Müge Tirali Türkkan, DDS

Müge Tirali Türkkan, DDS is a dentist specializing in periodontology at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, where she works within the Dental & Oral Health unit. Her practice is centered on the health of the gums and the tissues that support the teeth, including problems that can develop around dental implants.

Dr. Türkkan graduated from Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2005 and completed her periodontology education at Yeditepe University Health Sciences Institute in 2011. She has worked with Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2012. She is a member of the Turkish Dental Association, the European Federation of Peridontology and the Dentistry Laser Academy Association.

Clinical focus

Dr. Türkkan assesses and treats gum disease across its stages, from gum bleeding and inflammation to more advanced conditions such as gum abscess and gum recession. She also manages peri-implantitis, an inflammatory condition affecting the tissues around dental implants, and provides dental calculus removal as part of periodontal care. Patients with bad breath or oral sores may be evaluated to identify whether a gum-related or other oral cause is contributing to their symptoms.

Her work also includes laser gum treatment, which may be considered for selected periodontal conditions, and gum aesthetics. For patients who feel that too much gum tissue shows when they smile, she offers gummy smile treatment with botulinum toxin. Whether a particular approach is suitable depends on the individual clinical situation, which is determined after examination.

How Dr. Türkkan works with international patients

Dr. Türkkan 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, previous treatment records and any relevant laboratory results, 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 dental or periodontal treatments, a clinical examination of the gums and teeth, and a discussion of the available options. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling, although a definitive treatment plan usually requires an in-person periodontal examination.