Detailed Answer from Orthodontic Specialist Dr. Begüm Ulaşan – Bursa

You live abroad, the crowding or spacing in your teeth bothers you, and you are pondering the following questions:

1. "The prices in the country where I live are too high..."
2. "The language barrier, communication, trust... all confuse me."
3. "Can I come to Turkey, especially to Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa, for aligner (clear tray) treatment?"

The short answer is: Yes, it is possible to have aligner/clear tray treatment in Turkey even if you live abroad. Moreover, this treatment model can be a much more suitable and practical option for patients living abroad compared to traditional braces.

In this article, focusing on the perspective of Orthodontic Specialist Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa, we will address all these questions one by one:

1. Can someone living abroad get aligner (clear tray) treatment in Turkey?
2. How many times do you need to visit, and what are the check-up intervals?
3. How are treatment planning, aligner delivery, and online monitoring managed?
4. What are the advantages of aligner treatment over traditional braces for people living abroad?
5. Why Bursa, and why Dr. Begüm Ulaşan?

1. I Live Abroad, Is Aligner Treatment in Turkey Possible?

Yes, it is possible. In fact, aligner, or clear tray treatment, is one of the most ideal orthodontic options for patients living abroad.

In traditional braces treatment:

1. You must visit the clinic monthly, sometimes every 4–6 weeks.
2. At every check-up, the wires are tightened, and the brackets and elastics are adjusted.
3. If you live abroad, this means frequent flights, which is impractical.

In Aligner (clear tray) treatment:

1. Planning is done digitally from the start.
2. The major part of the aligners can be delivered to you during your first visit.
3. A significant portion of subsequent check-ups can be conducted online.
4. It is possible to space out your visits to Turkey, especially to Bursa, over longer intervals.

For this reason, Orthodontic Specialist Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa specifically prioritizes aligner/clear tray treatment in suitable cases for her Turkish and foreign patients living abroad.

2. Key Stages of Aligner Treatment in Turkey (Dr. Begüm Ulaşan – Bursa)

Let's consider this process step-by-step with Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa.

2.1. First Contact: Online Pre-Consultation

Since you are abroad, the first step is usually as follows:

1. The clinic contacts you via WhatsApp, email, or phone.
2. They first request photographs and any existing X-rays from you:
3. Front smile photo
4. Right–left profile photos
5. Front view of upper–lower teeth
6. These images are pre-evaluated by Dr. Begüm Ulaşan.

At this stage:

1. A rough determination is made whether you are a suitable candidate for aligner/clear tray treatment.
2. You are informed that "We can make a definitive plan with a detailed examination when you come to Turkey."
3. You gain a preliminary idea of the approximate treatment duration and appointment organization.

2.2. Your First Visit to Turkey, Bursa: Detailed Examination and Digital Scan

On the day you arrive at the clinic in Bursa:

1. A clinical examination is performed.
2. Teeth, jaw relationship, and gum condition are evaluated.
3. X-rays are taken (panoramic, cephalometric if necessary).
4. The 3D model of your teeth is created with a digital scan (intraoral scanner).
5. Instead of the classic "putty impression," your teeth are scanned with an intraoral camera.
6. This digital model forms the foundation of the aligner/clear tray planning.

Since Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa is proficient in the digital workflow, she strives to complete this scanning and planning process in a single visit for patients coming from abroad.

2.3. Digital Treatment Plan and Finalizing the Treatment

After the digital scans are taken:

1. Your current alignment and jaw relationship are transferred to the software.
2. Dr. Begüm Ulaşan plans exactly which tooth will move, by how much, and in which direction, with each aligner.

Based on this plan:

1. The total number of aligners needed,
2. The approximate treatment duration (e.g., 9 months, 12 months, etc.),
3. The intervals at which you need to change to a new aligner (usually 7–10 days) are determined.

In some aligner systems, a treatment simulation can be shown to you before the treatment. This gives you a more concrete answer to the question: "Approximately how will my teeth look when the treatment is finished?"

This plan is critical for patients coming from abroad because you can discuss:

1. How frequently you can come to Turkey,
2. Which stages can be monitored online,
3. The approximate total timeline,
4. based on this plan.

2.4. Aligner Production and Delivery

According to the approved plan:

1. The clear aligner production process begins.
2. A significant portion of the aligners, depending on the system used, is delivered to you during your first Turkey visit or shortly thereafter.

Typically:

1. The first series of 10–15 aligners is given to you.
2. You are told in detail how many days to use each aligner.
3. You receive your aligners with a special case and detailed usage instructions.

At this stage, Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa explains to you individually:

1. How many hours per day you should wear them? (Generally 20–22 hours)
2. Which aligner number you will switch to on which day?
3. How to insert and remove the aligners?
4. How to clean them, and what to watch out for?

3. How Will Check-ups Work? Do I Need to Come to Turkey Constantly?

This is the most important question that comes to mind because you live abroad: "If I start this treatment with Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa, will I have to fly to Turkey every month?"

The answer: No, much less frequent visits may be sufficient compared to traditional braces treatment.

3.1. Online Check-ups

One of the biggest advantages of clear aligner treatment is that a large part of the follow-ups can be done online.

After returning from Bursa:

1. Online consultations can be arranged at intervals requested by your doctor (e.g., every 4–6 weeks).
2. During these calls, you may be asked for:
3. Short videos showing your teeth with the aligners,
4. Photos taken from different angles.

