Dental Restoration in Turkey
Also known as: Composite fillings · Composite dental fillings · Tooth-coloured fillings · Tooth-colored fillings · White fillings · Aesthetic fillings · Cosmetic fillings · Resin composite restorations · Tooth fillings · Dental restoration · Restorative dentistry
Dental restoration at Auradentis in Istanbul rebuilds damaged teeth with the smallest suitable option: a composite filling, an inlay or onlay, or a crown when too little tooth remains. It is quoted per case after your photos are reviewed; you receive a written price before you book.
- Price
- Written quote per case
- Visits
- 1 visit
- Time
- 20–40 min per tooth
- Lasts
- 7–10 years
Last updated 2026-10-14
35 min · Istanbul AirportWhat it is
Restoration means choosing by how much tooth is left: filling for small loss, onlay for a cusp, crown for a broken-down tooth.
Restoration is chosen by how much tooth remains: a filling for small loss, an onlay when a cusp is gone, a crown when the tooth is broken down. Choosing too big wastes tooth; too small fails early.
Restoration is chosen by how much tooth is left, not by preference. A filling rebuilds inside the tooth, an inlay or onlay replaces a lost cusp, a crown covers everything that remains. Each step up costs more and removes more tooth, which is why we start at the smallest option that will hold.
A composite filling repairs decay or a small fracture with tooth-coloured resin bonded to the tooth, layer by layer, then shaped and polished so it disappears. It is the same material and technique we use for cosmetic bonding.
We replace old grey amalgam fillings with composite when they are cracked, leaking or simply visible when you smile, and we treat new decay found on the X-ray or during the examination before any cosmetic work starts.
- Why patients choose it
- Tooth-coloured, invisible in the smile
- Bonded to the tooth, so less drilling than amalgam
- One visit, no lab work
- Same session as bonding or whitening
Priced per case
There is no list price for this treatment because every plan is different. Send your photos and you receive a written quote before you book. Composite bonding is the one treatment with a published range.
Price basis: written quote per case
- Consultation and X-rays
- Premium composite materials
- Airport transfers, 25 minutes each way
- Patient coordinator on WhatsApp before, during and after
- Video follow-up once you are home
We do not publish list prices for this treatment because every plan is different. Send your photos and you receive a written quote before you book.
Step by step
- 1Before you fly
Photos or X-rays
Send photos, or a recent X-ray if you have one, so we can list the teeth that need fillings. Some decay does not show on photos or X-rays and is only found during the clinical examination when you arrive.
- 2Day 1 · 20–40 min per tooth
Clean and fill
Local anaesthetic if needed, decay removed, tooth etched and bonded, composite layered and light-cured.
- 3Same visit
Shape and polish
The filling is shaped to your bite and polished so it matches the tooth surface.
- 4Same trip
Cosmetic work follows
Bonding, whitening or veneers can be done in the same or next appointment.
Is it right for me?
Usually a good fit
- ✓Small to medium cavities
- ✓Chipped or worn teeth
- ✓Old amalgam fillings you want replaced
- ✓Decay found before bonding or veneers
Not ideal, or treated first
- –Very large cavities: an inlay, onlay or crown lasts longer
- –Teeth with deep decay reaching the nerve: root canal first
- –Heavy grinders without a night guard
What can go wrong
Every treatment has risks. Here are the honest ones, and what we do about them.
Sensitivity
Mild sensitivity to cold for a few days is normal after a deep filling and settles on its own.
High spot
If the filling feels high when you bite, it is adjusted in a two-minute visit; tell us before you fly home.
Wear and staining
Composite wears and can stain over years; a filling is polished or replaced, not the tooth.
Aftercare and how long it lasts
- Do not eat until the anaesthetic has fully worn off
- Normal brushing and flossing from day one
- Night guard if you grind
- Check-ups every 6–12 months
Seven to ten years for a composite filling; longer for inlays and onlays.
Questions patients ask
What is the difference between a filling, an onlay and a crown?
A filling rebuilds inside the tooth; an onlay is a lab-made piece covering a lost cusp; a crown covers the whole tooth. Cost and tooth removal rise in that order.
How much does dental restoration cost in Turkey?
It is quoted per case after your photos are reviewed, because it depends on how much tooth remains; you receive a written price listing each filling, onlay or crown before you book.
How long do restorations last?
Composite fillings 7–10 years, inlays and onlays 10–15, zirconium crowns 15 or more with normal care.
How do you decide between a filling and a crown?
By how much sound tooth wall is left after the decay is removed. If the walls are thin enough to split under chewing, a filling will fail and a crown is the honest answer.
Can a restoration be done on the same trip as cosmetic work?
Usually yes. Restorations come first in the appointment, then whitening and bonding, so the cosmetic shade is matched to a finished mouth.
How much does a filling cost in Turkey?
Fillings are quoted per tooth after your photos are reviewed, and you receive a written price before you book. Multi-surface fillings and inlays are listed separately in the same quote.
Is it worth flying to Turkey for fillings?
Not on their own. Most patients have fillings done during a bonding, whitening or implant trip, where the saving on the whole plan covers the flights.
Should I replace my amalgam fillings?
Only if they are cracked, leaking, causing sensitivity, or you want them invisible. Sound amalgam fillings can be left.
Do fillings hurt?
No. Local anaesthetic is used for anything beyond the enamel; very small fillings often need none.
Related treatments
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