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Informational articles written by our dentists in their own fields; they do not replace an examination or an individual treatment plan.

International patients

How to build a schedule when you come from abroad for treatment

How many visits does each treatment need, how many days do you have to stay in Istanbul, and how is the time between two visits planned?

Mehmet Taş, DDS, MSc · 23 September 2026
Dental implant

The first week after an implant: what is normal, and what is not?

When are swelling, bruising and light bleeding to be expected; with which symptoms should you contact the clinic; what should diet and hygiene be like?

Mehmet Taş, DDS, MSc · 23 September 2026
Orthodontics

Clear aligners or braces? What to look at when deciding

The points at which the two methods really differ: type of movement, patient compliance, hygiene, duration and frequency of check-ups.

Nida Yaman Zeren, DDS · 23 September 2026
Paediatric dentistry

A child's first dentist appointment: when and how?

The timing of the first visit, what should and should not be said at home before the appointment, and what is done in the first session.

Ecem Salmaz Utlu, DDS · 23 September 2026
Endodontics

Root canal treatment, or extraction and an implant?

Which criteria are used in assessing whether a tooth can be saved, and in which situations is extraction the more appropriate decision?

Sebahat Özler Aygörmez, DDS · 23 September 2026
Aesthetics and prosthodontics

Zirconia or veneers? Deciding while preserving tooth structure

In aesthetic planning, in which situation is a crown preferred, and in which a porcelain veneer or bonding?

Aycan Işık Taş, DDS · 23 September 2026

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