Composite Bonding in Turkey

If you are looking to improve your smile without undergoing lengthy, complex dental procedures, composite bonding in Turkey is the solution for you.  Especially in Turkey, where it has become a leading destination for affordable, compelling alternatives in the world of cosmetic dentistry. 

Today, with recent developments in adhesive dentistry, we can perform restorations while preserving the tooth structure as much as possible.

What is Composite Resin Restoration

Composite bonding is a commonly used cosmetic dental filling that has several names, like tooth-colored dental bonding, white fillings, which can be used as a direct dental filling or indirect restoration, which is a cosmetic and functional way to restore any tooth imperfection with a perfect tooth-matching shade and enamel shape.

Composites mean a combination of two or more classes of materials. In dentistry, the most common nanohybrid composite resins are a combination of a polymer and ceramic particles, which provide high strength, highly polished, and more durable composite bonding.

Unlike old silver amalgam, which needs mechanical preparation, they blend with your teeth’s structure, bond chemically, and allow conservative dental treatment.

Why Would I Need a Composite Restoration?

 Dentists recommend composite dental bonding for:

• Replacement of old silver metal fillings (amalgam) with natural-looking composites.
• Repairing a Chipped, cracked, or broken tooth.
• Improvement of your smile’s symmetry or alignment without braces.
• Covering stubborn teeth discoloration and stains that don’t go away with whitening.
• Closure of slight gaps between the teeth.
• Covering small-sized teeth that you want to increase in size.
• Provisionals till the fixed prosthetic treatments are received.

The Pros and Cons of Composite Restoration

Although composite restoration is revolutionary in adhesive dentistry, it’s affordable and can be used in adults and children to fill and fix teeth. It has some disadvantages compared to other permanent restorations.

The advantages of Composite Bonding:

• Natural look of the filling that matches the real shade of the tooth.
• Minimally invasive and more conservative, as it involves less drilling or loss of healthy enamel.
• Quick results are obtained in one visit. In most cases, a bonding visit in Turkey takes about 30–60 minutes per tooth.
• Treatment can be adjusted or replaced later.
• One of the most affordable aesthetic dental treatments

The disadvantages of Composite Resins include:

• Compared to crowns or porcelain veneers, composite restorations are less durable.
• Less resistant to stains, can easily pick up stains from coffee, tea, or smoking.
• Some touch-ups may be needed after some years.
• Less strong, there are some limitations of chewing hard food on dental bonding teeth.
• Some patients may experience postoperative sensitivity due to the depth of the cavity or the type of bond used. 
• Composite filling is so technique-sensitive that any water or saliva contamination can ruin the filling.
• Cavity restoration with composite treatment requires full mouth isolation with a rubber dam, which may be annoying for some patients.
• Composite bonding needs post-operative high polishing techniques to get a smooth filling surface that is resistant to stains. 
• limitations of the composite, such as bite problems (overbite/underbite). In such cases, orthodontics or prosthetics may be needed.

Most patients find that the benefits weigh more than the disadvantages, especially when they want a fast, cost-effective, and less invasive procedure. 

Uses of Composites Bonding

1- Front Teeth Aesthetic Dental Filling

Composite dental fillings have shown good aesthetics because of their property of translucency. Composites are available in different opacities and shades, so they can be used in the front teeth.

Cavities between anterior teeth (front teeth)  in the proximal surface (are called class III cavities) can be restored with composite bonding without leaving a trace.
Broken, worn out, and caries that invade incisal edges of teeth (class IV cavity) can also be restored with composite bonding with exact matching with enamel’s colors, shades, and translucency. 

2- Composite Veneers

As one of the dental materials used as dental veneers directly in the mouth, Composite bonding is used to cover full mouth teeth that suffer from chipping, cracks, wearing out, stubborn tooth strains, and discoloration that can’t be treated. Also, composite veneers can fix gaps between teeth and reshape teeth length and width to follow smile designs. 

Although composite veneers never reach the hardness and luster appearance of ceramic veneers, they are also less durable, with 4-8 years in the mouth, unlike ceramic veneers like Emax Veneers, which last for 20 years with good oral hygiene. 

3- Cervical Teeth Caries 

Composite filling is used to fill and restore the tooth decay that exists at the neck of the teeth (class V cavity), it’s more suitable for patients suffering from tooth erosion by acids or from abrasions by incorrect teeth brushing technique.

4- Root Caries 

Flowable Composite bonding is perfectly used to fill the deep caries extending to the tooth roots. With good isolation, these root cavities are fixed effectively.

5- Back Teeth Composite Restoration:

Caries in posterior teeth (back teeth) usually start in pits and fissures (Class I cavity), which were filled with Amalgam filling, now it’s replaced with composite bonding that proves that it can be strong and durable, and with superior aesthetic.

Composite resin can also fix proximal caries in (class II cavity) and can be restored with direct and indirect composite bonding.

6- Indirect Composite Inlays and onlays 

Like ceramic inlays and onlays, indirect composite restoration is used in complex cases that restore a large portion of the tooth that could not be feasible directly in the patient’s mouth.

A dentist takes an impression of the patient’s teeth, and then a composite filling is fabricated and cured on a dental cast, which is then bonded directly to the tooth cavity with a bonding agent.

