# Blog Source: https://vitasmile.istanbul/blog 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](https://vitasmile.istanbul/patient-guides) for answers to the most common treatment questions. Latest ## Articles, guides and case studies Blog ### [Turkey Teeth Explained: What It Means and How to Avoid Over-Treatment](https://vitasmile.istanbul/turkey-teeth-explained) What 'Turkey teeth' means, why crowns on healthy teeth cannot be undone, gentler options, UK dental advice and the questions to ask any clinic. Guide ### [Dental Implants With Bone Loss: What Are the Options?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/dental-implants-with-bone-loss) 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. Case study ### [Case 8: Zirconia Crowns](https://vitasmile.istanbul/case-study/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. Blog ### [What to Eat After Dental Implants: A Day-by-Day Guide](https://vitasmile.istanbul/what-to-eat-after-dental-implants) 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. Guide ### [How Many Veneers Do I Need?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/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. Case study ### [Case 7: Full-Mouth Dental Implants](https://vitasmile.istanbul/case-study/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. Blog ### [What a Dental Treatment Package in Istanbul Includes](https://vitasmile.istanbul/dental-treatment-package-istanbul) 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. Guide ### [Dental Implant or Bridge for One Missing Tooth?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/dental-implant-vs-bridge) Implant or bridge for one missing tooth? Neighbouring teeth, bone loss, 10-year survival, visits and cleaning compared, with what the research says. Case study ### [Case 6: Veneers](https://vitasmile.istanbul/case-study/case-6-veneers) Case 6. Real before and after: veneers at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary. Blog ### [Flying Home After Dental Treatment: An Aftercare Guide](https://vitasmile.istanbul/dental-aftercare-after-flying-home) 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. Guide ### [All-on-4 vs All-on-6: How to Choose](https://vitasmile.istanbul/all-on-4-vs-all-on-6) 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. Case study ### [Case 5: Veneers](https://vitasmile.istanbul/case-study/case-5-veneers) Case 5. Real before and after: veneers at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary. Blog ### [A Veneers Trip to Istanbul, Day by Day](https://vitasmile.istanbul/veneers-trip-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. Guide ### [Veneers vs Crowns: Which One Do You Need?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/veneers-vs-crowns) 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. Case study ### [Case 4: Full-Mouth Zirconia Crowns](https://vitasmile.istanbul/case-study/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. Guide ### [Preparing for Dental Treatment in Turkey: A Practical Checklist](https://vitasmile.istanbul/preparing-for-dental-treatment-in-turkey) 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. Case study ### [Case 3: Veneers](https://vitasmile.istanbul/case-study/case-3-veneers) Case 3. Real before and after: veneers at Vita Smile, Istanbul. Shared with the patient's written consent; results vary. Guide ### [Zirconia vs E-max Crowns: Strength, Looks and Lifespan](https://vitasmile.istanbul/zirconia-vs-emax-crowns) Zirconia or e-max? How the two crown materials compare on strength, translucency, five-year survival, chipping and wear, and which suits which tooth. Case study ### [Case 2: Dental Implants and Zirconia Crowns](https://vitasmile.istanbul/case-study/case-2-implants-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. Guide ### [Veneers vs Composite Bonding: Which Should You Choose?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/veneers-vs-bonding) Veneers or composite bonding? Enamel removal, reversibility, lifespan, staining, repairs and visits compared, with what the research says. Case study ### [Case 1: Full-Mouth Zirconia Crowns](https://vitasmile.istanbul/case-study/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. Guide ### [All-on-4 vs Dentures: Which Is Right for You?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/all-on-4-vs-dentures) Complete dentures, clip-on implant overdentures or a fixed All-on-4 bridge: how they compare on comfort, chewing, bone, cleaning, surgery and healing. Guide ### [How Long Do Dental Implants Last?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/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. Guide ### [How Long Do Veneers Last?](https://vitasmile.istanbul/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.