We are a doctor-led dental clinic in Istanbul. We treat international patients with cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry, and we prescribe every treatment from diagnosis rather than from a menu.
Your enamel, gums, bite, bone volume and CBCT scan decide what suits you. In fact, two patients who want the same smile often need two different treatments.
Which Dental Treatment Do You Actually Need?
Your tooth decides the treatment. The result you want does not.
A healthy tooth with a colour or shape problem takes veneers or bonding. However, once that tooth carries large fillings, a root treatment or a fracture, it needs a crown, because a thin ceramic shell on a weak tooth breaks. Meanwhile, a missing tooth needs an implant, since only an implant replaces the root and stops the bone loss that follows extraction. Ultimately, every other case is a variation on those three rules.
Colour, Shape and Alignment Concerns
Find your situation in the table below. It orients you, although it does not diagnose you. Therefore we confirm the real answer only after examination and imaging.
| What you are dealing with | Usual treatment | Why this one |
|---|---|---|
| Discoloured teeth, structurally healthy | Laser whitening first. Veneers only if the staining sits inside the tooth | Whitening lifts natural enamel. However, internal stains from trauma or tetracycline will not respond, so those teeth need a ceramic layer instead. |
| Small chips, gaps or uneven edges | Composite bonding | It reverses, it removes little or no enamel, and it finishes in one or two days. Therefore, choose it whenever the teeth underneath are sound. |
| Multiple front teeth, colour and shape | E-Max veneers | Lithium disilicate holds its colour and translucency for 15 to 20 years. Above all, it keeps most of your natural tooth. |
| Heavily filled, root-treated or cracked tooth | Zirconium crown | Full coverage protects a weak tooth under load. By contrast, a veneer on that same tooth fractures. |
| Crowded or rotated teeth | Clear aligners first, then restore if you still need it | Moving teeth saves far more natural tooth than grinding them down to hide the crowding. |
Missing Teeth and Structural Problems
Once a tooth is gone, the decision shifts from appearance to structure. Therefore the table below deals with replacement, bone and disease rather than colour and shape.
| What you are dealing with | Usual treatment | Why this one |
|---|---|---|
| One or several missing teeth | Dental implants | An implant replaces the root, so your jawbone keeps its stimulus. A bridge does not. Furthermore, it costs you two healthy neighbouring teeth. |
| Failing dentition or a loose denture | All-on-4 or All-on-6 | A fixed full-arch bridge on implants gives you back bite force that a removable denture never delivers. |
| Long-standing gap, bone already lost | Bone graft or sinus lifting, then the implant | CBCT confirms your bone volume first. Otherwise, placing an implant into thin bone is exactly how implants fail. |
| Pain, deep decay or infection | Root canal treatment, then a crown | Health always comes before aesthetics. Indeed, cosmetic work over an untreated infection is negligence, not dentistry. |
This table gives general information and does not replace clinical diagnosis. We require a clinical examination and diagnostic imaging before confirming any treatment.
Still not sure where you fit?
Send clear photos of your teeth and any X-ray you already have. Then our clinical team reads them and sends back a written plan with a realistic timeline, usually within 24 hours.
Our Treatments in Detail
Every treatment below has its own guide and its own package. First, open the guide to understand the procedure. Then open the package to see exactly what your trip includes.
E-Max Porcelain Veneers
An E-Max veneer is a lithium disilicate ceramic shell that bonds to the front of your tooth. It corrects colour, shape, minor rotation and spacing, and it keeps most of your natural tooth.
- MaterialIvoclar E-Max
- Time in Istanbul5 to 7 days
- Typical lifespan15 to 20 years
- Warranty10 years, written
Zirconium Crowns
A zirconium crown covers the whole tooth. Specifically, we mill it from zirconia and fit it whenever a tooth carries large fillings, a root treatment, internal discolouration or a heavy bite.
- MaterialMonolithic zirconia
- Time in Istanbul5 to 7 days
- Typical lifespan15 to 20 years
- Warranty10 years, written
Hollywood Smile Design
A Hollywood Smile is a personalised plan for the visible smile zone using veneers, crowns, bonding, whitening or gum treatment only where clinically indicated. The number of restorations and material are determined by tooth health, bite, gum condition and the teeth visible during a natural smile. When suitable, a reversible intraoral clinical mock-up lets the patient review the proposed tooth shape and proportions before irreversible preparation.
