Born and raised in Turkey, Dr. Pera attended the highly reputed Hacettepe University Dentistry Faculty from 2008 to 2013, where he began his journey to become a dentist. His passion for the field led him to further specialize in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a field he trained in extensively at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry from 2016 to 2021.
To ensure a holistic approach to patient care, Dr. Pera undertook several rotations between 2016 and 2019. This included areas like Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Emergency Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, and Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, all at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
Before establishing Hospitaprime, Dr. Pera served as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the esteemed Koru Hospital in Ankara from May 2021 to July 2022. Shortly after, he joined Memorial Hospital in Istanbul in September 2022, where he continues to practice.
In March 2023, Dr. Pera took a significant step in his career by founding Hospitaprime in Istanbul, a state-of-the-art dental clinic offering a myriad of dental services. Through Hospitaprime, Dr. Pera has actualized his vision of providing unparalleled dental care, ensuring each patient benefits from his extensive knowledge, experience, and passion for the field.
Read moreBorn and raised in Turkey, Dr. Pera attended the highly reputed Hacettepe University Dentistry Faculty from 2008 to 2013, where he began his journey to become a dentist. His passion for the field led him to further specialize in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a field he trained in extensively at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry from 2016 to 2021.
To ensure a holistic approach to patient care, Dr. Pera undertook several rotations between 2016 and 2019. This included areas like Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Emergency Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, and Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, all at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
Before establishing Hospitaprime, Dr. Pera served as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the esteemed Koru Hospital in Ankara from May 2021 to July 2022. Shortly after, he joined Memorial Hospital in Istanbul in September 2022, where he continues to practice.
In March 2023, Dr. Pera took a significant step in his career by founding Hospitaprime in Istanbul, a state-of-the-art dental clinic offering a myriad of dental services. Through Hospitaprime, Dr. Pera has actualized his vision of providing unparalleled dental care, ensuring each patient benefits from his extensive knowledge, experience, and passion for the field.
Prosthetic dental treatment specialist Maryam FAZELI completed her primary, middle, and high school education in Iran. In 2011, she began her dental education as a student at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University and successfully graduated in 2016.
In 2018, she completed her specialization education at the Department of Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Izmir Katip Çelebi University with her thesis titled "Radiographic Evaluation of Bone Loss in Implant-Supported Prostheses with Different Crown/Implant Ratios Placed in the Maxillary Posterior Region."
During and after her education, she attended numerous courses, seminars, and congresses. She started working as a prosthesis specialist at Izmirdent Oral and Dental Health Clinic in Izmir, where she focused on "Aesthetic Smile Design" and "Hollywood Smile" applications.
In 2024, she began working as a Prosthesis Specialist at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic. She is fluent in English, Persian, and Azerbaijani.
Read moreProsthetic dental treatment specialist Maryam FAZELI completed her primary, middle, and high school education in Iran. In 2011, she began her dental education as a student at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University and successfully graduated in 2016.
In 2018, she completed her specialization education at the Department of Prosthetic Dental Treatment at Izmir Katip Çelebi University with her thesis titled "Radiographic Evaluation of Bone Loss in Implant-Supported Prostheses with Different Crown/Implant Ratios Placed in the Maxillary Posterior Region."
During and after her education, she attended numerous courses, seminars, and congresses. She started working as a prosthesis specialist at Izmirdent Oral and Dental Health Clinic in Izmir, where she focused on "Aesthetic Smile Design" and "Hollywood Smile" applications.
In 2024, she began working as a Prosthesis Specialist at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic. She is fluent in English, Persian, and Azerbaijani.
Prosthetic dental treatment specialist Meral Nizam completed her primary, middle, and high school education in Kahramanmaraş. In 1998, she started her education at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University and successfully graduated in 2003. In the same year, she graduated and started her doctorate education at the Department of Prosthetic Dental Treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University. She completed her education in 2009 with her doctoral thesis titled "Evaluation of the Treatment Effectiveness of Stable Type Occlusal Splints in Classic Temporomandibular Disorders."
Between 2010-2013, she worked as a Prosthetic Dental Treatment (Prosthesis) Specialist at a Dental Health Center affiliated with the Ministry of Health. In 2024, she started working as a prosthesis specialist at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic.
