Mustafa Ülgen

Mustafa Ülgen (1945-2025 born in İnegöl, Bursa Province) is a Turkish orthodontist.

Biography Ülgen completed primary and middle school in İnegöl. After his graduation from Bursa Boys High School, he graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry in 1967. After two years of military service as a reserve officer, with a scholarship awarded from the Ministry of Education of Turkey, he studied orthodontics at the University of Zurich, Switzerland under Rudolf Hotz and Paul Walter Stöckli, where he got his PhD degree. After his five years education in Zurich followed by ten years of obligatory service, he worked for eight years at Ankara University and for two years in the University of Tigris (Dicle) Diyarbakır.

Ülgen became associate professor in 1979 and full professor in 1985. He was a dean for two years in the University of Tigris (Dicle) Diyarbakır. In 1983, he wrote his first text book, Principles of Orthodontic Treatment, about orthodontic therapy which is still read as the academic study book at Dentistry Faculties all over Turkey for more than 25 years continuously. In 1985 and 1986 with a scholarship provided from "Alexander von Humboldt Foundation", he made two researches in the University of Bonn which were later published in a German orthodontic journal. Then he also worked for six years at Istanbul University and for two years at Yeditepe University. In 2000, he wrote his second text book on orthodontic diagnosis, Orthodontics (Anomalies, Cephalometrics, Etiology, Growth and Development, Diagnosis). In 2002 he got retired with his own will. In 2006, he published his memoirs, Mustafa son of Mustafa.

Ülgen has published two text books (that are also e-books available free of charge online – please also find the links below on the e-books section), sixty-eight articles, fourteen which are printed in foreign journals. He hold thirty papers in different congresses. He gave thirty-nine conferences, including fourteen in foreign countries. He is married since 1968, has a daughter, a son and two grandchildren.

Publications

Publications In Turkish

Videos Ülgen, M.: Orthodontic Treatment Without Aperature Part 1, YouTube, 2012.Ülgen, M.: Apareysiz Ortodontik Tedavi Bölüm 1, YouTube, 2012. Ülgen, M.: Orthodontic Treatment Without Aperature Part 2, YouTube, 2012.Ülgen, M.: Apareysiz Ortodontik Tedavi Bölüm 2, YouTube, 2012.

E-Books Ülgen, M.: Principles of Orthodontic Treatment, 544 pages, Seventh Edition, Ankara University Press, Ankara, 2005.Ülgen, M.: Ortodontik Tedavi Prensipleri, 544 Sayfa, Yedinci Baskı, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi, Ankara, 2005. Ülgen, M.: Orthodontics (Anomalies, Cephalometrics, Etiology, Growth and Development, Diagnosis), 405 pages, Second Edition, Ankara University Press, Ankara, 2001.Ülgen, M.: Ortodonti (Anamoliler, Sefâmoliler, Etioloji, Büyüme ve Gelişim, Tanı), 405 Sayfa, İkinci Baskı, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi, Ankara, 2001. Ülgen, M.: Mustafa Oğlu Mustafa, 330 pages, First Edition, Vatan Kitap, Istanbul, 2006.Ülgen, M.: Mustafa Oğlu Mustafa, 330 pages, First Edition, Vatan Kitap, Istanbul, 2006.

