Braces in Turkey

According to WHO, 45% of people require orthodontic treatment, among which the adult population is 25%. Every year, 850,000 medical tourists come to Turkey for treatment, many of them for dental services. Among the most requested procedures are the installation of implants in Turkey, the installation of veneers in Turkey, as well as braces.

Braces in Turkey are one of the most popular search queries in many countries. For this procedure, patients come here mainly from Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Most of the dental clinics for the installation of braces are located in Istanbul, Izmir, and Antalya.

According to the patients of Experts Medical, Turkey is an excellent place for medical procedures. Dental services of various levels of complexity are also popular here. The Dentistry in Turkey page of the Experts Medical website contains the best clinics for any type of dental procedure. In addition, patients can find information on where exactly they can put braces in Turkey.

Patients note the following advantages of an orthodontist in Turkey:

1. High level of professionalism of doctors.
2. Availability of modern equipment and certified materials for high-quality installation of braces in Turkey.
3. The individually selected treatment regimen for each patient.
4. The possibility of a preliminary online consultation with an orthodontist in Antalya from Memorial Clinic or in another clinic, in any other region of Turkey. This is an opportunity for patients to get answers to all questions. They will be provided by the doctor after a preliminary study of panoramic images and a treatment plan.
5. The presence of Russian-speaking staff and translators in the state ensures that there is no language barrier.
6. The transparent pricing policy of Turkish clinics guarantees no markups. Therefore, the patient will find out how much it will cost to put braces in Turkey at the preliminary consultation.
7. Many medical centers provide patients with favorable package offers, thanks to which they can get braces in Turkey at a democratic price while the quality meets international standards.
8. The excellent geographical location of Turkish clinics allows to combine the installation of braces in Turkey with a comfortable stay in the best resorts. For example, if you look for an orthodontist in Alanya. In addition, the procedure can be combined with other types of treatment.

Successful results, up-to-date technologies, experienced dentists, and positive reviews attract patients from different countries to Turkey to install braces.

Nature provides that a person does not have a gap when closing the jaws, and the upper dentition, on average, closes the lower one by a third. This indicates the correct bite. Serious deviations from the norm are corrected by orthodontists. The most effective method of correction is the installation of braces.

Bracket systems (orthodontic braces) are special designs for correcting dentition with uneven teeth and malocclusion.

They consist of small locks that are attached to the front (rarely internal) part of the dentition and are interconnected by a metal arc.

The arc is made of nickel-titanium, which has a shape memory. During installation, an orthodontist in Antalya gives the arch the necessary shape, which, after fixing on the teeth, begins to align the patient’s teeth. When you try to unbend, the bracket pulls the teeth attached to it. Bone tissue is able to regenerate, so in the process of moving it fills the vacated space.

The whole process can take from 1 to 3 years. The effectiveness of therapy depends on the skill of the specialist and the accuracy of the installation of braces in Turkey.

Orthodontists in Turkey recommend braces for the following pathologies:

1. Malocclusion. This anomaly occurs in 40% of people. This is noticeable in the distortion of facial expressions and speech defects. In people with malocclusion, breathing and swallowing functions may be impaired. In addition, the load on certain parts of the teeth gradually leads to thinning of the enamel, tooth decay and, as a result, damage to the mucosa and the appearance of ulcers.
2. Crowding of teeth. With a dense arrangement of teeth, pathogenic microflora can occur, which leads to exposure of the roots and loss of teeth. There is also friction of the teeth, they wear out faster and are prone to caries.
3. Disproportionate development of the jaws. This pathology is fraught with a violation of the chewing process. The habit of sucking fingers or chewing on pencils is one of the reasons.
4. Dystopia. This is a curvature of the growth of one or more teeth. It can manifest itself in the form of extension or rotation.
5. Significant interdental spaces. This problem may be due to tooth loss or genetic characteristics of the body. Braces are used to restore the density of the row and to eliminate aesthetic and physical inconveniences.

Installation of a correction system on the dentition has a number of contraindications. Among them, it is worth highlighting:

• presence of oncological diseases;
• osteoporosis;
• autoimmune diseases (AIDS, HIV);
• tuberculosis;
• epilepsy;
• severe mental disorders;
• drug addiction and alcoholism.

