2025
Dental Care in Istanbul: Clinics, Treatments and Costs
Full-arch cases carry the whole jaw on 4 to 6 implants under the All-on-4 and All-on-6 concepts. Cost is quoted per case after CBCT, not from a fixed list.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval
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Clinical experience, misunderstood concepts and frequently asked questions. Notes from many years of practice.
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// Gums
Do You Need Antibiotics for Gum Infection? A Complete, Evidence-Based Guide
Antibiotics are not first-line for most gum infections: scaling clears gingivitis in 7 to 14 days. Abscess, fever, swelling or medical risk change that.
FK
Dr Ferit Kaval, PhD6 min
// Aesthetic
Teeth Whitening Safe and Effective Methods
Across 25 randomised trials, low and medium concentration hydrogen peroxide showed on average 33% lower sensitivity risk than high concentration gel.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval4 min
// TMJ
Night Guards for Bruxism: Fit, Comfort and Sleep
A night guard for bruxism protects teeth and restorations but does not cure the grinding; a custom guard lasts longer than a stock one with proper care.
ÖŞ
Dr Ömer Faruk Şarkbay, PhD10 min
Are Canker Sores Contagious? No, and Here Is Why
Canker sores are not contagious because no virus causes them. Most heal in 7 to 14 days, and recurrent sores affect 5 to 25 per cent of people.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval7 min
// Aesthetic
Cosmetic Dentistry: What Each Treatment Actually Changes
Five-year survival for single crowns was 98.5% for monolithic lithium disilicate and 96.8% for monolithic zirconia, while composite veneers pooled 88%. Whitening, bonding, veneers, aligners and implants compared.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval7 min
Teething Rash: What It Looks Like and How Long It Lasts
Drool rash on a baby cheek, chin or neck usually clears within one to two weeks with barrier cream and dry skin. What it looks like and when to call a doctor.
HK
Dr Hakan Kaval6 min
// Root Canal
Understanding Dental Posts: Restoring Structure and Strength to Treated Teeth
Seven trials put survival of endodontically treated teeth at 92.8 percent with glass-fibre posts and 78.1 percent with metal posts, not a significant gap.
AÇ
Dr Anıl Çetin, PhD4 min
// Paediatric
Removing Calculus: Why Brushing Alone Cannot Do It
In two trials with 1,711 adults, six-monthly scale and polish reduced calculus. Anticalculus toothpastes cut new deposits by 39% to 55% against placebo.
Eİ
Dr Ebru İmren8 min