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

Specialist Prosthodontist in Washington, DC

Dental implants, full mouth reconstruction, and precision restorative dentistry. Whether correcting a problem or planning treatment that needs to be right from the start, it begins with a specialist evaluation.

Patients from Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, McLean, Arlington, Fairfax, and surrounding communities come to our uptown Washington, DC office for specialist care.

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

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 complex dental problems and delivering treatment at the highest level of precision. 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. Whether correcting failed dental work or planning new treatment that must be right from the start, every phase 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. Direct clinical-laboratory coordination ensures precision at every stage. 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

Our in-house dental laboratory allows direct clinical-laboratory coordination. Treatment that might otherwise require extended timelines is often completed in days, with real-time adjustments and refinements at every stage.

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, implants, or veneers not performing as expected? We provide specialist evaluation to identify the cause and develop a lasting solution. 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?

Whether you need a second opinion on existing dental work or want to ensure your next treatment is planned and executed at the highest standard, a specialist evaluation provides the clarity to move forward with confidence.

No pressure. Clear answers. A defined plan.

One Conversation Can Change Everything

Whether you are dealing with dental work that is not functioning as it should or you want treatment planned and executed at the highest level from the start, one consultation with a specialist prosthodontist is often all it takes to get a clear diagnosis and a defined plan.