Rıdvan Bayrı, DDS

Rıdvan Bayrı, DDS is a dentist specializing in orthodontics who practices in the Dental & Oral Health unit at Acibadem Fulya Hospital in İstanbul. His primary specialty is Oral & Dental Health, and his clinical work is focused on orthodontic evaluation, dental alignment, bite correction and orthodontic treatment planning. He has more than 23 years in medicine and consults with patients in Turkish and English.

Dr. Bayrı graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2003. He then completed his specialty training in orthodontics at Marmara University Health Sciences Institute, finishing in 2011. In the same year he joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where he has worked since. His practice combines a general dental background with postgraduate orthodontic training, and his day-to-day work is dedicated to assessing and planning treatment for patients with alignment and bite concerns.

Clinical focus

The starting point of Dr. Bayrı’s work is the orthodontic evaluation. This involves examining the position of the teeth, the relationship between the upper and lower jaws and the way the teeth meet when the mouth is closed. Where existing records are available, such as dental X-rays or notes from previous treatment, these are reviewed alongside the clinical findings. The purpose of the evaluation is to identify whether an orthodontic problem is present, how it may be affecting function or appearance, and whether treatment is appropriate at that time.

Based on this assessment, Dr. Bayrı addresses dental alignment and bite correction. Dental alignment concerns the position and spacing of the teeth within each arch, while bite correction concerns how the upper and lower teeth fit together. For each patient he prepares an orthodontic treatment plan that sets out the goals of treatment, the proposed approach, the expected sequence of visits and the factors that may influence the duration of care. The available options, their limitations and the need for ongoing cooperation, such as attending review appointments and maintaining oral hygiene, are discussed before any treatment begins. Not every patient is suited to every approach, and the plan is adjusted to the individual’s dental situation, age and priorities.

How Dr. Bayrı works with international patients

Dr. Bayrı 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 images and records of previous dental or orthodontic treatment, and arranges appointments and 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 and a discussion of the possible options. Video consultation is available for international patients and may be used for an initial discussion or to review records before travel; a clinical examination in person is generally needed before an orthodontic treatment plan is finalized.