Best Orthognathic surgery maxillofacial surgeons: TOP 108 doctors

• Specializes in Orthognathic surgery, using methods like osteotomy, rigid fixation, and orthodontic treatment.
• International practice in USA, Belgium, Germany, and Lithuania.
• Medical Director at Maxilonet, deeply experienced in maxillofacial procedures.
• Fellow of EBOMFS, showcasing expertise in Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery.
• Member of SECOM, SCBCMFO, IAOMS, and SCOE, indicating professional recognition.
• Offers remote consultations for Orthognathic surgery patients.
• Fluent in multiple languages for diverse patient communication.

Experienced Orthodontist with 8 years of experience in dental and oral health clinics. Holds a specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Bezmialem University Faculty of Dentistry and a degree in General Dentistry from Kocaeli Faculty of Dentistry. Has authored various posters presented in international conferences and holds memberships in the Turkish Dental Association, Turkish Orthodontic Association, and European Orthodontic Society. Awarded 5th place in Dental Specialty Examination in April 2014.

Dr. Yasemin Kartal is a highly experienced dentist and maxillofacial surgeon with 15 years of experience and numerous scientific publications. She is a graduate of Ankara University's School of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has worked at Başkent University and Just Smile Turkey Dental Clinic. She is also a member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the International Team for Implantology, Alpha Omega International Dental Society and the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr. Hasan Çınarcık is a dental expert with experience in aesthetic dentistry, orthognathic surgery, orthodontics, and cleft lip and palate treatment. He is the founder of DentaPoint Dental Clinic and holds a specialty degree in dentistry and orthodontics from Ege University. He is a member of The Turkish Orthodontic Society and The Turkish Cleft Lip and Palate Society.

• Dr. Yanira Castillo Avila specializes in Orthognathic surgery.
• Uses innovative techniques: 3D surgical planning, virtual surgical simulation, custom plates.
• International training in Orthognathic surgery included countries like Spain.
• Holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery, with specific interest in pediatric health.
• Professional memberships: Spanish Association of Pediatrics, Catalan Society of Sports Medicine.
• Offers remote consultations for patients seeking Orthognathic surgery assessments.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English for diverse patient communication.

1974 – Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University

1975-1981 Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases and Surgery Doctorate (Dr.Med.Dent), Capa Medical Faculty

1981 – Founder of Oral Aesthetic Center (Tanfer Clinic)

1985 – Academia Italiana Degli Impilanti (A.I.D.I)

1990 – Dental Institute, University of Zurich International Cerec Course

1989  – Founder of International Hospital Dental Polyclinic – Head of Department

• Specializes in Orthognathic surgery using methods like osteotomy, rigid fixation, and 3D planning.
• Trained in Maxillofacial Surgery at "La Paz" Hospital in Madrid, Spain.
• Head of Maxillofacial Surgery at Quirónsalud Group's "Ruber Juan Bravo" complex since 2017.
• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery with a focus on Orthognathic procedures.
• Holder of the European Board of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgery certification.
• Professional memberships in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery societies.
• Offers remote consultations for Orthognathic surgery cases.

He as a Maxillofacial & Dental Implant surgeon, is versatile in Advanced implantology procedures like the graft-less All-on-4 dental implant protocol, Zygomatic & Tubero- pterygoid implants, Maxillary sinus lift & other grafting procedures etc. His forte is Cosmetic smile and facial corrections with Dermal Fillers & Botox, Face-lift procedures etc.

ADVANCED TRAINING

• Dental Implantology advanced training in All-on-4 technique from Malo Education, Lisbon, Portugal.
• Advanced Implantology with Zygomatic Implants training in Hongkong.
• Laser assisted surgeries using both soft & hard tissue lasers.
• Advanced Facial Cosmetic Surgical Procedures, Scar Revisions, Dermal Fillers, etc. at Miami Anatomical Research Institute (M.A.R.C), Florida, USA

Dr. Ezgi Yuceer, DDS is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgeries. She has been practising since 2013 and speaks Turkish and English fluently.

