Who is Spec. Dt. Muhammed Fatih Kuyumcu?
Spec. Dt. Muhammed Fatih Kuyumcu is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at İkon Dental in Istanbul. Dt. Kuyumcu graduated in dentistry from Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry and then completed specialist training in oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery at Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry.
After specialist training, Dt. Kuyumcu worked at various institutions before joining İkon Dental, and is a member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB).
Training
- TodayOral and maxillofacial surgeon, İkon Dental, Istanbul Member of the Turkish Dental Association (TDB).
- SpecialistÇukurova University Faculty of Dentistry, Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist training; title of specialist in oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery.
- DegreeMarmara University Faculty of Dentistry Degree in dentistry.
What does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon treat?
- Difficult extractions
- Impacted wisdom teeth
- Dental implants
- Bone grafts
- Sinus lift
- Cysts of the jaw
- Apicoectomy
Extractions and wisdom teeth
A tooth that is broken below the gum, or a wisdom tooth that has not come through, often needs a small operation rather than a simple extraction. Planning it from an X-ray or 3D scan keeps it as gentle as possible.
Bone for implants
An implant needs enough bone. Where bone has been lost, a sinus lift or a bone graft can rebuild it before or during implant treatment.
Cysts and the root tip
Some problems around the root of a tooth or inside the jaw, such as a cyst, are treated surgically, for example by removing the tip of the root (apicoectomy).
Questions patients ask
What is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?
A dentist who has completed specialist training in surgery of the mouth, teeth and jaws. In Turkey this is shown by the title "Uzm. Dt." (specialist dentist).
Do I need an oral surgeon to remove a wisdom tooth?
Not always. A wisdom tooth that has fully come through can often be removed simply; an impacted one usually needs surgery. Your X-ray shows which it is.
Do I need a bone graft before an implant?
Only if your scan shows there is not enough bone where the implant will go. Whether you need it is decided from your X-rays or 3D scan.