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How Much Does Functional crown lengthening Cost in Istanbul?
Functional crown lengthening in Istanbul typically costs from $150 to $380. The final cost depends on the number of teeth involved, the specific surgical technique used, and whether bone recontouring is required for structural support. Patients save around 84% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $1,600 on average. Most clinics include the initial consultation, local anesthesia, and digital X-rays.
- Surgical technique: Prices vary if the surgeon uses traditional open flap methods or laser-assisted technology.
- Bone recontouring: Procedures requiring bone removal to expose more tooth structure typically increase the final price.
- Extent of treatment: Treating a single tooth is more affordable than multi-tooth surgical contouring for bridge placement.
- Clinic specialization: Multi-disciplinary hospitals often charge more than boutique dental clinics due to specialized surgical facilities.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul offers a unique advantage by concentrating periodontists and oral surgeons within large JCI-accredited medical centers. Memorial Şişli Hospital and İstinye Dental Hospital provide academic-level dental care alongside university affiliations. This structural advantage allows patients to access PhD-level experts, like Dr. Emin Orkun Olcay, who specialize in oral regenerative therapies. Choosing these established centers ensures access to in-house 3D imaging and specialized periodontology departments.
| Istanbul | The UK | The USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional crown lengthening | from $150 | ≈ $650 | ≈ $900 |
Best Functional crown lengthening Clinics in Istanbul: 14 Verified Options and Prices
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Asli Tapan Kavusturan


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Functional crown lengthening Overview in Turkey
- Crown Lengthening - from $50The procedure reshapes gum and bone tissue to expose more tooth, aiding in restoration and enhancing aesthetics.
- Functional crown lengthening - from $88A minimally invasive procedure to reshape gums for more tooth exposion, aiding functions like fitting crowns or treatment.
- Laser crown lengthening - from $88This therapy reshapes gum tissue using laser for better tooth visibility, beneficial for dental restorations.
- Crown lengthening with osteotomy - from $88The operation lengthens visible tooth area and modifies bone structure to facilitate restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
- Open flap crown lengthening - from $200The procedure exposes more tooth for restoration by reshaping gums and bone under local anesthesia.
Day 1
- Arrival to the clinic for initial consultation.
- Meeting with dental surgeon for examination.
- Performing dental x-rays if required.
Day 2
- Pre-op consultation to discuss procedure and anesthesia options.
- Receiving pre-operative instructions.
Day of Surgery
- Arrival to the clinic.
- Administration of local or general anesthesia.
- Conduction of Functional Crown Lengthening procedure.
- Procedure usually lasts 1-2 hours.
1 Day Post-Op
- Rest at the clinic under medical supervision.
- Receiving post-operative instructions.
1 Week Post-Op
- Follow-up visit to remove sutures if placed.
- Monitoring healing process.
2-3 Weeks Post-Op
- Gradual return to normal diet.
- Continued practice of good oral hygiene.
6 Weeks Post-Op
- Complete healing of gums is expected.
- Final results can be seen.
Please note that the timeline and recovery may vary depending on individual circumstances and complexity of the case.
- Bookimed deposit: $200 or €200.
- Clinic deposit: Pay a set percentage in advance.
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Taha Abbas Goktas
Dr. Taha Abbas Göktaş is the founder of TH Dental Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in implant surgery and aesthetic dentistry, integrating both into a single treatment plan. Dr. Göktaş uses restoratively-driven planning, where the final smile design determines the implant position. He holds a license for international health tourism from the Turkish Ministry of Health.
- Co-authored implantology research in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants.
- Performs bone grafting and sinus lifts for patients with bone loss.
- Performs full-arch rehabilitations using All-on-4 and All-on-6 protocols.
- Speaks seven languages, including English, Arabic, French, and Russian.

Mustafa Orkun Ertugrul
Specialized in restorative dentistry with hands-on experience in aesthetic and functional dental treatments.
- Expert in smile design and pink aesthetics
- Focused on preventive and cosmetic dentistry
- Member of Restorative Dentistry Association
Asli Tapan Kavusturan
With over 26 years of dental experience, Dr. Asli Tapan Kavusturan specializes in functional crown lengthening at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
- Graduated from Ege University's Faculty of Dentistry
- Member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI)
- Active participant in numerous dental congresses and seminars
- Part of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry

Emin Orkun Olcay
Ph.D. in Periodontology with expertise in gum aesthetics and regenerative therapies – Dr. Olcay combines academic rigor with clinical precision.
- Head of Oral and Dental Health Program at Istinye University
- Specialized training in advanced periodontal techniques from Germany
- Published research on 3D cell culture for periodontal regeneration
- Certified trainer in dental suturing and flap procedures
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