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I hope this experience helps others researching similar treatmentJeremy, Indonesia, 01 06 25I recently completed full dental implant treatment in Istanbul with Dr. Cem Baysal.
After researching clinics across several countries - including Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore - we chose this clinic for its quality, transparency, and surgical expertise.
I’m posting this personal review to help other patients considering treatment in Turkey - as finding the right clinic can be overwhelming.
My Full Dental Journey - Why I Chose Dr. Cem Baysal (Unpaid, Unfiltered Review)
I first started researching this procedure, I read every review I could find - good, bad, and everything in between.
It became obvious that many were paid or polished PR, and that a lot of the genuine negative experiences stemmed from poor after-care - not necessarily from bad dentists. Let’s be honest: 90% of post-procedure problems start when after-care slips.
This review is 100% my own experience.
No sponsorship - just my personal truth.
After months researching dental options, visiting Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and consulting in Singapore, I wanted to know what was possible, what each clinic would offer, and how it aligned with what I wanted.
My prerequisites were clear:
No lab rat work - I wanted experience.
Direct communication with the doctor doing the work - no middlemen.
Full transparency - no sales games.
A procedure that aligned with my own research.
I’m not new to dental trauma - I had a long-standing phobia due to past experiences where local anaesthetic didn’t work.
If your tolerance is high, you feel everything - and dentists often don’t understand that.
This led me to avoid the chair for years, relying on personal dental hygiene.
The procedure I wanted? Full extraction.
Radical for some, practical for me.
I wanted zero future dental stress - no more decay, no more patchwork, no more dreaded dentist chairs.
Many dentists resist this philosophy 'save every tooth' - my choice was clear
- and I was ready to commit.
That’s when I found 'Care in Turkey' via social media.
On the surface - they looked slick.
But once inside? A big mismatch.
*Communications through third-party agents.
*No direct access to the dentist.
*A tourist dental factory.
The final red flag: after several consultations and an agreement on the procedure - I realized that the dentist promoted online wouldn’t be doing the surgery.
A total waste of time. After 5 days in Istanbul, I was frustrated.
I hit the pavement. I mapped the areas of highest dental concentration in Istanbul and started over.
Some clinics looked ok but didn’t feel right.
I then found Dr. Baysal - ranked as 'best dentist in Turkey'.
I checked the reviews - serious patients, real cases, years of consistent results. No factory feel. I walked in.
That’s where my real journey began.
When I first met Dr. Baysal, I knew I’d found the right match: transparency, honesty, and flexibility.
He was clear about cost - no hidden upsells.
He was honest about risks, including my request for full general anaesthetic, which he explained thoroughly.
He was flexible, willing to listen to exactly what I wanted, not force a standard protocol.
So the journey continued: Dr. Cem performed our sinus lifts using his own published technique - another reason we trusted his expertise.
The cost? More than budgeted.
But this was a once-in-a-lifetime decision - and I wasn’t going to risk cutting corners.
I wanted it done right, first time.
Dr. Cem laid out all the options with full pros and cons - and let me choose.
For me, there was only one clear path:
I wanted natural-looking teeth
Strong, stable, low risk of failure
A product that would look real, not 'Hollywood' fake
I chose KATANA™ Zirconia - and it was my best decision ever.
My partner also underwent procedures.
Between us, we had extensive work:
20 implants with 54 KATANA Zirconia crowns in total.
The look: slightly translucent, layered, lifelike - nothing else compared.
Yes, it was more expensive - but worth every cent for peace of mind.
As for Dr. Cem and his team:
A true family-style operation - experienced, professional, tuned in.
They knew exactly what I needed - often before I asked.
The entire process ran like a well-oiled machine - but without losing the personal touch.
I left the clinic with new teeth and pride in a job well done. An investment.
Final advice:
*Do your own research.
*Ask questions.
*Always get second and third opinions.
I hope this experience helps others researching similar treatment.
We are very happy with the result and the professionalism of Dr. Baysal and his team.
