• Antalya

Dr. Elif Teke

Periodontist | Antalya

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Periodontist Dr. Elif Teke

Hello, I am Dentist Elif Teke. I completed my primary, secondary, and high school education in Simav, Kütahya. After completing my dental education at Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in 2013, I began my specialization training in periodontology, believing that gum health forms the basis of oral health.

Education & Specialization

I began my specialization training in Periodontology at the Faculty of Dentistry, Süleyman Demirel University in 2014.
In 2018, I completed my thesis entitled “The Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Adipokine Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus” and received the title of Periodontist.

Professional Studies

My professional work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal and oral mucosal diseases, treatment of periodontal overgrowth and recession, gummy smile procedures, dental implant treatments, and dental laser applications.

Aware that each patient’s oral structure and needs are different, I prioritize conducting the treatment process through a detailed examination and personalized planning. My goal is not only to treat the existing problem but also to offer solutions that will protect dental and gum health in the long term.

What is Periodontology?

Periodontology is a specialized field that studies the structure of teeth and surrounding tissues, including the gums, alveolar bone, periodontal ligaments, and root surface, and aims to protect the health of these tissues. Periodontal treatments aim to diagnose, prevent, and control gum diseases .

Gum disease typically begins with redness, swelling, and bleeding at the gum line . If left untreated, it can progress to destruction of supporting tissues, gum recession , bone loss , and tooth loss . Furthermore, periodontal disease is known to be associated with many systemic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease .

Therefore, regular periodontal checkups and appropriate treatments are of great importance both for supporting overall health and for preventing dental and gum complications.

My treatment areas

Initial and Preventive Treatments

Regular dental scaling (detartration) and individualized oral hygiene education aim to remove the biofilm that causes periodontal disease. For this purpose, I use Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) , one of the latest techniques .

GBT is a more delicate method compared to traditional dental cleaning techniques, offering patients a more comfortable dental cleaning and gum treatment experience.

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Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatments

In the early stages of gum disease;

  • Detertraj

  • Root surface leveling

  • Subgingival curettage

These treatments aim to eliminate periodontal pockets and halt the progression of the disease.

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Surgical Periodontal Treatments

In cases where there is significant destruction of supporting tissues, regenerative treatments such as flap surgeries and bone and gum graft applications are used to eliminate pathological and inflamed periodontal pockets .

In addition, crown lengthening surgeries and lip repositioning procedures , which are performed to improve smile aesthetics , are among the surgical periodontal treatments I perform.

Smile Aesthetics and Periodontal Evaluation

Smile aesthetics should be planned taking into account the patient’s expectations, as well as physical, physiological, and psychological data . The shape, color, and position of the lips, teeth, and gums are fundamental elements that determine the aesthetic appearance of a smile.

Therefore, a periodontal examination of the face, lips, and gums helps analyze the appearance of the gums and periodontal health during both natural and excessive smiling.