Meet
Dr. Murat Kaptac
The Visionary Orthodontist behind MK Aligners
The Visionary Orthodontist
behind MK Aligners
Meet - Dr Murat Kaptac
Orthodontist Dentist in Istanbul & Los Angeles
About Dr. Murat Kaptac
Born of a vision that dentistry can and should be enjoyable. He’s on a mission to transform the traditional perceptions of dentistry into something engaging and fun. He wants his patients to have fun while getting their treatment.
Specializing in orthodontics and invisible braces, Dr. Murat champions a revolutionary approach to straightening teeth. His expertise lies in designing discreet, effective treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs. With a keen eye for detail, he focuses on creating beautifully aligned, natural-looking smiles that blend seamlessly with the individual’s facial aesthetics. It’s orthodontic care reimagined, ensuring your journey to a perfect smile is comfortable, invisible, and completely tailored to you.
Thesis Subject
In The Leveling Phase of
Lingual Brackets and
Labial Brackets
Membership
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.
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.
∘ Turkish Dental Association 20th International Dental Congress. Kusadasi / 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.
· “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.
· “Orthognathic Surgery on Problems and Solutions”, Prof. Nazan Küçükkeleş. Istanbul, December 2015.
· “Improving Orthodontic Outcome”, Dr. John C. Bennett. Istanbul, January 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.
∘ 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.
· ”7th International and German WIN User Meeting” Prof. Dirk Wiechmann. November 2020.
Personalized Treatment Approach
Dr. Kaptac’s approach goes beyond mere alignment; it’s about sculpting smiles that reflect the inner beauty and confidence of each patient. With meticulous attention to detail and a gentle touch, he creates personalized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of every individual who walks through his door.
When he’s not busy crafting smiles, Dr. Kaptac can be found exploring the cultural riches of Istanbul or soaking in the vibrant energy of Los Angeles. A true citizen of the world, he finds inspiration in the diversity of human experience, continually enriching his practice with new perspectives and insights.
At the heart of Dr. Murat Kaptac’s practice lies a simple yet profound belief: that every smile has the power to illuminate the world. With his expertise, compassion, and unwavering dedication, he invites you to join him on a journey towards a brighter, more confident tomorrow.
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