Crown or Veneer: Which Suits Which Case?
The decision is driven by how much tooth structure has been lost.
What a crown does and when it is needed
A crown covers the whole tooth like a cap, so besides changing its appearance it protects it against fracture. A defined thickness must be removed around the tooth so the crown has room and keeps a natural bulk. It is chosen mainly for functional reasons: little sound tissue left after large decay or fracture, a root-treated and therefore brittle tooth, an old large filling no longer supporting the tooth, or a tooth serving as a bridge abutment. Metal-free options such as zirconia transmit light closer to natural enamel and suit the front region.
What a veneer does and when it fits
A veneer is a thin porcelain layer bonded to the visible front surface only. Preparation usually stays within enamel and removes markedly less tooth than a crown, preserving most of the natural structure. It suits sound teeth that are permanently discoloured beyond what whitening can change, small or slightly chipped teeth, and small gaps to be closed. Where much tooth structure has been lost there is not enough sound enamel to bond to, so a veneer is not appropriate.
What is assessed before deciding
- How much sound tissue and enamel remains
- Whether the tooth has had root canal treatment
- The bite and the load on the front teeth
- Whether there is night-time clenching
- Gum health and the symmetry of the gum line
- Whether whitening alone could correct the colour
- Alignment; marked crowding is assessed for orthodontics first
Getting Here, Booking and Emergencies from Avni Tolunay
Route, booking and emergency arrangements for patients from Avni Tolunay.
Getting here from Avni Tolunay
Avni Tolunay lies in the Kepez district of Antalya; Kepez is one of the central districts, about 6 kilometres from the clinic. We also see patients from neighbouring areas that share the route from Avni Tolunay, such as Kızıllı, Odabaşı, Ulus, Yeni Doğan. You can ask for the location on WhatsApp when travelling from Avni Tolunay.
Appointments for Avni Tolunay
At this distance, splitting treatment into visits is no problem for patients from Avni Tolunay, and attending reviews is easy too. As with patients from Kepez generally, appointments for families from Avni Tolunay can be scheduled consecutively.
Emergencies from Avni Tolunay
Setting out from Avni Tolunay at night is quick; come without delay in an emergency, and calling as you leave means preparation is done in advance. For patients coming from Dental Clinic in Avni Tolunay, the clinic is open 24/7 and in an emergency the order is set by severity rather than arrival time. For spreading facial swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or toothache with fever, go to the nearest emergency department.
Oral Health in Pregnancy: What to Postpone and What Not To
Postponing all dental treatment during pregnancy is a common mistake. Hormonal change increases gum inflammation, and untreated inflammation advances through the pregnancy, leaving a more advanced picture after the birth.
Why pregnancy gingivitis occurs
Raised hormone levels amplify the gum's inflammatory response to plaque. The same amount of plaque produces more bleeding and swelling than it would otherwise. This does not mean oral hygiene has worsened; the tissue's response has changed. Some patients develop a benign growth on the gum, known as a pregnancy epulis, which regresses after the birth.
Which period, which procedure
The timing is planned as follows:
- First trimester: non-urgent work is postponed; cleaning and check-ups are fine
- Second trimester: the most suitable period for planned treatment
- Third trimester: lying flat for long is uncomfortable, so short visits are preferred
- Any period: pain, abscess and infection are not postponed — waiting is riskier
Radiographs and medication
The radiation dose in a dental radiograph is very low and the beam is focused on the jaws; with a lead apron and thyroid collar it can be taken when necessary. Even so, non-essential imaging is postponed once pregnancy is known. Medications considered safe in pregnancy are chosen, which is why you should say that you are pregnant and how many weeks along you are.
