Dental Case Library in Washington, DC

Multi-Faceted Treatment for Patient Unhappy With Her Artificial-Looking Crowns, Teeth and Gums

Many patients come to Elite Prosthetic Dentistry unhappy with the appearance of their smile. A particular patient who sought our help was very unha...

Dental Implants Smile Makeover Dentures & Overdentures +2 more

Treating Kevin’s Collapsed Bite with a Complete Smile Makeover with New Dentures

Kevin came to us very dissatisfied with his existing condition. He looked much older than his age because his bite was collapsed and no one could r...

Salvaging Ms. N’s Severely Broken-Down Upper and Lower Teeth from Gum and Bone Disease

Ms. N presented to us in complete distress with two lower anterior teeth that were about to fall out and wide gaps opening between her upper and lo...

Dental Implants Dentures & Overdentures Full Mouth Reconstruction

Rejuvenating Maria’s Severely Worn Down Implant Overdentures

Ms. MC has a natural, radiant smile that was slowly diminishing as she became more and more uncomfortable with her presentation, especially at her ...

A Smile Transformation in Just Four Months: A Patient’s Dental Crown Restoration for a TV Series

However, our patient, John, an author about to embark on a book tour, was anxious as his teeth were not up to his standards to appear on television...

Smile Makeover Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges

Replacing a Discolored Front Tooth with a Precision Placed Implant

A patient came to us with a discolored front tooth that could not be saved. After carefully extracting the tooth maintaining the integrity of the b...

Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges Gummy Smile

Patient Was Dissatisfied With Her 'Gummy' Smile

Excessive gingival tissue can significantly impact the appearance of a person's smile and their self-confidence. When a patient came to Elite Prost...

Dental Implants Smile Makeover Cosmetic +3 more

Treating Congenitally Missing Teeth in a Teenager with Dental Implants

A 16-year-old patient from McLean, Virginia, was congenitally missing several teeth - that is, they were missing from birth. She was referred to Elit...

Dental Implants Bone Grafting Stain Correction +1 more

Addressing Patient’s Bone Loss with Extensive Bone Grafting for Dental Implants

While Craig did not experience significant decay or breakdown of his teeth, he did have extensive bone loss. As a result, any dental implants place...

Dental Implants Bone Grafting Full Mouth Reconstruction

Patient Came to Us Because of Our Reputation for Performing All-On-4® Type of Procedures Emphasizing Bone Preservation

He came to Elite Prosthetic Dentistry because of our reputation for performing All-on-Four-type procedures while emphasizing bone preservation.

Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges TMJ Treatment +1 more

Patient Was a Very Severe Teeth Grinder and Had Worn Down all of his Teeth

For years, he had been a very severe teeth grinder and had worn down all his teeth with a significant reduction in the height of his bite, which wa...

Cosmetic Teeth Grinding

Can Dental Crowns Closely Match My Existing Teeth Color and Shape?

So, can dental crowns accurately match your natural tooth color and shape? Here is how these restorations can flawlessly match your natural smile a...

Smile Makeover Cosmetic Front Tooth +2 more

Patient's Teeth Were Neglected and Broken Down as He Avoided Dental Appointments

Fikri was missing a few front teeth and had broken teeth that were affecting his appearance and confidence, as well as his ability to bite and chew...

For 30 Years, Our Patient Suffered with Teeth That Were Very Dark Due to Tetracycline Staining

Since tetracycline is a type of intrinsic staining, traditional whitening procedures are not an option for brightening the teeth. Therefore, Elite ...

Dental Implants Cosmetic Stain Correction +1 more

Our Patient Presented With a Very Dire Situation After the Complete Loss of Bone Up to the Floor of Her Nose

In addition, Lucy's bite was non-functional, and her teeth were discolored and uneven. Elite Prosthetic Dentistry was able to restore Lucy's smile ...

Restoring Multiple Old Dental Implants That Had Either Fractured or Failed

In addition, the patient's lower teeth had fractured and his bite was severely closed, which impacted the appearance of his smile. In order to rest...

Salvage

Our Patient Fell and Broke His Front Teeth. We Had Immediate Temporary Restorations Available the Next Day

When one of our patients, Michael, fell and broke his front teeth over the weekend, he needed his smile restored as soon as possible. So he came to...

Salvage

Our Patient Determined It Was Time for a Smile Makeover

After consulting with Elite Prosthetic Dentistry for a smile makeover, our patient wanted to wait until she was prepared for a change. Once she was...

Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges Veneers +2 more

Can Worn-Down Teeth Be Fixed or Do They Have to Be Replaced?

