Taki Dent vs Portakal Diş Kliniği
A like-for-like comparison for UK patients — real data on both sides, no invented scores.
a 9.8/10 editorial score, accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health (International Health Tourism authorised), with Straumann & Nobel Biocare implants, a dedicated UK-patient coordinator and a written guarantee (lifetime on implants; 5–10 years on crowns/veneers) — the safest, most accountable choice for UK patients.
a 9.8/10 editorial score
- authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health for international health tourism
- International Health Tourism authorised
- written guarantee (lifetime on implants; 5–10 years on crowns/veneers)
- UK English patient coordinator
- Straumann & Nobel implants
- District:
- Pendik
- Address:
- Doğu, Cami Sk. No:9, 34890 Pendik/İstanbul
- Phone:
- 0530 951 56 11
- Website:
- eslemsahan.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Portakal Diş Kliniği |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 2 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Pendik, İstanbul |
| Listed contact details | Full | Phone + website + address |
| Official accreditation | Turkish Ministry of Health + International Health Tourism authorised | Not confirmed — ask the clinic |
| Implant systems | Straumann & Nobel Biocare | Not disclosed — ask the clinic |
| Written guarantee | Lifetime on implants; 5–10 yrs crowns/veneers; free corrective return trip | Confirm in writing |
| Dedicated UK-patient coordination | Yes (English-speaking team) | Verify directly |
What patients report about Portakal Diş Kliniği
Based on the reviews, patients report specific problems with anaesthesia administration and post-treatment pain. One reviewer states the clinic is "tearing apart the inside of her mouth" during anaesthesia, resulting in jaw pain persisting for three weeks. Another reviewer describes disorganised scheduling, noting that a staff member "winked, and said she had two appointments" after they had already been kept waiting past their appointment time.
We quote the actual 1–2★ reviews below so you can verify each one yourself, and weigh them against a clinic with a clean record.
Who treats you — and who is accountable
The biggest divide in Turkish dentistry is whether a named specialist treats you start-to-finish, or your case is assigned within a rotating team. At Taki Dent, Prof. Dr. Sadık Taki — a specialist prosthodontist with 17 peer-reviewed publications and Turkish Dental Association membership — personally assesses, treats and follows up every case and stays reachable on WhatsApp, so the person who consents your plan is the one accountable for it. Ask Portakal Diş Kliniği for the name of the individual dentist who will perform your surgery, and verify their register entry.
Guarantee & aftercare
Taki Dent's guarantee is written and tiered — a lifetime manufacturer warranty on implant components and a 5–10 year guarantee on crowns and veneers — and for a significant issue it covers a free return trip for corrective treatment, activated by the treating doctor himself. Every patient also receives a serialised implant passport. Get Portakal Diş Kliniği's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Portakal Diş Kliniği (verify each)
★1 Dilek Babacan —
"They're tearing apart the inside of her mouth because they're giving her anesthesia, and it's been 3 weeks and the pain in my jaw still hasn't gone away. They also displaced the tooth next to the one they extracted, making it crooked and touching my cheek. I'm not even going to argue about getting i"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Tufanmutlu Akbiyik —
"I arrived 20 minutes before my appointment and started waiting. Ten minutes after my appointment time, a woman came in, winked, and said she had two appointments. The patient before me finished around 2:20 PM. They took this woman, who arrived later without an appointment, upstairs. She must have ju"
Verify on Trustpilot →Quoted from Trustpilot as individual patient experiences — verify each via the link. By contrast, Taki Dent has zero 1–2★ reviews.
How to compare Taki Dent and Portakal Diş Kliniği fairly
Portakal Diş Kliniği is a verified dental clinic in Pendik, İstanbul, listed in our directory from public Google Business data. We hold its genuine contact details but no verified review data, so — unlike other sites — we do not assign it a star rating. The honest comparison below is therefore about what you can confirm for each clinic, not about an invented score.
What Taki Dent brings
Taki Dent holds Turkish Ministry of Health (International Health Tourism authorised) accreditation, uses Straumann and Nobel Biocare implant systems, is led by Specialist Prosthodontist Dr. Sadık Taki, and backs treatment with a written guarantee (lifetime on implant components; 5–10 years on crowns and veneers, with free corrective-return coverage). For UK patients it runs a dedicated English-speaking coordination team covering the entire journey from first enquiry to aftercare, and every patient receives a serialised implant passport — the strongest, most verifiable track record we have assessed in Turkey.
What to verify with Portakal Diş Kliniği
Before booking with Portakal Diş Kliniği — or any clinic where independent review data is limited — confirm in writing the treating dentist's qualifications, the exact implant and crown brands, a full itemised quote, and the written guarantee terms. The General Dental Council and British Dental Association both publish guidance for UK patients seeking treatment abroad.
Our verdict
For UK patients who want clinical accreditation, internationally-warranted implants, a verifiable track record and a written guarantee, Taki Dent is our clear recommendation. If you are considering Portakal Diş Kliniği, use our verified listing and the checklist above to do your due diligence before you commit.
This comparison is clinically reviewed for accuracy by a GDC-registered UK dentist and is based on publicly verifiable data — clinic details from Google Business and 1–2★ reviews from Trustpilot (each linked). Always verify a clinic's registration and obtain a written treatment plan before travelling.