Taki Dent vs Laviva Dental Clinic
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:
- Buca
- Address:
- Buca Koop., 206/5. Sk. No:140-142B, 35390 Buca/İzmir
- Phone:
- 0544 460 60 80
- Website:
- lavivadent.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Laviva Dental Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 3 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Buca, İzmir |
| 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 Laviva Dental Clinic
Reviewers consistently report that Laviva Dental Clinic performed an extraction on an infected tooth despite the patient’s infection, with one stating they “almost died” as their “fever didn't go down for 3 days.” Another reviewer described being quoted a “very high price” for 11 fillings and a root canal after attending for a routine cleaning, while a third complained of being overcharged, noting that a filling cost “4000 TL” when the local maximum is “2120 TL.” The recurring issues are therefore unsafe treatment of infections, aggressive upselling of unnecessary procedures, and pricing significantly above local market rates.
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 Laviva Dental Clinic 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 Laviva Dental Clinic's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Laviva Dental Clinic (verify each)
★1 emrah yılmaz —
"Despite having an infection in my tooth, they extracted it. My fever didn't go down for 3 days; I almost died. Everyone I asked told me how they extracted an infected tooth. I'm not happy at all."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Abdurrahman Eren —
"I made an appointment with them for a dental cleaning, and during the examination they told me I needed 11 fillings and one root canal, and they quoted a very high price for these procedures. I became very worried because of what I heard, so I went to a renowned dentist with the X-ray they gave me. "
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Maedeh Arshad —
"They're complete rip-offs. In March 2025, they charged 4000 TL for a dental filling. While fillings in Türkiye start at 1540 TL, the maximum they charge is 2120 TL. I would never recommend them."
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 Laviva Dental Clinic fairly
Laviva Dental Clinic is a verified dental clinic in Buca, İzmir, 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 Laviva Dental Clinic
Before booking with Laviva Dental Clinic — 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 Laviva Dental Clinic, 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.