Prof. (emeritus) Dr. med. dent. Sandro Palla

Mitglied der Schweizerischen und der Zürcher Zahnärztegesellschaft SSO und ZGZ
Mitglied der Fachgesellschaften SSRD, SGSS, EACD, AAOP, IASP, IADR, ICP und vielen anderen.

(Erklärung zu den Abkürzungen unter "wichtigen Beruflichen Organisationen")

1968	Staatsexamen. Eidg. Diplom der Univerität Zürich
1968 - 1972	Postgraduate Ausbildung in abnehmnaren Rekonstruktionen (Totalprothetik und Teilprothetik) und Kaufunktionsstörungen. Assistent an der Abteilung für Totalprothetik des Zahnärztliches Institutes Zürich (Prof. Dr. A. Gerber)
1972	Promotion an der Universität Zürich zum Dr. med. dent.
1973 - 1976	Oberassistent, Abteilung für Totalprothetik des Zahnärztliches Institutes Zürich (Prof. Dr. A. Gerber)
1976 - 1977	Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Occlusion, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1977	Habilitation an der Medizinischen Fakultät der Universität Zürich
1978 - 1980	Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Occlusion, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1981 - 2009	(Juli) Berufung zum Direktor der Klinik für Kaufunktionsstörungen, abnehmbare Rekonstruktionen, Alters- und Behindertenzahnmedizin, Zentrum für Zahnmedizin, Universität Zürich

Akademischer Bereich

1978	“Primo ex-equo” für die Klinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik der Zahnmedizinischen Kliniken, Universität Bern
1980	(Nov.) Berufung zum Direktor der Klinik "Function of the Masticatory System" at the University of Amsterdam, School of Dentistry, Abgesagt in April 1981 wegen der Berufung in Zürich
2007 - 2009	Direktor des Zentrums für Zahnmedizin, Universität Zürich
2008 - 2009	Prodekan Zahnmedizin der Medizinischen Fakultät der Universitöt Zürich

Visiting Professor

1985	Visiting Professor, Nippon Dental University, Tokyo
1995	Visiting Professor, Dental School, University of Sydney
2006	Visiting Professor, Dental School, University of Sydney

Editorielle Aufgaben für wissenschaftliche Fachzeitschriften

Journal of Orofacial Pain:	Associate Editor seit 1997
Journal Dental Research:	Mitglied im Editorial Board 1996 - 1998
Journal of Odontology:	Mitglied im Editorial Board seit 2002
J Prosthodontic Research:	Mitglied im Editorial Board seit 2002
Italian J Osteointegration:	Mitglied im Editorial Board seit 2002
J Osteology and Biomaterials:	Mitglied im Editorial Board seit 2010

Wichtige Berufliche Organisationen

Ehemaliger Präsident der

European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders (EACD)

Schweizerischen Gesellschaft zum Studium des Schmerzes (SGSS)

Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Rekonstruktive Zahnmedizin (SSRD)

Prosthodontic Research Group, International Association for Dental Research

Neuroscience Group, International Association for Dental Research

Mitglied der

Schweizerischen Zahnärzte-Gesellschaft (SSO)

International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP)

International Association for Dental Research (IADR)

International College of Prosthodontics (ICP)

Publikationen seit 2000

Originalarbeiten in Fachzeitschriften mit peer review

Chen YJ, Gallo LM, Meier D, Palla S. Individualized oblique-axial magnetic resonance imaging for improved visualization of mediolateral TMJ disc displacement. J Orofac Pain 2000; 14: 128-139.

Chen YJ, Gallo LM, Meier D, Palla S. Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging technique for the study of the temporomandibular joint. J Orofac Pain 2000; 14: 65-73.

Gallo LM, Fushima K, Palla S. Mandibular helical axis pathways during mastication. J Dent Res 2000; 79: 1566-1572.

Gallo LM, Nickel JC, Iwasaki LR, Palla S. Stress-field translation in the healthy human temporomandibular joint. J Dent Res 2000; 79: 1740-1746.

Gallo LM, Svoboda A, Palla S. Reproducibility of temporomandibular joint clicking. J Orofac Pain 2000; 14: 293-302.

Chen YJ, Gallo LM, Palla S. The mediolateral temporomandibular joint disc position: an in vivo quantitative study. J Orofac Pain 2002; 16: 29-38.

