Asst. Prof. Hacer Fulya Üçem from Üsküdar University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, had previously achieved significant success by winning a gold medal at TEKNOFEST 2025 with her invention, the “Temporomandibular Hypermobility Apparatus.” With this innovative work that has drawn international attention, Dr. Üçem has been invited to the 13th EAOMS International Conference, to be held in Egypt between October 1–3, 2025. She will also be the first Turkish speaker in the field of joint-related patents at the conference.
As part of the EAOMS 13th International Conference in Egypt, Dr. Üçem will take part as a panelist in the session titled “Challenges Faced by Women in Scientific Research.”
From TEKNOFEST to Egypt: A journey of success
So far, Dr. Üçem has filed a total of nine patent applications in the field of joints, seven national and two international patents, with one already registered. Her success with the “Temporomandibular Hypermobility Apparatus,” which won an award at TEKNOFEST 2025, has also made a strong impact internationally.
Dr. Üçem: “It is deeply valuable to see our scientific work recognized.”
Sharing her thoughts on this achievement, Dr. Üçem said: “To represent Türkiye at such a large international congress is both a great honor and an exciting opportunity for me. Being the first Turkish speaker in the field of joint research carries a profound responsibility, and at the same time, it is a special joy to be part of a panel addressing the challenges faced by women. It is deeply valuable, both personally and for my country, to see our scientific work recognized. We are making remarkable progress in this journey, and I look to the future with hope.”
About the invention
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) hypermobility is characterized by excessive translation of the condyle beyond the articular eminence. Current stabilization methods used in conservative and surgical treatments carry limitations in terms of aesthetics, hygiene, and patient comfort.
The intraoral apparatus developed by Dr. Üçem aims to address these shortcomings by reducing the need for surgery, enhancing the success of conservative treatments, and eliminating the aesthetic and hygiene-related problems associated with existing devices.