Composite indirect inlays and onlays are affordable, but they are less strong and less durable when compared to the ceramic ones. An Indirect Composite could serve for less than 8 years if managed properly. 

7- Post and Core Build Up

When a tooth is severely decayed, the only way to save the tooth is to build it up to receive a dental crown with a fiber post and a composite resin core that restores the tooth shape in order to be prepared to get covered with a ceramic crown. 

8- Orthodontic Braces and Clear Aligners

Composite resin is the adhesive of choice for bonding traditional metal, ceramic, or plastic brackets directly to the tooth surface. Even with clear aligners, such as Invisalign, Composite bonding is used to increase the grip effectiveness of the Invisalign tray on teeth.

Step-by-Step Composite Restoration

Dentists do the following for restoring decayed or fractured teeth:

1. Selection of a composite shade that matches your tooth color in daylight.
2. Tooth caries are removed with minimal cavity preparation 
3. Tooth Isolation to keep it dry by using a rubber dam.
4. Use Etchants (usually 37% phosphoric acid) to roughen enamel to create microscopic pores that help bonding agents, then cured with an LED light curing device.
5. Place Composite in layers, where each layer is cured with blue light that hardens the resin.
6. Shape the composite with matrices and special instruments to restore natural contour.
7. Smooth the surface by finishing strips and small instruments, and polish it with special silicone cups and polishing paste to prevent plaque retention.

How long will composite bonding last?

On average, composite bonding can last for 4 to 8 years and sometimes even longer if you take good care of it. 

Sticking to good oral hygiene measures like daily brushing and flossing, seeing your dentist for regular checkups, and avoiding habits such as nail-biting or grinding can add extra years to your results.

That’s why some maintenance or touch-ups are part of the process after some years. The good news is, unlike crowns or veneers, touch-ups are easy and don’t require a full replacement unless there is major damage.

How To Care for Composite Resin Restoration?

To maintain your composite restorations, follow these aftercare tips:

• Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth and flossing daily.
• Use non-abrasive toothpaste.
• Mouthwashes help control plaque.
• Electric/rotary brushes can reach areas missed with manual brushing.
• Make sure to have regular dental check-ups and dental cleaning, scaling, and polishing.
• Avoid biting on hard objects, such as nails or pens, or hard foods (ice, nuts, pens).
• Limit consumption of staining foods and beverages, like coffee, wine, and tea
• Avoid acidic beverages, which can affect the dental bonding material badly. It is better if you drink them with a straw.
• Limit smoking and tobacco products, as they can also cause yellowing discolouration.
• If you have a teeth-grinding problem, make sure to wear a night guard at night to protect the composite restoration from any damage.

Is It Worth Going To Turkey for Composite Bonding?

Teeth bonding in Turkey has become a target for international dental patients due to:

• High-quality care where Turkish dentists are well-trained to use advanced cosmetic materials.
• At Suave Clinic, we use high-quality international brands like Ivoclar, Dentsply, and 3MESPE that have proven perfect results.
• Affordable price compared to the UK, Europe, or the US, even including travel costs.
• Many patients combine their dental treatment with a relaxing holiday in Istanbul, with a journey around all of Turkey.
• Most Turkish clinics are luxurious and welcoming international patients with English-speaking staff and first-class facilities.
• Many procedures, such as dental fillings, can be completed in one visit, making it a very good option for dental tourists. 

How much does composite bonding cost in Turkey?

The cost of composite restorations in Turkey varies depending on many factors:

the clinic’s reputation, the city, and the number of teeth requiring treatment. 

In most cases, a single tooth ranges between: $130 – $270
So, compared to other countries, this is 50–70% cheaper. 

Many dental clinics in Turkey always make things easier for international patients. Instead of feeling stressed about arranging all details on your own, you can find all-inclusive packages that cover airport transfers, comfortable accommodation, and even aftercare follow-ups.

In this way, your dental journey will go smoothly, well-planned, and money-saving compared to prices in other countries.

Patients who choose Turkey for dental treatments should choose trusted clinics with experienced dentists to ensure the best outcomes. We advise you to read reviews, seek recommendations from previous patients, and verify the credentials and experience of the dentists.

FAQs

Composite Bonding in Turkey FAQs

Can I eat with composite bonding?

Yes, composite bonding is fully hardened on curing with a Light Cure device in the clinic, so eating after the procedure is totally fine.

Which composite bonding brand is the best?

There are a lot of brands that have proven their high quality with internal reputation, like 3MESPE, Ivoclar Vivadent, Dentsply Sirona, Coltene, Voco, Tokuyama, and Kerr.

How painful is composite bonding?

The procedure itself is not painful at all, although you may feel uncomfortable due to the use of rubber dams, isolation material, and tools. 
Although local anesthesia is administered for removing tooth caries and preparing the surface.

How long does composite bonding take in Turkey?

The composite procedure takes about 30 -60 Minutes per tooth, which means you can fill all your cavities with composite bonding in only 1 day.

Can your teeth go back to normal after composite bonding?

Yes, Composite dental filling restores the teeth’s shape, length, and color while treating the cavities and imperfections that affect them.

Can composite bonding be whitened?

No, if you are willing to have a teeth whitening treatment, you should go for whitening before getting composite restorations. As composite bonding can be whitened, these whitening agents could cause warpage of the resin material.