Aybike Karaüzüm, DDS

Aybike Karaüzüm, DDS is a dentist practicing in orthodontics within the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem Dr. Sinasi Can (Kadikoy) Hospital and Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul. She has more than ten years in medicine. Her clinical work centers on orthodontic treatment with braces and clear aligners, preventive orthodontics, jaw expansion in children, orthognathic treatment planning, and aesthetic dental applications such as veneers and composite bonding.

Dr. Karaüzüm graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016 and completed her orthodontic training at Ordu University Faculty of Dentistry in 2022. She worked as an orthodontist at Private Öztürk Dental Polyclinic in 2021 and joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2022. She is a member of the European Orthodontic Society and the Turkish Orthodontic Association.

Clinical focus

Dr. Karaüzüm assesses and treats patients with tooth alignment and bite concerns. Her orthodontic practice includes metal, ceramic and lingual braces as well as clear aligner treatment, and she reviews the suitability of each appliance type with the patient after a clinical examination. She also provides preventive orthodontic treatment and jaw expansion in children, where the growth of the jaws is taken into account in planning, and short-term orthodontic treatment for patients whose needs are more limited in scope. Her work extends to orthognathic surgery and jaw retrusion, where orthodontic treatment planning is coordinated with surgical care, and to trismus, a restriction of mouth opening.

In aesthetic dentistry, Dr. Karaüzüm works with porcelain veneers, laminate veneers, zirconia restorations and composite bonding. The choice between these options depends on the condition of the teeth, the extent of change sought and the findings of the clinical examination, and she discusses the possible approaches with each patient before treatment is planned.

How Dr. Karaüzüm works with international patients

Dr. Karaüzüm consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as dental X-rays, CT scans and records of previous orthodontic or restorative treatment, arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and concerns, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination of the teeth and jaws, and a discussion of the treatment options that may be appropriate. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Karaüzüm before traveling, although a definitive treatment plan generally requires an in-person examination.