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A patient from Potomac, Maryland, came to Elite Prosthetic Dentistry with the chief complaint of pain from her failing dental implant and its impact on her appearance. Her dental implant looked artificial in her mouth and was impacting her smile. She had been very unhappy with her unsightly smile line and was becoming increasingly uncomfortable […]

If you have a dental emergency and crack a tooth, it’s important to repair your smile, and not just for aesthetic reasons. A cracked tooth can allow bacteria to access the sensitive nerve tissue inside your tooth, which can cause pain, inflammation, and even infection [1]. When dealing with a cracked tooth that visibly impacts […]

Many patients come to Elite Prosthetic Dentistry unhappy with the appearance of their smile. A particular patient who sought our help was very unhappy with how her teeth and gums were impacting her smile and, therefore, her overall appearance. This patient presented with multiple problems. The first was that she had poor-quality dental crowns on […]

Dentures are sometimes not crafted to achieve the ideal aesthetic and functional design. Poorly fabricated dentures can make an individual appear almost a generation older, create an improper fit, and contribute to additional bone loss. This can often lead to a collapsed bite, which not only impacts appearance but can also make chewing challenging, reducing […]

Dental implants offer a permanent and natural-looking alternative to dentures and have the potential to last a lifetime. Although properly placed and cared for, dental implants typically have a very high success rate, but there is still the potential for failure, especially due to bone loss around the implant. Bone loss can significantly undermine the […]

Many people in the U.S. suffer from extensive periodontal disease with bone loss with shrinkage of the gum tissue. This can begin at a very young age (in their 30’s) and worsen quickly due to hereditary factors and a lack of diagnosis by their dentist. Teeth are lost and the smile line becomes unsightly. Ms. […]

Periodically we see someone who is in danger of having his or her bone irreparably damaged from untreated infection or even created when an implant has been mishandled when inserted causing bone loss. Mr. O presented with severely broken-down bone after the removal of a failed implant by his general dentist who had perforated the […]

Many times, per year, patients come to us frustrated because their implant prosthesis is so severely worn down that they are very self-conscious and cover up their smile. They look and feel much older than their age as a result of the extensive wear of their appliance(s). Ms. MC has a natural, radiant smile that […]

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common oral health condition affecting almost half of American adults over the age of 30 [1]. Despite its prevalence, people have several misconceptions about gum disease, which may stop them from preventing and even treating the condition. So, what are some common misconceptions about the signs […]