Dr. Maryam Fazeli — Prosthodontist & Smile Design in İzmirSmiles planned with science, designed digitally.Smiles planned with science, designed digitally. 

A prosthodontist is a dentist who, after dental school, has completed specialist training in restoring missing or damaged teeth for both function and appearance. Crowns, bridges, veneers, implant-supported prostheses, removable dentures and the planning of jaw joint-related problems all fall within this field. Training and areas of focus are described on the about page.

At the first appointment your concerns and expectations are discussed, and your teeth, gums, bite and jaw joints are examined. Records such as X-rays, photographs and a digital scan may be taken if needed. Possible treatment options, their advantages, limitations and an outline of the process are then explained; the final plan is agreed once the records have been assessed. To book, see the contact page.

It helps to bring any recent dental X-rays or CT scans, reports from previous treatment, a list of the medicines you take regularly and key health information – for example heart conditions, diabetes, blood thinners or allergies. If you wear a night guard or a removable denture, bring that too. You can send questions in advance via the contact page.

Smile design is the planning of tooth shape, colour, length and alignment – and gum levels – so that they harmonise with your face, lips and speech. It is not a single procedure but a treatment plan that may combine whitening, veneers, crowns, gum contouring or orthodontics, depending on the person. Find out more on the smile design page.

The number of appointments depends on the techniques used and how many teeth are involved. Plans with veneers or crowns usually include an examination and records visit, a try-in (mock-up) and preparation visit, and – after the laboratory stage – fitting appointments. Any preliminary treatment can extend the timeline. Your personal schedule becomes clear after a smile design assessment.

In most cases, yes. Digital planning and an in-mouth try-in made from temporary material (a mock-up) let you see and assess the proposed tooth shape and length before any treatment begins, and changes can be discussed at this stage. A mock-up is a preview tool; the final result may differ slightly depending on materials and tissues. See digital dentistry for details.