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Best Gingivectomy dentists in Turkey: TOP 177 doctors

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Hilal Selamet
Dentist
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
DentaVina Dental Clinic

Hilal Selamet

Dentist
11 years of experience

Attended numerous Congresses, Seminars, and Symposiums related to Implant Prosthesis, Occlusion, Articulation, Vertical Dimension, Porcelain Laminate Veneer, Aesthetic Dentistry, Digital Dentistry, Dental Photography, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of Occlusion and TMJ Disorders, Botolinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers between 2014 and 2020.

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Attended numerous Congresses, Seminars, and Symposiums related to Implant Prosthesis, Occlusion, Articulation, Vertical Dimension, Porcelain Laminate Veneer, Aesthetic Dentistry, Digital Dentistry, Dental Photography, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of Occlusion and TMJ Disorders, Botolinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers between 2014 and 2020.

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Doctor's visit price on request
Gingivectomy $25.99 - $129.95
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Dr Mehmet Anil
Dentist
8 years of experience

Dr Mehmet Anil

Dentist
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Natural Clinic
Doctor's visit price on request
Gingivectomy $62.38
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Bora Murat
Dentist
20 years of experience

Bora Murat

Dentist
20 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dentway International
Zeynep Isilay Kaya
Dentist
11 years of experience
4.6
82 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
SALUSS Medical Group

Zeynep Isilay Kaya

Dentist
11 years of experience
Dr. Zeynep Isilay Kaya is a dentist with expertise in implantology, endodontics, prosthesis, orthodontics, periodontology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and dental aesthetics. She is proficient in anterior composite restorations and aesthetic approaches in dentistry. Her offered treatments include All-on-4 Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneer, Lumineer, Root canal treatment, Braces, among others. She is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.Read more
Dr. Zeynep Isilay Kaya is a dentist with expertise in implantology, endodontics, prosthesis, orthodontics, periodontology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and dental aesthetics. She is proficient in anterior composite restorations and aesthetic approaches in dentistry. Her offered treatments include All-on-4 Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneer, Lumineer, Root canal treatment, Braces, among others. She is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
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Enes Kayan
Dentist
9 years of experience

Enes Kayan

Dentist
9 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Yalin Dental Hospital
Aykut Bagci
Dentist
11 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
DentAgora Dental Clinic

Aykut Bagci

Dentist
11 years of experience

Dentist Mehmet Aykut Bağcı was born in Kayseri. He completed his high school education at Kayseri Science High School and his undergraduate education at Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. He has been serving in the private sector in Izmir since 2013 and serves his patients as the founding partner of the newly opened DentAgora Bornova branch in 2021. 

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Dentist Mehmet Aykut Bağcı was born in Kayseri. He completed his high school education at Kayseri Science High School and his undergraduate education at Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. He has been serving in the private sector in Izmir since 2013 and serves his patients as the founding partner of the newly opened DentAgora Bornova branch in 2021. 

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Mevlut Yazici
Dentist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Care in Turkey Clinic

Mevlut Yazici

Dentist
16 years of experience

Dr. X is an Esthetic Dentistry Specialist with memberships in the Esthetic Dentistry Academy, International Team of Implantology, and Turkish Association of Gnathology and Prosthetics. He has professional experience as a Research Assistant Lecturer at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry (2011-2017) and as an Esthetic Dentistry Specialist at Dentalpro Dental Clinic (2012-2020) and Dentaltes Esthetic Dentistry and Implantology Clinic (Founder, Esthetic Dentistry Specialist).

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Dr. X is an Esthetic Dentistry Specialist with memberships in the Esthetic Dentistry Academy, International Team of Implantology, and Turkish Association of Gnathology and Prosthetics. He has professional experience as a Research Assistant Lecturer at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry (2011-2017) and as an Esthetic Dentistry Specialist at Dentalpro Dental Clinic (2012-2020) and Dentaltes Esthetic Dentistry and Implantology Clinic (Founder, Esthetic Dentistry Specialist).

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Mıgırdıç Gülezyan
Dentist
41 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Mıgırdıç Gülezyan

Dentist
41 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Mono Medical Center
Gurkan Korkmaz
Dentist
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Nazli Korkmaz, MD | NK Cosmetic Gynecology Clinic

Gurkan Korkmaz

Dentist
11 years of experience

Gurkan Korkmaz is renowned for his meticulous and innovative dental services, backed by a decade-long expertise in the field. He approaches each patient with a tailored strategy, utilizing the latest technology and techniques to ensure they achieve a healthy and radiant smile. Offering a wide spectrum of services including aesthetic dentistry, implants, root canal treatments, and pediatric dentistry, Gurkan Korkmaz prioritizes customer satisfaction, placing the comfort and trust of patients at the forefront. Widely recognized as the epitome of excellence in enhancing smiles, Gurkan Korkmaz is the go-to, reliable dentist for delivering the finest solutions to embellish your smile.