An orthodontist in Turkey does not recommend braces for children under 12-14 years old, pregnant women, as well as people with exacerbation of chronic diseases, teeth grinding, deposits on tooth enamel, allergies to drugs, and construction materials.

An orthodontist in Turkey, before installing braces, conducts a set of activities, which includes:

• CT – computed tomogram;
• TRG (teleroentgenogram) is a panoramic image of the bones of the skull in frontal or lateral projections;
• making casts from both jaws;
• photographing teeth and face;
• interpretation of x-rays;
• diagnosis;
• drawing up a treatment regimen;
• budget planning for multiple corrective therapy options.

Before installing the system, an orthodontist in Turkey performs obligatory sanitation of the oral cavity. It includes treatment of teeth and gums (if necessary), as well as hardware cleaning of the oral cavity.

Orthodontists in Turkey fix braces in one of two ways:

1. Ligature method. The doctor attaches the arc to the braces with the help of ligatures – a special wire, rubber bands.
2. Non-ligature (castle) method. The orthodontic arch is fixed with the help of locks that are built into each bracket.

The process of installing braces in Turkey consists of the main stages:

1. Preparation. For convenient access, the doctor places a flexible expander in the patient’s mouth, then polishes the tooth enamel and dries it with a stream of warm air.
2. Fixation. With the help of a special adhesive composition, the specialist glues the lock on each tooth. Then it dries the cavity with an ultraviolet lamp and removes excess glue.
3. Mounting the arc. It is carried out with the help of a ligature or a locking mechanism immediately to all installed braces.

Straightening the dentition with braces in Turkey involves regular correction. This is an important point in therapy because the force of the wire will decrease as the teeth move to a new location.

The correction involves replacing the staple with a new one with stronger pressure. For ligature systems, the doctor performs this procedure once every 2 months, for non-ligature systems less often.

The patient should be prepared for discomfort after the fixation procedure. You should not be afraid of this: this is a natural reaction to mechanical stress. Over time, the body adapts, and discomfort will disappear.

Braces in Turkey are one of the most requested procedures. Foreign patients come to install systems made of transparent polymer material, as well as lingual ones, which are attached to the inside of the teeth. The main advantage of these systems is a longer wearing period for effective alignment and invisibility to others.

In Turkey, braces from different materials are in demand.

Metal systems

The system includes different elements, including locks and rings, which the doctor attaches to the teeth and combines into a single system. This is the cheapest and one of the most popular braces systems in Turkey, which is not inferior in quality to more expensive models. In addition, with metal braces, the minimum friction between the groove and the archwire is fixed.

Types of metal systems

1. Self-ligating braces. Their design is a little more complicated than usual, but they have the main advantage – the patient does not need to change the ligature regularly. For busy people, as well as for foreign patients, this is a big plus.
2. Golden braces. They look unconventional. Suitable for allergy sufferers, as well as those patients who wish to emphasize their individuality and status.

    

   Ceramic systems

   

   These are the most expensive and one of the most discreet braces in Turkey, which are at the peak of popularity. They are aesthetic, the doctor matches the color of the teeth, which makes the patient’s smile natural.

   Ceramic systems are of 2 types:

   • polycrystalline – opaque, partially transparent;
   • monocrystalline – completely transparent, with a sparkling effect.

   Patients note that these systems fit snugly to the teeth and do not irritate the gums.

   However, with many advantages, ceramic braces also have some disadvantages:

   • high price;
   • longer wearing process;
   • large size (compared to metal ones);
   • may cause increased friction between the archwire and bracket groove;
   • unpleasant process of removing braces from tooth enamel.

   Ceramic braces are suitable for those who have a darker shade of teeth.

   Sapphire systems

   These are outward-facing braces that are made from artificially grown sapphire crystals. This is a transparent and durable type of braces. They do not accumulate plaque and do not stain. Orthodontists in Turkey recommend installing these systems for patients with light teeth.

   Sapphire braces in Turkey are in demand among many foreign patients for several reasons:

   • they are invisible to others;
   • caring for them is very simple;
   • affordable cost;
   • they do not cause foreign body sensations in the mouth.

