Prof. Dr Müyesser Saraç has contributed to our country’s dentistry with her scientific publications and researches, has served as a consultant for many PhD theses and graduation theses and has signed numerous scientific assertions. Saraç is one of the most important names educated by our country in the field of dentistry.
Academic Competencies
-Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry 1973-1978 Ph. D. Thesis Title: Cephalometric Examination of Changes in The Dental Jaw Facial System in The Uterus Due to Vitamin D Deficiency 1978
Experience
-Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, 1973-1978 – Assistant (Department of Orthodontics)
-Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, 1985-1996 – Associate Professor (Department of Orthodontics)
-Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, 1996-2016 – Faculty Member, Professor (Department of Orthodontics)
-Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Head of the Department of Orthodontics, 2009-2012
2016 – Present Özel Batı Ortodonti Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi / Istanbul
Foreign Languages
English
Expertise and Academic Interests
– Orthodontic treatment and recurrence
– The retention of brackets used in orthodontic treatment and the effects of bracket application on enamel structure
– Laser applications in orthodontics
Scientific publications and presentations international publications:
Works published in Scientific Journals such as Science Citation Index (SCI), Social Science Citation Index (SSCI), Art and Humanity Index (AHI) etc.:
1. Cura N., Saraç M. Influence of Bass Orthopedic appliance system on electromyographic activity of masticator muscles
European Journal of Orthodontics 1990;12 Number:4
2. Cura N., Saraç M., Öztürk Y., Sürmeli N. Orthodontic and orthopedic effects of activator, activator -HG combination and Bass appliances: a comparative study
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1996; 110,36-45
3. Cura N., Saraç M. The effect of treatment with the Bass appliance on skeletal class II malocclusion: A cephalometric investigation. European Journal of Orthodontics, 1997; 19, 691-702
4- Çifter M., Saraç M. Maxillary posterior intrusion mechanics with mini-implant anchorage with the finite element method. American Journal of Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics, 2011; 140,5 ,233-241
Note: Prof. Müyesser Saraç also has a lot of publications in the domestic refereed journals:
Presentations:
1-Çifter M. Saraç M. Consideration of different maxillary posterior intrusion mechanics with mini-implant anchorage by finite elemet analysis. 7th international orthodontic congress 6-9 February 2010 Sydney, Australia
2. Öner Ş. Saraç M. Uzun dönemde 3. molarların konumu ile alt kesici çapraşıklığı arasındaki ilişkinin çekimli ve çekimsiz tedavide değerlendirilmesi. International Turkish Orthodontic Society Congress 25-27 October 2010 Ankara
3. Tağrıkulu B. Saraç M. Comparison of the attachment of aesthetic brackets attached with phosporic acid and ER: YAG laser against the abrasion forces and of the rupture regions. International Turkish Orthodontic Society Congress 25-27 October 2010 Ankara
4-E. Öztaş, H. Alpay, O. Karakaş, A. Efeoğlu, M. Saraç. Periodontal health of patients during orthodontic treatment with custom fabricated aligners. 87th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society 19-23 June 2011 Istanbul-Turkey
5-T. Ertürk, M. Saraç, A. Mugan. Finite element analysis of changes during simultaneous intrusion and retraction of anterior teeth with miniscrew support. 87th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society 19-23 June 2011 Istanbul-Turkey
6-S. Öner, D. Çaldemir, M. Saraç. Evaluation of long-term post-treatment changes with the American board of orthodontics objective grading system and cephalometric analysis. 87th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society 19-23 June 2011 Istanbul-Turkey
7-S. Öner, M. Saraç. Evaluation of the relationship between mandibular third molar position and mandibular incisor irregularity. 87th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society 19-23 June 2011 Istanbul-Turkey
8-B. Tağrikulu, M. Saraç. Shear bond strenght and failure sites of different aesthetic brackets bonded to enamel etched with phosporic acid and ER: YAG laser. 87th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society 19-23 June 2011 Istanbul-Turkey
9-Beyza Tağrıkulu, Evren Öztaş, Müyesser Saraç. Effect of thermocycling on shear bond strengths of ceramic brackets bonded to ER: YAG laser –prepared enamel. 88th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society 18-23 june 2012 Santiago de Compostela-Spain
10- Öztaş E, Alpay H, Karakaş O, Efeoğlu A, Saraç M. Periodontal Health of Patients During Orthodontic Treatment with Custom fabricated Aligners. 88th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society 18-23 june 2012 Santiago de Compostela-Spain
11-Öner F., Saraç M. ,Öner Ş. Evaluation of male and female growth differences in orthodontic patients. International Turkish Orthodontic Society Congress 2012 30 September -4 October Turkey
12-Demir Karamanlı B., Saraç M. Maximal blood transposition : two case reports. International Turkish Orthodontic Society Congress 2012 30 September -4 October Turkey
13-Esmeray T., Saraç M. Evaluation of personal perception in orthodontic patients International Turkish Orthodontic Society Congress 2012 30 September -4 October Turkey
14- Öztaş E, Sancaklı HS, Erdemir U, Yıldız E, Yücel T, Saraç M, Erol S, Kıran Ş, Özel S. Effects of casein phosphopeptideamorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and sodium fluoride mouth rinse on enamel demineralization adjacent to elastomeric vs metal ligated brackets. 2013 FDI Annual World Congress, 29 Aug-1 Sept 2013, Istanbul Türkiye
International and National Scientific Projects
– Examination Of The Changes In Enamel Tissue Around Bracket With The Effect Of Fluoridation Released From Orthodontic Adhesives In Vitro, 1999
– Investigation of the changes that occurred during Retrocapturing of anterior teeth with Microimplant support by Finite Element Analysis,2000
– Examination of Changes in Micro-Implant Supported Intrusions of Upper Jaw Posterior Teeth by Finite Element Analysis, 2007
Comparison of the attachment of aesthetic brackets attached with phosporic acid and ER: YAG laser against the abrasion forces and of the rupture regions.
-Examination of retaining and breaking zones of traditional and laser-bonded ceramic brackets, 2012-2013
Professional Memberships
Turkish Orthodontic Society: TOD
European Ortodontic Society
Turkish Dentists Association-Istanbul Chamber of Dentists
Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Foundation Founding Member
Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Alumni and Members Association Awards
– Istanbul University 30 Years of Service Award, 200
– 13. International Turkish Orthodontic Association Congress Contribution as Honorary Chairman Award 2012
– Turkish Dentists Association Istanbul Chamber of Dentists 40 Year in Profession Award, 2012