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Gurkan Korkmaz is renowned for his meticulous and innovative dental services, backed by a decade-long expertise in the field. He approaches each patient with a tailored strategy, utilizing the latest technology and techniques to ensure they achieve a healthy and radiant smile. Offering a wide spectrum of services including aesthetic dentistry, implants, root canal treatments, and pediatric dentistry, Gurkan Korkmaz prioritizes customer satisfaction, placing the comfort and trust of patients at the forefront. Widely recognized as the epitome of excellence in enhancing smiles, Gurkan Korkmaz is the go-to, reliable dentist for delivering the finest solutions to embellish your smile.

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Onur Utku Yuksel
Dentist
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Soho Dental Clinic

Onur Utku Yuksel

Dentist
12 years of experience

 

 

Onur Utku Yuksel started his dental education at Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry in 2007 and graduated with a master's degree in 2012.

 

In the same year, he started working as a Dentist at the Turkish Armed Forces Istanbul Central Command and finished his duty at the end of 1 year with the rank of Lieutenant Dental Physician.

 

He started working as a Dentist at Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital in 2013.

 

Onur Utku Yüksel, who started his specialization training at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Periodontology in 2014 after 1 year of public service, completed his specialization with the title of Specialist Dentist.

 

In 2020, he opened "Soho Dental Clinic", of which he is the founding partner.

 

He also provides consultancy as a consultant physician in the field of Periodontology and Surgery in many private clinics in Istanbul.

 

His areas of interest in clinical studies include dental implantology, on four & six, bone and gum transplantation, gum diseases and surgery, impacted tooth operations, and digital dentistry.

 

At Dentzade Dental Clinic, you’re in the hands of one of Turkey’s top implant dentists, Dr. Esra Yüksek With her expertise, Dr. Mehmet Nuri Yüksek has carefully chosen a highly skilled team who share his commitment to providing the best dental care.

 

Dr. Esra Yüksek has hand-selected a highly skilled team that shares her commitment to providing innovative, evidence-based dentistry at the very highest levels of quality.

 

At Dentzade Dental Clinic, you’re in the hands of one of Turkey’s top implant dentists, Dr. Esra Yüksek

 

With her expertise, Dr. Esra Yüksek has carefully chosen a highly skilled team who share her commitment to providing the best dental care.

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Onur Utku Yuksel started his dental education at Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry in 2007 and graduated with a master's degree in 2012.

 

In the same year, he started working as a Dentist at the Turkish Armed Forces Istanbul Central Command and finished his duty at the end of 1 year with the rank of Lieutenant Dental Physician.

 

He started working as a Dentist at Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital in 2013.

 

Onur Utku Yüksel, who started his specialization training at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Periodontology in 2014 after 1 year of public service, completed his specialization with the title of Specialist Dentist.

 

In 2020, he opened "Soho Dental Clinic", of which he is the founding partner.

 

He also provides consultancy as a consultant physician in the field of Periodontology and Surgery in many private clinics in Istanbul.

 

His areas of interest in clinical studies include dental implantology, on four & six, bone and gum transplantation, gum diseases and surgery, impacted tooth operations, and digital dentistry.

 

At Dentzade Dental Clinic, you’re in the hands of one of Turkey’s top implant dentists, Dr. Esra Yüksek With her expertise, Dr. Mehmet Nuri Yüksek has carefully chosen a highly skilled team who share his commitment to providing the best dental care.

 

Dr. Esra Yüksek has hand-selected a highly skilled team that shares her commitment to providing innovative, evidence-based dentistry at the very highest levels of quality.

 

At Dentzade Dental Clinic, you’re in the hands of one of Turkey’s top implant dentists, Dr. Esra Yüksek

 

With her expertise, Dr. Esra Yüksek has carefully chosen a highly skilled team who share her commitment to providing the best dental care.

