Hollywood Smile in Turkey — Digital Smile Design + 16-20 Veneers at Eyeglow Istanbul
Comprehensive smile makeover combining 8 to 10 upper anterior E.max or zirconia veneers, 6 to 8 lower veneers or crowns, in-office whitening and gum contouring where indicated — all previewed by digital smile design (DSD) before any preparation begins. Delivered at our partner accredited dental clinic by a board-certified dental specialist. Mandatory mock-up approval gate, written unit plan, and a year of structured photographic follow-up.
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What is a Hollywood Smile?
A Hollywood Smile is a comprehensive cosmetic dental makeover combining 8 to 10 upper anterior porcelain or zirconia veneers, 6 to 8 lower veneers or crowns, in-office professional whitening and gum contouring where indicated — designed and previewed by digital smile design (DSD) before any tooth preparation begins. Treatment timeline is typically 5 to 7 days in Istanbul.
At Eyeglow Health in Istanbul, your Hollywood Smile is delivered at our partner accredited dental clinic by a board-certified dental specialist using DSD planning in Exocad / Smile Designer Pro, in-house CAD/CAM milling of post-2018 generation E.max press or monolithic translucent zirconia, and hand-characterisation by an experienced dental ceramist. The Turkish Ministry of Health International Health Tourism Authority Certificate is held by both Eyeglow and the partner dental clinic. Our cosmetic protocols follow American Dental Association (ADA) clinical guidance and FDI World Dental Federation aesthetic standards.
The mock-up try-in approval phase (Day 2 in our protocol) is mandatory and non-negotiable — it is the formal reversibility checkpoint where you see and approve the planned smile before any irreversible enamel preparation begins. That decision belongs to you, in front of a mirror, with the dental specialist beside you — not to a marketing brochure or a price-list page.
From first consultation to final smile portrait
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Online consultation + smile assessment
You share standardised intra-oral photographs (front smile, lateral profile, upper arch, lower arch) plus a head-and-shoulders portrait. The dental specialist at our partner accredited dental clinic reviews your facial proportions, dental midline, smile line and gingival display, then writes a unit-by-unit treatment plan (number of veneers, lower arch strategy, whether gum contouring is required) before any quote is issued.
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Day 1 — clinical examination + 3D digital workup
On arrival in Istanbul: full clinical oral examination, periodontal screening, panoramic X-ray, intraoral scanner impressions (TRIOS / Medit i700 / 3Shape) and high-resolution clinical photography (retracted, smile, profile). Digital smile design in Exocad DSD App or Smile Designer Pro generates a 2D mockup of your future smile within hours. Shade selection using digital shade matching (VITA Easyshade) plus traditional Vita Bleached shade guide.
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Day 2 — mockup try-in + final design approval
A direct mock-up of the planned smile is made in temporary composite, applied non-invasively onto your existing teeth so you can see and approve the final shape, length and shade before any preparation begins. Adjustments to incisal edge length, midline, lateral incisor proportion or canine prominence are made chairside until you and the dental specialist are aligned. This step is essential — it makes the Hollywood Smile reversible up to this point.
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Day 3 — gum contouring (if needed) + minimally invasive preparation
Where indicated by your DSD analysis, soft-tissue diode laser gum contouring re-establishes the ideal gingival zenith and corrects gummy smile (excessive gingival display over 3 mm). Under local anaesthetic the dental specialist then performs minimally invasive preparation for veneers (0.3 to 0.7 mm enamel reduction — preserving most of your natural enamel) or conservative preparation for crowns (1.0 to 1.5 mm for ZrO2 / E.max). Digital impressions go directly to the in-house CAD/CAM lab. Temporary veneers placed the same day.
