Best Metal-ceramic crown doctors: TOP 61 doctors

Dt. Elif Nurhak Erdal

She was born in Salihli, Manisa in 1975. She completed her secondary education at Salihli Sekine Evren Anatolian High School and her higher education at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry and graduated successfully in 1999.
In the same year, she started working as an assistant professor at the I.U. Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Community Oral and Dental Health, and completed her master's degree with high honors at the I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Public Health in 2003. During her four-year academic education, she worked as a lecturer at the Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry and had the opportunity to work in various private clinics.
Since 2003, he has been a practical training consultant for dentists in aesthetic dentistry and teeth whitening at Güney Diş Deposu. As the head of domestic training activities for Ultradent / Kerrhawe companies, he organized courses for local and foreign dentists, participated in many international congresses and fairs on the subject, and had the opportunity to closely follow dental technology. He started working at Cosmodent Dentistry and Implantology Center in 2005. In 2007, he founded "Gülümse Dental Clinic" with his doctor friend in Perpa Trade Center. He has been providing services in Osmanoğlu Hospital since September 2013. As of 2020, he has been working in the field of 'Health Tourism' at Klinik No 1 Dental Clinic, of which he is one of the founding partners.
She opened her own clinic as of April 2024.
Istanbul Dentists Chamber Şişli district representative and also works in the Dentists Chamber Health Tourism Commission. Simultaneously, she is a member of the Şişli Municipality City Council Tourism Commission Board of Directors. She is the mother of Ali Deniz.
She speaks English at C1 level.

Congresses and/or Conferences Attended

2009: Achieving precision, function and aesthetics in oral rehabilitation, UCE, SPM, RD.

2010: Fola Dentistry Congress, Santo Domingo, SPM, RD. Root coverage technique for Cl. I Miller and implant placement in the aesthetic sector, UCE, SPM, RD.

2010: 2nd International Dentistry Conference, Santo Domingo, RD. Complete and removable prosthesis with patients, CSU, SPM, RD.

2012: Protocol for patients with systemic involvement, UCE, SPM, RD. Adhesion in restorative dentistry, functional occlusion and bioesthetic dentistry, UCE, SPM, RD.

2012: Guide to care for periodontal patients, UCE, SPM, RD.

2014: Dental Congress Meeting, New York, United States.

2014-2016: CPO Uninga, Brazil - Implantologist Doctor.

2017: Bichectomy (Crop Reduction) and Lipopapada, Brazil, Dr. Marcos Braite Institute.

2018: Scientific Exchange SIN Implants and Criteria Biomaterials, Brazil, IBOP Institute and SIN Implants Factory.

2021: Universidad Facop, São Paulo, Brazil, Degree Oral Face Harmonizer.

Dr. Serhii Marikutsa is a dentist with over 22 years of experience. He has specialized in implantology for the past 9 years. Dr. Marikutsa has placed more than 1,000 dental implants. This shows his strong expertise and dedication to patient care.

For the past 10 years, Dr. Marikutsa has worked in the Czech Republic. He is an active member of the local dental community and stays current with new dental technologies. His practice is known for precision, patient-focused care, and complete dental solutions.

Assistant Lecturer at Ain Shams University with expertise in fixed prosthodontics – combines academic knowledge with clinical precision for dental prostheses.

• Specializes in metal-ceramic crowns for durable, aesthetic results
• Skilled in digital dentistry and custom prosthetic solutions
• Focuses on occlusion and esthetics for natural-looking outcomes
• Provides comprehensive treatment planning for complex cases

Dr. İsmail Şener is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist from Turkey. He has over 20 years of experience in both clinical practice and academia. In 2013, he became an Associate Professor. He has published 44 scientific papers, which have received more than 800 citations.

Dr. Şener’s main areas of expertise are oral pathology, implant dentistry, and advanced maxillofacial surgery. He is a member of the International Implantology Team (ITI), the Turkish Society of Prosthetics and Implantology, and the Turkish Dental Association. These memberships show his dedication to professional growth and education.

Dr. Papp specializes in creating durable, natural-looking metal-ceramic crowns with a focus on both function and aesthetics.

• 9+ years of experience in conservative and prosthetic dentistry
• Specialist title from Semmelweis University
• Uses modern techniques for precise and long-lasting results
• Fluent in Hungarian, German, and English

Dr. Mehmet Emin Çelebi is an expert and experienced in smile design, dental implantology, all on six and immediate implantology treatments, which are among the most preferred dentistry practices today. He has applied these types of treatments to hundreds of his patients.

