# Patient Guides

Source: https://vitasmile.istanbul/patient-guides

Our patient guides answer one question each, in plain language: how long a treatment lasts, how two options compare, what the risks are and how to look after your teeth afterwards. Every guide cites its sources and is reviewed by one of our dentists before it is published.

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## All patient guides

### [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.

### [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.

### [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.

### [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.

### [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.

### [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.

### [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.

### [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.

### [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.

### [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.

Treatments

## Explore our treatments

### [Dental Veneers](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-veneers)

Change the colour and shape of your front teeth.

### [Dental Implants](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-implants)

Replace one tooth, several teeth or a full arch.

### [Dental Crowns](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/dental-crowns)

Protect and restore a damaged tooth.

### [Teeth Whitening](https://vitasmile.istanbul/treatments/teeth-whitening)

Brighten your natural teeth in the clinic.