Porcelain veneers: thin porcelain layers bonded to the front of teeth to improve colour, shape and minor alignment.
Porcelain veneers are thin layers of porcelain bonded to the front surface of teeth, used to improve the appearance of tooth colour, shape and minor alignment.
At Prime Istanbul Cerrahi, veneer treatment begins by assessing your tooth structure and expectations. A limited amount of preparation is made to the tooth surface, an impression is taken, and personalised veneers are then fabricated.
Veneers can also be planned as part of a broader smile design process.
The Veneer Process
Veneer treatment moves through examination, preparation, impressions and fitting.
Examination and planning
Your tooth structure is assessed and the target look is agreed.
Tooth surface preparation
A limited amount of preparation is made to the tooth surface.
Taking impressions
Impressions are taken for the fabrication of your personalised veneers.
Temporary veneers
A temporary covering may be used while the veneers are fabricated.
Final fitting
The finished veneers are bonded to the tooth surface.
What Porcelain Veneers Offer
Limited tooth preparation
Requires less tooth surface treatment than some other crown methods.
Natural light transmission
The porcelain material aims for a result close to a natural tooth.
Colour and shape match
Veneers are designed to match neighbouring teeth.
Frequently asked questions
Suitability depends on your tooth structure and gum health, assessed at examination.
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01Smile Design
Smile design is a personalised planning process that considers tooth size, colour, alignment and gum level together with your facial features. It can be carried out using methods such as porcelain veneers or zirconia crowns. At Prime Istanbul Cerrahi, digital photography and examination precede a smile design plan. Our dental team works with you to agree on the look you are aiming for and recommends a suitable method. The process may involve several visits, depending on the method used.
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02Zirconia Crowns
Zirconia crowns are a durable, natural-looking method of restoring a tooth. They can be considered for changing tooth colour, shape or size, or for restoring a damaged tooth. At Prime Istanbul Cerrahi, zirconia treatment begins with preparing the tooth surface and taking an impression. Personalised crowns can be fabricated with digital design support. Zirconia is also a material commonly used for prostheses fitted onto implants.
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03Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry covers treatments aimed at improving the appearance of teeth and the overall harmony of a smile. Porcelain veneers, zirconia crowns and smile design are all part of this field. At Prime Istanbul Cerrahi, a cosmetic treatment plan starts by assessing your tooth structure, gum line and facial features together. Our dental team has experience with E-max and veneer applications; the treatment plan is prepared after examination. Cosmetic treatments can be planned on their own or alongside other fields, such as implantology or prosthetics.
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