Education

-Fırat University, faculty of dentistry

-Dalhousie University, oral and maxillofacial surgery, master degree

-Aesthetic Dentistry. King's College London,master degree

-Rauf Denktaş University botox ed.

-Istanbul Esenyurt University, dermal filler ed.

Congress and Symposium Participation and Certificates

-38th Annual Conference of the European Prosthodontic Association and the 21st Scientific Congress of the Turkish Prosthodontic and Implantology Association, oral presantation

-International Association for Dental Research General Session & Exhibition in Seattle, Washington, USA, oral presantation,

-Meffert Implant Instıtute, Full Arch Immediate Implant Reconstruction Symposium

-TRI Dental Implants, Controversies in Esthetic Implant Dentistry

-FDI 101st Annual World Dental Congress

-Bicon Dental Implants Surgical and Prosthetic Principles Course

-Management of a central giant cell granuloma of the anterior mandible in an adult patient: A case report. Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23rd International Congress

-V. Immediate Placement Of Implant In Fresh Extraction Socket With Early Loading By Provisional Restoration in the Maxillary Central Tooth Region, Clinical and Aesthetic Results: A Case Report . Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23rd International Congress

- Management of an Osteointegrated Standard Diameter Dental Implant Fractured From Neck,; A Case Report. Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 25rd International Congress

-Fracture of a Narrow-Diameter Roxolid Implant: A Case Report; European Federation of Periodontology EuroPerio 9 st Congress, Amsterdam.

-Retrospective evaluation of the relationship between demographic, clinical data and radiological findings in patients using bisphosphonate group drugs. / Oral Presentation. Turkish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 24th International Congress

-ITI Antalya  Scientific Meeting

-Factors Affecting Long-Term Success in OSSEDER Implants

-The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)

-Ivoclar Vivadent, Dental Aesthetics Spring Symposium

-Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery CranioMaxilloFacial surgery study group observer participation

-Turkish Dental Association 22nd Internatıonal Dental Congress

-EDAD Aesthetic Dentistry Smile Design Training

-Istanbul Dental Academy Lamina Veneer Applications 

-Edad Aesthetic Restoration of Anterior Diastema Cases Course 

-Dent Education Digital Photography Training 

-Dentsply Root Canal Treatment and Root Canal Restoration Seminar 

-Dent education Anterior Composite Aesthetic Testing and Insulation Seminar 

-Osstem Advanced Implant Surgery Training  

-Aim Academy Implant Prosthesis Seminar 

-Bego Implant Anterior Region Implant Surgery and Implant Top Prosthesis Seminar

Prof.Dr. Hakan Alpay Karasu, D.D.S. 

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry

Fields of Study and Interests

• Orthognathic Surgery
• Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery
• Maxillofacial Cyst, Tumor Surgery
• Advanced Surgical Bone Healing Techniques
• Impacted Tooth Surgery
• Dental Implants
• TME surgery
• Jaw-Face Traumas
• Jaw joint disorders

Education

1998 - University of London, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

• 1991- Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

Career

Ankara Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry

University of London, Faculty of Dentistry

• Ankara University, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Gülhane Military Medicine Academy, Faculty of Dentistry

Publications and Congress Statements

1.Karasu HA., Okçu KM., Ortakoğlu K., Bayar GR., Aydıntuğ Y., "Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis with Temporalis Superficial Fascia Flap" Mil Med,2005;170(2):167
2. Özer L., Karasu HA., Aras K., Tokman B., Ersoy E., "Dentin Dysplasia Type 1: Report of Atypical Cases in The Permanent and Mixt Dentitions" Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radio/ Endod, 2004;98:85-90
3. Sayan NB., Üçok C., Karasu HA., Günhan Ö., "Peripheral Osteoma of The Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A Study of 35 New Cases" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2002;60:1299-1301
4. Doğan N., Üçok C., Korkmaz C., Üçok Ö., Karasu HA., "The Effects of Articaine Hydrochloride on Wound Healing: An Experimental Study" J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2003;61:1467-1470
5. Karasu HA., Ortakoğlu K., Okçu M., Günhan Ö., "Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Condyle: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature" Mil Med, 2005;170(9):79

