Scientific Studies

Presented in scientific meetings and published in papers:

- Ay Y, Kaptaç M, Başaran G, Göncü Başaran E. İskeletsel Ve Dişsel Sınıf III Bir Hastanın Kompanzasyon Tedavisi: Olgu Sunumu.

  Turkish Dental Association 20th International Dental Congress, P068, Kuşadası / Aydın, 2014.

- Ay Y, Kılınç Ö, Kaptaç M, Yılmaz A, Özer T. The Influence of Diagnostic Records on Orthodontic Treatment Planning. 91st Congress of

  The European Orthodontic Society, SP147, Venice / Italy, 2015.

- Kaptaç M, Ay Y, Gürsoytrak B, Çevlik E, Ulusoy A. Konjenital Keser Eksikliğinde Multidisipliner Tedavi Yaklaşımı: Vaka Raporu.

  15th International Symposium of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, P-200, Ankara, 2017.

- Bilgiç F, Küçük EB, Akıncı Sözer Ö, Ay Y, Kaya A, Kaptaç M. Analysis of Six Orthodontic Journals in Science Citation Index and Science     

  Citation Index Expanded: A Bibliometric Analysis. Turk J Orthod 2018; DOI: 10.5152/TurkJOrthod.2018.17059.

- Cesur MG, Kaptaç M, Ay Y, Güran Ç. Two-Stage Orthodontic Treatment of A Patient with Skeletal Class II Malocclusion and Growth 

  Retardation. 16th International Congress of the Turkish Orthodontic Society, PB-102, Izmir, 2018.

- Kaptaç M, Ay Y. Comparison of the Clinical Efficacy in the Leveling Phase of Lingual and Labial Brackets.

  16th International Symposium of the Turkish Orthodontic Society. Oral Presentation, SB-026, Bodrum / Mugla, 2019.

- Kaptaç M, Ay Y. Customized Lingual Brackets vs. Conventional Labial Brackets for Initial Alignment. J Orofac Orthop 2021;   doi.org/10.1007/s00056-021-00295-1.

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Participated in congress, courses, activities:

∘ 13th International Symposium of the Turkish Orthodontic Society. Istanbul, November 2013.

· “Facial Esthetics from Childhood to Adulthood”, Dr. Domingo Martin. Istanbul, March 2014.

· “Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Treatment Mechanic”, Dr. Richard McLaughlin.  Istanbul, May 2014.

∘ Turkish Dental Association 20th International Dental Congress. Kuşadası / Aydin, May 2014.

⋆ Observership in Dr. Domingo Martin’s Orthodontic Clinic. San Sebastian / Spain, September 2014.

∘ 14th International Congress of the Turkish Orthodontic Society. Ankara, October 2014.

· “The Importance of Multidisciplinary Treatment”, Dr. Domingo Martin. Ankara, October 2014.

· “Inter-Arch Treatment Mechanics, Part I Class II Treatment”, Dr. Richard McLaughlin.  Istanbul, May 2015.

· "Understanding the Damon System", Dr. Andrey Tikhonov. Izmir, October 2015.

· “Incognito Lingual Systems User Meeting”, Dr. Roberto Stradi. Istanbul, October 2015.

· “European Orthodontic Society Distinguished Teacher Course 2015”, ‘Evidence Based Clinical Orthodontics – A Contradiction?’,

  Dr. Frank Weiland. Izmir, October 2015.

· “Accelerating the Orthodontic Tooth Movement, Biological Foundations, Methods and Innovations”, Dr. Alpdoğan Kantarcı.

  Istanbul, November 2015.

∘ 14th International Symposium of the Turkish Orthodontic Society. Eskisehir, November 2015.

· “The Key Points in the Orthognatic Planning – Orthodontic Perspective”, Prof. Nazan Küçükkeleş. Eskisehir, November 2015.

· “The Key Points in the Orthognatic Planning – Surgical Perspective”, Dr. Mehmet Manisalı. Eskisehir, November 2015.

· "How and When can We Use Mini Screws with Damon System Most Advantageously?", Dr. Skander Ellouze. Istanbul, November 2015.

· “Orthognathic Surgery on Problems and Solutions”, Prof. Nazan Küçükkeleş. Istanbul, December 2015.

· “Improving Orthodontic Outcome”, Dr. John C. Bennett. Istanbul, January 2016.

· “Indications and Clinical Application of Thermoplastic Appliances”, Dr. TaeWeon Kim. Istanbul, February 2016.

· “Incognito Lingual Systems Certification Course”, Dr. Roberto Stradi and Dr. Robbie Lawson. London / UK. May 2016.

⋆ Observership in Harvard Medical School, The Forsyth Institute. Boston / USA, June 2016

⋆ Observership in Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics. USA, June 2016.

· “The Future of Orthodontics is Lingual Orthodontics” Dr. Didem Aktan. Istanbul, March 2017.

· “Current Aesthetic Solutions in Buccal and Lingual Orthodontics” Prof. Ömür Polat Özsoy. Istanbul, May 2017.

· “Incognito Lingual Systems Certification Course”, Asst. Prof. Beyza Hancıoğlu Kırcelli. Istanbul, May 2017.

∘ 13th Regional Meeting Turkish Orthodontic Society. Aydın, May 2017.

· “Orthognathic Surgery Preparation: Operation Planning and Model Surgery”, Prof. Korkmaz Sayınsu ve  Prof. Toros Alcan.

  Istanbul, June 2017.

∘ Turkish Dental Association 23rd International Dental Congress. Istanbul, September 2017.

· "Why Invisalign", Dr. Andrea Bazzucchi. Istanbul, December 2018.

· "WIN Lingual Systems Certification Course" Prof. Dirk Wiechmann. Istanbul, January 2019.

· "All About The Mandible" 16th Cerrahpasa Plastic Surgery Days. Istanbul, May 2019.

∘ 16th International Symposium of the Turkish Orthodontic Society. Bodrum / Mugla, November 2019.

· "Lingual Straight Wire Technique" Prof. Giuseppe Scuzzo. Bodrum / Mugla, November 2019.

· "Limits and Future in Digital and Lingual Orthodontics” Prof. Alfredo Gilbert, Sdt George Antonopoulos. Istanbul, December 2019.

· ''7th International and German WIN User Meeting'' Prof. Dirk Wiechmann. November 2020.

· "ClearCorrect Certification Course" May 2021.

. "Orthero Masters' Class 2022" Istanbul, October 2022.