Implant Reconstruction & Rehabilitation
Documented implant cases from a specialty-trained prosthodontist who has placed and restored more than 3,900 implants: failed implants rebuilt, full-arch reconstructions, and single teeth replaced so naturally that nobody notices.
Implant treatment is where planning shows. Every case in this hub was planned, placed, and restored under one roof, with the final restoration fabricated in our in-house laboratory, operating continuously since 1985. That single-clinician model matters most in the difficult situations documented here: implants that failed and needed rebuilding, bone that had to be regrafted before anything could be placed, and full arches restored so the bite works as well as it looks.
Patients come to us for both comprehensive reconstruction and proactive replacement of aging dentistry. Some of the cases below began as emergencies, others as carefully staged plans a patient chose on their own timeline. What they share is the goal of getting it done correctly once, so it lasts.
Who This Hub Is For
This section is for patients who are considering dental implants for a complex situation, from a single difficult tooth to a full arch and want to understand whether a prosthodontic specialty practice may be the right setting for their care. The cases below are documented examples; the decision points and evaluation criteria are what we would apply to your situation.
Common Decision Points
- Whether one provider should plan, place, and restore the implants, or the surgery should happen elsewhere
- Whether bone grafting is needed, or whether implant position and design can work with the bone you have
- Fixed or removable, and how many implants an arch really needs
- How to sequence extractions, grafting, implants, and provisionals so the final result is protected
What We Evaluate
- CBCT imaging of bone width, height, and density at every proposed site
- The final restoration first: esthetics, bite, and how the implants will be loaded
- Existing dentistry the implants must coordinate with
- Medical and dental factors that affect healing and long-term implant success
Is This the Right Setting for You?
The cases here were planned from the final restoration backward. If you are weighing implant treatment, our decision guides explain what to look for in a complex-case provider and how a prosthodontic practice compares with an implant center, including when each setting is the better fit.
How to Choose a Dental Implant Provider for a Complex Case →
Implant Center vs. Prosthodontic Implant Reconstruction →
Split-Site Implant Care vs. Integrated Surgical-Restorative Planning →
Documented Cases in This Category
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Questions Patients Ask About These Cases
What makes implant reconstruction different from getting a single implant?
Reconstruction usually means rebuilding a larger situation: several failing teeth, previous implants that did not work out, or bone that needs grafting before anything can be placed. These cases depend on sequencing, which is why a specialty-trained prosthodontist plans the final result first and works backward to the surgical steps.
Can failed dental implants be fixed?
Often, yes. Depending on the cause, options range from restoring the existing implant properly to removing it, rebuilding the bone, and placing a new one. Several cases in this hub show exactly that journey, including situations other offices considered too far gone.
Who places and restores the implants at Elite Prosthetic Dentistry?
Dr. Gerald Marlin manages both the surgical placement and the final restoration, with restorations fabricated in the practice's own laboratory. One clinician accountable for the whole result means nothing is lost in a handoff between offices.
How long do implant reconstructions last?
With proper planning, placement, and maintenance, implant restorations are designed for decades of service. Several patients in this library returned years later for photography precisely because their results have held up.
Have a patient with complex restorative, implant, bite, or esthetic needs?
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry provides specialist prosthodontic evaluation, treatment planning, and collaborative care while preserving the patient's relationship with the referring office. How referrals work here.
Facing a Similar Situation?
Request a specialist consultation with Dr. Gerald Marlin to understand what is possible for your case, whether treatment is limited or comprehensive.