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Dr. Gurkan Altuna

Emeritus Associate Professor
D.D.S. (Ist), Dr.Med.Dent (Bonn), D.Ortho (Bonn),
M.Sc (Tor), D.Ortho (Tor), FRCD (C)

Research Focus

The major research focus of Dr. Altuna for the last 40 years is targeted towards understanding the effects of orthodontic appliances on cranial facial growth. Most of the research was done on animal models investigating the effects of orthodontic appliances on bone, muscle, periostium, periodontal ligaments. Dr. Altuna currently teaches the course “Tissue Reaction to Orthodontic Forces” to graduate students. Dr. Altuna is still analyzing the data from his animal research under the light of recent developments in mechano-sensitive cells and presents his findings in his course lectures.

Education

  • (D.D.S.) University of Istanbul, Dental Faculty, Turkey, 1967
  • Fachzahnarzt fur Kieferorthopadic (Diploma in Orthodontic Specialty) University of Bonn, Dental School, Bonn, Germany, 1972
  • Doctoral Dissertation (Ph.D.) University of Bonn, Germany (Summa Cum Laude), 1973
  • Diploma in Orthodontics, University of Toronto, Dental Faculty, 1975
  • Master of Science, University of Toronto, Dental Faculty, 1979
  • Fellow, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, 2003

Academic Appointments

  • Current – Emeritus Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Dental Faculty Orthodontic Department
  • 1985-2000, Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Dental Faculty Orthodontic Department
  • 1990-2000, Acting Head, Burlington Growth Centre, University of Toronto

