Elena Bozhikova, DM, PhD

Education

  • DMD, Dentistry, Medical University – Plovdiv
  • PhD, Anatomy, Histology and Cytology, Medical University – Plovdiv
  • DM, Anatomy, Histology and Cytology, Medical University – Plovdiv

Research Interest

Dr. Bozhikova’s research interest in the area of the head and neck, paranasal sinuses, and anatomical variations.

Selected Publications

  • Bozhikova E, Uzunov N. Morphological aspects of the maxillary sinus. Paranasal Sinuses Anatomy and Conditions. IntechOpen, 2021. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.99250
  • Uzunov N, Bozhikova E. Maxillary sinus in dental implantology. Paranasal Sinuses Anatomy and Conditions. IntechOpen, 2021. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.99780
  • Bozhikova E. Morphological aspects of the maxillary sinus [thesis]. Plovdiv: Medical university – Plovdiv, 2020.
  • Bozhikova E, Uzunov N, Kitova T. Cone-beam computed tomographic study of mucosal thickness of maxillary sinus floor. Acta Morphologica et Anthropologica, 2019; 26(3-4):116-125.
  • Bozhikova E, Uzunov N, Kitova T, Iotova N. Morphometric study of maxillary sinus on cadavers. Union of the Scientists in Bulgaria, 2019;23:310-314.
  • Bozhikova E, Uzunov N, Kitova T. Residual height of the lateral maxilla measured with 3D-cone-beam computer tomography. Union of the Scientists in Bulgaria, 2017; 21:54-58.
  • Shopova D, Bozhkova T, Slavchev D, Muletarov S, Ivanova Z, Bozhikova E. Evaluation of maxillary bone dimensions in specific areas for removable dentures. Journal of IMAB, 2017; 23(2):1527-1531. DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2017232.1527

Professional Involvement

  • American Association for Anatomy
  • Bulgarian Anatomy Society
  • Bulgarian Anthropology Society
  • Bulgarian Dental Society

Contact Dr. Elena Bozhikova


bozhikova_en@mercer.edu