Taki Dent vs Elcist Dental Klinik
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:
- Fatih
- Address:
- Akşemsettin, Halıcılar Cd. NO:78, 34080 Fatih/İstanbul
- Phone:
- (0212) 523 58 41
- Website:
- elcist.com
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Taki Dent ★ RECOMMENDED | Elcist Dental Klinik |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review score | 9.8 / 10 | Not published — verify directly |
| Serious 1–2★ Trustpilot reviews | 0 (clean record) | 5 verified 1–2★ reviews |
| Location | Antalya | Fatih, 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 Elcist Dental Klinik
Patients at Elcist Dental Clinic frequently report that procedures performed do not match what was originally agreed upon. Multiple reviewers state that healthy teeth were cut down for crowns or veneers without proper consent, with one noting they "can't even drink water or bite into food comfortably" afterwards. Additionally, reviewers describe poor orthodontic results, with one reporting their "teeth returned to their original state" despite following all instructions, and another alleging that braces were fitted without treating existing cavities first.
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 Elcist Dental Klinik 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 Elcist Dental Klinik's guarantee terms in writing, including who pays for corrective work and return travel.
Sourced 1–2★ reviews for Elcist Dental Klinik (verify each)
★1 Zehra Beyza Mantarcı —
"We went to Dr. Ömer for a relative, but although we agreed on laminate veneers, they were applied instead. His healthy teeth were cut despite his objections, and Dr. Ömer prolonged the process from a few months to a year. Furthermore, he had the veneers fitted by his non-dental staff instead of hims"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 sue —
"Mr. Mustafa, who is bald, is disrespectful, never smiling, a sarcastic person, and completely unhygienic. I condemn them, and his assistant is the same way. Never go there; you'll just be wasting your money and being humiliated."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 Raghad Alkhatib —
"Dr. Yaman told me I didn't have any cavities, but then I discovered at another doctor's office that I had five large cavities, and he had put braces on me without treating anything. It's a scam and a fraud; I don't recommend anyone go there."
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 ömerve öztürk —
"He said he would do veneers, but instead he cut my perfectly healthy teeth and put crowns on them. I've lost my teeth; I can't even drink water or bite into food comfortably. Don't trust him!"
Verify on Trustpilot →★1 eat t —
"Unfortunately, orthodontist Mustafa Bey was a disappointment. Despite doing everything he said, my teeth returned to their original state year after year. When I visited him a year after the treatment, I was told that minor imperfections were normal. After that, in a couple of years, there was no tr"
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 Elcist Dental Klinik fairly
Elcist Dental Klinik is a verified dental clinic in Fatih, 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 Elcist Dental Klinik
Before booking with Elcist Dental Klinik — 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 Elcist Dental Klinik, 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.