Dr. Fabio Savastano

Dr. Fabio Savastano MD, DDS, MSc.Orth. Piazza Berlinguer 14 17031 Albenga, SV Italy +39 0182554959 [email protected] [email protected] EDUCATION University of Padua  Padua, Italy 1990 Master in Orthodontics Dissertation: “Applied Kinesiology in Orthodontics” University of Naples, Naples Italy,  1987 Doctorate in Medicine Cum Laude Thesis: “Genetic alterations in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia” AWARDS Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Padua, 1987 – 1990 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Adjunct professor and Director of MSc. Program in “Neuromuscular Orthodontics and Craniomandibular Orthopedics”, Universität Jaume I, Castellon de la Plana, Spain , 2018- to date. Adjunct professor and Director of MSc. Program in “Neuromuscular Orthodontics and Craniomandibular Orthopedics”, Universität de Les Valls, Andorra, 2016-2018. Has participated at numerous national and international meetings with lectures and courses on Neuromuscular Orthodontics and TMJ from 1987. FORMAT EXAMPLES: At the University of San Paolo, San Paolo, Brazil, Cron-Om International course: Lecturer – “Neuromuscular Orthodontics.”  1994 Developed syllabus and overall course structure. Montreal, Canada, for IAO Canada (Intern. Assoc. of Orthodontics - Canada) Lecturer – “Pour une meilleure orthodontie.”  2010 Developed syllabus and overall course structure. Hands on course on mandibular tracking. RELATED EXPERIENCE Private Practice, limited to orthodontics and TMJ disorders, Albenga, Italy, 1991 to date. Conceived Orthodontic bracket prescription, Savasystem®, 2016. Conceived Orthodontic Office Software as “Project Orfeus” Dept. Of Engineering, University Of Genoa, Italy, 2001. Conceived Orthodontic diagnostic methodology related to the application of Neuromuscular Philosophy to Orthodontics: “Neuromuscular Orthodontics”, Brazil 1994. Cultural Secretary, ANDI SAVONA, Savona Italy 1995 –1998; 2001 to 2006 Organized monthly dental meetings and yearly congresses. Consultant for TMD, Santa Corona Hospital, Pietra Ligure, SV, Italy, 1992 to 2007 Provided decision making and planning for complex TMJ and maxillo-facial surgery. Language Consultant, Padua, Italy, 1988 Translated American-English orthodontic textbook to Italian. PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS “Variability of Vertical dimension: Occlusal Free-way Space basics” IAPNOR, Journal of the International Academy of Posture and Neuro-muscular Occlusion Research  March,2001 “Cranio-Mandibular relationship in the rehabilitation of prosthetic-orthodontic cases”. IAPNOR, Journal of the International Academy of Posture and Neuro-muscular Occlusion Research  December,2002 Conference Paper: “Integrating Wireless Technologies and Data Warehousing For Distributed Imaging Based Support In An Orthodontic Practice”. Proceedings of the Second International Conference Biomedical Engineering, Austria  Feb. ,2004 “Correction of a Class II Occlusion in an Adult”. Dentistry, Oral Disorders & Therapy  December 2014 “Contemporary Dental Occlusion in Orthodontics”. BAOJ Dentistry, July ,2015 “Integrating Neuromuscular Dentistry Principles into Orthodontics”. Journal of Modern Orthodontics, 01(47) 2017 “Applying neuromuscular techniques in the orthodontic setting”. South Eur J Orthod Dentofac Res. 2017;4(2):31-42. “Neuromuscular Dentistry: use and abuse”. EC Dental Science 2019, 18(4): 712-713. “Il ruolo dei muscoli nell’occlusione funzionale”. Il Dentista Moderno 2019, (6) 70-79 Fabio Savastano and Giulia Savastano. “Neuromuscular Orthodontic Correction of a Class III Patient”. EC Dental Science 2020, (10) 45-63 Florin-Eugen Constantinescu, Fabio Savastano, Paula Perlea, Marian-Vladimir Constantinescu. “Complete morpho-functional oral rehabilitation by physiological increase of occlusal vertical dimension according to computerized mandibular scanner” Rom J Morphol Embryol 2022, 63(1):2022 Mohamad Safoan Kiche, Abed Al Hameed Ajam Oghli, Simon Chummar , Yazan Jahjah, Mohamad Hani Nouri Dalati and Fabio Savastano. “Early Signs of Malocclusion that Require Early Referral from the General Dental Practitioner”. EC Dental Science 21.5 (2022) LANGUAGES English and Italian – native language; French – speak with basic competence. Greek understands and communicates at basic level competence. MEMBERSHIPS Member of International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO-USA) President of ICNOG, International College of Neuromuscular Orthodontics and Gnathology Websites: www.Icnog.com www.savasystem.com www.dentalsciencemaster.com

Abstract

Neuromuscular Orthodontics and the traditional approach to orthodontics differ both in terms of practical and conceptual aspects. In this lecture, the main goal is to highlight the differences between physiological and non-physiological neuromuscular procedures. The primary objective of Neuromuscular Orthodontics is to maintain the function of the TMJ and ensure the stability of muscle function. Throughout the lecture, various case presentations will be discussed briefly, giving attendees an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the differences between the two approaches. By the end of the lecture, participants will have a clearer understanding of the importance of proper neuromuscular procedures in orthodontics, as well as the critical role of TMJ function and muscle stability. Overall, this lecture promises to be an informative and valuable experience for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of Neuromuscular Orthodontics and how it differs from the classical approach.