6. Altug Ataç AT., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion Compared with Orthopedic Rapid Maxillar Expansion" Angle Orthodontist, 2006;76(3):353-359
7. Sayan NB., Karasu HA., Uyanik LO., Aytaç D., "Two- stage Treatment of TMJ Ankylosis by Early Surgical Approach and Distraction Osteogenesis" J Craniofac Surg,2007;18(1):212-217
8. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Orhan K., Üçok Ö., Tuncer N., "Intravascular Papillary Endothelial Hyperplasia and Osteoma: A Case Report of an Individual with 2 Different Pathologies" Quintessence Int, 2007;38, (2):88-91
9. Kurt G. Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Stability of SARME and OME after 3 years Follow-up.” The Angle Orthodontist. 2010;80(4):613-619
10. Kurt G., Altuğ-Atac AT., Ataç MS., Karasu HA., “Changes in Nasopharyngeal Airway Following Orthopedic and Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion” J Craniofac Surg 2010;21:312-317
11. Altuğ-Ataç AT., Ataç MS., Kurt G., Karasu HA., “Comparison of Surgically Assisted RME and Orthopedic RME: Changes in Nasal Structure” Int J Oral and Maxillofac Surg 2010;39:129-135.
12. Aydemir H, Memikoğlu U, Karasu H. Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position and head posture after orthognathic surgery in Class III patients.” Angle Orthod. 2012 Nov;82(6):993-1000. doi: 10.2319/091911-597.1. Epub 2012 Apr 11. PMID:22500578
13. Efendiyeva R1, Aydemir H, Karasu H, Toygar-Memikoğlu U. “Pharyngeal airway space, hyoid bone position, and head posture after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in Class III patients: Long-term evaluation.” Angle Orthod. 2014 Mar 7. [Epub ahead of print]
14. SUNAL AKTÜRK EZGİ, EREN HAKAN, GÖRÜRGÖZ CANSU, ORHAN KAAN, KARASU HAKAN ALPAY, AKAT BORA, TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2020). Electromyographic, Ultrasonographic, and Ultrasound Elastographic Evaluation of the Masseter Muscle in Class III Patients Before and After Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery (Yayın No: 6276746)
15. Sahbaz Emir Bahman,CESUR EMRE,ALTUĞ DEMİRALP AYŞE TUBA,Ergül Kutay Can,KARASU HAKAN ALPAY,TOYGAR MEMİKOĞLU TÜLİN UFUK (2019). Is It Possible to Protract the Maxilla by Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Intermaxillary Class III Elastics? Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 32(02), 96-104., Doi: 10.5152/Turkjorthod.2019.18060 (Yayın No: 5697928)
16. Aydemir H, Efendiyeva R, Karasu H, Toygar M, Tülin U (2015). Evaluation of Long-Term Soft Tissue Changes After Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery in Class III Patients. The Angle Orthodontist, 85(4), 631-637., Doi: 10.2319/062214-449.1

17. Karasu HA., Uyanık LO., Üçok C., Sayan NB., "The Use of Iliac Bone Greft on Maxillomandibular Defects" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S39 (2003), 16 th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.

18. Üçok C., Karasu HA., Akçam O., Uyanık LO., Üçok Ö., Sayan NB., "The Use Rapid External Distraction on Cleft Patient" IntJ Oral Maxillofac Surg. 32(Supplement I) S18 (2003), 16th International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens, Greece.

19. Uyanık LO., Karasu HA., Aytaç D., "The use of Rigid External Distraction for Midface Hypoplasia" J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg. 34(Supplement 1) 155-156 (2006), Abstracts from the 18th Congress of The European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Barcelona, Spain.