At UK Smiles, we create natural, long-lasting smiles with Emax laminate veneers, ultra-thin porcelain shells designed to enhance shape, colour and symmetry with minimal tooth preparation. Every case is treated at the certified Dental Centre in Antalya, giving you the smile you deserve, from the name you can trust.
Emax veneers are thin shells made from IPS e.max, a lithium disilicate glass ceramic made by Ivoclar. Each one is made in a lab to fit one tooth, then bonded to the front of it. They are used to change the colour, shape or size of teeth, close small gaps and cover chips, especially on the teeth that show when you smile. Ivoclar says e.max veneers can be made as thin as 0.3 mm, so less of your own tooth usually needs shaping than with older, thicker porcelain.
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A full set of 20 Emax veneers in Turkey typically costs around £4,370 with UK Smiles, or around £3,626 for 16, with your hotel in Lara and VIP transfers included. Most people need about five days in Antalya.
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How it works
A veneer covers only the front of the tooth, so most of your own tooth stays exactly as it is.
A porcelain shell around 0.3 to 0.5 mm thin, bonded to the front of the tooth.
Around 95% is kept. The back and sides are left untouched.
Nothing changes below the gum.
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Natural enamel has fine ridges and lobes that scatter light. We build that micro-texture into every veneer, so the smile looks alive in daylight and on camera, never flat.
The best smiles show just 1 to 2mm of gum. We set each tooth length and the gum arch (the zenith) over every tooth, so you show the right amount, not a gummy smile.
Real teeth let light through at the tips. Emax is a glass ceramic, so it lets light through much like natural enamel, and the edges glow softly instead of looking like a solid white block.
Front teeth about four-fifths as wide as they are long, the laterals a touch smaller, the canines matching the centrals, all chosen to suit your face shape.
Matched to your skin tone and the whites of your eyes, with a natural gradient from a brighter edge to a warmer gum end. Bright, but believable.
The top edges follow the curve of your lower lip. Widening the arch slightly fills the dark corners (the buccal corridor) for a fuller, better proportioned smile.
Your occlusion, how the top and bottom teeth meet, is checked too. An even bite protects veneers from chipping, eases jaw strain and keeps eating and talking comfortable.
Texture. Natural enamel has fine ridges and lobes that scatter light. We build that micro-texture into every veneer, so the smile looks alive in daylight and on camera, never flat.
Gum Line. The best smiles show just 1 to 2mm of gum. We set each tooth length and the gum arch (the zenith) over every tooth, so you show the right amount, not a gummy smile.
Translucency. Real teeth let light through at the tips. Emax is a glass ceramic, so it lets light through much like natural enamel, and the edges glow softly instead of looking like a solid white block.
Proportion. Front teeth about four-fifths as wide as they are long, the laterals a touch smaller, the canines matching the centrals, all chosen to suit your face shape.
Shade. Matched to your skin tone and the whites of your eyes, with a natural gradient from a brighter edge to a warmer gum end. Bright, but believable.
Smile Line. The top edges follow the curve of your lower lip. Widening the arch slightly fills the dark corners (the buccal corridor) for a fuller, better proportioned smile.
Bite. Your occlusion, how the top and bottom teeth meet, is checked too. An even bite protects veneers from chipping, eases jaw strain and keeps eating and talking comfortable.
Prices with UK Smiles in Antalya. Full sets include five nights in a hotel in Lara and VIP transfers.
| Number of veneers | UK Smiles | Per tooth | Typical UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 veneer | £280 | £280 | £750 to £1,500 |
| 16 veneers | Around £3,626 | About £227 | £12,000 to £24,000 |
| 20 veneers | Around £4,370 | About £219 | £15,000 to £30,000 |
| 24 veneers | Around £5,194 | About £216 | £18,000 to £36,000 |
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Not sure how many you need? Most people see between 16 and 20 teeth when they smile. Send a photo and the dentists will tell you, along with your exact price.
These are the three materials most people are choosing between. The right one depends on your teeth, your budget and how long you want them to last.
| Emax veneers | Traditional porcelain | Composite bonding | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made from | Lithium disilicate glass ceramic (IPS e.max), made in a lab | Layered porcelain, made in a lab | Tooth-coloured resin, shaped on the tooth in the chair |
| Tooth shaping | Minimal. Can be as thin as 0.3 mm | Usually more, as the shells are thicker | Little or none |
| Look | Natural translucency, stays glossy | Natural, but can look flat if too thick | Good at first, can dull over time |
| Staining | Highly stain-resistant | Stain-resistant | Stains more easily, needs polishing |
| Typical lifespan | 10 to 15 years, often longer | Long-lasting with good care | Around 5 to 8 years |
| Time in Turkey | About 5 days, one trip | About 5 days | 1 to 2 days |
| With UK Smiles | £280 a tooth, around £4,370 for 20 | We use Emax as standard | Ask us |
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Composite is a good choice for small fixes or if you want something cheaper and reversible. For a whole smile that lasts, most people choose Emax. Our guide to composite bonding vs veneers goes into more detail, and crowns vs veneers in Turkey explains when a crown is the better choice.
