Cosmetic Bonding in Turkey
Also known as: Composite veneers · Direct composite veneers · Composite resin veneers · Chairside composite veneers · Dental bonding · Cosmetic bonding · Tooth bonding · Composite resin bonding · Direct composite bonding · Dental composite restoration · Cosmetic composite restoration
Cosmetic bonding at Auradentis in Istanbul reshapes healthy front teeth for appearance: longer edges, closed gaps, evened corners, in one visit from £99 per tooth. Preparation is minimal; small trims are made only where needed.
- Price
- £99 per tooth (opening offer)
- Visits
- 1 appointment
- Days in Istanbul
- 1–2
- Lasts
- 5–8 years
Last updated 2026-10-14
35 min · Istanbul AirportWhat it is
Cosmetic bonding is chosen when the teeth are healthy and only the shape needs changing; whitening first gives the composite a lighter shade to match.
Cosmetic bonding is the answer for shape: short, uneven or gappy front teeth; if colour is the main complaint, whitening first, or veneers when whitening is not enough.
Shade is built in layers, not painted on. A natural tooth is more translucent at the biting edge and warmer at the gum, so the dentist uses two or three composite shades in one tooth. That is the difference between a repair that disappears and one you notice in photographs.
Composite bonding covers up a tooth with the colour you choose, layer by layer, sculpted and hardened. It closes gaps, fixes chips, evens out edges, makes them straight, and can whiten discoloured teeth without touching healthy enamel.
It is the treatment Auradentis is built around. Our dentists do it every day, and it is the first thing we recommend whenever it will give the result you want. Veneers, crowns and full makeovers are there for the cases where bonding is not enough, not as the default.
- Why patients choose it
- Usually no drilling, no injections*
- Done in one appointment, 2–4 hours
- Repairable rather than replaced
- Lowest cost cosmetic option
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; the opening offer is shown against our standard price
- 1 toothOpening offerAuradentis£99£110UK£250–450Germany€300–500
- 6 teethOpening offerAuradentis£594£660UK£1,500–2,700Germany€1,800–3,000
- 10 teethOpening offerAuradentis£945£1,050UK£2,500–4,500Germany€3,000–5,000
- 16 teethOpening offerAuradentis£1,440£1,600UK£4,000–7,200Germany€4,800–8,000
- 18 teethOpening offerAuradentis£1,620£1,800UK£4,500–8,100Germany€5,400–9,000
- 20 teethOpening offerAuradentis£1,800£2,000UK£5,000–9,000Germany€6,000–10,000
- Removing old compositeAuradentis£200UK£150–400Germany€200–450
- Night guardAuradentis€20UK£150–350Germany€200–400
| Option | Auradentis, Istanbul | UK | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 toothOpening offer | £99£110 | £250–450 | €300–500 |
| 6 teethOpening offer | £594£660 | £1,500–2,700 | €1,800–3,000 |
| 10 teethOpening offer | £945£1,050 | £2,500–4,500 | €3,000–5,000 |
| 16 teethOpening offer | £1,440£1,600 | £4,000–7,200 | €4,800–8,000 |
| 18 teethOpening offer | £1,620£1,800 | £4,500–8,100 | €5,400–9,000 |
| 20 teethOpening offer | £1,800£2,000 | £5,000–9,000 | €6,000–10,000 |
| Removing old composite | £200 | £150–400 | €200–450 |
| Night guard | €20 | £150–350 | €200–400 |
- 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
Our own list price, quoted in pounds. The opening offer is ten per cent below the standard price and runs until further notice. UK and German figures are typical private fees, for comparison.
Composite bonding vs veneers
The question we are asked most. Bonding first whenever it can give the result; veneers when it cannot.
