# Dr. Saffet Ekinci

Source: https://vitasmile.istanbul/our-doctors/dt-saffet-ekinci

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon · Implant & Surgical Dentistry Specialist

Dr. Saffet Ekinci is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Vita Smile in Istanbul. Dr. Ekinci's work centres on [dental implants](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-implants) and oral surgery: complex extractions, impacted teeth and the surgical planning that comes before implant treatment.

Dr. Ekinci graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Selçuk University in 2007. Our implant and oral surgery pages are reviewed by Dr. Ekinci before they are published.

- **Education:**Selçuk University, Faculty of Dentistry  · DDS, 2007
- **Areas of focus:**
    - [Dental implants](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-implants)
    - Implantology
    - Oral and maxillofacial surgery
    - Complex extractions
    - Impacted teeth
    - Surgical treatment planning

Clinical review

## Pages reviewed by Dr. Saffet Ekinci

### [What to Eat After Dental Implants: A Day-by-Day Guide](https://vitasmile.istanbul/what-to-eat-after-dental-implants)

Soft foods for the first days, what to avoid while an implant heals, eating with temporary All-on-4 teeth, alcohol, smoking and when to call us.

### [Dental Implants With Bone Loss: What Are the Options?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/dental-implants-with-bone-loss)

Not enough bone for implants? How jawbone is measured, and what research says about bone grafts, sinus lifts, short or narrow implants and All-on-4.

### [Dental Implant or Bridge for One Missing Tooth?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/dental-implant-vs-bridge)

Implant or bridge for one missing tooth? Neighbouring teeth, bone loss, 10-year survival, visits and cleaning compared, with what the research says.

### [All-on-4 vs All-on-6: How to Choose](https://vitasmile.istanbul/all-on-4-vs-all-on-6)

Four or six implants? How All-on-4 and All-on-6 compare on bone, tilted implants, grafts, survival, temporary teeth, timeline and daily cleaning.

### [All-on-4 vs Dentures: Which Is Right for You?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/all-on-4-vs-dentures)

Complete dentures, clip-on implant overdentures or a fixed All-on-4 bridge: how they compare on comfort, chewing, bone, cleaning, surgery and healing.

### [How Long Do Dental Implants Last?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/how-long-do-dental-implants-last)

An estimated 96.4% of dental implants are still in place after 10 years. What shortens their life, why the crown wears sooner, and how to make them last.

### [Sinus Lift](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/sinus-lift)

Why the upper back jaw can lack bone for implants, how a sinus lift works, how long the graft heals, the risks, aftercare and when you can fly home.

### [Full Mouth Dental Implants](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/full-mouth-dental-implants)

Fixed bridges on 4–6 implants or a clip-on overdenture: how full mouth implants are chosen for one or both jaws, the steps, risks and daily care.

### [All-on-6 Dental Implants](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/all-on-6-dental-implants)

A fixed full-arch bridge on six implants in Istanbul: who All-on-6 suits, how it compares with All-on-4, the steps, the risks and what research shows.

### [All-on-4 Dental Implants](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/all-on-4-dental-implants)

Four implants, one fixed bridge: how All-on-4 works, who it suits, what research says about lifespan and risks, and how it compares with All-on-6.

### [Full-Arch Implants Costs and Packages in Turkey](https://vitasmile.istanbul/prices/full-arch-implants-costs-and-packages-in-turkey)

What All-on-4, All-on-6 and full mouth implants cost at Vita Smile in Istanbul depends on your plan. See the cost factors and get a free written quote.

### [Dental Implants Costs and Packages in Turkey](https://vitasmile.istanbul/prices/dental-implants-costs-and-packages-in-turkey)

What dental implants cost at Vita Smile in Istanbul depends on your plan. See what affects the price, what a package includes and get a free written quote.

### [Dental Implants](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-implants)

Single and multiple dental implants in Istanbul: who they suit, each stage of treatment, healing time, what research says about lifespan, and the risks.

Our team

## Meet our other dentists

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- [    Dr. Hediye Nur Uygun General Dentistry  ](https://vitasmile.istanbul/our-doctors/dt-hediye-nur-uygun)
- [    Dr. Vildan Aktamış Prosthodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry · Restorative Dental Care  ](https://vitasmile.istanbul/our-doctors/dt-vildan-aktamis)