Emax veneers cost £280 a tooth with UK Smiles, or around £4,370 for a full set of 20 (about £219 a tooth), with your hotel in Lara and VIP transfers included. In the UK, the same veneers typically cost £750 to £1,500 a tooth.
Prices checked September 2026. Your written plan gives your exact figure, and package prices include your hotel in Lara and airport transfers.
Your exact price depends on how many teeth you have done and whether any need crowns instead. You get it in writing before you book. See the full price list for veneers in Turkey, or compare all our veneers Turkey package deals.
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Photos, scans and shade selection for your smile.
Conservative enamel shaping, only where it is needed.
Preview your new design before the final fit.
Emax veneers made for you by a specialist lab.
Precise fit, bite check and final polish.
Send a few photos, we do the rest
What happens on the day
This is the appointment people worry about most, so here it is in full. It happens on day two of the trip. The trial fit and final fit later in the week are shorter and there is nothing sharp involved.
You sit down with the dentist and the moulds and confirm the shade, shape and length you chose. Nothing starts until you say yes. If you are nervous, say so here: the team goes at your pace and you agree a stop signal.
How it feels A conversation, not a procedure.
Local anaesthetic, tooth by tooth. A numbing gel goes on the gum first so the injection itself is a small scratch. The dentist waits until you cannot feel anything before touching a tooth, and tops it up during the appointment if you ask.
How it feels A scratch, then a fat lip feeling that spreads. Most people describe it as odd rather than painful.
A thin layer, around 0.3 to 0.5 mm, is taken off the front of each tooth so the veneer sits flush. It is done with a fine drill and water spray, one tooth at a time, with breaks whenever you want them. A full set takes three to four hours.
How it feels Pressure, vibration and the noise of the drill, but no pain. If anything sharpens, you raise a hand and the dentist stops.
Your prepared teeth are scanned with a digital wand rather than a tray of putty. The scan goes straight to the on-site lab with your chosen shade and design, and the technicians start making your new teeth the same afternoon.
How it feels A camera moving round your mouth for a couple of minutes. Nothing to gag on.
You leave with a full set of temporary teeth, so you are never without a smile. They are not the finished article, but they are shaped like the design so you get a preview of the length and look.
How it feels A little bulky for a day. You get used to them quickly.
The numbness wears off over two to four hours. Teeth can feel sensitive to hot and cold for a few days, and the gums can be tender where the work was done. Soft food tonight, ordinary painkillers if you need them, and an early night. Most people are out for breakfast the next morning.
How it feels Tender and tired rather than in pain. The team is a message away if anything worries you.
The finished veneers are tried in without cement. You look in the mirror, smile, talk, take a photo. Want them shorter, squarer, whiter, more natural? They go back to the lab and are adjusted. Nothing is fixed until you are happy.
How it feels The best appointment of the week. About two hours, no numbing needed for most people.
Each veneer is bonded in place, the bite is checked and any high spots are polished. You leave with your finished smile and the aftercare instructions, and fly home the next day.
How it feels Some pressure while bonding. Around two hours.
Sensitivity usually settles within a week or two. Tell the dentist if you grind your teeth so it can be built into your plan.
Your week in Antalya
Veneers and crowns are done in a single trip. Three appointments, two days that are yours, and a smile to fly home with. This is the typical shape of the week; your plan confirms your exact dates.
Day 1
No appointment
Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in Lara. Settle in, and we confirm your pick-up time for the morning.
Day 2
3 to 4 hrs in clinic
The big day. Consultation with your senior dentist, X-rays and a 3D scan, then you choose your shape, shade and style together. Teeth are prepared under local anaesthetic and temporaries fitted, so you leave with a smile.
Day 3
Day off
The on-site lab designs and mills your new teeth from the scan. Nothing for you to do but enjoy Lara: beach, pool, old town.
Day 4
About 2 hrs in clinic
Your new teeth go in so you can see them in your own mouth. Want them a touch shorter, squarer or whiter? They go back to the lab for adjustments. Nothing is fixed until you are 100% happy.
Day 5
About 2 hrs in clinic
Your new smile day. Teeth are bonded permanently, your bite is checked and everything polished. You leave with your aftercare plan and your warranty paperwork.
Day 6
Private transfer
Picked up from the hotel about three hours before your flight. The UK team checks in with you a few days after you land.
