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. Quoted per tooth from £[—] after a scan.
- From
- £[—] per tooth
- Visits
- 1 visit
- Time
- 20–40 min per tooth
- Lasts
- 7–10 years
Medically reviewed by [Dr. Full Name], [Specialist title, e.g. Oral Surgeon] · Last updated 2026-09-08
25 min · Sabiha Gökçen 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.
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 scan 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
Before and after
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Prices, published
Indicative 2026 ranges compared with the UK and Germany. Your written quote is fixed before you book a flight.
Price basis: per tooth
- Composite filling, one surfacesampleAuradentis£[—]UK£120–200Germany€80–150
- Composite filling, two or three surfacessampleAuradentis£[—]UK£180–300Germany€120–250
- Amalgam replacement with compositesampleAuradentis£[—]UK£150–300Germany€100–250
- Ceramic inlay / onlaysampleAuradentis£[—]UK£500–900Germany€400–800
| Option | Auradentis, Istanbul | UK | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite filling, one surfacesample | £[—] | £120–200 | €80–150 |
| Composite filling, two or three surfacessample | £[—] | £180–300 | €120–250 |
| Amalgam replacement with compositesample | £[—] | £150–300 | €100–250 |
| Ceramic inlay / onlaysample | £[—] | £500–900 | €400–800 |
- Consultation, 3D scan and X-rays
- All materials and lab work in-house
- Airport transfers, 25 minutes each way
- Patient coordinator on WhatsApp before, during and after
- Video follow-up once you are home
Indicative 2026 ranges per tooth. Fillings are usually added to a bonding, whitening or implant plan; the written quote lists each tooth.
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 which teeth need fillings and quote per tooth.
- 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
- Eat once the anaesthetic has 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 ceramic inlays.
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 ceramic 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?
Fillings from £[—], ceramic inlays/onlays from £[—], zirconium crowns from £[—] per tooth at Auradentis.
How long do restorations last?
Composite fillings 7–10 years, ceramic onlays 10–15, zirconium crowns 15 or more with normal care.
How much does a filling cost in Turkey?
£[—] per tooth at Auradentis (indicative £40–90 in Turkey) versus £120–300 privately in the UK. Multi-surface fillings and ceramic inlays cost more.
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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