- After secondary school, Dr. Lars Rasmusson completed training as a naval officer and graduated as sublieutenant from the Royal Naval College, Karlskrona, Sweden, in 1984. He is currently a Lieutenant in the Medical Corps, Royal Swedish Naval Reserve (RSNR), specializing in diving medicine.
- Undergraduate training was undertaken at the Faculty of odontology, University of Gothenburg: DDS, and at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London: MBBS. He holds licenses to practice medicine in Sweden, Norway, and the UK. He also holds a license to practice dentistry in Sweden.
- In 1998, Rasmusson defended his thesis; On implant integration in membrane induced and grafted bone for the degree Doctor of Medicine (Ph.D.), Faculty of Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
- In 2000: Board-certified specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Sweden.
- In 2002: Appointed associate professor and senior lecturer, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
- In 2007: Appointed full professor of maxillofacial surgery, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
- In 2019: Certified specialist in maxillofacial surgery, Helsedirektoratet, Norway.
- In 2019: Appointed adjunct professor of oto- rhino- laryngology, University of Linkoping, Sweden.
- Rasmusson L.G, Magnusson B.C, Borrman H. The lateral periodontal cyst. A histopathological and radiographic study of 32 cases. Brit. J Oral and Maxillofac surg 1991;29:54-57.
- Rasmusson L, Borrman H. Accuracy of dental registrations in forensic medicine. J Forensic-Odonto-Stomatol 1992;10:43-49.
- Sand L, Rasmusson L, Borrman H. Accuracy of dental registration in forensic odontology among dentists and dental students. J Forensic-Odonto-Stomatol 1994;12:12-14.
- René N, Rasmusson L, Dahlbom U, Borrman H. Knowledge among Swedish dentists about rules for patient records. Swe Dent J 1994;18:221-232.
- Rasmusson L, René N, Dahlbom U, Borrman H. Quality evaluation of patient records in Swedish dental health care. Swe Dent J 1994;18:233-241.
- Rasmusson CG, Rasmusson L. Kliniska försök med ljushärdande glasjonomercement. Tandläkartidningen 1994;3:117-123.
- Magnusson B.C, Rasmusson L.G. The giant cell fibroma: A review of 103 cases with immunohistochemical findings. Acta Odontol Scand 1995;53:293-296.
- Meredith N, Rasmusson L, Alleyne D. Mapping implant stability by resonance frequency analysis. Med Sci Res 1996;24:191-193.
- Rasmusson L, Sennerby L, Lundgren D, Nyman S. Morphological and dimensional changes after barrier removal in bone formed beyond the skeletal borders at titanium implants. A kinetic study in the rabbit tibia. Clin Oral Impl Res 1997;8:103-116.
- Rasmusson L, Meredith N, Sennerby L. Measurements of stability changes of titanium implants with exposed threads subjected to barrier membrane induced bone augmentation in the rabbit tibia. Clin Oral Impl Res1997;8:316-322.
- Rasmusson L. On implant integration in membrane-induced and grafted bone. Thesis, University of Gothenburg, Sweden 1998.
- Erneklint C, Ödman P, Örtengren U, Rasmusson L. Tolerance test of five different types of crowns on single-tooth implants. Int J Prosthodont 1998;11:233-239.
- Erneklint C, Ödman P, Örtengren U, Rasmusson L. Prova di Tolleranza di Cinque Diversi Tipi di Corone su Impianti per Dente Singolo. La Rivista Int Odont Prostetsica 1998;3:233-239.
- Rasmusson L, Meredith N, Kahnberg K-E, Sennerby L. Stability assessments and histology of titanium implants with autogenous onlay bone in the rabbit tibia. Int J Oral & Maxillofac Surg 1998;27:229-235.
- Nordin T, Jönsson G, Nelvig P, Rasmusson L. The use of a conical fixture design for fixed partial prostheses. Clin Oral Impl Res 1998;9:343-347.