During and after her education, she attended numerous courses, seminars, and congresses. She is interested in all kinds of fixed prostheses, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Aesthetic Smile Design, and Implant-Supported Prosthetic Restorations.
She is fluent in English and has an intermediate level of German.
Read moreProsthetic dental treatment specialist Meral Nizam completed her primary, middle, and high school education in Kahramanmaraş. In 1998, she started her education at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University and successfully graduated in 2003. In the same year, she graduated and started her doctorate education at the Department of Prosthetic Dental Treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University. She completed her education in 2009 with her doctoral thesis titled "Evaluation of the Treatment Effectiveness of Stable Type Occlusal Splints in Classic Temporomandibular Disorders."
Between 2010-2013, she worked as a Prosthetic Dental Treatment (Prosthesis) Specialist at a Dental Health Center affiliated with the Ministry of Health. In 2024, she started working as a prosthesis specialist at Nifa Dent Oral and Dental Health Clinic.
During and after her education, she attended numerous courses, seminars, and congresses. She is interested in all kinds of fixed prostheses, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Aesthetic Smile Design, and Implant-Supported Prosthetic Restorations.
She is fluent in English and has an intermediate level of German.
Avangart Clinic Founder and Board Member Dentist Emrah Yeşilyurt was born in Ordu. He completed his secondary and high school education at Ordu Anatolian High School and Ordu Science High School. In 2007, he graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry. Between 2008-2019, he actively worked in the surgical and integrated departments of Sakarya Geyve State Hospital and Okmeydanı Oral and Dental Health Hospital. Since 2008, he has performed approximately 35,000 implant cases. In 2020, he became the co-founder of Avangart Clinic. Dentist Emrah Yeşilyurt continues to work in Avangart Clinic in the field of implant surgery and cosmetic dentistry. He has numerous certificates in oral implantology and cosmetic dentistry.
Read moreAvangart Clinic Founder and Board Member Dentist Emrah Yeşilyurt was born in Ordu. He completed his secondary and high school education at Ordu Anatolian High School and Ordu Science High School. In 2007, he graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry. Between 2008-2019, he actively worked in the surgical and integrated departments of Sakarya Geyve State Hospital and Okmeydanı Oral and Dental Health Hospital. Since 2008, he has performed approximately 35,000 implant cases. In 2020, he became the co-founder of Avangart Clinic. Dentist Emrah Yeşilyurt continues to work in Avangart Clinic in the field of implant surgery and cosmetic dentistry. He has numerous certificates in oral implantology and cosmetic dentistry.
Specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Graduated from Okan University faculty of dentistry Istanbul (Prosthodontics Department)
Master degree in Dental surgery DDS Okan university
Specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Okan University Istanbul.
He holds the Turkish board from the Turkish Ministry of health.
8 Years experience in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery and cosmetic dentistry.
5 Years experience in the field of medical tourism.
Languages :
Arabic
English
Turkish
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Specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Graduated from Okan University faculty of dentistry Istanbul (Prosthodontics Department)
Master degree in Dental surgery DDS Okan university
Specialised in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Okan University Istanbul.
He holds the Turkish board from the Turkish Ministry of health.
8 Years experience in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery and cosmetic dentistry.
5 Years experience in the field of medical tourism.
Languages :
Arabic
English
Turkish
Dr. Dt. Alper T.
Prosthesis Specialist
Dr. Dt. Alper T.
Prosthesis Specialist
The patient has a Certificate of Honor from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, obtained in 2020 and a Certificate of Attendance in Basic Implantology from Megagen, obtained in 2021.
Read moreThe patient has a Certificate of Honor from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, obtained in 2020 and a Certificate of Attendance in Basic Implantology from Megagen, obtained in 2021.
Dt. Serdar Demirçal graduated from Denizli Anatolian High School in 2004 and subsequently gained admission to the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University. He completed his dental education in 2010 and began his career as a dentist. After working for 3 years at Avrupadent Oral and Dental Hospital and 7 years at Cadde Dental Oral and Dental Health Clinic, he co-founded Dente Dental Studio Oral and Dental Health Clinic in 2021. Specializing in smile design, aesthetic dentistry, bonding, composite laminates, fixed and removable restorations, implant-supported fixed and removable restorations, root canal treatment, and zirconium prosthetics, Dt. Demirçal offers services in various fields of dentistry.