Fushima K, Gallo LM, Krebs M, Palla S. Analysis of the TMJ intraarticular space variation: a non-invasive insight during mastication. Med Eng Phys 2003; 25: 181-190.

Sieber M, Grubenmann E, Ruggia GM, Palla S. Relation between stress and symptoms of craniomandibular disorders in adolescents. Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed 2003; 113: 648-654.

Donzelli PS, Gallo LM, Spilker RL, Palla S. Biphasic finite element simulation of the TMJ disc from in vivo kinematic and geometric measurements. J Biomech 2004; 37: 1787-1791.

Ettlin DA, Zhang H, Lutz K, Järmann T, Meier D, Gallo LM, Jancke L, Palla S. Cortical activation resulting from painless vibrotactile dental stimulation measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI). J Dent Res 2004; 83: 757-761.

Gal JA, Gallo LM, Palla S, et al. Analysis of human mandibular mechanics based on screw theory and in vivo data. J Biomech 2004; 37: 1405-1412.

Gössi DB, Gallo LM, Bahr E, Palla S. Dynamic intra-articular space variation in clicking TMJs. J Dent Res 2004; 83: 480-484.

Farella M, Michelotti A, Carbone G, Gallo LM, Palla S, Martina,R. Habitual daily masseter activity of subjects with different vertical craniofacial morphology. Eur J Oral Sci 2005;113:380-385.

Michelotti A, Farella M, Gallo LM, Veltri A, Palla S, Martina,R. Effect of occlusal interferences on habitual activity of human masseter. J Dent Res 2005;84:644-648.

Ettlin DA, Ettlin A, Bless K, Puhan M, Bernasconi C, Tillmann HC, Palla S, Gallo LM. (2006). Ibuprofen arginine for pain control during scaling and root planing: a randomized, triple-blind trial. J Clin Periodontol 2006;33:345-350.

Gallo LM, Chiaravalloti G, Iwasaki LR, Nickel JC, Palla S. Mechanical work during stress-field translation in the human TMJ. J Dent Res 2006;85:1006-1010.

Gallo LM, Brasi M, Ernst B, Palla S (2006). Relevance of mandibular helical axis analysis in functional and dysfunctional TMJs. J Biomech 2006;39:1716-1725.

Michelotti A, Farella M, Steenks MH, Gallo LM, Palla S. No effect of experimental occlusal interferences on pressure pain thresholds of the masseter and temporalis muscles in healthy women. Eur J Oral Sci 2006;114:167-170.

Chen,CY, Palla S, Erni,S, Sieber,M, and Gallo,LM. Nonfunctional tooth contact in healthy controls and patients with myogenous facial pain. J Orofac Pain 2007;21(3):185-193.

Gaul C, Sandor P, Galli U, Palla S, Ettlin D. Orofacial migraine. Cephalalgia 2007;27:950-952.

Farella M, Palla S, Erni S, Michelotti A, Gallo LM. Masticatory muscle activity during deliberately performed oral tasks. Physiol Meas 2008;29:1397-1410

Gallo LM, Gössi DB, Colombo V, Palla S. Relationship between Kinematic Center and TMJ Anatomy and Function. J Dent Res 2008;87:726-730.

Ettlin DA, MangH, Colombo V, Palla S, Gallo,L.M.Stereometric assessment of TMJ space variation by occlusal splints. J Dent Res 2008;87:877-881.

Colombo V, Palla S, Gallo LM. Temporomandibular Joint Loading Patterns Related to Joint Morphology: A Theoretical Study. Cells Tissues.Organs 2008;187:295-306.

