Specialist DDS Melih Şengül - Prosthodontics Specialist

Uzm. Dt. Melih Şengül PhD is a Prosthodontics Specialist whose birth in Germany (April 22, 1977), education in prestigious Turkish institutions, completion of PhD at Marmara University, expertise in Biofunctional Dentistry, training of dentists across 7 countries, and unique family legacy in dental technology establish him as a highly accomplished prosthodontist excelling in advanced prosthetic treatments and clinical-laboratory integration.

Early Life and Background

Born in Germany on April 22, 1977, Dr. Şengül spent his early childhood in Germany, attending school there until fifth grade. His father, Himmet Şengül, was a respected dental technician in Germany.

Growing up in his father's dental laboratory environment, young Melih developed an early interest in advanced dental technology. While completing his secondary and high school education at Ankara Yükseliş Koleji, he actively engaged in advanced-level dental technician work in his father's laboratory, gaining hands-on technical skills that would later inform his clinical practice.

Education and Training

In 1996, Dr. Şengül began his dental education at Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry, becoming part of the institution's first class of dental students. Even as a first-year student, he joined the Aesthetic Dentistry Academy, intensifying his focus on aesthetic dental applications from the beginning of his professional education. He graduated in 2001.

Immediately after graduation, Dr. Şengül was accepted into Marmara University Prosthodontics Department, where he began his specialty and doctoral training in 2001. He successfully completed both his specialty in prosthodontics and his PhD, demonstrating dedication to both clinical excellence and research.

Clinical Philosophy

Dr. Şengül's clinical approach centers on Biofunctional Dentistry, a comprehensive philosophy that integrates multiple systems including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), occlusion (bite relationships), chewing muscles, and posture. This holistic approach extends from initial diagnosis through splint therapy, temporary restorations, and final prosthetic planning, utilizing measurable and reproducible protocols.

Teaching and Mentorship

A hallmark of Dr. Şengül's career is his commitment to education and mentorship. He has taught courses and provided training to dentists in 7 countries.

Practice and Laboratory Integration

Dr. Şengül places exceptional emphasis on clinical-laboratory integration, believing that close coordination between clinical treatment and laboratory fabrication is essential for optimal prosthetic outcomes. Reflecting this philosophy, he manages a specialized private dental laboratory in Ankara while maintaining his clinical practice in Istanbul.

Currently, Dr. Şengül practices at his own clinic in the Suadiye area of Istanbul, located on the prominent Bağdat Caddesi (Saffet Apartmanı No:369 D:8). His practice focuses on advanced prosthetic treatments informed by biofunctional principles.