- PlanningClinical mock-up before preparation, when clinically suitable
- Final checkFinal restoration try-in before bonding or cementation
- UnitsUsually 16 to 20
- Time in Istanbul6 to 8 days
- Warranty10 years, written
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a titanium root. We place it in your jawbone, it fuses with bone over 3 to 6 months, then it carries a crown or a bridge. Therefore it remains the only treatment that replaces the root and protects your bone volume.
- SystemsStraumann, Nobel, Medigma
- CertificationFDA and CE approved
- Healing3 to 6 months
- WarrantyLifetime on fixture
All-on-4 and All-on-6
All-on-4 and All-on-6 carry a complete fixed bridge on four or six implants. All-on-6 spreads your bite force across two extra fixtures, and we choose it whenever your bone volume and load allow it.
- VisitsTwo, over 3 to 6 months
- Visit one resultFixed temporary bridge
- Visit two resultDefinitive bridge
- WarrantyLifetime on implants
Composite Bonding
Composite bonding closes small gaps, rebuilds chipped edges and reshapes teeth in a single visit, without removing enamel. Moreover, it reverses, which makes it the conservative choice for minor corrections.
- Enamel removalNone or minimal
- ReversibleYes
- Time in Istanbul1 to 2 days
- Typical lifespan5 to 8 years
Laser Teeth Whitening
Laser whitening lightens your natural enamel by several shades in one session. Besides that, every session includes a professional clean first. However, it will not change the colour of existing crowns, veneers or fillings, so we always plan your shade before any ceramic work.
- Chair time40 to 45 minutes
- IncludesProfessional cleaning
- SessionsUsually one
- Works onNatural enamel only
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are removable transparent trays that move your teeth in planned stages. When crowding is the real problem, we align first and restore second, and that protects far more natural tooth than hiding the crowding under crowns.
- Case length6 to 18 months
- Istanbul visits1 to 2
- MonitoringRemote review
- RemovableYes
Bone Graft and Sinus Lifting
Bone grafting rebuilds jaw volume you lost after extraction. Sinus lifting raises the sinus floor in your upper back jaw so the implant has enough bone height. Your CBCT scan decides whether you need either, and we confirm it before you travel.
- Decided byCBCT imaging
- Healing3 to 6 months
- ConfirmedBefore you travel
- Applies toImplant cases only
Root Canal, Bridges and Dentures
General and restorative dentistry covers root canal treatment for infected pulp, dental bridges where an implant does not suit you, and removable dentures as an interim or medically appropriate solution.
- PriorityHealth before aesthetics
- Root canalFollowed by a crown
- BridgesWhere implants do not suit
- DenturesInterim or by indication
Tell us what bothers you. We will tell you what it takes.
One message, a few photos, and you get a written plan from our clinical team. No pressure, no call centre, no template answer.
The Brands We Actually Use
Cheap clinics rarely name their materials. We do, because the brand in your mouth is the difference between a restoration that lasts twenty years and one that fails in three. Therefore we publish every name.
Implant systems
Every implant we place is FDA and CE approved. Furthermore, it arrives with a manufacturer authenticity certificate, which means you can trace the fixture in your jaw back to its batch.
Switzerland
Switzerland
Germany
Ceramics and restorative materials
We restore with lithium disilicate and monolithic zirconia. Specifically, these are the materials that hold colour, resist load, and still look natural after a decade.
Liechtenstein
United States
Brand names appear here to identify the materials and systems used in treatment. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
The Two Decisions Every Patient Has to Make
Veneers, crowns or bonding?
Choose veneers when the tooth is healthy and only its front surface needs correcting. Conversely, a tooth that carries large fillings, a root treatment, a fracture or a heavy bite needs crowns, because full coverage is what protects a weak tooth.
Finally, bonding handles small chips and gaps on sound teeth, since it is the only one of the three you can reverse. Meanwhile, any clinic that answers this question before seeing your imaging is guessing.
Implant, bridge or denture?
An implant replaces the root, protects your jawbone and leaves neighbouring teeth untouched. Consequently, it stays the first choice wherever your bone volume permits.