Severely Worn Dentition Marring a Great Smile Line

John Douglas – Patient Testimonial

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Dental Implants Smile Makeover Cosmetic +2 more

Dental Implants Supporting a Cosmetic Smile Makeover

This patient was referred to us by her Orthodontist and General Dentist, when she was fifteen years old, for a smile makeover, using implants to re...

Emergency Repair of Two Fractured Front Teeth

Having fractured her two front teeth after falling down, this patient was desperately seeking an immediate esthetic correction. Our in-house labora...

Crowns & Bridges Emergency Stain Correction +1 more

Implant Supported Reconstruction

This patient presented with all of her maxillary teeth failing and in danger of having to wear a denture either during treatment or permanently. We...

The Immediate Gummy Smile Makeover

When this patient came to us, she was self-conscious that her gummy smile line detracted from her looks. On top of this, her existing veneers were ...

Dental Implants Failed Implant Repair Crowns & Bridges +1 more

Can a Failing Implant Be Salvaged or Replaced?

Occasionally patients visit us to repair an implant that, for some reason, is failing. Even with extensive bone loss, the implant can usually be sa...

Smile Makeover with Dentition Reconstruction

Our patient from Bethesda, MD was referred by her Periodontist for us to reconstruct her jaw with crowns to create a smile makeover. Previously pla...

Dental Implants Smile Makeover Crowns & Bridges +2 more

Smile Makeover Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges +1 more

Fix My Smile: Our Patient's Success Story

A recent graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD sought us out to fix his smile. While he was at the Naval Academy, he had a traumatic ...

Dramatic Smile Improvement

Before: Many crowns do not look natural. How often have you seen crowns like these that are too wide, too long, too protrusive, too white, and too ...

Dental Implants Crowns & Bridges Bone Grafting

Reconstruction with a Quadrant of Crowns Seated on Implants

This patient presented with the need to restore the upper left quadrant. With so few teeth remaining, her options were to have a removable applianc...

Severe Restorative Breakdown

With several missing teeth, many teeth that were severely decayed, and a dramatically collapsed bite, this patient was in danger of losing her rema...

The Compromised Smile

Why should an active, energetic woman be compromised by her smile?

The Single Anterior Crown

This patient presented with a veneer on the upper right central incisor whose shape did not match the upper left central incisor (see the arrow) an...

Crowns & Bridges Veneers Stain Correction

Waiting For That Rejuvenated Smile!

After waiting several years, this patient presented with a desire to improve her smile. It was time to replace her veneers.

A More Natural Look

When porcelain is milky or opaque looking, the crowns do not look real. With protrusive teeth that can not be brought in, this becomes magnified. P...

Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges Stain Correction

An Esthetic Correction

This patient was referred by her plastic surgeon in order to have an esthetic improvement with a new set of veneers (preferably porcelain ones) to...

Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges Veneers +1 more

Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges Gummy Smile

Correcting a Gummy Smile

For this dental patient, Dr. Gerald Marlin, in his Washington DC dental office, the gingival (gum) tissue has been raised, to decrease the gummy sm...

Cosmetic Dentistry Case

We take great pride in having made a difference to a vast number of patients for over 35 years. Our goal: make it radiant, make it natural. In this...

Dental Implant Rejuvenation of the Jaw

Over the years, this patient had lost multiple teeth, while severely abrading others. With the placement of implants and new crowns, he was rejuvenat...

Dental Implants Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges

Dental Implants Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges

Dental Implant Supported Makeover with Crowns

This patient had numerous dental issues: a fractured root, extensive decay under crowns, missing teeth, and failing root canals. To avoid wearing a...

Rapid Repair of Two Fractured Anterior Teeth

**Your dental emergency does not have to be your dental nightmare!**

Crowns & Bridges Emergency Stain Correction +1 more

Dental Implants for a Dramatic Cosmetic Smile Makeover

This fifteen-year old native Bethesda/Chevy-Chase patient was referred to us by her Orthodontist and General Dentist. By using implants to replace ...

Dental Implants Smile Makeover Cosmetic +2 more

Poor Implant Placement Causes Its Failure

The green line shows the proper position of the implant and the red line shows it off angle.

Dental Implants Cosmetic Crowns & Bridges

Great Esthetics with an In House Laboratory

Since 1985, we have maintained our in-house dental laboratory in our practice to establish effective control of the esthetics, the precision fit, a...

Repairing the Worn Out Dentition

In your 20s, you have slight ridges on the surface of your teeth and tiny ripples at the bottom of your teeth, that give dimension, character and y...