Hollywood Smile

Hollywood Smile in Alanya — what the treatment includes and how it is planned

Hollywood Smile is not a single procedure but a collective term for comprehensive aesthetic dental treatment. The term describes a goal: an even, bright, symmetrical set of teeth that works with the patient’s face and lip line. The specific combination of treatments differs from patient to patient — depending on the starting condition of the teeth and the aesthetic expectations.

A typical Hollywood Smile plan includes one or more of the following: veneers or crowns on the visible teeth, professional whitening, gum line correction (gingivectomy), and orthodontic preparation where needed. Everything is planned as a unified project based on the individual patient’s anatomy.

What Hollywood Smile actually means

Tooth colour — uniform, light, without yellowing or grey tones
Shape — rectangular or oval, without visible chips or irregularities
Length — teeth are visible when smiling and speaking
Symmetry — left and right sides match visually
Gum line — even, without excessive gum exposure or asymmetry
Harmony with the face — tooth size and shape suits the facial proportions

None of these parameters is an absolute standard. Good planning is not about copying someone else’s smile but about finding parameters that look harmonious for this particular patient. That is why serious planning starts with facial analysis, not colour selection.

Which treatments make up Hollywood Smile

Veneers and crowns

The foundation of most Hollywood Smile plans is ceramic shells (veneers) or crowns on the visible teeth — typically 8–10 upper teeth. The material is chosen based on tooth condition and load: E-Max for the front zone with a focus on translucency, zirconia where greater strength is needed or the tooth is significantly compromised.

Professional whitening

If not all teeth receive veneers, the remaining teeth need to be whitened first. Veneer colour is matched to the whitened teeth — not the other way around. Whitening is therefore always done before veneers are made.

Gum line correction

In some patients too much gum is visible when smiling (gummy smile), or the gum line is asymmetric. Both can be corrected with laser or surgical gingivectomy. Healing time after laser correction is 1–2 weeks.

Orthodontic preparation

With significant tooth displacement or bite problems, veneers will not solve the issue — they only change the surface. In these cases orthodontic treatment before the aesthetic phase is recommended. Minor misalignments can sometimes be corrected through veneer shape — this is decided during planning.

Pre-treatment of teeth

Active problems — decay, gum inflammation, untreated root canals — are resolved before the aesthetic phase. Placing veneers on unhealthy teeth makes no sense: the constructions would need to be removed again shortly after.

How Hollywood Smile is planned

Stage	Description
Photo protocol	Standardised photos of teeth and face from different angles. Foundation for analysis and planning.
Smile analysis	Assessment of current parameters: arch width, tooth length, gum line, facial midline. Determines what needs to change.
Mock-up	The planned tooth shape is created directly in the mouth from wax or composite. The patient sees how the teeth will look in reality and can request adjustments before preparation.
Preparation and impressions	After mock-up approval, preparation begins. Impressions or 3D scans are taken for the laboratory.
Temporary constructions	During laboratory time, temporary constructions are fitted — they protect the teeth and allow further aesthetic evaluation.
Final try-in and bonding	Finished constructions are tried in, adjusted if needed, and bonded with adhesive cement.

Time needed for Hollywood Smile

Without pre-treatment: 10–14 days from first appointment to final bonding.

Days 1–2: consultation, photos, scan, planning, mock-up
Days 2–3: preparation, impressions, temporaries
Days 3–10: laboratory time (5–8 working days)
Days 10–14: try-in, lab correction if needed, final bonding

Hollywood Smile in Alanya: practical information

The cost of comprehensive aesthetic dental treatment in Turkey is considerably lower than in most European countries at a comparable clinic and material level. For patients from the UK, Germany, Denmark or the Netherlands, the price difference for 8–10 veneers often substantially exceeds the travel costs.

Alanya is accessible via Antalya Airport (AYT, 45 minutes) and Gazipasha Airport (GZP, 30 minutes). Pre-planning can be done on the basis of tooth photos and a panoramic X-ray sent before arrival.

Request a preliminary assessment

Send us tooth photos in daylight from different positions and a panoramic X-ray if available. We will assess the starting situation and outline the treatment scope before your trip.

WhatsApp: +90 242 513 14 24
Email: info@mercurydent.com
Address: Şekerhane, Tevfikiye Cd. No:25, 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Turkey

Is Hollywood Smile one treatment or several?

Several. The term describes the goal — an aesthetically coherent set of teeth. The composition varies: for one patient just veneers, for another veneers plus gum correction, for a third with pre-treatment included. It is determined individually during planning.

Is a mock-up necessary before preparation?

Not mandatory, but strongly recommended — especially with many teeth. The mock-up shows the planned shape in the real mouth before preparation begins. It is an important safeguard against unexpected results after bonding.

Can Hollywood Smile be done in one visit?

No, if permanent ceramic constructions are involved. Laboratory time is 5–8 days, requiring at least two appointments.

How white should the teeth be?

It depends on the patient's appearance. A useful guide: do not make the teeth whiter than the whites of the eyes. The final decision is made at the mock-up, when the effect in the real mouth can be assessed.

What happens to the teeth if veneers need replacing after years?

Teeth cannot be left uncovered after preparation. When veneers are replaced, the process runs the same as the first installation.

How do I prepare for the trip to Alanya?

Send us tooth photos from different angles and a panoramic X-ray. We will prepare a preliminary plan with treatment scope and timeline before your arrival.