterior component of bite force on lower teeth movement.
• Long-term therapeutic efficacy of Mandibular Advancement Device compared to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
• Instrumental Occlusal Analysis in Migraine Patients