Porcelain Veneers in Nişantaşı, Istanbul

Dr. Abdulkadir Narin, DDS, has practised aesthetic dentistry for 21 years and has run his own practice on Vali Konağı Avenue in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, since 2011. He personally plans and places every set of veneers. A graduate of Marmara University’s English-language Faculty of Dentistry, he treats patients in English and German.

What are porcelain veneers?

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain, usually 0.3 to 0.7 mm thick, bonded to the front surface of the teeth. They change the colour, shape, length and alignment of the visible teeth while keeping most of the natural tooth underneath. The most common material is lithium disilicate (E-max), which is strong and lets light through the way natural enamel does.

Who are veneers for?

Veneers suit adults with healthy gums who want to correct:

discolouration that does not respond to whitening
chipped, worn or uneven front teeth
small gaps between teeth
mildly crooked teeth, when orthodontic treatment is not wanted

Veneers are not the right first step if you have active gum disease, untreated decay or heavy night-time grinding. In those cases these problems are treated first, or a different option such as bonding, whitening or aligners is discussed.

How treatment works

Consultation and planning. Examination, X-rays, photographs and a digital smile design. International patients can start with an online consultation on Zoom.
Mock-up. A temporary model of the new smile is placed over your own teeth so you can see and approve the shape before anything is changed.
Preparation and scan. The tooth surface is reduced as little as possible, often 0.3 to 0.5 mm, and a digital scan is taken. Temporary veneers are fitted.
Bonding. The finished porcelain veneers are tried in, adjusted and bonded.

How long does it take?

Most cases need two visits 5 to 7 days apart. Depending on the examination, international patients should plan to stay in Istanbul for one to two weeks.

Porcelain or composite?

Porcelain veneers are made in a dental laboratory, keep their colour and typically last 10 to 15 years or longer with good care. Composite veneers (bonding) are shaped directly on the tooth in one visit, need less or no tooth reduction, and may need polishing or repair over the years. Dr. Narin explains both options at the consultation and recommends the least invasive one that achieves your goal.

Frequently asked questions

Do veneers damage my teeth?

A thin layer of enamel is usually removed so the veneer sits naturally. With careful planning this is kept to a minimum; in some cases no reduction is needed.