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Day 4 to 5 — CAD/CAM fabrication + characterisation
Each veneer or crown is digitally designed in Exocad / 3Shape Dental System, pressed (E.max) or milled (ZrO2) from manufacturer blocks, and individually characterised by the dental ceramist with surface staining, incisal translucency and surface texture to mimic natural enamel optics. Multilayer translucent blocks for the smile zone (canine-to-canine) contain a built-in cervical-to-incisal translucency gradient. The lower arch veneers or crowns are matched to the upper for full smile harmony.
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Day 6 to 7 — try-in, in-office whitening (lower teeth where untreated), final cementation
Each unit is tried in for fit, contact points, occlusion and shade match before any cement is applied. If lower teeth are left untreated they are first whitened in-office to match the new veneer shade. Final adhesive cementation under rubber dam isolation uses light-cure or dual-cure resin cement (Variolink Esthetic, Panavia V5, RelyX Veneer). Final occlusal equilibration, polishing and a smile portrait conclude the treatment. Discharge with written aftercare instructions and a night-guard if bruxism is present.
Hollywood Smile vs Veneers vs Crowns vs Whitening
The right cosmetic dental option depends on how much of your smile needs transformation, the structural condition of your teeth, and the irreversibility you are comfortable with. Here is how the four main approaches differ:
| Aspect | Hollywood Smile | Veneers | Crowns | Whitening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of units | 16–20 (full smile transformation) | 8–10 (upper anterior only) | 8–10 (anterior coverage) | Whole mouth (chemical only) |
| Tooth reduction | 0.3–1.5 mm (mixed) | 0.3–0.7 mm (most conservative) | 1.0–1.5 mm (full coverage) | Zero (non-invasive) |
| Aesthetic transformation | Maximum (shape + colour + alignment) | Anterior aesthetic + colour | Full coverage + colour | Colour only (no shape change) |
| Treatment time | 5–7 days | 4–6 days | 5–7 days | 1 day (45–60 min) |
| Best indication | Full smile redesign (shape + colour) | Anterior aesthetic correction | Broken-down teeth + aesthetic | Discoloured but well-shaped teeth |
| Reversibility | Mock-up phase reversible; post-prep irreversible | Mock-up reversible; post-prep semi-reversible | Irreversible post-preparation | Fully reversible |
| Expected lifespan | 10–20 years (material-dependent) | 10–15 years | 15–20 years (ZrO2) | 1–3 years (touch-ups needed) |
Personalised pricing
Every treatment plan is priced individually after your consultation. Request a written, all-inclusive quote — clear, itemised, and with no obligation.
Request a written quoteWhat's included in your Hollywood Smile package
Included in package
- Pre-op clinical examination + periodontal screening + intra-oral photography
- Panoramic X-ray (OPG) + 3D CBCT scan where indicated
- Digital intraoral scan (TRIOS / Medit i700 / 3Shape)
- Digital smile design (DSD) — 2D mock-up + chairside try-in approval
- Minimally invasive preparation under local anaesthetic
- CAD/CAM fabricated veneers or crowns (E.max press or monolithic zirconia)
- Hand-characterisation by dental ceramist for smile-zone units
- Temporary acrylic veneers between visits
- In-office whitening for untreated lower teeth (where applicable)
- Adhesive cementation under rubber dam isolation
- 5-star hotel — 6 to 7 nights
- VIP airport transfers (return)
- 3, 6 and 12-month photographic video follow-up
- Multilingual dental coordinator — 24/7
- Complication insurance — covers eligible post-operative medical complications during the recovery period at our partner accredited clinic (issued in line with the Turkish Ministry of Health International Health Tourism Authority Certificate)
Paid separately
Items below are not part of the medical package — your coordinator helps you arrange them at no markup.
- Flights to/from Istanbul
- Personal expenses
- Periodontal treatment if active gum disease is detected (quoted separately)
- Root canal treatment on teeth requiring endodontic therapy before crown
- Implants if missing teeth are replaced as part of the plan
- Custom night-guard for bruxism if recommended (quoted separately by your local dentist or our partner clinic)
- Subsequent maintenance with your local dentist (6-monthly cleaning recommended)
- Travel insurance (flight cancellation, baggage, general trip cover) — separate from the medical complication policy above; your coordinator can recommend a provider at no markup
Are you a candidate for a Hollywood Smile?
