Which treatments does he provide?
- Smile design
- Composite veneers
- Ceramic veneers
- Clear aligner treatment
- Dental implants
- Dentures and bridges
- Toothache and everyday dental care
Which treatment suits you is decided together at an examination.
THE DENTIST
Dr. Ferit Çiftçi
Dr. Ferit Çiftçi, DDS, is a dentist working in Şanlıurfa. Smile design and composite veneers are a frequent part of his work, and in planning he considers the face, the teeth and the bite together. He is the clinic's only dentist; he carries out the examination, the planning and the treatment himself. He also writes clinical guides for dentists.
APPROACH
How treatment is planned
Face, lip line and bite
A tooth's shape is not considered on its own; how much tooth the lips show at rest and when smiling, the proportions of the teeth to each other and to the face, and the bite are assessed together. The evidence that the so-called "golden proportion" is found in natural smiles is insufficient.[2]
Natural tooth structure
Where appropriate, the aim is to preserve natural tooth structure. The extent of work needed is not the same for every tooth; where enamel is removed, the procedure is considered irreversible.
Care as well as appearance
How a restoration will be cleaned and how it will work when chewing are part of the plan, just as much as how it will look.
How are composite veneers made?
A direct composite veneer is shaped by hand, on the tooth itself. The details vary with the tooth and the treatment plan.
- Suitability: Whether a composite veneer is a suitable option for that tooth is assessed together with the cause of any gap, tooth positions, existing fillings, gum health and the bite. Decay or gum disease, if present, is treated first.
- Shaping: The composite is bonded to the tooth, sculpted to build its shape and hardened with a special light.[1]
- Finishing and polishing: The surface is refined and polished.[1]
- Bite: If your bite does not feel comfortable after placement, tell your dentist.[1]
- Over the years: if needed, composite can be repaired[1]; whether to repair or replace depends on the condition of the tooth and the veneer, and on the cause, location and extent of the damage.
Patient information: Composite veneers · Smile design
Writing for fellow dentists
Dr. Ferit Çiftçi prepares practice-oriented guides for dentists. Each one sets out the search method, the level of evidence and the limitations; they are not patient information.
CLINICAL GUIDE
Longevity of direct composite veneers: indication, repair and maintenance
A referenced guide to indication, repair protocol and maintenance.
CLINICAL GUIDE
Finishing and polishing anterior composites: roughness, gloss and maintenance
Roughness, choice of polishing system, gloss and review.
CLINICAL GUIDE
Adhesive protocol for anterior composites: enamel, dentin and selective etching
Etching enamel, selective etching, dentin moisture and contamination.
CLINICAL GUIDE
Attachments and IPR in clear aligner therapy: the gap between plan and result
The gap between planned and achieved movement, and case selection.
CLINICAL GUIDE
Retaining implant-supported fixed restorations: screw or cement?
Survival, complications and residual cement with screw and cement retention.
CLINICAL GUIDE
Cleansability and maintenance of implant-supported full-arch prostheses
Cleansable design, home care and supportive care, based on the EFP S3 guideline.
Where is the clinic?
Our new clinic in Şanlıurfa is opening soon. For information and appointments, call +90 538 073 12 11.
Frequently asked questions
How is the choice between composite and ceramic made?
The decision is made at an examination, weighing the condition of the tooth, how much preparation is needed, the bite and the maintenance each option may require. The type of material and why it is chosen are explained to you before treatment. More: Ceramic veneers.
Where can I read his clinical notes?
Articles for dentists are published in the Clinical Notes section; each article shows its type and date of last update at the top, and its references at the end.
This page describes how the dentist works. The suitability and outcome of every treatment vary from person to person; no treatment decision is made without an examination.
Sources
- American Dental Association, MouthHealthy: Veneers. mouthhealthy.org · Accessed 4 November 2026
- Londono J, Ghasemi S, Lawand G, Dashti M. Evaluation of the golden proportion in the natural dentition: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Prosthet Dent. 2023. doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.07.020 · PMID 34489087