Porcelain Veneers · Smile Design · Etiler, Istanbul

A smile that is
yours,
without cutting teeth down.

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0.3 mm Removed from the tooth

A layer as thin as a hair is taken from the outer surface of the tooth, and porcelain made for you is bonded over it. You try your new smile in your own mouth before anything begins.

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KY Dr. Kürşat Yılmaz DDS, PhD · Prosthodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry
English-speaking clinic Digital 3D scanning Planned on computer Written, itemised quote Etiler, Beşiktaş Istanbul
0.3–0.5Millimetres — the thin layer taken from the outer surface
2Appointments to complete
Try-in firstNothing starts until you have seen it in the mirror
10+ yrsExpected lifespan with regular care

Why you are here

The four things
our English-speaking patients say.

None of them is vanity. Every one has a real effect on daily life — and every one can be solved.

I put my hand over my mouth when I smile in photographs. When the smile line and tooth proportions are corrected, the first thing that changes is your reflex.
I keep whitening my teeth but the colour comes back. If the colour sits deep in the tooth rather than on the surface, there is a limit to what whitening can reach. A veneer changes the colour permanently.
I'm afraid of my teeth being cut down. Only a very thin layer is taken from the outermost surface. The healthy inner part of the tooth is not touched.
I don't want that fake, over-white look. The design is built around your face, your lips and your smile — not a ready-made template.

How we work

We don't guess the result.
We show it first.

None of the four stages is skipped. Nothing moves to the next step without your approval.

01Records and analysis

Photographs, video and a 3D scan of your teeth are taken. What suits your face is worked out from these.

02Try-in

The designed smile is placed temporarily over your teeth. Without a single tooth being touched you see it, talk and take photos.

03Preparation

After your approval, 0.3–0.5 mm is removed from the outer surface. That is the room the veneer needs to sit in.

04Bonding

Thin porcelain layers made for you are bonded to the teeth. They transmit light like natural enamel, so they are not noticeable.

Selected cases

Same protocol,
results that are never identical.

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Images are shared with patient consent and are for information only. Results vary from person to person; no image constitutes a promise of outcome.

Making the right choice

Porcelain veneers,
or composite bonding?

Both do very well in the right place. So you can choose knowing the difference:

Composite BondingPorcelain Veneers
How long it takesOne appointment, finished the same day2 appointments, about a week
Removed from the toothUsually nothing0.3–0.5 mm, outer surface only
Colour stabilityCan pick up stain from tea and coffeeStain resistant, colour does not change
How natural it looksLooks goodTransmits light like a natural tooth
Lifespan3–5 years10 years and beyond
If it chipsRepaired in the mouthA replacement is made
ReversibleCan be removed whenever you wishPermanent, as the tooth is reduced
Best suited toSmall shape and colour correctionsA full smile change with lasting colour

Process

From first message
to a new smile: 7 days.

Day 0 · 20 min Free first assessment

Send photographs of your smile on WhatsApp. Whether veneers suit you, whether composite is enough, or whether the teeth need straightening first — this is where it becomes clear.

Day 1 · 45 min Examination and records

Your teeth, gums and bite are checked. The impression is taken with a small camera — no putty in your mouth, no gagging.

Day 2–3 Designing your smile

The design made for your face is shown to you. We change the length, shape and colour of the teeth together.

Day 4 · 40 min Try-in

The design is placed temporarily over your teeth. You see the result without a single tooth being touched. Nothing begins until you approve it.

Day 5–7 · 2 visits Preparation and bonding

The outer surface is reduced and the veneers made for you are bonded on. Reviews follow at 1 week and 3 months.

Doctor photo

Your dentist

Dr. Kürşat Yılmaz

Specialist in prosthodontics and aesthetic dentistry (DDS, PhD). His practice is built on touching the natural tooth as little as possible. At KY Clinic every treatment is planned digitally first, and nothing is carried out before you have seen the result.

“What makes a smile successful is not its colour, but how little you had to touch the tooth to get there.”

DDS, PhD Prosthodontics Smile Design Aesthetic Dentistry Etiler / Istanbul

Patient experiences

The part patients talk about most:
the try-in appointment.

★★★★★

Being able to explain everything in English made the whole thing far less stressful. Nothing was lost in translation.

JJ. M.Living in Istanbul
★★★★★

I had a written plan and a price before anything started. There were no surprises at the end.

AA. R.Working in Istanbul
★★★★★

The clinic is easy to reach and appointments actually run on time, which I had not expected.

SS. K.Living in Beşiktaş

Frequently asked

Questions patients ask

Will a lot of my tooth be cut away?
No. Only 0.3–0.5 mm is taken from the outermost surface — roughly the thickness of three sheets of paper. The aim is to make room for the veneer, not to shrink the tooth. In some cases nothing needs to be removed at all. We show you exactly how much during the try-in.
What is the difference between composite bonding and porcelain veneers?
Composite is shaped directly onto the tooth in the mouth. It is done in one appointment and can be removed whenever you like, but it may discolour over time and lasts 3–5 years. Porcelain veneers are made for you in a laboratory and bonded on: stain resistant, light transmitting, 10 years and beyond. Which one suits you is decided together, based on your teeth and what you want.
Is it painful? Do I need anaesthetic?
Because only the outer surface is touched, local anaesthetic is enough for most people and pain afterwards is not expected. Any sensitivity usually settles within a few days. No anaesthetic is needed for the design or try-in appointments.
Can I see the result before we start?
Yes, and this is the most important step. Once designed, the smile is placed temporarily over your teeth. Without a single tooth being touched you see it in the mirror, talk and smile. Nothing proceeds until you approve it.
How many teeth need doing?
It depends on how many show when you smile. Usually 6, 8 or 10 upper teeth. Cases with only 2 exist too. The right number becomes clear at the examination — we never touch more teeth than necessary.
Do you speak English at the clinic?
Yes. Your consultation, treatment plan and all follow-up are in English — including messages on WhatsApp. You will never need to bring someone to translate.
Where is the clinic and how do I get there?
We are in Etiler, Beşiktaş on the European side of Istanbul, a short ride from Levent metro. The exact address and a map link are sent with your appointment confirmation.
How does payment work?
You receive a written, itemised quote before treatment begins and it does not change unless the clinical plan changes. We tell you clearly what is included.

Book your consultation

Get your free
smile assessment.

Fill in the form and we will call you back shortly. Or send your photographs on WhatsApp — you will have a first assessment the same day.

  • Free assessment and treatment roadmap
  • Everything explained in English, start to finish
  • Written, itemised quote before anything begins
  • Etiler, Çamlık Yolu Sk. No: 1/2 — Beşiktaş, Istanbul