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Prof. Dr. med. dent. Bernd Lapatki, Ph.D.
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. dent. Bernd Lapatki, Ph.D.

orthodontics
orthodontics
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
92%30 years9.9/10$$$$82No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Ulm
Health facility
University Hospital Ulm
Medical unit
Department of orthodontics

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. dent. Bernd Lapatki, Ph. D. is a highly experienced orthodontist with 29 years of practice. He obtained his degree in dentistry from the Albert Ludwigs University of Fribourg in 1994 and specialized in orthodontics in 2000. Throughout his career, he has worked at renowned institutions such as the University Clinic of Fribourg. Currently, he serves as the Medical Director of the Department of Orthodontics at the University Hospital Ulm in Germany. Dr. Lapatki has an impressive academic background, including a Ph. D. in neurology and habilitation in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He has published 82 scientific articles focusing on various aspects of orthodontics. His research interests range from evaluating dental arch expansion during orthodontic therapy to characterizing aligner materials and the mechanics of tooth movement. With his extensive expertise, Dr. Lapatki is considered a leading authority in orthodontics. His dedication to research and commitment to advanced orthodontic techniques make him an excellent choice for patients seeking high-quality care.

Skills & Expertise

orthodontics
lip
dentistry
tooth
brackets
botulinum toxin
central incisor
jaw
dental arch expansion
maxillary central incisor
fullarch impressions
muscles
dental arch
lip pressure
orthodontic bracket
3d scans
orthodontic therapy
arch expansion
facial muscles
palatal root
mandibular incisors
mandibular canine
jaw scans
ligament thickness
tooth movement
lingual retainers
jaw movements
facial musculature
dentofacial parameters
neuromuscular problems
orthodontic tooth movement
muscle fiber architecture
botulinum toxin injections
periodontal
fixation
osteosynthesis
mandible
fracture
implant
face
dentofacial
maxilla
oral medicine
musculature
retroclination
labiopalatal
canine
fracture healing
ligament
periodontal ligament

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1994 Degree in dentistry at the Albert Ludwigs University of Fribourg
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1997-2000 Resident at the Department of orthodontics, University Clinic of Fribourg (Medical Director: Prof. Dr. I. E. Jonas)
  • 1998 Defense of the dissertation, medical faculty at the Albert Ludwigs University of Fribourg
  • 2000 Obtaining specialization in orthodontics
  • 2001 International scholarship from the German Society for Orthodontics at the Department of clinical neurophysiology, University Medical Center Nijmegen
  • 2006 Certification as a university teacher at the Competence Centre for University Teaching in Medicine Baden-Wuerttemberg
  • 2007 Habilitation in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Albert Ludwigs University of Fribourg
  • 2010 Ph.D. at the Department for neurology at the St. Radboud University Nijmegen
Experience
  • 1995-1997 General dentist in the practice Dres. Joachim in Schramberg
  • 2000-2008 Senior Physician at the Department of orthodontics, University Clinic of Fribourg (Medical Director: Prof. Dr. I. E. Jonas)
  • 2009 Medical Director of the Department of orthodontics at the University Hospital of Ulm
  • 2013-2019 W3 Professor and Managing Director of the Department of orthodontics at the University Hospital of Ulm
  • 2019 Dean of studies in dentistry at the University of Ulm
Awards & Memberships
  • 1985 Award from Technical High School in Rottweil
  • 1999 Sponsorship Award from the State Development Company of Baden-​Wuerttemberg
  • 1999 German patent application: System for mounting surface electromyography electrodes without a housing
  • 2003 European patent: Orthodontic bracket and fixed orthodontic appliance and removable orthodontic appliance
  • 2004 Alex Motsch Prize from the working group for functional diagnostics and therapy of the German Society for Dentistry, Oral Medicine, and Maxillofacial Medicine
  • 2007 Arnold Biber Prize of the German Society for Orthodontics

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Are aligners capable of inducing palatal bodily translation or palatal root torque of upper central incisors? A biomechanical in vitro study.

August, 2023

Mechanical loads exerted by different configurations of Burstone's 3-piece segmented mechanics during a simulated intrusion of the mandibular incisors.

July, 2023

Force decay of polyethylene terephthalate glycol aligner materials during simulation of typical clinical loading/unloading scenarios.

May, 2023

Location

Albert-Einstein-Allee, 23, 89081 Ulm, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. dent. Bernd Lapatki, Ph.D.?

The primary specialization of the doctor is orthodontics.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. dent. Bernd Lapatki, Ph.D. has been practicing for more than 30 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. dent. Bernd Lapatki, Ph.D. expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in orthodontics, lip, dentistry, tooth, brackets.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. dent. Bernd Lapatki, Ph.D. doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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