Taki Dent vs Melsadent
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:
- Tuzla
- Address:
- Yayla, Cengiz Topel Cd. No:9/A, 34944 Tuzla/İstanbul
- Phone:
- 0546 191 32 10
- Website:
- melsadent.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Melsadent |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 4 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Tuzla, 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 Melsadent
Patients at Melsadent report being misled into unnecessary treatment, with one reviewer stating they were given "convincing statements as if there was a problem with my teeth." Another reviewer describes a "1.5-year treatment experience" as "the worst health decision I've ever made," while a separate account notes a lack of information during an X-ray procedure.
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 Melsadent 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 Melsadent's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Melsadent (verify each)
★1 tolga tezcan —
"Melsadent – I Absolutely Do Not Recommend It My 1.5-year treatment experience at Melsadent was the worst health decision I've ever made. Initially, I only had a problem with the height of two teeth, but this was used as a pretext to replace a total of 20 teeth. Before the treatment began, I comm"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Günay Özdemir —
"About a week ago, I went for an examination. No information was given during the X-ray. As far as I knew, I stood in front of the X-ray machine and aligned myself. I've had X-rays before, but this was the first time I'd had one. A person named Melike Ertuğrul, who was holding my head tightly with tw"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Hatice Bozkurt —
"I am having a lot of problems with my teeth, which I normally don't have any problems with, because they made me a new one with convincing statements as if there was a problem with my teeth."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 kadir bakış —
"I applied for clear aligner treatment. After the necessary X-rays and evaluations, I was told I was suitable for this treatment, and an agreement was reached at a high price, with a substantial down payment taken from me. Despite this, months passed, and neither the aligners were delivered nor the "
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 Melsadent fairly
Melsadent is a verified dental clinic in Tuzla, 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 Melsadent
Before booking with Melsadent — 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 Melsadent, 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.