Dr. Ferhan Ertuğral

I'm a 72-year-old with a lifelong fear of dentists, compounded by a complex medical history including heart issues. My previous dentist refused to extract my severely infected molar. Dr. Ertuğral was different. At Acibadem Maslak, he didn't just see a tooth; he saw a person. He coordinated directly with my cardiologist, designed a tailored sedation protocol, and performed the extraction with a technique so gentle I felt only pressure. His post-op call that evening to check on me was something I've never experienced. He restored not just my oral health, but my trust.

Our 8-year-old son, Leo, fell at school and completely avulsed his front permanent tooth. Panicked, we rushed to Acibadem Maslak's emergency dental unit. Dr. Ferhan Ertuğral met us there within 20 minutes, his calm demeanor instantly settling our chaos. He re-implanted the tooth with incredible precision, then sat with Leo and explained everything using dinosaur analogies that made him laugh. The follow-up has been meticulous—weekly checks, special splints, even advice on soft foods. It's been 6 months, and the tooth is vital and secure. He treated a childhood trauma with the skill of a surgeon and the heart of a pediatrician.

As a professional musician, my smile is part of my instrument. What I needed wasn't just a routine checkup but a complete aesthetic and functional rehabilitation after years of neglect. Dr. Ertuğral approached it like composing a symphony. At our first consultation, he used 3D scans and digital smile design to show me the potential outcome, discussing how each veneer would affect my embouchure for playing the saxophone. The phased treatment—periodontal care, then precise minimally invasive prep—was executed flawlessly. The result is breathtaking, natural, and, crucially, doesn't interfere with my playing. He understands that dentistry is both science and art.

I presented with a massive, painful cyst in my lower jaw that had destroyed a significant amount of bone. Three other surgeons recommended aggressive resection with a bone graft from my hip. Dr. Ertuğral proposed a radically different, minimally invasive approach using piezoelectric surgery and PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) to encourage my own body to regenerate the bone. The surgery at Acibadem Maslak took longer, but the recovery was exponentially easier—no hip pain, minimal facial swelling. Follow-up CBCT scans show remarkable natural bone regeneration. He didn't just fix a problem; he pioneered a better healing path for me when others offered only the standard textbook solution.