Composite bonding
Porcelain / E-max veneers| Composite bonding | Porcelain / E-max veneers | |
|---|---|---|
| Tooth preparation | Minimal; small trims only where needed* | 0.3–0.7 mm of enamel removed |
| Repair | Chips are repaired in place | Replaced, not repaired |
| Visits and time | 1 visit, 2–4 hours | Multiple visits, 5–7 days |
| Lifespan | 5–8 years, repairable | 10–15 years |
| Stain resistance | Moderate, re-polished at check-ups | High |
| Price (Istanbul) | £99 per tooth, opening offer | €2,450 for 8 units |
| Price per tooth (UK) | £250–450 | £650–1,000 |
| Best for | Affordable, keeps healthy tooth structure, faster results | More translucency, made in a partner laboratory, longer lifespan |
Step by step
- 1Before you fly
Photos and plan
Send photos. We confirm which teeth suit bonding and give a fixed per-tooth price.
- 2Day 1 · 2–4 hours
Etch, bond, sculpt
The surface is lightly etched, bonding agent applied, then composite layered and shaped by hand.
- 3Same day
Polish
Finished and polished to match the neighbouring teeth. You leave with the result.
- 4Same evening or day 2
Check and fly
A short check, then home the same evening or the next morning.
Is it right for me?
Usually a good fit
- ✓Chipped or worn edges
- ✓Gaps
- ✓Uneven teeth
- ✓Discoloured or yellow teeth
Not ideal, or treated first
- –Serious biting or jaw problems
- –Cases where orthodontic treatment is necessary
- –Teeth beyond saving (need root canals, extractions, etc.)
Aftercare and how long it lasts
- Avoid strongly staining drinks and foods for 48 hours
- Follow your dentist's oral hygiene advice: brushing, flossing, regular cleanings
- Do not bite hard objects with bonded edges
- Night guard if you grind
- Polish at 6–12 month check-ups
5–8 years, sometimes longer, and repairable when it does chip or stain.
Questions patients ask
What can cosmetic bonding fix?
Chipped corners, small gaps up to about 2 mm, short or worn edges, uneven lengths and one discoloured tooth.
How many teeth are usually bonded?
Four to eight upper front teeth for a visible change; single teeth for a chip. The quote is per tooth.
Can cosmetic bonding be whitened later?
Composite does not whiten, so we whiten first and match the bonding to the new shade; re-polishing keeps it bright.
Will the bonding match my other teeth?
The shade is chosen against your own teeth in daylight before any composite is placed. If you are whitening too, that happens first in the same visit so the match is made to the lighter shade.
Does cosmetic bonding stain?
More than enamel, less than people fear. Coffee, tea, red wine and smoking dull the surface over years; a polish at your check-up restores most of the original lustre.
How much does composite bonding cost in Turkey?
£99 per tooth as an opening offer, ten per cent below our standard £110, against £250–450 in the UK. Six teeth are £594, ten are £945 and twenty are £1,800.
Does it hurt?
No. Most cases need no drilling and no injection; where a small trim is needed it is minimal. You feel the etching gel and the light, little more.
Bonding or veneers?
Bonding: one visit of 2–4 hours, minimal preparation, repairable in place, 5–8 years. Veneers: several visits over 5–7 days, 0.3–0.7 mm of enamel removed, 10–15 years, more stain resistant. Composite can pick up stain with poor hygiene or coloured food and drink; E-max stains less and looks more natural, but a chipped veneer is replaced rather than repaired. We suggest bonding when it can give the result you want.
Can I whiten my teeth first?
Yes, and you should if you want a lighter shade: composite does not whiten afterwards. In-office whitening is done right before bonding in the same visit.
Can it be removed?
Usually yes. Most cases need no drilling, so the composite can be polished off later; where small trims were made, the surface is smoothed with polishing. It is far less invasive than veneers, but we do not call it fully reversible.
Is it worth flying to Turkey for composite bonding?
For one or two teeth, probably not once you add flights. For six to ten teeth the saving is roughly £1,500–2,500 against UK prices, and for a 16–20 tooth set it can exceed £4,000; the whole treatment fits a one-to-two-day trip.
How long does the appointment take?
Two to four hours depending on the number of teeth; even 16–20 teeth are done in one sitting. Most patients fly in the day before, are treated the next morning and fly home the same evening or the day after.
Will a UK dentist maintain bonding done in Turkey?
Yes. Composite bonding is a standard procedure everywhere; any dentist can polish or repair it. We send you a treatment record with the materials used.
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