Sukran Tufekcioglu

Dr. Sukran Tufekcioglu is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. She graduated as the top student at Marmara University. The doctor is a member of the European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery (EACMFS).

Advanced Dental Surgery

Dr. Tufekcioglu specializes in complex jaw and facial reconstructions. She performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants. Her work includes sinus lifting and alveolar ridge splitting. These techniques help patients with significant bone loss receive secure implants.

She also treats temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and bruxism, which is teeth grinding. The specialist uses porous polyethylene implants for facial region reconstruction. This material helps restore facial symmetry after trauma or bone defects.

Work Experience

• 2019 – Present – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at DentSpa Oral and Dental Health Clinic, Istanbul
• 2017 – 2019 – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Dentapolitan Dental Hospital, Istanbul
• 2012 – 2017 – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Istanbul Medipol University Dental Hospital
• 2013 – 2014 – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Dentopia Bahçelievler Dental Hospital
• 2012 – 2017 – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Dentaline Oral and Dental Health Clinic, Istanbul

Education & Academic Background

• 2012 – 2017 – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialization at Istanbul Medipol University
• 2006 – 2012 – General Dentistry Degree (Top Student) at Marmara University (English faculty)

Scientific Contributions & Research

Dr. Tufekcioglu has published research in the Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. She also contributes to the Saudi Medical Journal. Her studies focus on implant safety and bone grafting. Additionally, she has presented posters at international congresses like ACBID and TAOMS.

In 2015, she won third place for best poster at the 22nd International TAOMS Congress. She also serves as a speaker at scientific meetings. Her research includes the effect of intubation on temporomandibular joint functions. Furthermore, she studied the use of growth factors in sinus lifting procedures.

Selected Publications

• "Is 2 mm A Safe Distance From The Inferior Alveolar Canal To Avoid Neurosensory Complications In Implant Surgery"
• "Comparison of alveolar ridge splitting and autogenous onlay bone grafting for implant placement"
• "Changes in the temporomandibular joint disc secondary to bruxism"
• "The use of growth factors in sinus lifting procedures"
• "Maksillofasiyal Fraktürlerde Komplikasyonlar ve Postoperatif Oklüzyonun Değerlendirilmesi"
• "Maksillofasiyal Bölge Rekonstrüksiyonunda Kullanılan Poröz Polietilen İmplantlar: Sonuçları ve Komplikasyonları"

Professional Memberships

• European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery (EACMFS)
• Turkish Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Association (TAOMS)
• Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ACBID)
• Turkish Dental Association (TDB)
• ITI Study Club Istanbul II 2014 and IV 2019