Read moreDt. Serdar Demirçal graduated from Denizli Anatolian High School in 2004 and subsequently gained admission to the Faculty of Dentistry at Ege University. He completed his dental education in 2010 and began his career as a dentist. After working for 3 years at Avrupadent Oral and Dental Hospital and 7 years at Cadde Dental Oral and Dental Health Clinic, he co-founded Dente Dental Studio Oral and Dental Health Clinic in 2021. Specializing in smile design, aesthetic dentistry, bonding, composite laminates, fixed and removable restorations, implant-supported fixed and removable restorations, root canal treatment, and zirconium prosthetics, Dt. Demirçal offers services in various fields of dentistry.
Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry 1999
He completed his doctorate at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery of 19 Mayıs University in 2004
He received the title of associate professor in 2003
International Implantology Team (ITI)
Turkish Society of Prosthetics and Implantology
Turkish Dental Association (TDB)
Read moreIstanbul University Faculty of Dentistry 1999
He completed his doctorate at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery of 19 Mayıs University in 2004
He received the title of associate professor in 2003
International Implantology Team (ITI)
Turkish Society of Prosthetics and Implantology
Turkish Dental Association (TDB)
MEDICAL EXPERINENCE
2016 - Present
MEMORIAL SİSLİ HOSPİTAL
Dentist/Istanbul
2009 - 2016
MEMORIAL SUADIYE MEDICAL CENTER
Dentist/Istanbul
2000 - 2009
PRIVATE CLINIC
Dentist/Istanbul
MEDICAL EDUCATION
1992 - 1997
EGE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY / İzmir, Turkey
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Prosthetic trainingseminar 1997
TDB DentistryCongress 2002 / 2003 / 2004/2006
TDBCenturyCongress inScientific Dentistry
6thAegeanRegion DentistsChambers International ScientificCongressandExhibition2006
6thAegeanRegion DentistsChambers International ScientificCongressandExhibitionteethwhitening course2006
Oral implantology theoreticalandpractical courses April 2004
Oral implantology theoreticalandpractical courses March2004
EDAD IstanbulCongress 2006
DentalCommunicationSeminar 2006
Ankara DentistsChamberSpringSymposium2007, Cyprus
Ankara DentistsChamberSpringSymposium2008, Antalya
MemberofTurkish DentalAssociation MemberofInternationalTeamfor Implantology (ITI)
MemberofAcademyofEsthetic Dentistry
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MEDICAL EXPERINENCE
2016 - Present
MEMORIAL SİSLİ HOSPİTAL
Dentist/Istanbul
2009 - 2016
MEMORIAL SUADIYE MEDICAL CENTER
Dentist/Istanbul
2000 - 2009
PRIVATE CLINIC
Dentist/Istanbul
MEDICAL EDUCATION
1992 - 1997
EGE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY / İzmir, Turkey
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Prosthetic trainingseminar 1997
TDB DentistryCongress 2002 / 2003 / 2004/2006
TDBCenturyCongress inScientific Dentistry
6thAegeanRegion DentistsChambers International ScientificCongressandExhibition2006
6thAegeanRegion DentistsChambers International ScientificCongressandExhibitionteethwhitening course2006
Oral implantology theoreticalandpractical courses April 2004
Oral implantology theoreticalandpractical courses March2004
EDAD IstanbulCongress 2006
DentalCommunicationSeminar 2006
Ankara DentistsChamberSpringSymposium2007, Cyprus
Ankara DentistsChamberSpringSymposium2008, Antalya
MemberofTurkish DentalAssociation MemberofInternationalTeamfor Implantology (ITI)
MemberofAcademyofEsthetic Dentistry
Prof.Dr. Hakan Alpay Karasu, D.D.S.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry
Fields of Study and Interests
Education
1998 - University of London, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
Career
Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry
University of London, Faculty of Dentistry
Publications and Congress Statements
1.Karasu HA., Okçu KM., Ortakoğlu K., Bayar GR., Aydıntuğ Y., "Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis with Temporalis Superficial Fascia Flap" Mil Med,2005;170(2):167
2. Özer L., Karasu HA., Aras K., Tokman B., Ersoy E., "Dentin Dysplasia Type 1: Report of Atypical Cases in The Permanent and Mixt Dentitions" Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radio/ Endod, 2004;98:85-90
