Prof. Dr. Ahu Acar
Prof. Dr. Ahu Acar | Orthodontist — Istanbul Ataşehir & Suadiye
Prof. Dr. Ahu Acar provides orthodontic treatments for children and adults at two Prodenta clinics based in Istanbul. A member of the Turkish Orthodontic Society and the European Orthodontic Society, Acar also served as the Head of Department at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry for many years.
Education and Academic Career
1986 — Graduate of Istanbul American Robert College
1991 — Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry.
1997 — PhD Thesis: "Radiological and Topographical Evaluation of Root Resorption Following Intrusion Performed at Different Durations in Premolar Teeth" — Marmara University, Department of Orthodontics
2003 — Associate Professorship at Marmara University.
2009 — Professorship
2014–2018 — Head of Department of Orthodontics
2012–2018 — Member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Orthodontic Society
Areas of Expertise
Aesthetic Dentistry and Smile Design
Treatment of Tooth Wear
Anterior and Posterior Composite Applications
Inlay – Onlay CAD/CAM Restorations
Porcelain Laminate Veneers
Teeth Whitening
Individual Use of Toothpaste
Publishing and Editorial
Prof. Dr. Arzu Aykor has numerous publications in international and national scientific journals and, together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jale Tanalp, served as the translation editor for the book "Advances in Operative Dentistry".
Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry concerned with correcting the structure of teeth and jaws. It treats conditions such as crooked teeth, jaw misalignments, and bite problems. Orthodontic treatment can be applied using different methods, from traditional metal braces to clear aligners .