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Burkan Berkay Bas
Orthodontist
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
DentSpa Oral & Dental Health Clinic

Burkan Berkay Bas

Orthodontist
8 years of experience

Experience

Dentspa Hospital

2020 – Present, Istanbul / Turkey

Istanbul Medipol University Unkapanı Dental Hospital

2017 – 2020, Istanbul / Turkey

Istanbul Medipol University

Lecturer
2017 – 2019, Istanbul / Turkey

Esnan Oral and Dental Clinic

2016 – 2016, Istanbul / Turkey

Education

Istanbul Medipol University

Faculty of Dentistry, Prosthodontics
PhD, 2016 – Present

Istanbul University

Çapa Faculty of Dentistry
2010 – 2015

Member of

  • Turkish Dental Association (TDB)
  • ITI Study Club 2020
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Experience

Dentspa Hospital

2020 – Present, Istanbul / Turkey

Istanbul Medipol University Unkapanı Dental Hospital

2017 – 2020, Istanbul / Turkey

Istanbul Medipol University

Lecturer
2017 – 2019, Istanbul / Turkey

Esnan Oral and Dental Clinic

2016 – 2016, Istanbul / Turkey

Education

Istanbul Medipol University

Faculty of Dentistry, Prosthodontics
PhD, 2016 – Present

Istanbul University

Çapa Faculty of Dentistry
2010 – 2015

Member of

  • Turkish Dental Association (TDB)
  • ITI Study Club 2020
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Doctor's visit price on request
Gingivectomy $55
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Onder Istanbullu
Dentist
22 years of experience

Onder Istanbullu

Dentist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Ader Dent
Omer Bayar
Dentist
8 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Doctor Bayar Dental Clinics

Omer Bayar

Dentist
8 years of experience

Dr. Ömer Bayar was born on October 3, 1992, in Eskişehir, Turkey. After completing his primary and secondary education at Atayurt College between 1998 and 2006, he attended Eskişehir Anadolu High School from 2006 to 2010.

 

He graduated from Başkent University’s Faculty of Dentistry in 2015 and has been working at his clinic since 2017. In addition, he pursued a PhD in Prosthodontics at Başkent University’s Faculty of Dentistry, graduating as a prosthodontist in 2023.

 

Dr. Bayar specializes in aesthetic dentistry, smile design, implantology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. He stays current in his field by attending various international congresses and seminars. His expertise includes full-mouth rehabilitation and smile makeovers for complex dental misalignments and jaw malpositions; implant surgeries for patients with severe bone deficiencies, bone grafting, and the "immediate implant" technique, which involves placing an implant at the time of tooth extraction. His PhD thesis, titled "Surface Roughness of Polished and Glazed 5Y-TZP Monolithic Zirconia Blocks After Brushing Simulation," has been published in both local and international academic journals.

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Dr. Ömer Bayar was born on October 3, 1992, in Eskişehir, Turkey. After completing his primary and secondary education at Atayurt College between 1998 and 2006, he attended Eskişehir Anadolu High School from 2006 to 2010.

 

He graduated from Başkent University’s Faculty of Dentistry in 2015 and has been working at his clinic since 2017. In addition, he pursued a PhD in Prosthodontics at Başkent University’s Faculty of Dentistry, graduating as a prosthodontist in 2023.

 

Dr. Bayar specializes in aesthetic dentistry, smile design, implantology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. He stays current in his field by attending various international congresses and seminars. His expertise includes full-mouth rehabilitation and smile makeovers for complex dental misalignments and jaw malpositions; implant surgeries for patients with severe bone deficiencies, bone grafting, and the "immediate implant" technique, which involves placing an implant at the time of tooth extraction. His PhD thesis, titled "Surface Roughness of Polished and Glazed 5Y-TZP Monolithic Zirconia Blocks After Brushing Simulation," has been published in both local and international academic journals.

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Erdem Ozdemir
Dentist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Özdemir Dental Center

Erdem Ozdemir

Dentist
16 years of experience

ERDEM ÖZDEMİR DDS, PhD

DENTIST / PROSTHODONTIST

Gazi University Dentistry (2005)

Başkent University Prosthodontics (2010)

Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY, USA (2008)

PhD thesis. Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems on the Microleakage in Root Canals

Researches.

1. Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems on the Microleakage in Root Canals.

Erdem Özdemir, Selim Erkut, Wei-Shao Lin, Hasan Orucoglu

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 2012; 26:22, 2517-2530

2. Effect of various post materials and resin luting cements on microleakage in endodontically treated root canals

Can Ramiz Erbaşar,Erdem Ozdemir &Güzin Neda Hasanoğlu Erbaşar

Pages 1651-1662 | Received 07 Dec 2014, Accepted 20 Mar 2015, Published online: 11 May 2015

3. Effect of adhesive systems on microleakage in endodontically treated teeth restored with glass fiber posts.

Erdem Özdemir, Kamran Gülsahi, Yonca Korkmaz, Selim Erkut, Abidin Hakan Tuncer

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 2014; ID.883773; DOI. 10:1080/01694243

4. Interfacial evaluation of endodontically treated teeth restored with selected adhesive materials and glass fiber posts: An SEM analysis.