Journals and other publications Ülgen, M.: Orthodontic Model Analysis, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 4, Number 1: 115–124, 1977.Ülgen, M.: Ortodontik Model Analizi, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 4, Sayı1: 115–124, 1977. Ülgen, M. : Cervical (Kloehn) Headgear and Effect Mechanism, Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 11, Number 2: 123–129, 1977.Ülgen, M. : Servikal (Kloehn) Headgear ve Tesir Mekanizması, İstanbul Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 11, Sayı 2: 123–129, 1977. Ülgen, M. : Clinical Periodontology-in Orthodontics cooperation, Journal of Periodontology, Volume 2, Issue 1: 19–23, 1977.Ülgen, M. : Klinikte Periodontoloji- Ortodonti İşbirligi, Periodontoloji Dergisi, Cilt 2, Sayı 1: 19–23, 1977. Ülgen, M.: Combined Effect of External Force, Lip Force and Class III Elastics, Aegean University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 2, Issue 4: 589–597, 1977.Ülgen, M.: Ağız Dışı Kuvvet, Dudak Kuvveti ve Çenelerarası K1. III Elastik Kuvvetlerinin Birleştirilmesi, Ege Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 2, Sayı 4: 589–597, 1977. Ülgen, M. : Presurgical and Preprosthetical Orthodontics (a case Presentation), Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 4, Issue 1: 63–70, 1977.Ülgen, M. : Cerrahi ve Protez Öncesi Ortodonti (Bir Vaka Takdimi) Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 4, Sayı 1: 63–70, 1977. Ülgen, M. : Expansion of Sutura Palatina Mediana, Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 11, Number 3: 180–185, 1977.Ülgen, M. : Sutura Palatina Mediana'nın Genişletilmesi, İstanbul Üniversitesi Dişhekimliği Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt 11, Sayı 3: 180–185, 1977. Ülgen, M.: Lip Gymnastics and Histology, Development and Physiology of the Striated Muscles, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 5, Number 1-2-3: 75–85, 1978.Ülgen, M.: Dudak Jimnastiği ve Çizgili Kasların Histolojisi, Gelişim ve Fizyolojisi, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 5, Sayı 1-2-3: 75–85, 1978. Ülgen, M.: The Cases where The Space of the Missing Teeth can be Orthodontically Closed or Not, Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 12, Number 1: 17–26, 1978.Ülgen, M.: Diş, Kavislerinin Diş Eksikliklerine Bağlı Boşluklarının Ortodontik Olarak Kapatılabileceği ve Kapatılmaması Gerektiği Vakalar, İstanbul Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 12, Sayı 1: 17–26, 1978. Ülgen, M.: Measurement Error of the Cephalometric X-Ray, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 6, Number 1-2: 17–23, 1979.Ülgen, M.: Uzak Röntgen Resimlerinin Değerlendirilmelerinde Ölçüm Hataları, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 6, Sayı 1-2: 17–23, 1979. Ülgen, M.: Investigation of the Cervical Headgear Treatment Effects on the Dentofacial Skeleton of the Angle Class II Division 1 Cases, Aegean University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 4, Number 3-4: 73–85, 1979.Ülgen, M.: Angle KL.II,1 Anomalilerde Servikal Headgear (Servikal Ağız Dışı Kuvvet) Tedavisinin Diş-Çene- Yüz İskeletine Etkilerinin Sefalometrik Olarak İncelenmesi, Ege Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 4, Sayı 3-4: 73–85, 1979. Ülgen, M.: Investigation of the Activator Treatment Effects on the Dentofacial Skeleton of the Angle Class II Division 1 Cases, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 7, Issue 1: 27–38, 1980.Ülgen, M.: Angle K1. II,1 Anomalilerinde Aktivatör Tedavisinin Diş - Çene- Yüz İskeletine Etkilerinin Sefalometrik Olarak incelenmesi, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 7, Sayı 1: 27–38, 1980. Ülgen, M.: Application of the Reverse Headgear for the Treatment of the Angle Class III Cases, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 7, Number 2: 77–83, 1980.Ülgen, M.: KL. III Anomalilerin Tedavisinde Arkadan- Öne Doğru Ağız Dışı Kuvvet Uygulanması (Reverse Headgear) Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 7, Sayı 2: 77–83, 1980. Ülgen, M.: Prof.. Dr. med. Rudolf Hotz, and Serial Extraction in Orthodontics, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 7, issue 2: 93–98, 1980.Ülgen, M.: Prof. Dr. med. Rudolf Hotz ve Ortodontide Seri Çekim, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 7, Sayı 2 : 93–98, 1980. Ülgen, M.: Comparison of the Activator and Cervical Headgear Treatment Effects on the Dentofacial Skeleton of the Angle Class II Division 1 Cases, Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 4, Number 1-4: 42–54, 1980.