Hollywood Smile: who is it right for, and who is it not?

E-max veneers do not suit every mouth. Enamel thickness, the dentist's price, the state of things after an old silver filling — the full checklist.

Over the past 5 years the Hollywood Smile has become one of the most popular aesthetic dental procedures in Azerbaijan. It is not, however, the right choice for everyone.

What is a Hollywood Smile?

E-max (lithium disilicate) or zirconium veneers are bonded onto the tooth to give it an ideal shape, colour and size. The typical procedure:

1. Examination and imaging 2. Minimal reduction of the teeth (0.3-0.5 mm) 3. Temporary veneers (1 week) 4. Bonding of the permanent veneers

Who is it suitable for?

• **Ideal candidates:**
• Healthy gums
• Teeth naturally crooked but with a healthy root
• Good bite strength (no night-time clenching)
• An aesthetic concern, not a functional problem

Who is it NOT for?

• **Those who should hold back:**
• Active periodontitis (gum disease)
• Bruxism (night-time clenching) — the veneers break
• Too little enamel (root restoration comes first)
• An old silver filling that has not been replaced

Price dynamics

In Baku in 2026: - E-max: 350-500 AZN per tooth - Zirconium: 250-350 AZN per tooth - A full Hollywood (16-20 teeth): 5500-9000 AZN

Recommendation

At the consultation, ask the dentist to: 1. Measure the enamel thickness (panoramic X-ray) 2. Check the condition of the gums 3. Show you the result on a 3D model