Erdem Ozdemir, Wei-Shao Lin, Selim Erkut, Abidin Hakan Tuncer.

Journal of Dental Sciences 2013; 8:4, 365-72.

5. Management of interproximal soft tissue with a resin-bonded prosthesis after immediate implant placement.

Özdemir E, Lin WS, Erkut S.

J Prosthet Dent. 2012 Jan;107(1):7-10.

6. Effect of Immediate Implant Placement and Loading on Soft TissueManagement

Erdem Özdemir, Yener Oğuz

Open Journal of Stomatology, 2013, 3, ***-***

7.An esthetic approach to anterior segment: Lava crown restorations following subepithelial connective tissue graft procedure

Erdem Özdemir, Yasin Bozok

General Dentistry (accepted 2013)

8. Microleakage of different provisionalization techniques for class I inlays.

Selim Erkut, Alper Caglar, Burak Yilmaz, H. Cenker Küçükeşmen, Erdem Ozdemir

Journal of Dental Sciences, Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2013, Pages 1-7.

9. Maxillary rehabilitation with a CAD/ CAM-fabricated, long-term interim and anatomic contour definitive prosthesis with a digital workflow: A clinical report Lin WS, Harris BT, Ozdemir E, Morton D.

J Prosthet Dent. 2013 Jul;110(1):1-7.

10. A three-appointment alternative treatment protocol for fabricating an implant-supported milled bar overdenture.

Lin WS, Ozdemir E, Morton D.

J Prosthet Dent. 2012 Feb;107(2):75-9.

11. Bonding strength of self adhesive resin cements to human dentin

Özlem Acar, Erdem Özdemir

Reviews of Adhesion and Adhesives 2013 August;1(3) 346-364

12. A clinical comparison of cordless and conventional displacement systems regarding clinical performance and impression quality

Özlem Acar, Selim Erkut, Tuncer Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Mehtap Akci (Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2014, april)

13. Effect of Dental Implant Placement and Loading Timing on Presence and Quality of Adjacent Interdental Papillae

Erdem Ozdemir, Yener Oğuz, Wei-Shao Lin, Dean Morton

(journal of oral health and dental management; april, 2015)

14. Effect of different surface-cleaning techniques on the bond strength of composite resin restorations.

Erkut S, Yilmaz B, Bagis B, Küçükeşmen C, Ozdemir E, Acar O.J Prosthet Dent. 2014 Oct;112(4):949-56. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2014.05.001. Epub 2014 Jun 14.PMID: 24939254

ARTICLES

“Effects of various drying techniques on the fracture strength of type IV dental stones”

Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Özlem Acar, Ali Karahanoğlu

European Prosthetic Association, 2009, Austria

“An esthetic approach to anterior segment: Lava crown restorations following subepithelial connective tissue graft procedure”

Erdem Özdemir, Yasin Bozok

European Prosthetic Association, 2009, Austria

“Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems On The Microleakage”

Erdem Özdemir, Selim Erkut, Kamran Gülşahı, Hasan Orucoğlu

IADR, 2010, Barcelona

“Influence of Different Luting Agents on the Microleakage of Fiber-Reinforced Posts”

Erdem Özdemir, Yonca Korkmaz, Kamran Gülsahı, Selim Erkut

“A clinical comparison of cordless and conventional displacement systems regarding clinical performance and impression quality”

Özlem Acar, Selim Erkut, Tuncer Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Mehtap Akcil

FDI 2013, İstanbul, Turkey

BOOK

Handbook of adhesive technology

3. edition

Chapter 21

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ERDEM ÖZDEMİR DDS, PhD

DENTIST / PROSTHODONTIST

Gazi University Dentistry (2005)

Başkent University Prosthodontics (2010)

Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY, USA (2008)

PhD thesis. Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems on the Microleakage in Root Canals

Researches.

1. Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems on the Microleakage in Root Canals.