3. Sayan NB., Üçok C., Karasu HA., Günhan Ö., "Peripheral Osteoma of The Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A Study of 35 New Cases" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2002;60:1299-1301
4. Doğan N., Üçok C., Korkmaz C., Üçok Ö., Karasu HA., "The Effects of Articaine Hydrochloride on Wound Healing: An Experimental Study" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2003;61:1467-1470
5. Karasu HA., Ortakoğlu K., Okçu M., Günhan Ö., "Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Condyle: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature" Mil Med, 2005;170(9):79
6. Altug Ataç AT., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion Compared with Orthopedic Rapid Maxillar Expansion" Angle Orthodontist, 2006;76(3):353-359
7. Sayan NB., Karasu HA., Uyanik LO., Aytaç D., "Two- stage Treatment of TMJ Ankylosis by Early Surgical Approach and Distraction Osteogenesis" J Craniofac Surg,2007;18(1):212-217
8. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Orhan K., Üçok Ö., Tuncer N., "Intravascular Papillary Endothelial Hyperplasia and Osteoma: A Case Report of an Individual with 2 Different Pathologies" Quintessence Int, 2007;38, (2):88-91
9. Kurt G. Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Stability of SARME and OME after 3 years Follow-up.” The Angle Orthodontist. 2010;80(4):613-619
10. Kurt G., Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Changes in Nasopharyngeal Airway Following Orthopedic and Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion” J Craniofac Surg 2010;21:312-317
11. Altuğ-Ataç AT., Ataç MS., Kurt G., Karasu HA., “Comparison of Surgically Assisted RME and Orthopedic RME: Changes in Nasal Structure” Int J Oral and Maxillofac Surg 2010;39:129-135.
12. Aydemir H, Memikoğlu U, Karasu H. Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position and head posture after orthognathic surgery in Class III patients.” Angle Orthod. 2012 Nov;82(6):993-1000. doi: 10.2319/091911-597.1. Epub 2012 Apr 11. PMID:22500578
13. Efendiyeva R1, Aydemir H, Karasu H, Toygar-Memikoğlu U. “Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position, and head posture after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in Class III patients: Long-term evaluation.” Angle Orthod. 2014 Mar 7. [Epub ahead of print]
14. SUNAL AKTÜRK EZGİ, EREN HAKAN, GÖRÜRGÖZ CANSU, ORHAN KAAN, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY, AKAT BORA, TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2020). Electromyographic, Ultrasonographic, and Ultrasound Elastographic Evaluation of the Masseter Muscle in Class III Patients Before and After Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (Yayın No: 6276746)
15. Sahbaz Emir Bahman,CESUR EMRE,ALTUĞ DEMİRALP AYŞE TUBA,Ergül Kutay Can,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY,TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2019). Is It Possible to Protract the Maxilla by Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Intermaxillary Class III Elastics? Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 32(02), 96-104., Doi: 10.5152/Turkjorthod.2019.18060 (Yayın No: 5697928)
16. Aydemir H, Efendiyeva R, Karasu H, Toygar M, Tülin U (2015). Evaluation of Long-Term Soft Tissue Changes After Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery in Class III Patients. The Angle Orthodontist, 85(4), 631-637., Doi: 10.2319/062214-449.1
17. Karasu HA., Uyanık LO., Üçok C., Sayan NB., "The Use of Iliac Bone Greft on Maxillomandibular Defects" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S39 (2003), 16 th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.
18. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Akçam O., Uyanık LO., Üçok Ö., Sayan NB., "The Use Rapid External Distraction on Cleft Patient" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S18 (2003), 16th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.
19. Uyanık LO., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "The use of Rigid External Distraction for Midface Hypoplasia" J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg. 34(Supplement 1) 155-156 (2006), Abstracts from the 18th Congress of The European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Barcelona, Spain.