- Kahnberg K-E, Rasmusson L, Mohammadi S. An experimental rabbit model for studying the healing of onlay bone grafts. Swe Dent J 1998;22:15-21.
- Rasmusson L, Meredith N, Cho IH, Sennerby L. The influence of simultaneous vs. delayed placement on the stability of titanium implants in onlay bone grafts. A histologic and biomechanic study in the rabbit. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 1999;28:224-231.
- Rasmusson L, Meredith N, Kahnberg K-E, Sennerby L. Effects of barrier membranes on bone resorption and implant healing in onlay bone grafts. An experimental study in the rabbit tibia. Clin Oral Impl Res 1999;10:267-277.
- Lundgren S, Rasmusson L, Sjöström M, Sennerby L. Simultaneous or delayed placement of titanium implants in free autogenous iliac bone grafts. Histologic analysis of the bone graft - titanium interface in 10 consecutive patients. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 1999;28:31-37.
- Kahnberg K-E, Nilsson P, Rasmusson L. Le Fort I osteotomy with interpositional bone grafts and implants for rehabilitation of the severely resorbed maxilla. A two-stage procedure. Int J Oral & Maxillofac Impl 1999;14:571-578.
- Rasmusson L, Stegersjö G, Kahnberg K-E, Sennerby L. Implant stability measurement using resonance frequency analysis in the grafted maxilla. A cross-sectional pilot study. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 1999;1:70-74.
- Mohammadi S, Rasmusson L, Göransson L, Sennerby L, Thomsen P, Kahnberg K. Healing of titanium implants in onlay bonegrafts. An experimental study in the rabbit. J Mat Sci: Mat Med 2000;11:83-89.
- Steveling H, Roos J, Rasmusson L. Maxillary implants loaded at 3 months after insertion. A prospective up to 5-year study on Astra Tech Implants. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2001;3:120-124
- Rasmusson L, Kahnberg K-E, Tan A. Effects of implant design and surface on bone regeneration and implant stability: An experimental study in the dog mandible. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2001;3:2-8.
- Salata L, Rasmusson L, Kahnberg K-E. Effects of mechanical barrier on the integration of cortical onlay bone graft placed simultaneously with endosseous implants. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res. 2002;4:60-68.
- Rasmusson L. Knochenkamaufbau bei lokalen Alveolarkamdefecten. Dentale Implantologie 2002;6:24-26.
- Salata L, Franke-Stenport V, Rasmusson L. Recent outcomes and perspectives of the application of bone morphogenetic proteins in implant dentistry. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2002;4:27-32.
- Zellin G, Rasmusson L, Pålsson J, Kahnberg K-E. Effects of haemorrhage depressors on blood loss during orthognatic surgery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2004;62:662-666.
- Nesari S, Kahnberg K-E, Rasmusson L. Neurosensory function of the inferior alveolar nerve after bilateral sagittal ramus osteotomy: A retrospective study of 68 patients. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2005;34:495-498
- Rasmusson L, Roos J, Bystedt H. A 10-year follow-up study of TiO2-blasted implants. Clinical results and marginal bone loss. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2005;1:36-42
- Rasmusson L, Roos J, Bystedt H. Étude de suivi clinique sur 10 ans dímplants avec projetat de dioxide de titane Implant 2006;12:117-125
- Thor A, Wannfors K, Sennerby L, Rasmusson L. Reconstruction of the severely resorbed maxilla with autogenous bone, platelet rich plasma and implants: One year results of a controlled prospective 5-year study. Clin Impl Den Rel Res 2005;4:151-160.
- Thor A, Franke-Stenport V, Johansson C, Rasmusson L. Early bone formation in human bone grafts treated with platelet-rich plasma: preliminary histomorphometric results. Int J Oral & Maxillofac Surg 2007;36:1164-1171.
- Salata L, Miranda Burgos P, Rasmusson L, Novaes A, Papalexiou V, Sennerby L. Integration of turned and oxidized titanium implants under ”distance osteogenesis” conditions. A histomorphometric and RFA study in the dog. Int J Oral & Maxillofac Surg 2007;36:62-71.
