# Dr. Vildan Aktamış Source: https://vitasmile.istanbul/our-doctors/dt-vildan-aktamis Our dentists Prosthodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry · Restorative Dental Care Dr. Vildan Aktamış is a dentist at Vita Smile in Istanbul whose work centres on prosthodontics and aesthetic dentistry: [veneers](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-veneers), [E.max restorations](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/emax-veneers), smile design, crowns and dentures, and the full treatment plans that bring them together. After graduating with honours from the Faculty of Dentistry at Bezmialem Vakıf University, Dr. Aktamış completed further training in endodontics, implant surgery and implant-supported prosthetics, clinical orthodontics, and occlusion and TMJ disorders. Our aesthetic and prosthetic treatment pages are reviewed by Dr. Aktamış before they are published. - **Education:**Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Dentistry · Graduated with honours - **Areas of focus:** - [Veneers](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-veneers) - [E.max restorations](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/emax-veneers) - Smile design - [Hollywood Smile](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/hollywood-smile) - [Crowns and bridges](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-crowns) - Dentures - Aesthetic dentistry - Restorative dentistry - [Root canal treatment](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/root-canal-treatment) - Comprehensive treatment planning ## Continuing education 1. 2018–2023 Endodontics courses 2. 2020 Basic surgical training in implantology 3. 2022 Osstem Implant Master Course 4. 2022–2023 Clinical orthodontics training, levels 1–3 5. 2023 Implant-supported prosthetics 6. 2023 Occlusion and TMJ disorders Clinical review ## Pages reviewed by Dr. Vildan Aktamış ### [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. ### [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. ### [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. ### [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. ### [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. ### [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. ### [Invisalign](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/invisalign) Invisalign clear aligners in Istanbul: who they suit, the step-by-step process, how they compare with braces, risks, retainers and what to ask a clinic. ### [Full Mouth Porcelain Crowns](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/full-mouth-porcelain-crowns) Full mouth porcelain crowns explained: e-max, layered and metal-ceramic options vs zirconia, when a full set is justified, bite planning and care. ### [Full Mouth Zirconia Crowns](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/full-mouth-zirconia-crowns) Crowning most or all teeth with zirconia in Istanbul: when a full mouth reconstruction is justified, bite planning, temporaries, risks and aftercare. ### [Composite Bonding](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/composite-bonding) Composite bonding in Istanbul for chips, gaps and worn edges: who it suits, how it is done, what research says on lifespan, staining and upkeep. ### [E-max Veneers](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/emax-veneers) E-max veneers explained: lithium disilicate, pressed vs milled, thin veneers, how they compare with porcelain and zirconia, and the risks. ### [Veneers Costs and Packages in Turkey](https://vitasmile.istanbul/prices/veneers-costs-and-packages-in-turkey) What veneers, bonding and a Hollywood smile cost at Vita Smile in Istanbul depends on your plan. See the cost factors and get a free written quote. ### [Dental Crowns Costs and Packages in Turkey](https://vitasmile.istanbul/prices/dental-crowns-costs-and-packages-in-turkey) What dental crowns cost at Vita Smile in Istanbul depends on the material and number of teeth. See the cost factors and get a free written quote. ### [Zirconium Crowns](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/zirconium-crowns) Monolithic or layered zirconia crowns in Istanbul: strength, looks, e-max and metal-ceramic compared, what research says on lifespan, and the risks. ### [Hollywood Smile](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/hollywood-smile) What a Hollywood smile in Istanbul really involves: whitening, veneers or crowns, gum contouring, the Turkey teeth risk and how to choose a clinic. ### [Dental Crowns](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-crowns) When a tooth needs a crown, how zirconia, e-max, metal-ceramic and gold compare, the usual two visits, lifespan, risks and care in Istanbul. ### [Dental Bridge](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-bridge) Conventional, cantilever and resin-bonded bridges: who they suit, bridge vs implant, how a bridge is fitted, cleaning and what research says on lifespan. ### [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. ### [Dental Veneers](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-veneers) E-max porcelain or composite veneers in Istanbul: who they suit, the two-visit process, what research says about lifespan, risks and aftercare. Our team ## Meet our other dentists [All doctors](https://vitasmile.istanbul/our-doctors) - [ Dr. Hediye Nur Uygun General Dentistry ](https://vitasmile.istanbul/our-doctors/dt-hediye-nur-uygun) - [ Dr. Saffet Ekinci Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon · Implant & Surgical Dentistry Specialist ](https://vitasmile.istanbul/our-doctors/dt-saffet-ekinci)