Publications

  • Altuna, G., Freisfeld, M. and Schmuth, G.P.F. The application of the Computer for the Calculation of Individual Errors in Roentgencephalometrics. Transactions of the European Orthodontic Society, pp. 519-54, 1970.
  • Altuna, G., Clar, E., and Schmuth, G.P.F. Errors in Determination of Landmarks in Connection with Methodological Problems in Roentgenographic Growth Studies. Transactions of European Orthodontic Society, pp. 373-86, 1971.
  • Altuna, G., and Schmuth, G.P.F. Wie genau sind rontgenkephalometrisch Befunde? (Eine Studie uber die Bestimmung dass BiBlage durch ANB-Winkel). Osterre ichische Zeitschrift fur Stomatologie, pp. 370-80, 1971 (Austria).
  • Altuna, G. Freisfeld, M., and Schmuth, G.P.F. Application de la Computadore en el Calculo de Errores individuals en Cefalogramas. De "ortodoncia", No. 71, pp. 3-11, Mayo, 1972 (Brazil).
  • Altuna, G. Kephalometrische Strukturuntersuchung an Fallen mit frontaler Stufe. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Bonn, Germany, 1973.
  • Altuna, G. and Schmuth, G.P.F. Electronik Bevinlerin Ortodontide Kullanma 6 Sahalari. Istanbul Universites; Dishekimligi Fakultesi. Dergisi, Ayri Baski Cilt: Sayi: 3. Eylul, 1972 (Turkey).
  • Altuna, G., Clar, E., and Freisfeld, M. Das vertikale Problem. Forschritte der Kieferorthopadie. 34:433-45, 1973 (Germany).
  • Altuna, G., and Schmuth, G.P.F. Die Angle-Klassification unter dem Aspekt der Gesichtsschadel-GebiB-Relation. Forschritte der Kieferorthopadie. 35:153-62, 1974 (Germany).
  • Schumacher, H., Risse, G, and Altuna, G. Untersuchuengen Sagittaler and Vertikaler Veranduerungen an Schadelaufnahmen bei Patiente mit der Befund Gruppe 2/1 (Schmuth), behandelt mit herausnembaren Geraten. Oster, Zeitschr, Stomatologie. 12:440-56, 1975 (Austria).
  • Altuna, G. and Woodside, D.G. Die Auswirkung von AussbiB blocken im Oberkie fer bei Macaca rhesus. (VerLaufige Ergebnisse).Forschritte der Kieferorthopadie. 4:391-402, 1977 (Germany).
  • Altuna, G. The effect of excess occlusal force on the eruption of the buccal segments and maxillary and mandibular growth direction in the Macaca Monkey. A thesis submitted in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Dentistry, University of Toronto, 1979.
  • Woodside, D.G., Altuna, G., Harvold, E., Herbert, M., and Metaxas, A. Primate Experiments in Malocclusion and Bone Induction. American Journal of Ortho¬dontics, 83:460-468, 1983.
  • Woodside, D.G., Voudouris, J., Altuna, G., and Metaxas, A. The Facemask in Primate Research. The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 33(6):600-602, 1983.
  • Woodside, D.G., Altuna, G., Harvold, E., Herbert, M., Metaxas, A. Primate Experiments in Malocclusion and Bone Induction. Yearbook of Dentistry, ed. W.Cohen. Yearbook Medical Publishers, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, pp. 12-14, 1984.
  • Altuna, G. and Woodside, D.G. The response of the mid-face to increased vertical occlusal force and the stability of these changes in the post-treatment period. Angle Orthodontics, 55:3, 251-263, 1985.
  • Altuna, G, and Schumacher, A.H. Doubleplates (Schmuth, Muller) and Their use in the Treatment of Class U Malocclusion. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, XTX, 6 422-425, 1985.
  • Altuna, G. and Niegel, S. Bionators in Class U Treatment. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, XTX, 3. 185-191,1985.
  • Altuna, G. and Freeman, E. Tissue Reaction to Primers Used in the “Single-Step” bonding Systems. American Journal of Orthodontics, 88, 4. 308-313, 1985.
  • Altuna, G. and Niegel, S. Bionators in Class U treatment. A functional appliance. Oral Health, 75-81, 13,1985.
  • Altuna, G. and Woodside, D.G. Response of the Midface to Treatment with Increased Vertical Occlusal Forces: Treatment and Post-treatment Effects in Monkeys. Yearbook of Dentistry, ed. W. Cohen, et al. Yearbook Medical Publishers Inc., Chicago, pp. 59-60, 1986.
  • Altuna, G. and Freeman, E. The reaction of skin to primers used in the "single-step" bonding system. American Journal of Orthodontics, 91,2. 105-110,1987.
  • Woodside, D.G., Metaxas, A., and Altuna, G. The influence of functional appliance therapy on glenoid fossa remoldeling. American Journal of Orthodontics, 92, 3. 181-198, 1987.
  • Hemrend, B., Altuna, G. and Tompson, B. Orthodontics. In: Can. Fam. Physician, 35, 933-944, 1989.
  • Woodside, D.G., Metaxas, A. and Altuna, G. The influence of functional appliance therapy on glenoid fossa remodelding. Yearbook of Dentistry, eds. Rose et al. Yearbook Medical Publishers Inc., Chicago, 30-33, 1989.
  • Sessle, B., Woodside, D.G., Bourque, P., Gurza, S., Powell, G., Voudouris, J. Metaxas, A., and Altuna, G. Effect of functional appliances on jaw muscle activity. American Journal of Orthodontics, 98, 2. 22-230, 1990.
  • Altuna, G., Lewis, D.W., Chao, I. and Rourke, M.A. A statistical assessment of orthodontic practices' product usage and the development of skin lesions. American Journal of Orthodontics, 100, 3. 242-250, 1991.
  • Altuna, G., Walker, D.A., Freeman, E. Surgically assisted rapid orthodontic lengthening of the maxilla in primates. A pilot study. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 107:5. 531-536, 1995.
  • Altuna, G., Walker, D.A., Freeman. E. Rapid orthodontic lengthening of the mandible in primates by sagittal split osteotomy and distraction osteogenesis. A pilot study. International Journal of Adult Orthodontics and Orthognatic Surgery. 10:1. 54-64, 1995.
  • Altuna, G., Walker, D.A., Freeman, E. Surgically assisted rapid orthopedic lengthening of the maxilla in primates: Relapse following distraction osteogenesis. Int. J. Adult Orthod. Orthognath. Surg. 10:4, 1995.
  • Altuna, G., Walker, D. A., Freeman, E. Schnelle orthopadische VerLanderung des Unterkiefers durch sagittale Oswteotomie und Extensionosteogenese bei Primaten. Informationen aus Orthoddontie and Kieferorthopadie. 27:3. 339-344, 1995.
  • Vouderis, J.C., Woodside, D. G., Altuna, G., Kuftinec, M.M., Angelopoulos, G., Bourque, P.J. Condyle-fossa modifications and muscle interactions during Herbst treatment, Part 1. New technological methods. Am. J. Orthod. Dentofacial Orthop. 2003; 123: 604-13.
  • Vouderis, J. C, Woodside, D. G., Altuna, G., Angelopoulos, G., Bourque, P. J., Yamin Lacouture, C, Kuftinec, M.M. Condyle-fossa modifications and muscle interactions during Herbst treatment, Part 2. Results and conclusions. Am. J. Orthod. Dentofacial Orthop. 2003; 124: 13-29.

Patents

Telescopic bone plate for use in bone lengthening by distraction osteogenesis. U.S. Patent #5,902,304

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