Erdem Özdemir, Selim Erkut, Wei-Shao Lin, Hasan Orucoglu

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 2012; 26:22, 2517-2530

2. Effect of various post materials and resin luting cements on microleakage in endodontically treated root canals

Can Ramiz Erbaşar,Erdem Ozdemir &Güzin Neda Hasanoğlu Erbaşar

Pages 1651-1662 | Received 07 Dec 2014, Accepted 20 Mar 2015, Published online: 11 May 2015

3. Effect of adhesive systems on microleakage in endodontically treated teeth restored with glass fiber posts.

Erdem Özdemir, Kamran Gülsahi, Yonca Korkmaz, Selim Erkut, Abidin Hakan Tuncer

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 2014; ID.883773; DOI. 10:1080/01694243

4. Interfacial evaluation of endodontically treated teeth restored with selected adhesive materials and glass fiber posts: An SEM analysis.

Erdem Ozdemir, Wei-Shao Lin, Selim Erkut, Abidin Hakan Tuncer.

Journal of Dental Sciences 2013; 8:4, 365-72.

5. Management of interproximal soft tissue with a resin-bonded prosthesis after immediate implant placement.

Özdemir E, Lin WS, Erkut S.

J Prosthet Dent. 2012 Jan;107(1):7-10.

6. Effect of Immediate Implant Placement and Loading on Soft TissueManagement

Erdem Özdemir, Yener Oğuz

Open Journal of Stomatology, 2013, 3, ***-***

7.An esthetic approach to anterior segment: Lava crown restorations following subepithelial connective tissue graft procedure

Erdem Özdemir, Yasin Bozok

General Dentistry (accepted 2013)

8. Microleakage of different provisionalization techniques for class I inlays.

Selim Erkut, Alper Caglar, Burak Yilmaz, H. Cenker Küçükeşmen, Erdem Ozdemir

Journal of Dental Sciences, Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2013, Pages 1-7.

9. Maxillary rehabilitation with a CAD/ CAM-fabricated, long-term interim and anatomic contour definitive prosthesis with a digital workflow: A clinical report Lin WS, Harris BT, Ozdemir E, Morton D.

J Prosthet Dent. 2013 Jul;110(1):1-7.

10. A three-appointment alternative treatment protocol for fabricating an implant-supported milled bar overdenture.

Lin WS, Ozdemir E, Morton D.

J Prosthet Dent. 2012 Feb;107(2):75-9.

11. Bonding strength of self adhesive resin cements to human dentin

Özlem Acar, Erdem Özdemir

Reviews of Adhesion and Adhesives 2013 August;1(3) 346-364

12. A clinical comparison of cordless and conventional displacement systems regarding clinical performance and impression quality

Özlem Acar, Selim Erkut, Tuncer Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Mehtap Akci (Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2014, april)

13. Effect of Dental Implant Placement and Loading Timing on Presence and Quality of Adjacent Interdental Papillae

Erdem Ozdemir, Yener Oğuz, Wei-Shao Lin, Dean Morton

(journal of oral health and dental management; april, 2015)

14. Effect of different surface-cleaning techniques on the bond strength of composite resin restorations.

Erkut S, Yilmaz B, Bagis B, Küçükeşmen C, Ozdemir E, Acar O.J Prosthet Dent. 2014 Oct;112(4):949-56. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2014.05.001. Epub 2014 Jun 14.PMID: 24939254

ARTICLES

“Effects of various drying techniques on the fracture strength of type IV dental stones”

Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Özlem Acar, Ali Karahanoğlu

European Prosthetic Association, 2009, Austria

“An esthetic approach to anterior segment: Lava crown restorations following subepithelial connective tissue graft procedure”

Erdem Özdemir, Yasin Bozok

European Prosthetic Association, 2009, Austria

“Influence of Dynamic Loading and Different Adhesive Systems On The Microleakage”

Erdem Özdemir, Selim Erkut, Kamran Gülşahı, Hasan Orucoğlu

IADR, 2010, Barcelona

“Influence of Different Luting Agents on the Microleakage of Fiber-Reinforced Posts”

Erdem Özdemir, Yonca Korkmaz, Kamran Gülsahı, Selim Erkut

“A clinical comparison of cordless and conventional displacement systems regarding clinical performance and impression quality”

Özlem Acar, Selim Erkut, Tuncer Burak Özcelik, Erdem Özdemir, Mehtap Akcil

FDI 2013, İstanbul, Turkey

BOOK

Handbook of adhesive technology

3. edition

Chapter 21

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Orcun Toptas
Dentist
24 years of experience

Orcun Toptas

Dentist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Integra Dental clinic
Suha Kilicaraslan
Dentist
26 years of experience

Suha Kilicaraslan

Dentist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Medoper
Binnur Toysal Yigitbasi
Dentist
24 years of experience

Binnur Toysal Yigitbasi

Dentist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Mark Asya Dental Center
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