In this way, Dr. Begüm Ulaşan can check on the screen:

1. Whether the aligners fit your teeth well,
2. Whether the tooth movements are compatible with the plan,
3. Whether there are any issues (gaps, opening, mismatch, etc.).

If there are no issues:

1. You continue to change the aligner numbers sequentially as planned.
2. The date you need to return to Turkey is planned according to a more critical stage of the treatment.

3.2. Second and Third Visits to Turkey

Let's say the total treatment duration is 9–12 months:

1. First Visit: Examination, scanning, planning, delivery of the first aligners.
2. Second Visit:
3. May occur after you have used approximately half of the aligners.
4. Control, new scanning if necessary, and planning of refinement aligners are done.
5. Third Visit:
6. Towards the end of the treatment.
7. For final fine-tuning, small corrections if needed, final aligners, and retention plan (retainer).

In this example scenario, 2–3 visits to Turkey are often sufficient for a 1-year aligner treatment. This makes the process very manageable for a patient living abroad.

Of course:

1. Every case is different.
2. Some patients may require more frequent visits.
3. Some mild cases can be completed with just 2 visits.

The final decision is again made by Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa, specifically for your case.

4. Advantages of Aligner Treatment for Someone Living Abroad

4.1. Eliminates the Obligation for Frequent Flights

In traditional braces treatment, because the brackets need adjustment every month:

1. You need to visit the clinic at least 12–18 times during a 12–24-month treatment period.
2. Flying to Turkey every month from abroad is quite demanding both financially and temporally.

In aligner/clear tray treatment:

1. Since the long-term plan is made at once,
2. Most controls can be conducted online,
3. Most of the aligners can be delivered on the first visit,
4. You only come to Turkey for a few critical stages.

This means a much more sustainable treatment for patients living abroad.

4.2. Aesthetic Appearance

When abroad, you might be:

1. Attending meetings in your professional life,
2. Giving presentations,
3. Communicating face-to-face with clients.

Metal braces can make you uncomfortable in certain professions and social environments.

With aligners/clear trays:

1. Your teeth straighten while you experience a treatment process that is almost unnoticeable when speaking and smiling.

Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa often highlights this aesthetic advantage of aligner treatment, especially for her patients living abroad who are active in corporate life, university students, or have high visibility on social media.

4.3. Oral Hygiene and Gum Health

You are busy morning and evening, maybe trying to adjust to a new life in another country...

With fixed braces:

1. Tooth brushing can become difficult.
2. Plaque buildup and gum problems can occur.

In aligner treatment:

1. You remove the aligners when eating.
2. You can brush and floss your teeth normally.

This is both healthier and more comfortable in the long run.

4.4. Treatment Costs in Turkey are Generally More Affordable

In many European countries, the UK, USA, Canada, and similar places:

1. Orthodontic treatment fees are quite high.

In Turkey, especially in cities like Bursa:

1. Medical quality is high.
2. The use of digital technology is widespread.
3. Yet, costs are generally more accessible compared to most Western countries.

For this reason, many people living abroad choose Turkey to visit their families, take a vacation, and start aligner/clear tray treatment with Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa.

5. Why Bursa, and Why Dr. Begüm Ulaşan?

Bursa, compared to Istanbul, is:

1. Calmer.
2. Accommodation and cost of living are lower.
3. Easily accessible (Istanbul–Sabiha Gökçen–Bursa transfers, direct flights, bus/ferry options).

At the same time, Bursa is increasingly emerging as a prominent city for health tourism.

Dr. Begüm Ulaşan is:

1. An orthodontic specialist who has completed her specialization training in orthodontics.
2. Experienced in both traditional braces, ceramic brackets, and aligner/clear tray systems.
3. A clinician actively working on digital orthodontics, clear aligner (Aligner, Invisalign, etc.) planning.
4. Accustomed to communicating with domestic and international patients.
5. Proficient in online monitoring, control via photos/videos, and process management.

When you choose aligner treatment with Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa:

1. Your treatment is not just a "give aligner – wear" process;
2. The temporomandibular joint, gum health, bite relationship, and facial aesthetics are evaluated as a whole.
3. Since you live abroad, process planning, check-up intervals, and travel organization are also considered as part of the treatment.

6. Conclusion: There is No Rule that Says You Cannot Get Aligner Treatment in Turkey Because You Live Abroad

To summarize:

1. I live abroad, can I have aligner treatment in Turkey?
2. ? Yes, this process is very possible and practical, especially with a clinician working with digital systems like Orthodontic Specialist Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa.
3. Will I have to come to Turkey constantly?
4. ? No. You will come for far fewer physical check-ups compared to traditional braces. Many check-ups can be done online.
5. Is aligner treatment suitable for me?
6. ? This is determined by your oral structure, jaw relationships, degree of crowding, and lifestyle. It is clarified after the initial online pre-assessment and the examination in Bursa.
7. Why aligners instead of braces?
8. ? If you live abroad, aligner/clear tray treatment often provides a significant advantage in terms of fewer required visits, high aesthetics, easier hygiene, and adaptation to daily life.

If you are wondering:

1. "I live abroad, can I start aligner/clear tray treatment with Dr. Begüm Ulaşan in Bursa, is my case suitable, and how many times do I need to visit?"

As a first step, you can:

1. Share a few photos of your teeth and face,
2. And your current panoramic X-ray (if available)

with the clinic to request a pre-assessment.

This way, even before coming to Turkey, you will have a clear idea about the realistic duration, approximate cost, and travel organization for a clear aligner treatment plan specific to you.