Galli U, Gaab J, Ettlin DA, Ruggia F, Ehlert U, Palla S. Enhanced negative feedback sensitivity of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal-axis in chronic myogeneus facial pain. Eur J Pain 2009;13:600-605

Ettlin DA, Brügger M, Keller T, Luechinger R, Jäncke L, Palla S, Barlow A, Gallo LM, Lutz K. Interindividual differences in the perception of dental stimulation and related brain activity. Eur J Oral Sci 2009;117:27-33

Farella M, Palla S, Gallo LM. Time-frequency analysis of rythmic masticatory muscle activity. Muscle Nerve 2009;39:828-836

Galli U, Ettlin DA, Palla S, Ehlert U, Gaab J. Do illness perceptions predict pain-related disability and mood in chronic orofacial pain patients? A 6-month follow-up study. Eur J Pain 2010;14:550-558

Brügger M. Ettlin DE, Meier M, Keller T, Luechinger R, Barlow A, Palla S, Jäncke L, Lutz K. Taking sides with pain - lateralization aspects related to cerebral processing of dental pain. Front Human Neurosc 2011; 5: 1-13

Übersichtsartikel in Fachzeitschriften mit peer review

Woda A, Piochon P, Palla S. Regulation of mandibular postures: mechanisms and clinical implications. Crit Rev Oral Biol Med 2001; 12: 166-178.

Palla S. Grundsätze zur Therapie des myoarthropathischen Schmerzes (Principles on therapy of myoarthropathic pain). Schmerz 2002; 16: 373-380.

Palla S, Gallo LM, Gössi D. Dynamic stereometry of the temporomandibular joint. Orthod Craniofac Res 2003; 6 Suppl 1: 37-47.

Palla S. Myoarthropathischer Schmerz: oft verkannt. Schmerz 2003; 17: 425-431.

Palla S. Trigger points as a cause of Orofacial pain. J Musculoskeletal Pain. 2004; 12: 29-36.

Palla S. The interface of occlusion as a reflection of conflicts within prosthodontics. Int J Prosthodont 2005;18:304-306.

Hylander WL, McMillan AS, Lam EW, Watanabe M, Langenbach GE, Stavness I, Peck CC, Palla S. From Movement to models: a tribute to professor Alan G. Hannam. J Orofac Pain 2008;22:307-316

Palla S. Evaluation of the research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders for the recognition of an anterior disc displacement with reduction. Critical Commentary 2. J Orofac Pain 2009; 23: 316-319

Lavigne G, Palla S. Transient morning Headache: recognizing the role of sleep bruxism and sleep-disordered breathing. J Am Dent Assoc 2010;141:297-299

Bücher

Palla S (Ed). Myoarthropathien des Kausystems und orofazialen Schmerzen. Eigenverlag. 1998

Palla S (Ed). Mioartropatie del sistema masticatorio e dolori orofacciali. RC Libri, Milano 2001.

Buch Kapitel

Palla S. The Vertical Dimension: A Prosthodontist's Perspective. In: McNamara JA. The enigma of the vertical dimension. Ann Arbor, Center for Human Growth and Development, University of Michigan. Craniofacial Growth Series 2000,75-101.

De Laat A, Palla S. Illustrative case reports. In: Lund JP, Lavigne GJ, Dubner R and Sessle BJ (edtss): Orofacial Pain. From Basic Science to clinical management. Quintessence, Chicago. 2001, 271-280.

Palla S. Anatomy and pathophysiology of the temporomandibular joint. In: Klineberg I, Jagger R (edts). Occlusion and clinical practice. Edinburg, Wright 2004:31-42.

Goulet JP, Palla S. The path to diagnosis. In: Sessle BJ, Lavigne GJ, Lund JP, Dubner R (eds). Orofacial pain. From basic science to clinical diagnosis. 2nd ed. Chicago, Quintessence 2008, 135-143.

De Laat A, Palla S, Sequeira JT, Imamura Y. Illustrative case reports. In: Sessle BJ, Lavigne GJ, Lund JP, Dubner R (eds). Orofacial pain. From basic science to clinical diagnosis. 2nd ed. Chicago, Quintessence 2008, 219-228.

Palla S, Nitschke I. The complete denture: museum object with future? In: Roulet JF, Kappert HF (edts). Statements: Diagnostics and Therapy in Dental Medicine Today and in the Future. Berlin, Quintessenz, 2009

Nickel J, Iwasaki L, Gallo L, Palla S, Marx D. Tractional Forces, Work, and Energy Densities in the Human TMJ. In: Kapila SD, McNamara JA (edts). Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial pain - Separating Controversy from Consensus. Ann Arbor, Needam Press 2009, 427-450.

Palla S, Farella M. Masticatory muscle pain. In Mense S, Gerwin RD. Muscle pain: Diagnosis and Treatment. Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer, 2010, 193-227