Lema Clinic's in-house laboratory · Istanbul
The largest laboratory in Europe.
You choose the smile of your dreams. We make it. Your own designer plans it with you and your dentist, and Lema Clinic's in-house lab makes it from Ivoclar materials.
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Ivoclar Partner Laboratory
Lema Clinic Dental Laboratory, Istanbul, works with original Ivoclar materials and equipment: IPS e.max glass-ceramic, Ivoclar zirconia and Programat furnaces.
Istanbul, 2026
Place & year
Hakan Aksu
Lab Manager, Lema Lab
Team
The people who make your smile.
Ivoclar partner
Top-level quality from the lab that uses the most Ivoclar in the world.
Your restorations are made from Ivoclar zirconia and IPS e.max glass-ceramic, fired in Ivoclar furnaces and built on original implant components, the same materials and systems used by leading labs worldwide.
Restorations
Four restorations, made in our own labs.
Planned with your dentist, milled and finished by hand in our lab. Times are typical lab working days.
3–5 days01
Multilayer Zirconia
4–6 days02
E-max Veneers
7–10 days03
Implant Hybrid Bars
24–48h04
Digital Smile Design
How it's made
From scan to smile in five steps.
Your treatment starts and ends with your dentist. Everything in between happens in our own lab.
In the clinic01Scan
Your dentist takes a digital scan of your teeth. No impression trays.
In the lab02Design
Your own designer plans shape and colour in exocad or 3Shape with you and your dentist. A try-in is printed on Asiga printers.
In the lab03Mill
The approved design is milled from Ivoclar zirconia or IPS e.max on 5-axis machines.
In the lab04Artistry
Ceramists stain, layer and fire each tooth in Ivoclar Programat furnaces for natural depth.
In the clinic05Fitting
After a final quality check, your dentist fits the restoration in the clinic.
Technology
Ivoclar furnaces, Asiga printers, 5-axis mills.
The lab runs on the equipment the materials were made for, so every restoration is fired and finished as the manufacturer intends.
Ivoclar
Programat P310
Fires, presses and glazes E-max and layered ceramics to the manufacturer's programmes.
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Inside the lab
A look behind the scenes.
From the CAD screen to the furnace and the ceramist's bench, every step happens in our own labs.
Before & after
Made in our lab, fitted by your dentist.
Real Lema patients, with restorations designed and finished in this lab. Drag the strip to see more.
Before
After01Full-arch implants 
Before
After02Full-arch implants 
Before
After03Smile design 
Before
After04Full-arch implants 
Before
After05Full-arch implants
Some photographs were taken with a retractor. Results vary from person to person and depend on a clinical examination.
FAQ · 19 answers
Questions about the lab
How your restorations are made, which materials we use and how to look after them. Pick a topic or search.
About the lab
Where is the lab?
Lema Lab works from two sites in Istanbul, at Lema Clinic Ikitelli in Küçükçekmece and at Lema Clinic Marina. Your restorations are designed and made in the clinic's own lab, so your dentist and the technicians work side by side.
Why does it matter that the clinic has its own lab?
Your dentist and the technicians work side by side. Questions about shape or colour are answered in person, and small adjustments do not have to be sent to another city and back.
Who makes my restoration?
CAD designers plan it digitally, and ceramists stain, layer and finish it by hand. They work from your dentist's treatment plan and photos of your smile.
Does the lab work for other clinics?
No. The lab makes restorations only for Lema Clinic patients.
Can I see the lab during my visit?
Ask your coordinator. When the schedule allows, patients can see where their restorations are made.
How it's made
Will I have my own designer?
Yes. A dedicated designer is assigned to your case. You describe the smile you have in mind, and your designer plans it with you and your dentist before anything is made.
How is my restoration made?
Your dentist scans your teeth in the clinic. Your designer plans the restoration on screen, your dentist approves the design, and it is milled on a 5-axis machine, fired in an Ivoclar Programat furnace and finished by hand before fitting.
- ScanIn the clinic
- DesignApproved by your dentist
- Mill & finishIn the lab
How long does the lab need?
Typical lab working days are below. Your full treatment timeline depends on your plan and is set by your dentist.
- 3–5 daysMultilayer Zirconia
- 4–6 daysE-max Veneers
- 7–10 daysImplant Hybrid Bars
- 24–48hDigital Smile Design
How is the colour of my teeth matched?
Your dentist records the shade with a shade guide and photos in daylight. For front teeth, the ceramist may check the colour with you in person before finishing.
Can I see my new smile before it is made?
Yes. With Digital Smile Design, your smile is planned from your photos and scans, and a try-in is made so you can see it in your mouth before treatment starts.
How are try-ins made?
Try-in teeth are printed in the lab on Asiga 3D printers from your approved design. You try them in, give feedback on shape and length, and your designer adjusts the final restoration.
What if something needs adjusting?
Because the lab is part of the clinic, your dentist can bring a restoration to the technician directly. Small adjustments are usually made during your stay.
Materials
Zirconia or E-max: what is the difference?
Zirconia is very strong and suits back teeth, bridges and full-arch work. E-max is a glass-ceramic with more translucency and suits veneers and front teeth. Your dentist recommends the material for each tooth.
- ZirconiaStrength · back teeth
- E-maxTranslucency · front teeth
Which brands do you use?
The lab is an Ivoclar partner and uses more Ivoclar materials than any other lab in the world: zirconia and IPS e.max glass-ceramic from Ivoclar, fired in Ivoclar Programat furnaces. Implant restorations are built on original components from the implant system in your treatment plan.
Will my veneers look natural?
Multilayer materials change colour gradually from neck to edge like natural teeth, and the ceramist adds stain and glaze by hand for depth and translucency.
Are the materials recorded?
Yes. The materials used for your restoration and their lot numbers are recorded in your patient file.
Care
How do I look after crowns and veneers?
Brush twice a day, clean between your teeth daily and keep regular check-ups. If you grind your teeth at night, ask your dentist about a night guard.
How long do zirconia and E-max restorations last?
It depends on your bite, your habits and how well you look after them. Regular check-ups let your dentist spot wear early.
Can I eat normally?
Yes, once your dentist has fitted the final restorations. Avoid biting very hard objects such as ice or nut shells, as you would with natural teeth.