You may be a good candidate if
- You want a comprehensive smile transformation that addresses tooth shape, length, alignment and colour — not just whitening.
- You have stained, worn, chipped or mildly malaligned anterior teeth that cannot be corrected by whitening alone.
- Your gingival health is stable, you have no active periodontal disease and sufficient remaining enamel for veneer bonding.
- You understand that the Hollywood Smile is a multi-day commitment (5 to 7 days in Istanbul) with planned irreversible tooth preparation after the mock-up approval phase.
- You have realistic expectations about a natural-looking but markedly improved smile — and you are willing to engage with the digital smile design (DSD) preview process to align expectations before any preparation begins.
Another option may be smarter if
- You want only whiter teeth without changing shape — professional in-office whitening is the conservative first option.
- You expect a "fixed for life" result — even zirconia full-mouth has a 15 to 20 year lifespan; E.max veneers 10 to 15 years; both require eventual replacement.
- You have active periodontal disease, untreated bruxism or unfavourable occlusion — these must be stabilised before any aesthetic restoration.
- You have unrealistic expectations about uniform brilliant-white shade — natural smiles have intrinsic value variation and we are honest about this in your consultation.
- You are unable to commit to a full DSD mock-up approval before tooth preparation — the mock-up is the reversibility checkpoint and is non-negotiable in our protocol.
Disclaimer. Information on this page is consistent with American Dental Association (ADA) clinical guidance, FDI World Dental Federation aesthetic standards and Turkish Ministry of Health International Health Tourism Authority Certificate requirements. The choice between Hollywood Smile, partial veneers, full-coverage crowns or whitening alone is a case-by-case clinical and aesthetic decision based on smile display, structural condition of teeth, and patient irreversibility comfort — not a marketing-driven default.
Realistic outcomes — the risks that actually matter
Every cosmetic restorative treatment has measurable risks. We list them here in the same plain language our dental specialist uses in your consultation:
Irreversible tooth reduction (post-mock-up)
Veneer preparation removes 0.3 to 0.7 mm of enamel; crown preparation removes 1.0 to 1.5 mm of enamel and dentine. Once the mock-up has been approved and preparation begins, the natural tooth surface cannot be restored — the long-term commitment is to veneer or crown maintenance and eventual replacement. We make the mock-up approval phase the formal reversibility checkpoint; before that point you can withdraw without irreversible work.
Post-operative thermal sensitivity
Mild thermal sensitivity for 2 to 8 weeks after veneer or crown cementation is normal and typically self-resolves with desensitising toothpaste. Persistent sensitivity beyond 12 weeks may indicate pulpal inflammation requiring endodontic treatment. Pre-existing deep fillings or recent restorations carry a 5 to 15 percent risk of post-cementation pulpal complications, particularly when preparing close to the dental nerve.
Veneer debond or fracture
Adhesive failure of veneers (debond) occurs in approximately 2 to 5 percent of cases over 10 years, most often related to bruxism (clenching/grinding) or trauma. E.max porcelain veneers may chip or fracture at 0.5 to 2 percent per year, particularly without a protective night-guard in bruxism patients. We provide a custom night-guard recommendation for any patient with bruxism signs (worn cuspal tips, jaw muscle tenderness).
Unsatisfactory aesthetic outcome
Even with full digital smile design, occasional shade or shape mismatch can occur because dental aesthetics are interpreted differently by patient and clinician. The mock-up phase is the formal opportunity to align expectations. We do NOT use stock "perfect white" templates — every Hollywood Smile is designed for your facial proportions, gender, age and skin tone. Cases where post-treatment satisfaction is below 8/10 are reviewed for chairside refinement at no additional charge during your stay.