   The disadvantages include a lot of friction between the bracket groove and the archwire, which is why the bite normalization process is slower than with metal brackets.

   Lingual Braces in Turkey

   

   The main advantage of these systems is that they are placed on the inside of the teeth, so they are invisible. Among the disadvantages are:

   • possible problems with speech in the first 2 weeks after installation;
   • long period of teeth alignment;
   • increased requirements for care.

   Lingual braces in Turkey can be made from different materials – ceramics, metal, and gold.

    

   Combination of different types

   Most often, when choosing braces in Turkey, patients pay attention to the cost. A good solution would be to install combined systems. For example, in noticeable places (upper jaw, front teeth), it’s necessary to install ceramic braces and put metal braces on all other teeth. It is also popular to install a lingual system on the upper jaw and ceramic or metal on the lower.

   For many foreign patients, it is important how much it will cost to get braces in Turkey. The combined option will save a lot. In addition, getting used to lingual braces on one jaw is easier than on both at once.

   Retainers

   

   After removing the braces, the orthodontist in Turkey uses retainers – special devices for fixing teeth. This is an important stage of treatment, which allows to avoid displacement of the teeth after alignment, because after the removal of the braces, the teeth still retain mobility for some time and can return to their original place.

   Retainers can be:

   • removable – plates, mouthguards;
   • non-removable – springs, wires.

   Most often, doctors use non-removable models and fix them on the inner surface of the teeth.

Successful therapy largely depends on the professionalism of the doctor. There are many experienced specialists in Turkey, to whom patients from other countries come. They can be found throughout the country. If you want to combine relaxation and treatment, then the best choice is an orthodontist in Alanya.

Experts Medical studied patient reviews and compiled the TOP-5 leading doctors for the installation of braces in Turkey:

1. Mithat Terzi is a leading specialist in the installation of braces at Hisar Clinic in Istanbul. He performs extremely complex operations using advanced techniques.
2. Songul Shelysh is a dentist at the Esnan Center in Istanbul, a specialist in aesthetic dentistry.
3. Serdan Enigun is a famous braces installation specialist in Istanbul. He works at Esnan Clinic. He also performs complex maxillofacial surgical procedures.
4. Banu Okur Çakmakci works at Hisar Clinic in Istanbul and has 22 years of experience in installing braces.
5. Dr. Umit Selchuk is the leading dentist at

   Turkeyana Clinic in Istanbul, he has many positive reviews about the installation of braces.

On the website of Experts Medical, you can see photos of the work of Turkish dentists, read real patient reviews, and find an orthodontist in Antalya or in any other city. For more information about the installation of braces in Turkey, you can call the coordinators-doctors of the company.

The cost of installing braces in Turkey starts from $600. It is worth knowing that this is 70% lower than the cost of services in clinics in the USA, Israel, and Europe. At the same time, Turkish specialists use certified materials.

The final price of braces in Turkey depends on many factors, including:

• type of braces;
• pricing policy of a particular clinic;
• experience and qualifications of the orthodontist;
• the need to carry out preliminary treatment of the oral cavity.

Many clinics offer favorable prices for braces in Turkey in the form of packages for international patients, which include:

• consultation with a dentist;
• professional oral hygiene;
• panoramic shots;
• system installation;
• translation services.

On average, the installation of braces in Turkey will cost the patient about $1000-2000. For more information about how much it costs to put braces in Turkey in different medical centers, you should call the coordinators-doctors of Experts Medical.

Experts Medical has extensive experience in organizing trips for medical treatment abroad. The company cooperates exclusively with proven certified clinics.

By contacting Experts Medical, the patient is guaranteed to receive a range of services:

• a free consultation with a coordinator-doctor who will help you choose the right clinic and orthodontist in Turkey to install braces;
• assistance in the preparation of medical documentation, which the specialist will transfer to the clinic for examination by the dentist and drawing up a preliminary plan;
• organization of an online consultation with a doctor.

Also, for a trip to install braces in Turkey, the patient has access to additional services from Experts Medical: booking air tickets and hotel rooms, and transfer.