Dr. Esra Gokkaya Arican
Orthodontist | Invisalign
Dr. Esra Gokkaya Arican [Dr. Esra Gökkaya Arıcan] graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 2015. Following her graduation, she specialized in orthodontics, focusing her academic and clinical development on advanced corrective techniques.
She completed her PhD at the Istanbul University (Çapa) Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, with a doctoral thesis titled "The Effect of PRF in Rapid Maxillary Expansion Treatment". During her doctoral studies, she concentrated on the biological foundations of orthopedic and orthodontic treatments, bone healing, and treatment stability.
Clinical Expertise and Philosophy
Dr. Arican adopts modern and scientific approaches to the treatment of dental, functional, and skeletal disorders. Her clinical practice focuses on:
- Clear Aligner Therapy: Specialized in planning and implementing treatments for children, adolescents, and adults.
- Advanced Mechanics: Expertise in fixed and removable orthodontic mechanics, as well as mini-screw applications.
- Surgical Orthodontics: Management of orthodontic treatments supported by orthognathic surgery.
- Personalized Planning: Creating individual treatment plans that aim for a balance of aesthetics, function, and long-term stability.
Academic Background
Digital Orthodontics and Invisalign
As an Invisalign Platinum Provider, Dr. Arican has extensive experience with the Invisalign First and Invisalign Teen systems. She actively utilizes digital orthodontic technologies, including the iTero® intraoral scanner, to obtain high-precision digital impressions, maximizing clinical accuracy and patient comfort.
Through her multidisciplinary approach, she has successfully managed numerous complex cases, achieving predictable results across different age groups and difficulty levels.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Esra Gokkaya Arican maintains her professional growth by following international scientific developments and is a member of several prestigious organizations:
- Turkish Orthodontic Society (TOD)
- European Orthodontic Society (EOS)
- American Orthodontic Society (AOS)
- World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO)