Composite veneers: the gentler, cheaper option
Tooth-coloured resin shaped straight onto your teeth. Often little or no drilling, a short trip and a lower price, in exchange for more upkeep.
Medically reviewed by Dt. Hüseyin Yavuz Özbek, dentist (prosthetics and implant surgery) · Updated October 2026Composite veneers are tooth-coloured resin bonded and shaped directly onto the tooth, usually with little or no enamel removed. With us they cost £125 per tooth and take 2 to 3 nights in Antalya. In our experience they stain and chip more easily than porcelain and need polishing or repair sooner.
What composite veneers are
Composite is the tooth-coloured filling material dentists use every day. For a composite veneer, the dentist bonds it to the front of the tooth and sculpts it by hand, layer by layer, then polishes it. The Oral Health Foundation lists composite as one of the two usual materials for veneers, alongside porcelain.
Because it's added rather than fitted, composite often needs little or no drilling. That's its biggest advantage.
Composite or porcelain?
| Composite veneers | Porcelain (E-max laminate) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tooth removed | Little or none | A thin layer from the front |
| Made | By hand, in the chair | In a laboratory |
| Time in Antalya | 2 to 3 nights | About 5 to 7 days |
| Upkeep | More: polishing and repairs sooner (our experience) | Less: keeps its colour and shine longer |
| Our price per tooth | £125 | £300 |
Who composite suits
- Small chips, worn edges and small gaps
- People who want to keep as much natural tooth as possible
- A lower budget, or a "trial" before deciding on porcelain
It suits less well if you grind your teeth heavily, or want a big change in colour across many teeth.
Upkeep to expect
Composite picks up stains from tea, coffee, red wine and smoking more readily than porcelain, and edges can chip. Most of this can be polished or repaired by a dentist, including in the UK. Good daily cleaning and regular check-ups help either material last longer. See looking after veneers.
Our package prices
Composite packages are at the bottom of the table; porcelain and crown packages are shown for comparison.
Precious Dental, our price, October 2026 · package prices
E-max laminate veneers
| Package | Price | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 8 teeth | £2,800 | 6 nights |
| 12 teeth | £4,000 | 7 nights |
| 16 teeth | £4,800 | 7 nights |
| 20 teeth | £6,000 | 7 nights |
E-max full veneers (crowns)
| Package | Price | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 8 teeth | £2,200 | 6 nights |
| 12 teeth | £3,100 | 7 nights |
| 16 teeth | £3,600 | 7 nights |
| 20 teeth | £4,500 | 7 nights |
Zirconia crowns
| Package | Price | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 16 teeth | £2,400 | 5 nights |
| 20 teeth | £3,000 | 5 nights |
| 24 teeth | £3,600 | 5 nights |
| 28 teeth | £4,200 | 5 nights |
Composite veneers
| Package | Price | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 8 teeth | £1,200 | 2 nights |
| 12 teeth | £1,500 | 2 nights |
| 16 teeth | £2,000 | 3 nights |
| 20 teeth | £2,500 | 3 nights |
Every package is one visit and includes the hotel, airport and clinic transfers and a panoramic X-ray. Flights are not included. Your final plan and price are confirmed in writing after your examination.
Common questions
Do composite veneers damage your teeth?
Composite usually needs little or no drilling, which is why many dentists see it as the gentler option. That also makes it easier to change your mind later.
How long do composite veneers last?
They can last for years with good care, but in our experience they need polishing, touch-ups or repairs sooner than porcelain. A UK dentist can usually repair composite.
Composite or porcelain: which is better?
Neither is better for everyone. Composite is cheaper, quicker and kinder to the tooth; porcelain keeps its colour and shine longer. For small chips and gaps composite is often enough.
Can composite veneers be whitened?
No. Whitening only lightens natural teeth, so whiten first if you want a lighter shade, then match the composite to it.
Sources
- Oral Health Foundation — Veneers (composite is one of the two usual materials)
- NHS — Teeth whitening (only lightens natural teeth)
- Precious Dental — Veneers Turkey packages (our published prices)
Checked October 2026. Where we give our own view as a clinic, we say so.
Not sure what your teeth need?
Send us a few photos of your smile. A dentist looks at them and tells you plainly whether you need veneers, crowns, whitening, bonding, or nothing at all.