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Founding Dentist Prof. Dr. Süleyman Çağatay Dayan, Klinik İstanbul
Klinik İstanbul · Şişli, Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Çağatay Dayan

Prosthodontics, Implant Prosthetics and Temporomandibular Joint

Focuses on All-on-4 and full-arch implant prosthetics, implant biomechanics, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and bruxism. A founding dentist of Klinik İstanbul since 2015.

  • 2007Graduated, Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry
  • 2013PhD in Prosthodontics, Istanbul University
  • 2015Founding dentist of Klinik İstanbul
  • 13Publications indexed in PubMed
About

Education and Career

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Çağatay Dayan graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2007 and completed his PhD at the Department of Prosthodontics, Istanbul University, in 2013.

His academic and clinical work focuses on prosthodontics, implant-supported prostheses, All-on-4 and full-arch rehabilitation and implant biomechanics, as well as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, bruxism, occlusion and jaw function.

He has been one of the founding dentists of Klinik İstanbul since 2015.

  1. 2007

    Degree in Dentistry

    Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry

  2. 2013

    PhD in Prosthodontics

    Istanbul University

  3. 2015

    Founding Dentist of Klinik İstanbul

    Co-founded Klinik İstanbul Dental Clinic with fellow specialist dentists.

Expertise

Clinical Areas of Practice

Implant Prosthetics and Full-Arch

  • All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch implant rehabilitation
  • Implant-supported fixed full-arch prostheses
  • Fixed and removable implant prostheses
  • Implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous patients
  • Prosthetic planning and biomechanical assessment of implant prostheses
  • Prosthetic management of implant prosthesis complications

TMJ, Bruxism and Occlusion

  • Prosthetic and occlusal assessment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
  • Assessment of jaw-joint related functional disorders
  • Assessment and conservative prosthetic management of bruxism (clenching and grinding)
  • Occlusal splints / night guards
  • Assessment of jaw movements, occlusion and condyle position

Prosthetic and Aesthetic Dentistry

  • Prosthodontics
  • Advanced full-mouth prosthetic rehabilitation
  • Fixed and removable prostheses
  • Laminate veneers and aesthetic prosthetic restorations
  • Zirconium restorations
Research

Publications and Theses

Temporomandibular Joint, Condylar Movement and Joint Function

Assessment of TMJ disorders, condyle position, jaw movements and joint space; studies published in international indexed journals since 2018.

Article · 2026

Evaluating Condylar Distraction Potential: A Comparison Between Patients With Unilateral Disc Displacement Without Reduction and Asymptomatic Volunteers

Tamer CF, Saygılı S, Dayan SÇ, Sülün T.

BMC Oral Health. 2026;26:883.

Article · 2018

Distraction of the Temporomandibular Joint Condyle in Patients With Unilateral Non-Reducing Disc Displacement: Fact or Fiction?

Yıldız M, Dayan SÇ, Şakar O, Sülün T.

CRANIO. 2018;36(5):294–299.

Bruxism and Occlusal Splints

Assessment of bruxism and occlusal splint materials.

Article · 2026

Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Preliminary Data Evaluation of the Standardized Tool for the Assessment of Bruxism (STAB) and BruxScreen in Turkey

Bilgen B, Kaffaf MB, Şeşen P, Saygılı S, Özcan-Sezgin A, Dayan SÇ, et al..

Journal of Oral and Facial Pain and Headache. 2026;40(2):94–104.

Article · 2024

Effect of Material and Antagonist Type on the Wear of Occlusal Devices With Different Compositions Fabricated by Using Conventional, Additive, and Subtractive Manufacturing

Ateş G, Demirel M, Donmez MB, Dayan SÇ, Sülün T.

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 2024;131(6):1235.e1–1235.e8.

All-on-4 Concept and Full-Arch Biomechanics

All-on-4, implant-supported full-arch rehabilitation and its biomechanics.

Article · 2026

Influence of Framework Material on Biomechanical Performance of an All-on-4 Prosthesis Supported by Bendable Monoblock Implants

Bilgi-Ozyetim E, Almaliki AMN, Dayan SÇ, Geçkili O.

Bioengineering. 2026;13(5):581.

