Akif Aydın Şen, DDS

Akif Aydın Şen, DDS is a dentist in Oral & Dental Health at Acibadem Ankara Hospital in Ankara, where he sees patients in the Dental & Oral Health unit. His clinical work is centered on restorative dentistry, including the treatment of teeth with structural loss, dental fillings, tooth root infections, porcelain inlays and onlays, and digital CAD/CAM dentistry.

Dr. Şen graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry in 2000 and has more than 26 years of experience in dentistry. He joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2014. He is a member of the International Team for Implantolgy, the Turkish Dental Association, and the Trquoise Study Club.

Clinical focus

A central part of Dr. Şen’s practice is the restoration of teeth that have lost part of their structure, whether through decay, wear, or fracture. Depending on the extent of the loss and the condition of the remaining tooth, options may include dental fillings or porcelain inlays and onlays, which are fabricated to fit the prepared tooth and restore its shape and function. He also assesses and treats tooth root infections, where the aim is to address the source of infection and, where possible, preserve the natural tooth.

Dr. Şen works with digital CAD/CAM dentistry, in which restorations are designed and produced with computer-aided methods. This approach can be applied to porcelain inlays and onlays and other restorative work. Which technique is appropriate depends on the individual tooth, the surrounding oral health, and the patient’s overall situation, and this is discussed with the patient after clinical examination and review of any imaging.

How Dr. Şen works with international patients

Dr. Şen consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as dental X-rays, CT reports, laboratory or pathology results, and records of previous dental treatment, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination of the teeth and surrounding tissues, and a discussion of the available options, including their expected steps and limitations. For international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling, a video consultation can be arranged as a preliminary step; a definitive treatment plan generally requires an in-person examination.