- Thor A, Rasmusson L, Wennerberg A, Thomsen P, Hirsch J, Nilsson A, Hong J The role of whole blood in thrombin generation in contact with various titanium surfaces Biomaterials 2007;28:966-974.
- Thor A, Sennerby L, Hirsch J, Rasmusson L Bone formation at the maxillary sinus floor following simultaneous elevation of the mucosal lining and implant installation without graft material. An elevation of 20 patients treated 44 Astra Tech implants. J Oral & Maxillofac Surg 2007;65:64-72.
- Miranda Burgos P, Rasmusson L, Merellez L, Sennerby L. Early bone tissue response to oxidized and turned titanium implants in the rabbit tibia. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2008;10:81-90.
- Weibul L, Widmak G, Ivanoff C-J, Rasmusson L Donor site morbidity after bone graft harvesting from the chin. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2009;11:149-157.
- Bystedt H and Rasmusson L Porous titanium granules used as osteoconductive material for sinus floor augmentation: a clinical pilot study. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2009;11:101-105.
- Ehrenfest D, Rasmusson L, Albrektsson T Classification of platelet concentrates: from pure platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF). Trends in Biotechnol 2009;27:158-167.
- Bjursten LM, Rasmusson L, Oh S, Smith GS, Branner KS, Jin S. Titanium dioxide nanotubes enhance bone bonding in vivo. J Biomed Mater Res A. 2009, April (e-publ) 2010;92:1218-1224.
- Kahnberg K, Wallström M, Rasmusson L. Local sinus lift for single-tooth implant. A clinical and radiographic follow-up. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2009, Sep 9 (e-publ) 2011 ;3 :231-237.
- Sennerby L, Lundgren S, Rasmusson L. Benaugmentation i samband med implantatbehandling. Tandläkartidningen 2010 ;2 :64-73.
- Dasmah A, Hallman M, Sennerby L, Rasmusson L. A clinical and histological case series study on calcium sulphate for maxillary sinus floor augmentation and delayed placement of dental implants. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2012;2:259-265.
- Faria PE, Carvalho, AL, de Torres, EM, Rasmusson L, Salata LA Effect of early functional load on maintanace of free autogeanous bone grafts and implant osseointegration. –an experimental study in dogs. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010;68:825-832.
- Rasmusson L, Thor A, Sennerby L. Stability evaluation of implants integrated in particulate bone graft. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2012;1:61-66.
- Dasmah A, Sennerby L, Rasmusson L, Hallman M. Intramembraneous bone tissue response to calcium sulfate. An experimental study in the rabbit maxilla. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2011, Mar 21(e-publ).
- Thor A, Hong J, Zellin G, Sennerby L, Rasmusson L. Correlation of platelet growth factor release in jaw bone defect repair – A study in the dog mandible. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2012, Jan 11 (e-publ).
- Widar F, Kashani H, Kanagaraja S, Dahlin C, Rasmusson L. A retrospective evaluation of iatrogenic dental root damage with predrilled vs. drill-free bone anchor screws for intermaxillary fixation. Dental Traumatology 2012;28:127-131.
- Smith G, Rasmusson L, Fauxius L, Jin S, Bjurström LM. Titanium nanotubes on a micron smooth implant surface influence cranial bone adhesion. J Biomat Mater Res 2010;92:1218-1224.
- Dasmah, A, Thor A, Ekestubbe A, Sennerby L, Rasmusson L. Marginal bone level alteration at implants in block vs. particulate onlay bone grafts mixed with platelet-rich plasma in the atrophic maxillae: A prospective 5-year follow up study. Clin Impl Dent Rel Res 2013;15:7-14.
- Dasmah A, Thor A, Ekestubbe A, Sennerby L, Rasmusson L. Particulate vs. block bone grafts: Three dimensional changes in graft volume after reconstruction of the atrophic maxillae. –A two year clinical and radiographic follow up. J Craniomaxillofaci Surg 2012;40:654-659.
