Dental Aesthetics
Dental aesthetics is a personalized planning process that considers the color, form and alignment of the teeth, the gum appearance and harmony with the face together. The aim is not only whiter teeth, but a natural and balanced smile expression.
Dental aesthetics is the joint assessment of tooth color, tooth form, alignment, gum level and facial proportions to improve the appearance of a person's smile. Which procedure is suitable is determined by tooth tissue, oral health, the bite relationship and expectations. At Dentselfy the process is planned individually after a photo pre-assessment and clinical examination.
What is this treatment?
Dental aesthetics is an approach in aesthetic dentistry that considers, together, the tooth color, shape, size and alignment, gum appearance and the lip-face relationship that affect the look of a smile. In this process the aim is not to create an artificial or standard smile, but a plan in harmony with the person's facial structure and natural expression.
Within dental aesthetics, a single method does not have to be applied. For some people teeth whitening alone may be enough, while in some cases different options such as a zirconia crown, laminate veneer, composite bonding, orthodontics or gum contouring may be considered together.
At Dentselfy, aesthetic planning begins with a pre-assessment based on photos and current expectations. The definitive plan becomes clear with an intraoral examination, bite analysis and the dentist's evaluation.
The treatment decision is made together with suitability.
Who may be suitable?
- People who are not satisfied with the color, form or alignment of their teeth.
- Those who want a more natural, balanced and orderly appearance in their smile.
- People who have wear, small chips, gaps or form irregularities in their teeth.
- Those who want to consider their aesthetic expectations together with oral health.
- People who approach the treatment process with realistic expectations.
Who may not be suitable?
- People with untreated active decay, gum disease or an intraoral infection.
- Cases with very advanced bite disorders that require orthodontic evaluation first.
- People whose teeth-grinding habit is not under control.
- People who expect a definite and permanent result in a single session.
- Cases where more conservative options are a priority to preserve natural tooth tissue.
Assessment criteria
When planning dental aesthetics, not only the front appearance of the teeth but also gum health, the bite relationship, chewing function, the amount of tooth tissue, color expectation and facial structure are examined together.
The dentist aims to preserve the person's existing tooth tissue as much as possible. For this reason, not every aesthetic expectation is solved with a crown or veneer; in some situations whitening, bonding or orthodontic options may be more suitable.
How is the process planned in Antalya?
In Antalya, the dental aesthetics process is handled as a planned clinical evaluation, not as a tourist package. At Dentselfy a person can receive a pre-assessment by sharing their photos and expectations before travelling.
This pre-assessment helps in understanding which treatment options can be discussed and roughly how the process might progress. However, the definitive treatment plan is determined after the in-clinic examination, intraoral evaluation, color-form analysis and the dentist's opinion.
Treatment process
Pre-assessment
Photos, expectations and current complaints are reviewed.
Clinical examination
Teeth, gums, bite and oral health are evaluated.
Aesthetic analysis
Tooth color, form, smile line and facial proportions are examined.
Treatment selection
Whitening, bonding, laminate, zirconia or other options are considered.
Planning
The procedures, session flow and care recommendations are determined.
Application
The chosen treatment plan is carried out in a controlled way.
Check-up
Smile harmony, comfort and the care process are followed.
What to pay attention to after treatment
Care after dental aesthetics varies with the method applied. While habits that can cause discoloration should be watched after whitening, it is important to avoid biting hard objects after bonding or a crown and to maintain regular oral hygiene.
After treatment, teeth grinding, inadequate hygiene, missed check-up appointments or traumatic habits can affect the long-term preservation of the aesthetic result. The care plan recommended by the dentist should be followed individually.
Expected result
In dental aesthetics the goal is to create a natural and balanced smile appearance in harmony with the person's facial structure. The result may vary with the chosen treatment method, the existing tooth structure, oral hygiene and the person's care habits.
No aesthetic dental treatment carries a promise of the same result for everyone or of definite permanence. At Dentselfy, planning aims for the most natural harmony possible while keeping the person's clinical situation at the center.
Treatment duration and guarantee
The information below is for general planning only; exact duration and suitability are confirmed after a personal assessment.
| Treatment | Visits | Length of stay | Guarantee period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination and assessment | 1 year | 1 day | None |
| Dental check-up, examination and 3D tomography | 1 year | 1 day | None |
| Annual check-up examination | 1 year | 1 day | None |
| Laser teeth whitening | 1 visit | — | — |
| Straumann Roxolid® SLA® implant + titanium abutment | 2 visits | 1–2 days on the first visit; second visit 2 months later | Lifetime |
| Straumann Roxolid® SLActive® implant + titanium abutment | 1 visit | 6 days | Lifetime |
| Camlog implant | 1 visit | 6 days | 20 years |
| SIN implant + titanium abutment | 1 visit | 6 days | 10 years |
| Sinus lifting | 2 visits | 6 days | None |
| Bone graft | 2 visits | 6 days | None |
| White composite filling | 1 visit | 1 day | 1 year |
| Root canal treatment (per canal) | 1–3 visits | — | — |
| Ceramic inlay / onlay | 3–4 visits | 5 days | 3 years |
| Zirconia inlay / onlay | 3–4 visits | 5 days | 3 years |
| Porcelain crown | 3–4 visits | 5 days | 5 years |
| Zirconia crown | 3–4 visits | 5 days | 5 years |
| E.max® crown | 3–4 visits | 5 days | 5 years |
| Celtra® crown | 3–4 visits | 5 days | 5 years |
| Celtra Duo® laminate veneer | 3–4 visits | 5 days | 5 years |
| E.max® laminate veneer | 3–4 visits | 5 days | 5 years |
| Removable acrylic denture — both jaws | — | — | — |
| Removable metal denture | — | — | — |
| Partial metal denture | 3–4 visits | 7–10 days | 3 years |
| Implant-supported overdenture | 3–4 visits | 7–10 days | 3 years |
| Temporary denture | — | — | — |
| Simple tooth extraction | 1 visit | 1 day | None |
| Complex tooth extraction | 1 visit | 1 day | None |
| Wisdom tooth extraction | 1 visit | 1 day | None |
Frequently asked questions
No. Dental aesthetics is a planning approach in which different treatments are considered together according to the person's needs.
Not always. In some cases whitening, bonding or orthodontic options may be more protective. Which method is suitable is determined by an examination.
With proper planning, a result close to a natural look can be aimed for. Color, form, facial harmony and gum appearance must be planned together.
A pre-assessment can be made based on photos and expectations. The definitive treatment plan is created after a clinical examination.
Permanence varies with the method applied, oral hygiene, the teeth-grinding habit and regular check-ups.
Yes. If there is decay, gum disease or active infection, it may need to be treated before aesthetic planning.
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