Article · 2020

Comparison of Four-Implant-Retained Overdentures and Implant-Supported Fixed Prostheses Using the All-on-4 Concept in the Maxilla in Terms of Patient Satisfaction, Quality of Life, and Marginal Bone Loss: A 2-Year Retrospective Study

Mumcu E, Dayan SC, Genceli E, Geckili O.

Quintessence International. 2020;51(5):388–396.

Article · 2021

The Influence of Framework Material on Stress Distribution in Maxillary Complete-Arch Fixed Prostheses Supported by Four Dental Implants: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis

Dayan SÇ, Geckili O.

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. 2021;24(14):1606–1617.

Book Chapter · 2020

Dört İmplant Destekli Sabit Protez Konsepti

The Four-Implant-Supported Fixed Prosthesis Concept.

Dayan SÇ.

Oral İmplantoloji Uygulamaları ve Başarı Kriterleri. 2020; pp. 287–295 (in Turkish).

Implant Stability, Inclination and Peri-Implant Tissues

Article · 2025

The Influence of Clinician Experience on the Primary Stability of Tri-Oval Versus Standard Parallel-Walled Implants Placed Using Different Surgical Protocols: An Ex Vivo Study

Çakır M, Yalçın Ülker GM, Saygılı S, Durgun MA, Dayan SÇ, Kan B, Geçkili O.

International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. 2025;40(5):643–649.

Article · 2025

Biomechanical Comparison of Various Implant Inclinations and Abutment Types in a Bendable Implant System

Bilgi-Ozyetim E, Dinçer G, Sulaiman A, Dayan SÇ, Kurtulmus-Yilmaz S, Geçkili O.

BMC Oral Health. 2025;25:1213.

Article · 2023

Comparative Evaluation of Survival Rates and Marginal Bone Levels of Nonsplinted Immediately Loaded Interforaminal Mandibular Implant-Retained Overdentures: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial With 5-Year Results

Ates G, Bilhan H, Sulun T, Dayan SÇ, Geckili O, Tuncer N.

International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. 2023;38(5):954–962.

Article · 2020

Effects of Implant-Related Variables on the Marginal Bone Loss Around Dental Implants

Dereci Ö, Mumcu E, Dereci ON, Dayan SÇ, Koşar YÇ, Fadhil SMT.

Quintessence International. 2020;51(2):118–126.

Article · 2019

Effect of Smoking and Locations of Dental Implants on Peri-Implant Parameters: 3-Year Follow-Up

Mumcu E, Dayan SÇ.

Medical Science Monitor. 2019;25:6104–6109.

PhD Thesis

PhD Thesis · 2013

Akrilik ve Kompozit Esaslı Geçici Kuron ve Köprü Materyallerinin Aşınma, Bükülme Direnci ve Sertlik Özelliklerinin İn Vitro Olarak Karşılaştırılması

In-vitro comparison of wear, flexural strength and hardness of acrylic and composite-based provisional crown and bridge materials.

Istanbul University, Department of Prosthodontics, PhD Thesis, 2013 (in Turkish).

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Çağatay Dayan combines his academic work with clinical experience, particularly in All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch rehabilitation, implant prosthetics, prosthetic and occlusal assessment of TMJ disorders, bruxism, occlusal splint therapy, implant biomechanics and advanced prosthetic rehabilitation.

Patient Guides

Pages Written and Medically Reviewed

The following treatment and information pages on the Klinik İstanbul website were written and medically reviewed by Prof. Dr. Süleyman Çağatay Dayan.

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Şişli · Mecidiyeköy · Istanbul

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Klinik İstanbul Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Polikliniği
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Büyükdere Caddesi No: 95/3
Mecidiyeköy, 34387 Şişli / Istanbul, Türkiye
Phone
+90 544 216 20 60 (also WhatsApp)
Hours
Monday–Friday10:00–19:00
Saturday10:00–16:00
SundayClosed
  • Metro: Walking distance from Şişli-Mecidiyeköy (M2) and Mecidiyeköy (M7) stations.
  • Metrobus: Close to the Mecidiyeköy stop.
  • From the Airport: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) are connected by Havaist/Havabüs shuttles and taxis; we can arrange a transfer for international patients.

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