Taki Dent vs Este Medical Group
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
- Phone:
- (0212) 706 06 17
- Website:
- estemedicalgroup.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Este Medical Group |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 15 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | 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 Este Medical Group
Reviewers consistently report a complete lack of aftercare, with the clinic going silent once payment is made. One patient stated, "no follow up from the clinic, not one message nothing," while another noted that "neither the clinic in UK or Istanbul" followed up after the procedure. Multiple patients also describe poor long-term results, including transplanted hair falling out and hairlines deteriorating after two years, with one reviewer writing, "after 2 years my hair looks so bad now & the left side of the hairline is almost gone."
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 Este Medical Group 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 Este Medical Group's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Este Medical Group (verify each)
★1 AB —
"This clinic does not follow-up after the procedure and discuss the results. (30/07/2020) Initially, they were pro-active at the start but after payment was made then neither the clinic in UK or Istanbul had any interest in following up. It’s simply business!"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Max Martin —
"It’s been almost a year since my hair transplant from this clinic and I couldn’t describe how unsatisfied I am from the procedure. My transplanted hair look so horrible(most of it falling off) and that’s after I have been said that the transplanted hair will never fall and if I buy their medicine “I"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Andreas —
"Tried to get detailed information on a potential hair transplant surgery - obviously too detailed, because I got rejected as a costumer since they didn't want to explain the contradiction between my conusltant's statement about micro sapphire dhi and how they advertise that method online. Apparently"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Ahmed Tarek —
"Update : after 2 years my hair looks so bad now & the left side of the hairline is almost gone now i dont know what to do and my donor area is weak to give for another transplant .. yet they have never followed up with me or even cared even tho they know im in their record and they never replied to "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Limo Nella —
"I am changing my review a year later. No follow up from the clinic, not one message nothing. It was all about getting the transplant done and sending you home. Business is business."
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 Este Medical Group fairly
Este Medical Group is a verified dental clinic in 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 Este Medical Group
Before booking with Este Medical Group — 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 Este Medical Group, 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.