A bridge costs you two healthy adjacent teeth and does nothing to stop bone loss under the gap, so we reserve it for cases where an implant does not suit you. A denture comes out, returns a fraction of your natural bite force, and works as an interim solution or where surgery carries medical risk.
How We Plan and Deliver Your Treatment
Veneer, crown and Hollywood Smile treatment finishes in one visit of 5 to 8 days. Implant and full-arch treatment takes two visits, because bone needs 3 to 6 months to fuse to the implant surface.
On your first visit we place the implants and fit a fixed temporary bridge, so you fly home with teeth. Then we fit the definitive bridge on your second visit. Nobody can compress bone healing. Therefore a clinic that promises a permanent full arch in three days is fitting a temporary and calling it final.
Remote case review
You send clear photos and any X-ray or CBCT you already have. We send back a written treatment plan and a realistic timeline, before you commit to anything.
Examination in Istanbul
First we examine you, take CBCT or panoramic imaging, assess your gums and plan digitally. Then we confirm the plan, or instead adjust it to what the imaging actually shows.
Treatment
We prepare, try in and fit veneer and crown cases within the same visit. Meanwhile, implant cases get surgery and a fixed temporary, then heal at home while we monitor remotely.
Delivery and aftercare
Final fitting, bite refinement, hygiene instruction, and your written warranty document. We keep reviewing your case remotely after you return home.
Want your timeline before you book flights?
Tell us your travel window. Then we will tell you honestly whether your case fits one visit or two, and how many days you actually need in Istanbul.
What We Guarantee, in Writing
We give you a lifetime warranty on implant fixtures and a 10-year warranty on E-Max veneers and zirconia crowns, as a written document in your name.
We restore with Ivoclar E-Max lithium disilicate and monolithic zirconia, and we place Straumann SLActive, Nobel Biocare and Medigma implant systems. Furthermore, every implant carries a manufacturer authenticity certificate. However, we never guarantee a clinical outcome in advance, because healing, bone response and gum behaviour differ between patients.
Treatment Packages and Costs
Your package covers treatment, materials, laboratory work, temporaries, imaging where we need it, airport transfers and hotel. Meanwhile, you arrange your flights. Finally, we confirm your total in writing before you travel, so nothing gets added once you are in the chair.
Veneer & Crown Packages
E-Max veneers, zirconia crowns and full Hollywood Smile cases, with everything your visit includes.
View veneer packagesImplant & Full-Arch Packages
Single implants, All-on-4 and All-on-6, priced per jaw across both visits.
View implant packagesAll Packages
Every treatment package we run, with what each one covers in Istanbul.
Browse all packages2026 Price Guide
Per-tooth and per-jaw pricing in euro, pound and dollar, updated for 2026.
Open the price guideDental Treatment in Turkey: Patient Questions
Choosing the Right Treatment
What dental treatments does IST Smile Experts provide?
We provide E-Max porcelain veneers, zirconium crowns, Hollywood Smile design, single and multiple dental implants, All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch treatment, composite bonding, laser teeth whitening, clear aligners, bone grafting, sinus lifting, root canal treatment, dental bridges and removable dentures. We prescribe every treatment from diagnosis and imaging, never from a menu.
How do I know which dental treatment is right for me?
Your tooth decides, not the result you want. Healthy teeth with colour or shape concerns take veneers or bonding, whereas weakened or root-treated teeth need crowns. Missing teeth, meanwhile, need implants. Then your enamel thickness, gum health, bite and CBCT scan confirm the decision. Therefore, send us photos and any existing X-ray, and we will return a written case review before you travel.
Do you treat existing dental problems before cosmetic work?
Yes, and we do not treat this as optional. First, we clear active decay, gum disease and infection. Only then do we place any veneer, crown or implant. Otherwise the ceramic work fails over untreated disease, and the patient pays twice. Therefore, if your case needs root canal treatment, deep cleaning or an extraction first, it appears in your written plan from the start.
Your Trip and Treatment Choice
Is dental work in Turkey safe?
Dental treatment in Turkey is safe when the clinic holds a Turkish Ministry of Health licence, uses CE and FDA approved materials, and puts its warranty in writing. The risk here is not the country. It is the small number of high-volume operations that crown healthy teeth for speed. Ask any clinic three questions before you book: which implant brand and batch, how many visits, and what the warranty actually covers.
How many days do I need in Istanbul?
