My experience at Perla took place between Oct 2023 and April 2024.We chose Perla Dental Centre after checking reviews and seeking advice. All my life I have suffered with dental health and structural problems around my gums, teeth and jaw.Over the years my teeth fell apart. By the time I reached my 40s I had two partials - top and bottom - and when I hit my 50s the teeth the partials were resting on had begun to collapse.I would go to dentists in the UK and they would tell me I would soon need denture. Having received 3 quotes I knew it was approximately £30k. No way could I afford that.This led me to looking at Turkey. So glad I did. The total journey from my first appointment to the final check up took six months and one day.The key surgery (extractions, 13 implants, sinus lift and bone graft) was performed by Onur Ademhan. The extraction process and implant placement took place in a day.It is important to mention the 'after care'. From start to finish I felt like I was being looked after like family. You are put in the hands of what I suppose is a personal case manager. Mine was Thomas. He was incredible. He arranges everything about your care - from the airport pick up to the airport drop off. Appointments/ taxi to the clinic from the hotel / making sure you have the medication you need/ answering any questions. five star service all the way.Perla did offer me temporary teeth for the six month interval, but again, because of my own issues with dentists and gagging when foreign objects are placed in my mouth I chose to be without.The six month interval was not as bad as feared. After the first two weeks as the wounds healed, I was eating pretty well. You cannot eat foods that need proper chewing - but as I got used to the situation - I was pretty comfortable eating a range of foods.In addition - for the first time in decades, I had no infections, no pain, and no disease.Six months almost to the day, I returned. They took a panoramic X-ray - and let me know the implants had all taken well.Upon my return I needed more prep work. They need to place healing caps on top of the implants. Then the measurement and testing begins. All of this was carried out by Dr Tahsin Dayaniclier. Again - the professionalism was first class. I went in several times as they prepared the final teeth for me.There was always advice and consultation throughout the process. The colour of the teeth, the shape, the size - all the time I was given advice from professionals. Never did I feel coerced or directed. They wanted to listen - but they also wanted to share their expertise.These guys wanted perfection. There was one unexpected visit - because they decided my gums needed cutting back. So I was handed to a gum / laser technician for additional work. This was done because they are constantly trying to get the best result they can. And they don't cut corners.That second visit to Turkey lasted a week and a bit. I think there were five visits to the clinic in total - including the final 'all okay' check up before I went home.Then finally there was a trial fitting. The look was great. And the following day I turned up to have them placed permanetly. The top was all one section, the bottom was split into two. I had teeth again.A couple of days later I flew home. It took a little while to get used to my new mouth (new mouth - new rules). But having had the teeth now for a month, I can honestly say I could not be happier.I have never experienced such a clean full bite before. It is decades since I had a proper, strong bite - so the teeth I have now are far stronger and the bite more powerful than anything I have had for ages.It isn't just about the way it looks. I can eat anything with no discomfort. My mouth is healthy. It is a pleasure to eat again.Thoroughly recommended without hesistation. And a special thank you to Thomas
