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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu BAL

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu BAL Department of Prosthetic Dentistry

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu BAL

Department of Prosthetic Dentistry

Academic and Clinical Expertise

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Bal specializes in prosthetic rehabilitation, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and occlusal dysfunctions. Her clinical and research interests include:

  • Diagnosis and management of bruxism and phantom bite

  • Prosthetic approaches to vertical dimension loss

  • TMJ pharmacotherapy and laser-assisted therapies

  • Digital impression techniques and scanning efficiency

  • Mandibular asymmetry and occlusal trauma

She has contributed to both clinical practice and academic literature, integrating prosthodontics with orofacial pain management and interdisciplinary care.

 

Research Contributions

International Peer-Reviewed Publications (SCI, SSCI, A&H)

  • Radiological analysis of mandibular ramus asymmetry in young adults

  • Botulinum toxin applications in bruxism

  • Phantom bite syndrome: case report and literature review

  • Pharmacological agents in TMD management

  • Anti-inflammatory effects of low-level laser therapy on TMJ tissues

Other International Publications

  • Etiology of TMD-related pain

  • Surveys on dentists’ attitudes toward denture adhesives and cleansing practices

National Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Prosthetic rehabilitation of reduced vertical dimension

  • Clinical overview of bruxism

  • TMJ trauma and its implications in dental practice

 

Scientific Presentations

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bal has presented at numerous international and national congresses, including:

  • European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders (EACD)

  • Balkan Stomatological Society (BaSS)

  • Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID)

  • Oral Diagnosis and Maxillofacial Radiology Symposium

Key presentations include:

  • Retrospective analysis of 709 TMD patients

  • Comparative efficacy of arthrocentesis and hyaluronic acid injections

  • Prevalence of mandibular ramus asymmetry in Turkish youth

  • Prosthetic management of vertical dimension loss

  • Scanning time differences in digital impressions based on handedness

 

Authored Book Chapters

  • “Approach to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Dentistry” → Chapter 3 in a national textbook edited by Prof. Dr. Serhat Yalçın and Dr. İrem Aktaş, Vestiyer Publishing Group, 2015

 

Professional Memberships

  • Turkish Dental Laser Academy Society (DILAD)

  • European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders (EACD)

  • Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID)

Clinical and Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Bal’s academic and clinical work bridges prosthetic rehabilitation and temporomandibular disorders (TMD), with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary diagnostics and treatment planning. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Prosthetic management of occlusal dysfunctions and vertical dimension loss

  • Diagnosis and treatment of bruxism and phantom bite syndrome

  • Pharmacological and laser-assisted therapies for TMJ disorders

  • Radiological assessment of mandibular asymmetry

  • Patient-centered prosthodontic care and digital impression technologies

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