The multidisciplinary team performs everything from routine checkups to complex full-mouth reconstructions, with strengths in dental implants, including All-on-4/5/6, zirconia and porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, root canals, dentures, orthodontics including Invisalign®, laser whitening, and oral surgery.

The group also runs a Dentaliva Academy for ongoing clinician training, helping keep techniques current and predictable.

Why Travelers Choose Dentaliva

• Experienced specialists: Team members include an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, prosthetic dentists, and aesthetic dentists with advanced degrees, including Doctorate and PhD qualifications, and memberships in organizations like ITI and EuroPerio.
• Full-arch expertise: Guided planning for All-on-X fixed bridges and implant-supported solutions.
• Modern materials: Zirconia and all-ceramic restorations support natural, strong results.
• Visitor-friendly: Clear plans, staged timelines for implants, and an approachable team accustomed to patients from the UK, Europe, and Australia.

Treatments & Expertise

• Implants & full-arch: Standard and mini implants, All-on-4/5/6 fixed bridges, implant crowns and bridges, overdentures, plus sinus lift and bone grafts when required.
• Cosmetic & restorative: Zirconia and all-ceramic crowns, porcelain veneers, composite bonding, inlays/onlays, and smile design.
• Endodontics & periodontics: Root canals for any tooth, deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, gingivectomy, and gingivoplasty, which means gum reshaping.
• Dentures & orthodontics: Full and partial dentures, including acrylic, metal, and flexible options; Invisalign® and conventional orthodontic options.

Note: an abutment is the small connector that joins a dental implant to its crown.

Meet a Few of the Clinicians

Dr. Dt. M. Cihan Babüçcü — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Focus on dental implants, management of infections, and laser applications in oral surgery.

Dr. Dt. İbrahim Talha Meşe — Prosthetic Dentistry
 

Special interests in zirconia restorations, laminate veneers, and implant-retained prostheses, including full-arch bridges.

Dt. Ömer Faruk Tanı — Aesthetic/Prosthetic Dentistry

Traditional and hybrid prosthetic treatments with an emphasis on smile aesthetics.

Location & Getting There

Where: Üsküdar, on the Asian side of Istanbul, with additional Dentaliva clinics in Avcılar and Altunizade.

• From Istanbul Airport (IST): Typically 35–60 minutes by taxi or transfer, depending on traffic.
• From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW): Typically 45–75 minutes by taxi or transfer.
• Transit & rideshare: Metro or tram plus a short taxi works well. Uber, using licensed taxis, and BiTaksi are widely used. Your hotel or the clinic can arrange regulated cabs.

Patient Experience

• Time-efficient plans: Many single crowns and veneers can be completed in about 3–5 days, with try-ins. Implants are commonly two-visit plans, with surgery first and final teeth after healing.
• Clear estimates: Written treatment plans and easy explanations of material choices.
• Comfort options: Nitrous gas sedation is available, depending on the case.

How to Book

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FAQs

1) Where exactly is Dentaliva and how do I get there?

Short answer: In Üsküdar, on Istanbul’s Asian side—easy by taxi or metro/tram plus a short taxi.

Expanded: From Istanbul Airport (IST), allow about 35–60 minutes. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), allow about 45–75 minutes, traffic permitting. Uber, using licensed taxis, and BiTaksi work citywide. Hotels or the clinic can arrange reliable pickups.

2) What languages are spoken?

Short answer: Turkish with English support for international patients.

Expanded: The clinic regularly treats travelers from the UK, Europe, and Australia. If you need another language, ask Dental Departures to confirm coordinator availability for your dates.

3) Which payment methods are accepted?

Short answer: Typically cash and major cards—confirm before traveling.

Expanded: Card acceptance can vary by bank and network. Verify Visa and Mastercard, any bank-transfer options, and whether deposits are required for staged implant cases.

4) Are warranties or guarantees provided?

Short answer: Request a written warranty for implants, crowns, veneers, and dentures.

Expanded: Ensure it states the coverage period, what is covered, such as chipping or loosening, and any maintenance or checkup conditions.

5) How long should I plan to stay?

Short answer: Plan 1 day for cleaning or whitening, about 3–5 days for single crowns or veneers, and two visits for implants.

Expanded: Exact timelines depend on your exam, imaging, and lab steps. Temporary restorations are often used between stages.

6) Is sedation available?

Short answer: Yes—nitrous gas sedation is offered, depending on the case.

Expanded: Share your medical history early. The team will confirm eligibility and pre-op instructions.

7) Is the clinic family-friendly?

Short answer: Yes.

Expanded: Pediatric services are available. Children’s checkups and simple treatments can often be planned alongside adult appointments.

8) Do you do Invisalign® and braces?

Short answer: Yes—Invisalign® and conventional braces are available.

Expanded: Case complexity determines duration. The orthodontist will outline a plan after evaluation.