Prof. Zvi Metzger
Departments of Endodontology and Oral Biology

Tel Aviv University, Israel

Email: metzger.zvi@gmail.com

Qualifications

1977 Specialization Certificate in Endodontics

1971 D.M.D. degree awarded

1970 Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University, Jerusalem

Publications (Selected)

1. Y. Sharav, Z. Metzger, M.M. Weinreb, Behaviour and fate of transplanted tooth buds.  IV. Tolerance induced by tooth buds allografted across the major histocompatibility system in rats Transplantation , Vol. 13, pp. 360-363, 1972
2. Z. Metzger, A. Buchner, The application of tetracyclines in forensic dentistry.Journal of Forensic Science , Vol. 25, pp. 612-618, 1980
3. Z. Metzger, A. Buchner, M. Gorsky, Gustafson's method for age determination from teeth; a modification for the use of dentists in identification teams. Journal of Forensic Science , Vol. 25, pp. 742-749, 1980
4. Z. Metzger, J.T. Hoffeld, J.J. Oppenheim, Macrophage-mediated suppression.  I. Evidence for participation of both hydrogen peroxide and prostaglandins in suppression of murine lymphocyte proliferation. Journal of Immunology , Vol. 124, pp. 983-988, 1980
5. Z. Metzger, I. Shperling, Iatrogenic perforation of the roots of restoration covered teeth. Journal of Endodontics , Vol. 77, pp. 232-233, 1981
6. J.T. Hoffeld, Z. Metzger, J.J. Oppenheim, Oxygen-derived metabolites as suppressors of immune response in vitro  Lymphokines , Vol. 2,  pp. 63-86, 1981
7. Z. Metzger, J.T. Hoffeld, J.J. Oppenheim,  Regulation by PGE2 of the productions of oxygen intermediates by LPS-activated macrophages. Journal of Immunology, Vol. 127, pp. 1109-1113, 1981
8. R.D. deShazo, C. Ewel, S. Londono, Z. Metzger, J.T. Hoffeld, J.J. Oppenheim. Evidence for the involvement of monocyte-derived toxic oxygen metabolites in the lymphocyte dysfunction of Hodgkin's disease.  Clinical Experimental Immunology , Vol. 46, pp. 313-320, 1981
9. J. Charon, Z. Metzger, J.T. Hoffeld, J. Gallin, S.E. Mergenhagen. An in vitro study of neutrophils obtained from the normal gingival sulcus.  Journal of Periodontal Research , Vol. 17, pp. 614-625, 1982
10. S. Pitaru, J.E. Aubin, A. Gray, Z. Metzger, A.H. Melcher.  Cell migration attachment and orientation in vitro are enhanced by partial demineralization of dentin and cementum and inhibited by bacterial endotoxin. Journal of Periodontal Research , Vol. 19,  pp. 661-665, 1984
11. M. Gordon, B. Laufer, Z. Metzger.  Composite-resin-veneered large amalgam restorations.  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry , Vol. 54, pp. 759-762, 1985
12. A. Tamse, Z. Metzger, U. Unger, M. Rosenberg,  Gutta percha solvents: A comparative study.  Journal of Endodontics , Vol. 12, pp. 337-339, 1986
13. Z. Metzger, J.T. Hoffeld, J.J. Oppenheim. Suppression of fibroblast proliferation by activated macrophages: Involvement of H2O2 and non-prostaglandin E product of the cyclo-oxygenase pathway.  Cellular Immunology , Vol. 100, pp. 501-514, 1986
14. D. Omer, Z. Metzger, D. Kempler, R. Fisher, B. Walder. Dental Suction Systems - Part I.  Dental Medicine , Vol. 5,  pp. 9-13, 1987
15. D. Omer, Z. Metzger, D. Kempler, R. Fisher, B. Walder, Dental Suction Systems - Part II,  Dental Medicine , Vol. 5, pp. 16-19, 1987
16. M. Gordon, Z. Metzger. Resistance to horizontal forces of dowel and amalgam-core restorations: A comparative study. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation , Vol. 14, pp. 337-344, 1987
17. A Kozlovski, Z. Metzger, I. Eli. Cell surface hydrophobicity of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans-Y4. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, Vol. 14, pp. 370-373, 1987
18. A. Ben-Amar, Z. Metzger, G. Gontar. Cavity design for class II composite restorations.  Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry , Vol. 58, pp. 5-8, 1987
19. S. Fitzig, E. Weiss, M. Helft, Z. Metzger,  A dynamic gingival guard for crown preparation. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry , Vol. 59, pp. 158-160, 1987
20. S. Pitaru, M. Soldinger, D. Madgar, Z. Metzger. Bacterial endotoxin inhibits cell migration, attachment and orientation of human gingival fibroblasts in vitro. Journal of Dental Research , Vol. 66, pp. 1449-1455, 1987