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Articles, patient guides and case studies from the Vita Smile team in Istanbul. Medical articles cite their sources and are reviewed by one of our dentists; see the patient guides for answers to the most common treatment questions.
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Turkey Teeth Explained: What It Means and How to Avoid Over-Treatment
What 'Turkey teeth' means, why crowns on healthy teeth cannot be undone, gentler options, UK dental advice and the questions to ask any clinic.
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Dental Implants With Bone Loss: What Are the Options?
Not enough bone for implants? How jawbone is measured, and what research says about bone grafts, sinus lifts, short or narrow implants and All-on-4.
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Case 8: Zirconia Crowns
Case 8. Real before and after: zirconia crowns at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary.
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What to Eat After Dental Implants: A Day-by-Day Guide
Soft foods for the first days, what to avoid while an implant heals, eating with temporary All-on-4 teeth, alcohol, smoking and when to call us.
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How Many Veneers Do I Need?
The number of veneers depends on how many teeth show when you smile. What decides 6, 8, 10 or 20, why whitening comes first and when bonding is enough.
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Case 7: Full-Mouth Dental Implants
Case 7. Real before and after: full-mouth dental implants at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary.
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What a Dental Treatment Package in Istanbul Includes
What a dental package in Istanbul can include, what is only decided after your examination and X-rays, what to ask before booking, and travel tips.
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Dental Implant or Bridge for One Missing Tooth?
Implant or bridge for one missing tooth? Neighbouring teeth, bone loss, 10-year survival, visits and cleaning compared, with what the research says.
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Case 6: Veneers
Case 6. Real before and after: veneers at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary.
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Flying Home After Dental Treatment: An Aftercare Guide
When to fly after implants, extractions or a sinus lift, the first days with veneers or crowns, warning signs and staying in touch once you are home.
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All-on-4 vs All-on-6: How to Choose
Four or six implants? How All-on-4 and All-on-6 compare on bone, tilted implants, grafts, survival, temporary teeth, timeline and daily cleaning.
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Case 5: Veneers
Case 5. Real before and after: veneers at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary.
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A Veneers Trip to Istanbul, Day by Day
A typical 5–7 day veneers trip to Istanbul: online plan, examination, temporaries, try-in and bonding, what to pack, flying home and aftercare.
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Veneers vs Crowns: Which One Do You Need?
Veneer or crown? How much tooth each removes, when a tooth is too damaged for a veneer, front vs back teeth, e-max and zirconia, lifespan and visits.
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Case 4: Full-Mouth Zirconia Crowns
Case 4. Real before and after: full-mouth zirconia crowns at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary.
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Preparing for Dental Treatment in Turkey: A Practical Checklist
What to send before you book, what to ask, how long to stay, what to bring, when you can fly after implants or a sinus lift, and aftercare at home.
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Case 3: Veneers
Case 3. Real before and after: veneers at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary.
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Zirconia vs E-max Crowns: Strength, Looks and Lifespan
Zirconia or e-max? How the two crown materials compare on strength, translucency, five-year survival, chipping and wear, and which suits which tooth.
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Case 2: Dental Implants and Zirconia Crowns
Case 2. Real before and after: dental implants and zirconia crowns at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary.
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Veneers vs Composite Bonding: Which Should You Choose?
Veneers or composite bonding? Enamel removal, reversibility, lifespan, staining, repairs and visits compared, with what the research says.
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Case 1: Full-Mouth Zirconia Crowns
Case 1. Real before and after: full-mouth zirconia crowns at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary.
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All-on-4 vs Dentures: Which Is Right for You?
Complete dentures, clip-on implant overdentures or a fixed All-on-4 bridge: how they compare on comfort, chewing, bone, cleaning, surgery and healing.
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How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
An estimated 96.4% of dental implants are still in place after 10 years. What shortens their life, why the crown wears sooner, and how to make them last.
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How Long Do Veneers Last?
Porcelain veneers: an estimated 95.5% still in place after 10 years. What shortens their life, how composite compares, and how to make veneers last.
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