Born in Kırıkkale in 1986, Dr. Mehmet Emin Çelebi graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2009. In addition to his dentistry education, he has participated in many seminars and certificate programs related to his areas of expertise.

He has developed his expertise with one-on-one applied courses by following the most current developments in dentistry. He is very experienced in treatments such as smile design, dental implantology, which is one of the most preferred dentistry applications today, and all on six, immediate implantology, which is a multidisciplinary working style.

Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum brings over 10 years of expertise in restorative and implant dentistry, trained in the USA and Thailand.

• Head of the Dental Department at Bangkok Chiang Mai Hospital
• Specialized in esthetic restorative and implant dentistry from Chulalongkorn University
• Member of The American Dental Association and The International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• Extensive experience in metal-ceramic crowns and dental prosthetics

Dr. Rebeca Riera specializes in prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry with a master's from Universitat Internacional de Catalunya – one of Europe's top dental schools.

• Fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian for seamless patient communication
• Trained specifically in temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) treatments
• Previously taught prosthodontics at UIC – passing on advanced techniques
• Focuses on individualized smile design using durable materials

Dr. Barragan specializes in advanced prosthetic dentistry with postgraduate training in bone regeneration and implantology — ideal for durable metal-ceramic crowns.

• PhD research in innovative bone regeneration techniques
• Fluent in 4 languages – Spanish, English, Italian, French
• International speaker on dental biomaterials and bone regeneration

Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry

International Team for Implantology (ITI)

Turkish Society of Prosthodontics and Implantology

Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

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.

Dr. Miller Vieira Paula is an internationally certified implantologist and dental ceramist. He has over 20 years of experience and has performed more than 25,000 dental procedures. He specializes in All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants, porcelain veneers, and advanced tooth extractions. Dr. Paula is also a professor and researcher in oral microbiology and periodontology. He has made significant contributions to research on periodontal and endodontic infections, the oral-gut microbiome, and dental biofilm.

He holds a Mexican Professional License (#11306461), an MBA, and advanced certifications in implantology and dental aesthetics. Dr. Paula is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Brazilian Society of Esthetic Dentistry. He leads YeahSmile Clinic in Cancun, which is known for patient satisfaction and innovation in dental care.

Dr. İzim Türker is a specialist in prosthetic dentistry. She holds DDS and PhD degrees from Yeditepe University. Since 2017, she has focused on advanced prosthetic treatments. She completed her doctorate in 2021 with research on the durability of dental materials.

Dr. Türker is an Assistant Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Dentistry. She also practices at Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital in Istanbul. She has contributed to several academic studies, especially on how thermal aging affects dental materials. Her work shows her dedication to advancing prosthetic dentistry.

Dr. Maria Luisa Ramirez is a board-certified specialist in endocrinology and internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (INTEC) in 2004. She has expertise in treating complex endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and lipoid metabolism disorders.

Dr. Ramirez has treated more than 2,000 patients with endocrine and metabolic conditions. Her patients report high satisfaction rates. She is accredited by leading medical boards. Dr. Ramirez is known for her evidence-based care and dedication to improving endocrine health in her community.

Dr. Damyan Karadzhov, a distinguished alumnus of MU-Varna, holds a Master’s degree in Dentistry and excels in prosthetic and aesthetic dentistry. His commitment to advancing his expertise is demonstrated through his completion of rigorous courses led by globally recognized figures. In 2021, he refined his skills under Prof. Giovanni Zucchelli, DDS, PhD, focusing on mucogingival aesthetic surgery, a soft tissue approach to periodontal regeneration, and innovative solutions for soft tissue dehiscence surrounding implants.

In 2020, Dr. Karadzhov pursued specialized training in “Aesthetic Rehabilitation with Ceramic Veneers” under the tutelage of Dr. Mauro Fradeani and Dr. Leonardo Baccherini, gaining in-depth knowledge of aesthetic principles and minimally invasive techniques. Additionally, his pursuit of excellence continued in 2019 with a course in Endodontics from Prof. Gianluca Plotino, PhD, where he concentrated on cutting-edge practices in root canal machining, 3D obturation, and the restoration of extensively decayed teeth.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Karadzhov boasts a rich personal history and diverse interests. He completed his secondary education in Canada and is fluent in both French and English. His passion extends into the realms of Virtual Reality, exploring its potential in dentistry and education. Dr. Karadzhov is also actively involved in projects at the intersection of Fintech and Cryptocurrency technologies, applying innovative solutions to enhance dental practice efficiency. A seasoned tennis player, he has dedicated over a decade to training in the sport.

Dr. Karadzhov’s dynamic approach to dentistry and his commitment to continuous learning make him a prominent figure in his field.