Sebiha Nihal Yılmaz, DDS

Sebiha Nihal Yılmaz, DDS is a specialist in Oral Dental & Maxillofacial Surgery at Acibadem Kozyatagi Hospital in İstanbul, where she practices within the Dental & Oral Health unit. She has more than 10 years in medicine. Her clinical work is centered on the surgical side of dental care, including implant-supported rehabilitation, surgery of the jaws and jaw joint, and tooth extraction, including the removal of impacted teeth.

Dr. Yılmaz graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2016. She then completed her specialty training in Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry, finishing in 2024. Between 2019 and 2023 she worked as a research assistant at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry, Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, and from 2024 to 2025 she continued there as a specialist dentist. In 2026 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services. She is a member of the İnternational Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ( IAOMFS ).

Clinical focus

A large part of Dr. Yılmaz’s practice involves dental implants and the procedures that prepare the jaw for them. Where bone volume is insufficient, she performs sinus lifting and bone grafting so that implants can be placed in a stable position. For patients who have lost most or all of their teeth in one jaw, she offers All-on-Four and All-on-Six treatment, in which a full arch of teeth is supported on four or six implants. Each case is assessed individually, and the treatment plan depends on the patient’s oral condition, bone anatomy and general health.

Dr. Yılmaz also treats temporomandibular joint disorders and other jaw joint disorders, as well as bruxism (teeth grinding). Depending on the findings, bruxism treatment may include night guard therapy or Botox for teeth grinding. Her surgical work further includes cyst surgery, routine tooth extraction and impacted tooth extraction. In all of these areas, the aim is to establish a diagnosis first and then discuss which surgical or non-surgical options are appropriate for the individual patient.

How Dr. Yılmaz works with international patients

Dr. Yılmaz 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 scans, previous treatment records and any operative notes or discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, 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 who would like an initial review of their situation before traveling.