Hotel in Lara, private transfers and every appointment are arranged for you. How the trip works · Get your plan and dates
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Everything else you need to know
Emax laminates are the thinnest veneer option we offer. Because the porcelain itself is so strong, the lab can shape it down to a fraction of a millimetre and still trust it to handle everyday biting. That means more of your natural tooth stays where it is.
With good hygiene and regular check-ups, Emax laminate veneers typically last 10 to 15 years, and often longer, while keeping their colour and lustre. With UK Smiles they also come with a 2-year written warranty.
Explore our transformations to understand what is possible. Our before and after gallery and customer case studies show real UK Smiles patients with their new Emax laminate veneers.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Highly aesthetic, natural translucency that mimics real enamel | Higher cost than composite veneers |
| Ultra-thin design requires minimal tooth preparation | Not as strong as zirconia restorations on heavy-bite molars |
| Stronger than standard porcelain | Irreversible, a thin layer of enamel is removed |
| Stain-resistant and colour-stable | Can chip if exposed to extreme biting forces, for example nail biting |
| Biocompatible, metal-free and safe for gums | Longer treatment time than composite bonding |
Materials, compared
The three materials we work with, and the numbers behind them. There is no single best: the right one depends on what your teeth need.
Monolithic zirconium oxide
Best for: Worn, damaged or dark teeth, back teeth, and full smile rebuilds. The workhorse for crowns and All-on-4/6 bridges.
Premium upgrades available: Sagemax NexxZr and IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime
Lithium disilicate glass ceramic
Best for: Front teeth where looks matter most. The most natural, enamel-like material we use, as thin veneers or as crowns.
Resin, sculpted by hand
Best for: Small chips, gaps and edges on otherwise healthy teeth, done in one visit with no drilling. Budget-friendly, but it stains and needs replacing much sooner.
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Straight talk
Some of the people who ask us about veneers would be better off with something else, or with nothing at all. We would rather tell you that before you book than after.
If your teeth are straight and healthy and you mainly want them whiter, veneers are the wrong answer. They take enamel off teeth that did not need touching.
What we do The dental team looks at your photos and tells you honestly whether the treatment is needed.
Veneers involve removing a layer of tooth, and that does not grow back. Once you have them, you will always have them or a replacement.
What we do We explain that plainly before you decide, so there are no surprises later.
Veneers on an unhealthy mouth fail early. Bleeding gums, loose teeth or cavities need sorting first.
What we do The dentist assesses your gums and teeth first and explains what would need treating, and in what order.
Heavy grinding can chip porcelain, especially thinner veneers. It does not rule you out, but it changes the plan.
What we do Tell us if you grind. The dentist takes it into account when recommending the material and the plan.
Teeth and jaws are still moving. Work done now would need redoing.
What we do Treatment is for adults. We are happy to talk it through when the time is right.
If teeth are missing or too broken down to support a veneer, veneers on their own will not do it.
What we do The dentist reviews your photos and X-rays and recommends the option that actually fits your mouth.
Send a few photos and the dental team will tell you honestly whether any of these apply to you, before you book anything.
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Emax veneers are thin shells made from IPS e.max, a lithium disilicate glass ceramic made by Ivoclar. They are bonded to the front of your teeth to change their colour, shape or size. Because the material lets light through like natural enamel, they look more natural than older, thicker porcelain.
With UK Smiles, Emax veneers are £280 a tooth. A full set of 20 is around £4,370 (about £219 a tooth) and 16 is around £3,626, with your hotel in Lara and VIP transfers included. In the UK, Emax veneers typically cost £750 to £1,500 a tooth.
For healthy teeth that need a change of colour or shape, Emax is one of the best materials available. It looks natural, resists staining and usually needs less tooth shaping than traditional porcelain. If your teeth are broken or heavily filled, crowns may suit you better, and the dentists will tell you which before you book.
Typically 10 to 15 years, often longer, with good cleaning and regular check-ups. Grinding, nail biting and using your teeth to open things shorten their life. With UK Smiles, Emax veneers come with a 2-year written warranty.
The ceramic itself resists staining far better than composite. Tea, coffee and red wine can still stain the edges where the veneer meets the tooth if they are not cleaned well, so brushing and hygienist visits matter.
Yes, in this context. "Laminate" describes a thin layer of ceramic bonded to the front of the tooth, and Emax is the material that layer is made from.
"Turkey teeth" is a nickname for any cosmetic work done in Turkey, from veneers to full sets of crowns. Emax veneers are one option. The difference matters: veneers cover the front of the tooth, while crowns cover the whole tooth and need much more of it removed.
Yes. See the results on this page and our before and after gallery for real UK Smiles patients.
