Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neslihan Güntekin | Prosthodontist | Best Researcher Award
MD at Necmettin Erbakan Unıversty, Turkey
Short Bio:
Dr. Neslihan Güntekin is a dedicated Dentist and Academic at Necmettin Erbakan University. She specializes in dental materials, with a particular focus on CAD/CAM restorations, 3D printing, and additive manufacturing in dental prosthetics. Dr. Güntekin has contributed to numerous national and international research projects and is a well-published author in prestigious dental journals. Her work emphasizes enhancing the performance, durability, and accuracy of dental restorations to improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Profile:
Educational Background:
Dr. Neslihan Güntekin is a distinguished academic in the field of dental sciences. She currently holds the position of Doctor Lecturer (Doktor Öğretim Üyesi) at Necmettin Erbakan University, specifically within the Faculty of Dentistry, Clinical Sciences Department. She earned her academic qualifications in dentistry and has been deeply involved in several research areas of dental material science and restoration techniques.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Güntekin’s professional career spans multiple teaching and administrative roles. As a Lecturer at Necmettin Erbakan University, she has contributed significantly to the academic community by offering courses related to dental morphology and manipulation. Furthermore, her administrative involvement includes serving as the Deputy Chief Physician (Başhekim Yardımcısı) at the Faculty of Dentistry since April 2024, where she plays a key role in overseeing clinical activities.
In addition to her academic duties, Dr. Güntekin is actively engaged in research projects that focus on the advancement of dental materials and technology. She is a principal investigator in several national scientific research projects, some of which include the development and comparison of different dental restoration materials and the impact of aging and manufacturing methods on their properties.
Research Interests:
Dr. Güntekin’s research interests lie primarily in dental restoration materials, particularly focusing on CAD/CAM technology, 3D printing, and additive/subtractive manufacturing methods. Her work investigates the surface properties, bonding strengths, and fatigue performance of various dental materials, such as composites and zirconia. Additionally, she examines the effect of aging and environmental factors on the longevity and performance of dental restorations, as well as the impact of material choice on clinical outcomes, including force transmission in implant-supported restorations.
Her research contributions also delve into the digital transformation of dentistry, exploring the role of intraoral scanners in accuracy improvement and diagnostic precision in dental procedures.
Publication Top Noted:
- “The Effects of Different Restoration Materials on the Trueness of Intraoral Scanners”, NEU Dent J., (DOI: 10.51122/neudentj.2024.111)
- “Investigation of the effect of implant crown ratio and material type on the force transmitted to the implant in implant-supported restorations”, Health Sciences Medicine, (DOI: 10.32322/jhsm.1535336)
- “The Effect of Image Count on Accuracy in Digital Measurements in Dentistry”, Diagnostics, (DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14192122)
- “Comparison of Volumetric Loss and Surface Roughness of Composite Dental Restorations Obtained by Additive and Subtractive Methods”, Heliyon, (DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26269)
- “The Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Denture Teeth to CAD/CAM Dentures Acrylic After Aging in Gastric Acid”, Heliyon (DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26269)
Conclusion:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neslihan Güntekin is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her pioneering contributions to dental material science and her innovative research in CAD/CAM technology and 3D printing. Her work has had a tangible impact on the advancement of dental restorations and clinical dentistry. However, increasing her international presence and focusing on interdisciplinary collaborations could further enhance her research influence and global recognition.