- Ehrenfest D, Bielcki T, Mishara A, Borzini P, Inchingolo F, Sammartino G, Rasmusson L, Everts PA. In search of a consensus terminology in the field of platelet concentrates for surgical use: Platelet –Rich Plasma (PRP), Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF), Fibrin Gel Polymerization and Leukocytes. Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2012;13:1131-1137.
- Silva I, Suska F, Cardemil C, Rasmusson L. Stability after maxillary segmentation for correction of anterior open bite: A cohort study of 33 cases. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2013;41:154-158.
- Igawa K, Kott E, Omar O, Emanuelsson L, Suska F, Rasmusson L, Thomsen P. Osseointegration mechanisms of a novel synthetic bone substitute. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011;40: 2213.
- Kanagaraja S, Magnusson B, Rasmusson L. Solitary fibrous tumor of the buccal mucosa: Morphological and histopathological differences and similarities in relation to other spindle cell neoplasms An Oral maxillofac Surg 2013;01:22-26.
- Rasmusson L, Bidarian A, Sennerby L, Scott, G Pathophysiology and treatment options in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A review of the literature. J Clin Med 2012;3:473-484.
- Arruda T, de Souza A, Sukekava F, Rasmusson L, Araújo M. Early healing in alveolar sockets grafted with titanium granules: An experimental study in a dog model. J Biomed Mater Res A 2013;101:1971-1976.
- Dasmah A, Kashani H, Thor A, Rasmusson L. Integration of fluoridated implants in onlay autogenous bone grafts – An experimental study in the rabbit tibia. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2014;42(6):796-800.
- Verket A, Lyngstadaas SP, Rasmusson L, Haanaes HR, Wallström M, Wall G, Wohlfahrt JC. Maxillary sinus augmentation with porous titanium granulaes: a microcomputed tomography and histologic evaluation of human biopsy specimens. Int J Oral maxillofac Implants 2013;28:721-728.
- Dasmah A, Rasmusson C, Thor A, Rasmusson L. Simultaneous or delayed placement of surface modified and fluoridated dental implants into autogenous block bone grafts: A histologic and biomechanical study Clin Impl Dent Rel Res. 2015;17:395-401.
- Merheb J, Temmerman A, Rasmusson L, Kubler A, Thor A, Quirynen M. Influence of skeletal and local bone densityon dental implant stability in patients with steoporosis. Clin impl Dent Rel Res 2016;18:253-260.
- Rasmusson L and Abtahi J. Bisphosphonate associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: an update on pathophysiology, risk factors and treatment. Int J Dent 2014:471035.
- Bidarian-Moniri A, Nilsson M, Rasmusson L, Attia J, Ejnell H. The effect of the prone sleeping position on obstructive sleep apnoea Acta Otolaryngol 2015;135:79-84.
- Lyngstadaas SP, Verket A, Pinholt EM, Mertens C, Haanaes HR, Wall G, Wallström M, Rasmusson L. Titanium granules for augmentation of the maxillary sinus – A multicenter study. Clin Impl Dent Relat Res 2015;17:594-600.
- Widar F, Kashani H, Alsén B, Dahlin C, Rasmusson L. The effect of steroids in preventing facial oedema, pain and neurosensory distrubances after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015;44:252-258.
- Tennerman A, Rasmusson L, Kubler A, Thor A, Quirynen M An open prospective, non-randomized controlled multicentre study to evaluate the clinical outcome of implant treatment in women over 60 years of age with osteoporosis/osteopenia. Clin Oral Impl Res. 2017;28:95-102.
- Silva I, Cardemil C, kashani H, Bazagani F, Tarnow P, Rasmusson L, Suska F. Quality of life in patientsundergoing orthognathic surgery – A two-centred Swedish Study. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2016;44:973-978.
