Man took own life after Turkish dental visit left him toothless, UK inquest hears

Wife of Pawel Bukowski criticises care husband received over depression he suffered following failed procedure

A man who took his own life was suffering from depression after a failed dental procedure in Turkey left him without any teeth, an inquest has heard.

Pawel Bukowski, a 48-year-old forklift driver, had travelled to a private clinic in the country in January 2025 to have his teeth replaced after suffering from periodontal disease, a chronic bacterial infection that can erode the gums and lead to tooth and bone loss.

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