Blog - Washington, DC

When Fikri first visited Elite Prosthetic Dentistry, he was motivated to undergo a complete smile makeover. Due to negative experiences with dentists in his childhood, Fikri avoided dental appointments and, as such, his teeth had been neglected over the years and had begun to deteriorate. Fikri was missing a few front teeth and had broken […]

Dental implants are an excellent investment in your smile that can mimic the appearance, function, and durability of your natural teeth. It is no surprise that dental implants have become a popular tooth replacement option, leading many people to seek dental implants and implant-supported prostheses for their smile. However, not every dental implant lasts (please […]

Dental implants consist of three major components: the implant itself, which is inserted directly into the jawbone, the abutment which connects the implant to the third component, the dental crown. The latter is the only visible portion of the implant assembly,  once the restoration has been completed.  Although the crown on a dental implant may […]

Bharati had been a patient of Elite Prosthetic Dentistry’s for years before she decided to change her smile. She had suffered her whole life with teeth that were very dark and stained due to receiving the antibiotic tetracycline as a child before her permanent teeth came in. Since tetracycline is a type of intrinsic staining, […]

Lucy, a patient from Bethesda, Maryland, presented with a very dire situation after experiencing the complete loss of bone up to the floor of her nose, which happened after her impacted upper left canine (#11) was surgically extracted. She was also missing teeth next to the surgical defect, and several of her other teeth were […]

As a vibrant 87-year-old from Potomac, Maryland, wanting to improve his smile, Mr. T came to Elite Prosthetic Dentistry with multiple old dental implants that were either fractured or failing, which caused his original prosthesis to break. In addition, the patient’s lower teeth had fractured and his bite was severely closed, which impacted the appearance […]

If you have a dental night guard for bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, wearing it can protect your smile from damage such as chips, cracks, and worn-down teeth. This appliance can also help prevent potential TMJ issues, which may affect both oral health and appearance. While a night guard is essential for protecting your […]

A cosmetic smile makeover can transform your appearance and give you the beautiful smile you have always wanted. Whether you are interested in dental veneers, dental implants, teeth whitening, crowns, or a combination of treatments, cosmetic dentistry changes your smile for the better. Dental sedation may be worth considering if you need multiple cosmetic treatments, […]

A broken tooth requires immediate attention. Walking around with a broken tooth or teeth is out of the question for most people. Since Elite Prosthetic Dentistry has its own in-house lab, we have the ability to respond quickly and restore the appearance and function of your smile. When one of our patients, Michael, fell and […]