- Faria P, Masalskas B Heuyden A, Rasmusson L, Salata L. Immediat loading of implants in the edentulous mandible: a multicentre study Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016;20:385-390.
- Lundgren S, Cricchio G, Hallman M, Jungner M, Rasmusson L, Sennerby Sinus floor elevation procedures to enable implant placement and integration: techniques, biological aspects and clinical outcomes Preiodontol 2000 2017;73:103-120.
- Karazisis D, Petronis S, Agheli H, Emanuelsson L, Nordlindh B, Johansson A, Rasmusson L, Thomsen P. The influence of controlled surface nanotopography on the early biological events of osseointegration. Acta Biomater 2017;53:559-571.
- Bengtsson M, Wall G, Miranda-Burgos P, Rasmusson L. Treament outcome in orthognathic surgery- A prospective comparison of accuracy in computer assisted two- and three-dimensional prediction technique (Part I) J Craniomaxillofac Surg2018;46:1867-1874.
- Bengtsson M, Wall G, Greiff L, Rasmusson L. Treatment outcome in orthognathic surgery – A prospective randomized blinded cases controlled comparison of planning accuracy in computer-assisted two- and three dimensional planning techniques (part II) J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2017;45:1419-1424.
- Widar F, Afshari M, Rasmusson L, Dahlin C, Kashani H. Incidence and risk factors predisposing plate removal following orthognathic surgery. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2017;124:231-239.
- Bengtsson M, Wall G, Larsson P, Becktor J, Rasmusson L. Treatment outcomes and patient reported quality of life after orthogathic surgery with computer-assisted 2- or 3-dimensional planning Am J Orthod Dentofacial Ortop 2018;153:786-796.
- Temmerman A, Rasmusson L, Kubler A, Thor A, Quirynen M. A prospective, controlled Multicenter study to evaluate the clinical outcome of implant treatment in women with osteoporosis/osteopenia: 5-years results. J Dent Res 2019;98:84-90.
- Rasmusson L, Kjeller G, Nannmark U, Schaefer C, Miettinen S, Sandor G. Autogena stamceller för rekosntruktion av defekter i käkarna. Sw Dent J. 2018, 11, 104-108.
- Bengtsson M, Al-Ateyah A, Wall G, Becktor J, Rasmusson L. Outcome of photographic evaluation of facial appearance in orthognathic surgery: How does it correlate with planning of treatment and patient-reported outcome? Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019;57:345-351.
- Bengtsson M, Wall G, Becktor, J, Rasmusson L. A comparison of cost-effectiveness of computer assisted 2- and 3-dimensional planning techniques. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019;57:352-358.
- Mawlood G, Wikström J, Lund H, Rasmusson L. Dental injuries after segmental Le Fort 1 osteotomy -A retrospective radiographic study of 101 patients. J Dent Maxillofac Res 2019;1:1-4.
- Bengtsson M, Loh J, Wall G, Becktor J Rasmusson L. Is there a difference in judgement of facial appearance depending on ethnic background? Photographic evaluation of facial appearance in orthognathic surgery. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020;58:812-818.
- Walladbegi J, Schaefer C, Pernevik E, Sämfors S, Kjeller G, Gatenholm P, Sandor K, Rasmusson L. Three-dimensional bioprinting using a coaxial needle with viscous inks in bone tissue engeneering – an in vitro study. Ann maxillofac Surg 2020;10:370-376.
Academic Prizes and Distinctions
- 2012: MBBS degree with distinction - Barts and The London, School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL, London, UK.
- Research award 1998: Swedish association of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
- Research award 2002: Scandinavian association of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Research grants <10.000:- (Euro, annually):
- Handlanden Hjalmar Svenssons research fund.
- Wilhelm och Martina Lundgrens research fund.
- Swedish dental society.
- Swedish medical society.
Research grants >10.000:- (Euro, annually):
- Astra Tech AB, Mölndal Sweden.
- Nobel Biocare AB, Gothenburg, Sweden.
- County health care regional grant, Sweden (50.000 Euro annually).