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Prof.Dr. Hakan Alpay Karasu, D.D.S.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry
Fields of Study and Interests
Education
1998 - University of London, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
Career
Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry
University of London, Faculty of Dentistry
Publications and Congress Statements
1.Karasu HA., Okçu KM., Ortakoğlu K., Bayar GR., Aydıntuğ Y., "Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis with Temporalis Superficial Fascia Flap" Mil Med,2005;170(2):167
2. Özer L., Karasu HA., Aras K., Tokman B., Ersoy E., "Dentin Dysplasia Type 1: Report of Atypical Cases in The Permanent and Mixt Dentitions" Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radio/ Endod, 2004;98:85-90
3. Sayan NB., Üçok C., Karasu HA., Günhan Ö., "Peripheral Osteoma of The Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A Study of 35 New Cases" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2002;60:1299-1301
4. Doğan N., Üçok C., Korkmaz C., Üçok Ö., Karasu HA., "The Effects of Articaine Hydrochloride on Wound Healing: An Experimental Study" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2003;61:1467-1470
5. Karasu HA., Ortakoğlu K., Okçu M., Günhan Ö., "Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Condyle: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature" Mil Med, 2005;170(9):79
6. Altug Ataç AT., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion Compared with Orthopedic Rapid Maxillar Expansion" Angle Orthodontist, 2006;76(3):353-359
7. Sayan NB., Karasu HA., Uyanik LO., Aytaç D., "Two- stage Treatment of TMJ Ankylosis by Early Surgical Approach and Distraction Osteogenesis" J Craniofac Surg,2007;18(1):212-217
8. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Orhan K., Üçok Ö., Tuncer N., "Intravascular Papillary Endothelial Hyperplasia and Osteoma: A Case Report of an Individual with 2 Different Pathologies" Quintessence Int, 2007;38, (2):88-91
9. Kurt G. Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Stability of SARME and OME after 3 years Follow-up.” The Angle Orthodontist. 2010;80(4):613-619
10. Kurt G., Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Changes in Nasopharyngeal Airway Following Orthopedic and Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion” J Craniofac Surg 2010;21:312-317
11. Altuğ-Ataç AT., Ataç MS., Kurt G., Karasu HA., “Comparison of Surgically Assisted RME and Orthopedic RME: Changes in Nasal Structure” Int J Oral and Maxillofac Surg 2010;39:129-135.
12. Aydemir H, Memikoğlu U, Karasu H. Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position and head posture after orthognathic surgery in Class III patients.” Angle Orthod. 2012 Nov;82(6):993-1000. doi: 10.2319/091911-597.1. Epub 2012 Apr 11. PMID:22500578
13. Efendiyeva R1, Aydemir H, Karasu H, Toygar-Memikoğlu U. “Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position, and head posture after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in Class III patients: Long-term evaluation.” Angle Orthod. 2014 Mar 7. [Epub ahead of print]
14. SUNAL AKTÜRK EZGİ, EREN HAKAN, GÖRÜRGÖZ CANSU, ORHAN KAAN, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY, AKAT BORA, TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2020). Electromyographic, Ultrasonographic, and Ultrasound Elastographic Evaluation of the Masseter Muscle in Class III Patients Before and After Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (Yayın No: 6276746)
15. Sahbaz Emir Bahman,CESUR EMRE,ALTUĞ DEMİRALP AYŞE TUBA,Ergül Kutay Can,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY,TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2019). Is It Possible to Protract the Maxilla by Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Intermaxillary Class III Elastics? Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 32(02), 96-104., Doi: 10.5152/Turkjorthod.2019.18060 (Yayın No: 5697928)
16. Aydemir H, Efendiyeva R, Karasu H, Toygar M, Tülin U (2015). Evaluation of Long-Term Soft Tissue Changes After Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery in Class III Patients. The Angle Orthodontist, 85(4), 631-637., Doi: 10.2319/062214-449.1
17. Karasu HA., Uyanık LO., Üçok C., Sayan NB., "The Use of Iliac Bone Greft on Maxillomandibular Defects" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S39 (2003), 16 th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.
18. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Akçam O., Uyanık LO., Üçok Ö., Sayan NB., "The Use Rapid External Distraction on Cleft Patient" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S18 (2003), 16th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.
19. Uyanık LO., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "The use of Rigid External Distraction for Midface Hypoplasia" J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg. 34(Supplement 1) 155-156 (2006), Abstracts from the 18th Congress of The European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Barcelona, Spain.