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Elite Prosthetic Dentistry
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry office in Washington DC
Specialist Prosthodontist · Washington, DC

Dental Implants and Cosmetic Dentistry in Washington, DC

When dental work fails or complex cases demand precision, patients across the DC metro area and beyond trust a specialist prosthodontist with 3,900+ implants placed.

Friendship Heights, Washington DC · 1 Block from the Metro ★★★★★ 4.9 from 101 reviews

"After three failed implants at other offices, Dr. Marlin rebuilt everything. I wish I had come here first." -- Verified Patient

3,900+

Implants Placed

97%

Implant Success Rate

35+ years

Crown Longevity

22+

Years Voted Top Dentist

Meet the Doctor

Gerald Marlin, DMD, MSD

Dr. Marlin is a specialty-trained prosthodontist who has dedicated his career to solving the dental problems other providers cannot. With 40+ years in practice, 3,900+ implants placed, and recognition as a Washingtonian Top Dentist for 22+ consecutive years, patients travel from across the country for his expertise. Every phase of your treatment is handled personally by Dr. Marlin from diagnosis through final restoration.

Dr. Gerald Marlin, DMD, MSD
Top Dentist 2022 Bethesda Magazine Top Dentist Washingtonian 2025 Washingtonian Top Dentist 2024 Hall of Fame
Dr. Marlin working in the Elite Prosthetic Dentistry in-house dental lab
In-House Dental Laboratory

Every Restoration Built On-Site to Exact Specifications

Every crown, veneer, and implant restoration is fabricated on-site in our private dental laboratory to Dr. Marlin's exact specifications. No outsourcing. No commercial labs. Our dental lab technician meets with you chairside to ensure a perfect match to your natural tooth shape, shade, and translucency.

Everything Built On-Site, Under One Roof

Every crown, veneer, bridge, and implant restoration is handcrafted in our lab to meet exacting standards and your unique anatomy.

Same-Day Adjustments, Accelerated Timelines

No waiting weeks for an outside lab. Treatment that takes months at other practices is often completed in days. Our in-house lab eliminates the back-and-forth that slows other offices down.

Our Specialty Services

Precision Solutions for Complex Cases

Full Arch Dental Implants demonstration

Full Arch Dental Implants

For patients with extensive tooth loss, full arch implants provide a permanent, stable solution. Dr. Marlin is skilled in all protocols from streamlined All-on-4 to sophisticated hybrid techniques, tailored to your anatomy and goals.

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3D dental scan for full mouth reconstruction

Full Mouth Reconstruction

When your bite has collapsed, restorations are failing, or multiple teeth need attention, full mouth reconstruction rebuilds function and aesthetics as a comprehensive, precision-driven system.

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Dr. Marlin evaluating dental work during a second opinion consultation

Second Opinion Dentistry

Crowns failing, implants loosening, veneers cracking? We diagnose why dental work fails and provide a clear, honest assessment of what can be saved and what needs to be redone. No obligation, no pressure.

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Patient testimonial: When I see my smile now, I see my mom

"When I See My Smile Now, I See My Mom"

Patient testimonial: An attack almost took my smile away

"An Attack Almost Took My Smile Away"

Patient testimonial: I mastered my ability to smile

"I Mastered My Ability to Smile"

Patient Results

Real Patients. Complex Problems. Proven Results.

Our patient success stories represent some of the most complex cases in restorative dentistry: full mouth reconstructions, implant revisions after failures elsewhere, smile transformations that changed how patients present themselves professionally and personally. Every case is documented in detail.

4.9
★★★★★

Based on 101 reviews

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Not Sure Your Current Treatment Plan Is the Right One?

Many patients come to us for a second opinion before proceeding with complex dental treatment. A clear diagnosis from a specialist can prevent years of repeated procedures and unnecessary expense.

No pressure. Clear answers. A defined plan.

One Conversation Can Change Everything

Most patients who walk through our door spent months or years dealing with dental problems that kept getting worse. One consultation with a specialist is often all it takes to finally get a clear diagnosis and a real plan.