Ülgen, M.: Angle K1.II,1 Anomalilerinde Aktivatör ve Servikal Headgear I (Servikal Ağız Dışı Kuvvet) Tedavisinin Diş-Çene-Yüz İskeletine Etkilerinin Karşılaştırılması, Hacettepe Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 4, Sayı 1-4: 42–54, 1980. Ülgen, M.: Complication and Treatment of the Impacted Upper Canines, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 7, Number 3: 175–182, 1980.Ülgen, M.: İndifa Edememiş Üst Kaninler, Komplikasyonu ve Ortodontik Tedavisi, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 7, Sayı 3: 175–182, 1980. Ülgen, M.: Adult Preprosthetic Orthodontic Treatment, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 8, Number 2-3: 175–182, 1980.Ülgen, M.: Erişkinde Protez Öncesi Ortodontik Tedavi, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 8, Sayı 2-3: 145–155, 1981. Ülgen, M.: Morphology, Treatment and Torque Mechanics of the Angle Class II Division 2 Cases, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 8, Number 2-3: 157–170, 1981.Ülgen, M.: K1. II,2 Morfoloji, Tedavi ve Torque Mekaniği, A.Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 8, Sayı 2-3: 157–170, 1981. Ülgen, M.: Activator and Headgear Combination Treatment of the Angle Class II Division 1 Cases and Trimming of the Activator Acrylic, Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 15, Number 2: 101–110, 1981.Ülgen, M.: Angle K1. II, 1 Anomalilerin, Aktivatör-Headgear Kombinasyonu ile Tedavisi ve Aktivatörün Möllenmesine göre Reaksiyonları, İstanbul Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 15, Sayı 2: 101–110, 1981. Ülgen, M. and İşcan, HN: Total Luxation of the Upper Central Incisor and Orthodontic Treatment, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 7, Number 3: 183–189, 1981.Ülgen, M. ve İşcan, H.N.: Üst Orta Kesici Diş Total Lüksasyonu ve Ortodontik Tedavisi, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 7, Sayı 3: 183–189, 1981. Ülgen, M. and Altug, Z. : Distal Driving of the Canines with the Sectional Arches, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 8, Number 2-3: 183–193, 1981.Ülgen, M. ve Altuğ, Z. : Kanin Distalizasyonunda Bölümlü Vestibül Arklar, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 8, Sayı 2-3: 183–193, 1981. Ülgen, M.: The Philosophy, Physiology and Histology of the Functional Jaw Orthopedics, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 9, Issue 2: 53–67, 1982.Ülgen, M.: Fonksiyonel Çene Ortopedisi Felsefesi, Fizyolojisi ve Histolojisi, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 9, Sayı 2: 53–67, 1982. Ülgen, M., İşcan, H.N. and Altug, Z. : Tracing and Measurement Errors of the Cephalometric Roentgenograms (I): The Differences Between First and Second Tracings and Measurements of the Same Investigators, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 9, Issue 1: 37–49, 1982.Ülgen, M., İşcan, H.N. ve Altuğ, Z. : Sefalometride Çizim ve Ölçüm Hataları (I); Aynı Bireylerin Belirli Zaman Aralıklarıyla Birbirinden Bağımsız Olarak Tekrarladıkları Çizim ve Ölçümleri Arasındaki Bireysel Farklılıklar, A.Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 9, Sayı 1: 37–49, 1982. Ülgen, M., Altug, Z. and İşcan, H.N. : Tracing and Measurement Errors of the Cephalometric Roentgenograms (II): The Differences Between Three Investigators, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 9, Issue 1: 77–89, 1982.Ülgen, M., Altuğ, Z. ve İşcan, H.N. : Sefalometride Çizim ve Ölçüm Hataları (II), Aynı Uzak Röntgen Resimlerinin Üç Araştırıcı Tarafından Yapılan Sefalometrik Ölçümleri Arasındaki Araştırıcılar Arasındaki Farklılıklar, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 9, Sayı 1: 77–89, 1982. Ülgen, M.: The Influence of the Headgear Therapy on the Maxillofacial Sutures, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 10, Issue 1: 277–282, 1983.Ülgen, M.: Ağız Dışı Kuvvet (Headgear) Etkisiyle Maksillo- Fasiyal Suturalarda Oluşan Degişiklikler, Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 10, Sayı 1: 277–282, 1983. Ülgen, M.: Principles of Orthodontic Treatment, 544 pages, First Edition, Ankara University Press, Ankara, 1983.Ülgen, M.: Ortodontik Tedavi Prensipleri, 544 Sayfa, Birinci Baskı, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi, Ankara, 1983. Ülgen, M.: Direct Bonding of the Brackets, Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal, Volume 10, Issue 1: 283–295, 1983.Ülgen, M.: Braket'lerin Doğrudan Doğruya Dişler Üzerine Yapıştırılması (Direct Bonding), Ankara Ü. Dişhek. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 10, Sayı 1: 283–295, 1983.