Case Study: Underbite Correction

Many patients seek out dental tourism for cosmetic reasons, but W.T. traveled to us from the United Kingdom to solve a complex combination of functional bite issues and severe dental pain.

Having found Smile Dental Turkey through highly-rated Truspilot reviews, W.T. arrived experiencing significant discomfort. His case required a massive foundational cleanup—including multiple root canals and fillings—followed by a full-arch reconstruction to correct a prominent underbite by Uğur Gültekinler, D.D.S.

• Patient: W.T.
• Date: April 2026
• Diagnosis: Severe Decay, Dental Pain, and Malocclusion (Underbite)
• Treatment: 24 Zirconium Porcelain Crowns, 7 Root Canals, 8 White Fillings, and 1 Extraction
• Aesthetic Choice: Colour 1M1 / Natural Style
• Total Investment: £4,977.81

Phase 1: Treating the Source of Pain

As W.T. noted in his video review, his primary concern upon arrival was the pain he was experiencing. Before we could even think about correcting his bite or improving the aesthetics, our clinical team had to secure the foundation of his smile by addressing deep decay and infection.

• Extensive Root Canal Therapy: The lower jaw required significant intervention. We performed 7 Root Canal Treatments to save his severely infected natural teeth and eliminate his pain.
• Decay Removal: We performed a total of 8 White Fillings (6 upper, 2 lower) to treat active cavities and restore the health of the underlying tooth structures.
• Extractions: One tooth in the lower jaw was deemed non-restorable and required extraction.

Phase 2: Underbite Correction with Zirconium

If you look closely at W.T.‘s “Before” photos, you will notice a distinct underbite—his lower teeth sat edge-to-edge or slightly in front of his upper teeth. This type of malocclusion can cause severe wear and tear over time.

Instead of spending years in braces or undergoing jaw surgery, our team utilized restorative dentistry to correct his bite alignment.

• The Restorations: We placed 12 Zirconium Porcelain Dental Crowns/Veneers on the Upper Jaw and 12 on the Lower Jaw. By carefully designing the shape and angle of these 24 crowns, we were able to bring his upper teeth forward and establish a proper, healthy overjet.
• The Aesthetics: W.T. chose a Natural Style shape to ensure his new bite looked completely authentic to his facial structure. He selected the 1M1 shade, which is a brilliant, bright white.
• Future Protection: Because his jaw muscles will need time to adapt to this newly corrected bite, a custom Night Guard was provided to protect his Zirconium crowns from grinding.

The Patient Experience: “Leaving Out of Pain”

W.T.‘s journey completely transformed his quality of life. In his review, he highlighted the seamless VIP transfers from the airport and the excellent communication from his dentist, who kept him “up to date throughout”.

While the clinical team worked through his extensive fillings and root canals, he was still able to enjoy his time in Antalya, noting there was “plenty to do and plenty to eat”.

Most importantly, W.T. achieved his primary goal: he arrived in pain, but left entirely pain-free with a perfectly aligned bite. You could see more underbite corrections on our before-after page.

Full Treatment & Cost Overview (GBP)

W.T.‘s comprehensive treatment plan was priced in British Pounds (£). Here is the exact, itemized breakdown of his investment.

Want to see how this would price out for your own teeth? Check our full dental treatment prices for an item-by-item breakdown.

Upper Jaw Treatment

• 12 x Zirconium Porcelain Crowns/Veneers: £2,340.00
• 6 x White Fillings: £414.00
• 1 x Night Guard: £65.00
• Upper Jaw Total: £2,819.00

Lower Jaw Treatment

• 12 x Zirconium Porcelain Crowns/Veneers: £2,340.00
• 7 x Root Canal Treatments (per root): £483.00
• 2 x White Fillings: £138.00
• 1 x Tooth Extraction: £42.00
• Lower Jaw Total: £3,003.00

Summary & Discounts

• Gross Total: £5,822.00
• Combined Discounts (5% + 10%): -£844.19
• TOTAL TREATMENT AMOUNT: £4,977.81

Why This Case Matters

W.T.‘s case highlights the incredible versatility of full-mouth restorations. Not only did our clinical team execute massive foundational repairs to save 7 infected teeth from extraction, but we also functionally corrected his underbite without the need for orthodontics. He received a complete, pain-free smile overhaul for under £5,000.

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Fix Your Bite Without Braces — Starting From Home

W.T. travelled from the UK in pain and with a prominent underbite, and left pain-free with a properly aligned bite and a bright new smile — no braces or jaw surgery needed. Finding out what’s possible for you starts with one easy step: send us a few photos of your teeth, along with a note about any pain or bite problems, and our specialists will review your case and send back a personalised treatment plan and itemised quote, with no cost and no obligation. Restorative cases like this are led by our cosmetic specialist, Uğur Gültekinler, D.D.S.

A full smile makeover like this also comes with your trip taken care of: a set of crowns or veneers is covered by our Turkey Teeth Package, which includes your 6-night hotel stay in Antalya. You can read more patient reviews like W.T.’s, see more results on our before & after page, or browse more of our patient case studies.

Accredited, Verified & Trusted

Like every treatment at Smile Dental Turkey, this transformation was carried out in our AACI-accredited (American Accreditation Commission International), ISO 9001:2015 certified clinic in Antalya — accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health and verifiable on the official government portal — and protected by our treatment warranties.