Veneer, crown and Hollywood Smile cases need 5 to 8 days and finish in one visit. However, implant and full-arch cases need two visits, 5 to 8 days for surgery and 4 to 6 days for the final bridge, with 3 to 6 months of healing in between. Meanwhile, composite bonding and whitening finish in 1 to 2 days.
Do I need veneers or crowns?
Take veneers when your tooth is structurally healthy and only its front surface needs correcting. Conversely, take crowns whenever the tooth carries large fillings, a root treatment, a fracture or a heavy bite, because a veneer bonded to a weak tooth will fracture. Therefore we make this decision from clinical examination and imaging, never from photographs alone.
How long does laser teeth whitening take?
Laser teeth whitening takes 40 to 45 minutes in the chair, and every session includes a professional clean first. Usually one session delivers the full result. However, whitening lifts natural enamel only, so it will not change the colour of your existing crowns, veneers or fillings. That is why we always whiten before planning any ceramic shade.
Full-Arch Implants and Comfort
Can I have All-on-4 completed in one trip?
No. All-on-4 needs two trips. First we place the implants and fit a fixed temporary bridge, so you are never without teeth. Then we fit the definitive bridge after 3 to 6 months of osseointegration. Consequently, any clinic offering a permanent All-on-4 bridge in a single week is fitting a temporary and calling it final.
What is the difference between All-on-4 and All-on-6?
All-on-4 carries a full-arch bridge on four implants, while All-on-6 carries it on six. Those two extra fixtures spread your bite force wider, which improves long-term stability if you have a strong bite or a wider arch. Meanwhile, All-on-4 still suits you wherever bone volume is limited. Ultimately, your CBCT scan makes the choice. Our All-on-4 versus All-on-6 comparison walks through it, and the full-arch packages page shows what each visit covers.
Does the treatment hurt?
We prepare veneers and crowns under local anaesthetic, and patients usually describe pressure rather than pain. Similarly, we perform implant surgery under local anaesthetic, with sedation available, while standard prescribed painkillers handle the discomfort in the first 48 hours. Expect some sensitivity for a few days after tooth preparation. Ultimately it settles.
Guarantees, Longevity and Packages
How long do veneers, crowns and implants last?
E-Max veneers and zirconia crowns typically last 15 to 20 years with good hygiene. Meanwhile, composite bonding lasts 5 to 8 years. Dental implants can last a lifetime, since titanium fuses to bone. Above all, gum health and untreated grinding cause most failures rather than the ceramic itself. Therefore we recommend a night guard after any full-mouth restoration.
Are dental treatment results guaranteed?
We guarantee materials and workmanship in writing, with a lifetime warranty on implant fixtures and a 10-year warranty on E-Max veneers and zirconia crowns, issued as a document in your name. We cannot guarantee a clinical outcome in advance, because healing, bone response and gum behaviour differ between patients. Trauma, grinding without a night guard, and untreated gum disease sit outside warranty, which is standard across dentistry worldwide.
What does a treatment package include?
Your package covers examination, CBCT or panoramic imaging where we need it, the treatment itself, materials, laboratory work, temporaries and your written warranty. In addition, package options include airport transfers and hotel. Meanwhile, you arrange your own flights. See the treatment packages page for what each one covers, and the 2026 price guide for per-tooth and per-jaw figures.
Do you treat patients from the United States, Canada, the UK and Australia?
Yes. We treat international patients from North America, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, Australia and the Gulf, while we coordinate in English from your first message to your final review. Moreover, Istanbul takes direct flights from most major cities in these markets. Finally, every patient receives an itemised invoice for their own records or insurance submission.
Send Your Photos. Get a Real Answer.
No call centre, no template reply, no pressure. Instead, our clinical team reads your case and sends back a written treatment plan with an honest timeline, usually within 24 hours.
Clinic hours, Istanbul time: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:00 · Saturday 9:00 to 17:00 · Sunday closed. WhatsApp messages are answered outside these hours as well.
This page provides general information about dental treatment and does not replace clinical diagnosis. Examination and diagnostic imaging determine suitability, timeline and outcome. Results vary between patients. A clinical examination is required. IST Smile Experts, Akşemsettin, Akdeniz Cd. Kamer İş Merkezi No: 101 A, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey. +90 501 133 70 71 · info@istsmileexperts.com
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