Results
Case 01
Laminate Veneers
The upper front teeth showed edge wear and staining. Laminate veneers were placed.
- Treatment
- Laminate veneers
- Location
- Istanbul
Dr. Dt. Şeyma KılıçarslanCosmetic Dentist in IstanbulNatural smiles,
thoughtfully designed.
Prosthetic and aesthetic dentistry in Nişantaşı, focused on restorations that read as natural rather than uniform.
- Laminate Veneers
- Zirconia
- Smile Design
Nişantaşı
İstanbul.
- Laminate Veneers
- Zirconia Restorations
- Smile Design
- Istanbul
Case 01
Approach
Not a new smile.
A more natural version of yours.
Restorations that draw attention to themselves usually share the same characteristics: one shade across every tooth, identical shapes repeated, flat surfaces, and a brightness that does not occur naturally. The work of making them look unremarkable is done before any tooth is touched.
- Facial harmony
- Tooth length and width are set against the lip line and the midline of the face, not against a ratio applied uniformly.
- Proportion over symmetry
- Natural teeth are not identical to one another. A design where each tooth mirrors its counterpart exactly reads as artificial.
- Texture and translucency
- Enamel is more translucent at the edge than at the gum and carries fine surface texture. Flat, uniform porcelain is what makes veneers obvious.
- A natural look
- We design aesthetic, long-lasting smiles that keep a natural appearance, using zirconia and laminate restorations.
Treatment
LAMINATE
Veneers
Thin porcelain shells bonded to the front surface of the teeth to alter shape, proportion, alignment and colour, while removing as little tooth structure as the case allows.
- Suited to teeth that are structurally sound but uneven in shape, proportion or colour
- Removes considerably less tooth structure than a crown
- Preparation is carried out; the shape is tried in during that process
The practice
Laminate veneer
treatment.
Treatment
ZIRCONIA
Restorations
Full-coverage crowns and bridges milled from zirconium dioxide, used to rebuild teeth that have lost too much structure to be restored with a veneer.
- Suited to teeth that have lost structure, been root treated or fractured
- Metal-free, so crowns and bridges need no metal substructure
- Multilayer and high-translucency types come closer to a natural appearance
The Dentist
Dr. Dt. Şeyma Kılıçarslan
Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Dt. Şeyma Kılıçarslan practises prosthetic and aesthetic dentistry in Nişantaşı, Istanbul. Her work centres on laminate veneers, zirconia restorations and smile design, with an emphasis on restorations that read as natural rather than uniform.
- Focus
- Prosthetic and aesthetic dentistry
- Location
- Nişantaşı, İstanbul
- Languages
- Turkish, English
Treatment
SMILE
Design
The planning process that comes before any treatment: establishing tooth proportion, edge position and alignment against the face, and testing the result while it is still reversible.
- Planning starts from facial proportion rather than from the teeth
- The result is tested with a mock-up before any tooth is prepared
- The conclusion is sometimes that no restorative treatment is warranted
International Patients
Travelling
to Istanbul.
What the process actually involves, in order — including the parts that cannot be decided before an examination.
- 01
Online consultation
A first conversation over video, with photographs of your teeth. It covers what you would like changed and gives an indication of whether the treatment you have in mind is likely to be appropriate. It is a preliminary discussion, not a diagnosis.
- 02
Treatment planning
If it makes sense to proceed, a provisional plan is outlined: which treatment is being considered, roughly how many appointments it would involve, and how long you would need to be in Istanbul. Anything that would change the plan after examination is flagged at this stage rather than after you arrive.
- 03
Examination in Istanbul
The first appointment in person is a clinical examination, with radiographs where needed. This is the point at which the plan is confirmed or revised. If the examination shows that the treatment discussed is not appropriate, that is said plainly.
- 04
Treatment
Treatment is normally carried out over two appointments within a single stay, with several days in between for the laboratory work. Temporary restorations are worn during that period so the planned shape can be assessed in ordinary use.
- 05
After you travel home
You leave with written details of what was done and the materials used, so any dentist can continue your care. Follow-up questions can be handled remotely, and anything requiring examination is referred to a dentist local to you where that is more practical than travelling back.
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Common Questions
Before you
ask.
Suitability for any treatment can only be determined following an individual clinical assessment.
What are laminate veneers?
A laminate veneer is a thin shell of porcelain bonded to the front surface of a tooth. It changes the tooth’s shape, width, length, surface texture and colour without rebuilding the whole tooth the way a crown does. Because only the visible surface is covered, considerably less tooth structure is removed than for a crown.
What is the difference between zirconia crowns and laminate veneers?
A laminate veneer covers only the front surface of a tooth and removes a small amount of enamel; a zirconia crown covers the entire tooth and requires reduction on every surface. The choice is usually determined by the condition of the tooth rather than the appearance being sought: a sound tooth that needs reshaping is generally a veneer case, while a heavily filled, root-treated or fractured tooth is generally not. In a full smile design both are often used in the same case.
Who is suitable for laminate veneers?
Veneers are generally considered for teeth that are structurally sound but uneven in shape or proportion, slightly spaced, worn at the edges, or discoloured in a way that has not responded to whitening. They are not appropriate where there is active gum disease or untreated decay, where too little enamel remains for a reliable bond, or where the underlying problem is tooth position and orthodontic treatment would be the more conservative option. Treatment suitability can only be determined following an individual clinical assessment.
How many days should I stay in Istanbul?
Treatment is normally arranged as two appointments within a single stay, with several days in between for the laboratory work. The length of stay depends on how many teeth are involved and whether any preparatory treatment is needed first, so it is confirmed after assessment rather than quoted in advance. Booking return travel only after the plan is confirmed avoids having to rush the laboratory stage.
Can I have an online consultation before travelling?
Yes. An initial online consultation reviews photographs and what you would like changed, and gives an indication of whether the treatment you are considering is likely to be appropriate. It is a preliminary discussion rather than a diagnosis: a definitive treatment plan requires a clinical examination, and in some cases radiographs, which can only be done in person.
More detail on the laminate veneers and zirconia pages.
Considering treatment?
Start with a conversation.
An initial consultation establishes whether the treatment you have in mind is appropriate for your teeth. If it is not, you will be told so.
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