Robert B. Kerstein

United States of America, Stoughton

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Ведущий мировой исследователь цифровой окклюзии.

Мировой эксперт в области применения системы цифрового окклюзионного анализа T-Scan ™.

Пионер в области научных исследований цифровых окклюзионных технологий.

Доктор стоматологических наук

С 1985 по 1998 являлся профессором в области протезирования.

Провел исследование влияния окклюзии на развитие синдрома хронической миофасциальной болевой дисфункции. Его 34-летний опыт исследований всех версий цифровой системы окклюзионного анализа T Scan позволил ему стать ведущим автором, исследователем и докладчиком в области компьютерного окклюзионного анализа.

Лектор национальных и международных конгрессов по вопросам применения цифровой окклюзии в несъемном и съемной протезировании, имплантологии, эстетической стоматологии, ортодонтии, окклюзионной диагностике, височно-нижнечелюстных расстройствах и миофасциальной болевой дисфункции.

Leading global digital occlusion researcher.

Global expert on the use and application of the T-Scan™ digital occlusal analysis system.
Pioneer and academic science advocate for digital occlusal technology.

Received D.M.D. degree in 1983, and his Prosthodontic certificate in 1985, both from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

From 1985 - 1998, he maintained an active appointment at Tufts as a clinical professor teaching fixed and removable Prosthodontics in the department of Restorative Dentistry.

Dr. Kerstein has conducted original research regarding the role that occlusion and lengthy Disclusion Time plays in the etiology of Chronic Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome. His now 34 years of research with all versions of the T Scan Digital Occlusal Analysis System has led to his becoming a leading author, researcher, and speaker in the field of Computerized Occlusal Analysis.

Dr. Kerstein has lectured both nationally and internationally, regarding Digital Occlusion’s applications in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Implant Prosthodontics, Esthetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Occlusal Diagnosis, Temporomandibular Disorders, and Myofascial Pain Dysfunction.

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Functional Dentistry

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Functional Dentistry Implantology Prosthodontics Digital Dentistry

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Specialist in prosthodontics and pioneer in digital occlusal analysis technology. Owner and Prosthodontist at a private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts (since 1987), focused on comprehensive prosthodontic rehabilitation, implant prosthodontics, and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment using computerized occlusal analysis. Former Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Department of Restorative Dentistry (1985-1998), teaching fixed and removable prosthodontics.

Over 42 years of clinical experience in prosthodontics with specialization in digital occlusion and TMD management. Global leading expert on the T-Scan Digital Occlusal Analysis System, conducting original research since 1990 on the role of occlusion and disclusion time in chronic myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. Pioneer and academic advocate for digital measured occlusion, demonstrating that computerized occlusal analysis provides superior accuracy compared to traditional articulating paper methods. Developer of Immediate Complete Anterior Guidance Development (ICAGD) and Disclusion Time Reduction therapy protocols for TMD treatment.

Author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications in journals including Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice, Quintessence International, Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, and International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants. His research has been cited over 4,500 times, establishing him as the foremost authority on computerized occlusal analysis. Editor of nine research volumes documenting applications of T-Scan technology across all dental specialties. International lecturer presenting in over 40 countries on digital occlusion applications in prosthodontics, implant dentistry, orthodontics, TMD diagnosis and treatment, and esthetic dentistry. Consultant to Tekscan Inc., manufacturer of the T-Scan system.

DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts (1983). Certificate in Prosthodontics from Tufts University (1985). Clinical Professor appointment at Tufts University (1985-1998).