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Category Archives: Dental Crowns

Benefits of Custom Dental Crowns

Posted in Dental Crowns

Posted on June, 2 2021 by G Marlin

A dental crown covers the exposed side of a tooth to improve its strength and appearance. You may need this type of restoration to address concerns such as damage, wear, or discoloration. Known for being extremely versatile, a crown can also repair functional chewing problems, cover misshapen teeth, and strengthen a tooth following a root canal. Before… READ MORE

4 Ways You Can Benefit from Our In-House Dental Lab

Posted in Cosmetic Veneers, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Dentures

Posted on February, 17 2021 by G Marlin

When it comes to finding a new prosthodontist, you’ve got a checklist of criteria. They should have a convenient office location, glowing patient reviews, extensive experience, and friendly staff members. But there’s another thing you’ll want to look for: an in-house dental lab. Here are four ways that you can benefit from our private dental lab… READ MORE

3 Different Ways That Dental Crowns Are Made

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Posted on October, 16 2020 by G Marlin

There are three different ways to manufacture a dental crown. They can be milled on a machine according to stock images, fabricated in a commercial laboratory, or handcrafted to each patient’s custom aesthetics by an in-house dental technician. The latter is how we do it at Prosthetic Dentistry of Washington, D.C. because we strive for perfection. In the video below, top-rated prosthodontist Dr…. READ MORE

Precision Replacement of Your Front Tooth With a Dental Implant and Crown

Posted in Dental Crowns, Dental Implants

Posted on September, 30 2020 by G Marlin

Losing one of your front teeth can be a frightening experience. It can cause you to feel worried about the health and appearance of your smile. Fortunately, our Washington D.C. prosthodontist is here to help. Having surgically inserted and restored over 3,400 implants, Dr. Gerald Marlin can replace your front tooth with a dental implant and crown applying… READ MORE

Highly Sophisticated Front Tooth Replacement

Posted in Dental Crowns, Dental Implants

Posted on September, 20 2020 by G Marlin

Few things are more embarrassing and harmful to self-confidence than missing your front tooth. A tooth that is missing or too dark can impact how you feel about your smile. The good news is that front teeth can be replaced with a crown or other restoration to achieve a beautiful result. However, it is a highly sophisticated… READ MORE

How We Create A Dental Crown That Lasts 35 Years

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns

Posted on February, 28 2020 by G Marlin

At Prosthetic Dentistry of Washington, DC, Dr. Gerald Marlin and his precision team have an established reputation for delivering dental crowns that last over 35 years, while the national average is 7-10 years. The fact that insurance companies will pay for a replacement crown after 5 years validates that statistic.  The advent of CAD/CAM (computer-created) crowns that… READ MORE

What is a Milled Crown?

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Posted on December, 18 2019 by G Marlin

There are three different ways to fabricate a dental crown. One of these methods involves a computerized milling machine, which cuts the restoration out of a solid block of material. This produces what is known as a milled crown. At Elite Prosthetic Dentistry, we know that milled crowns have limitations. That is why our crowns are… READ MORE

Dramatic Smile Improvement

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Smile Makeover, Success Stories

Posted on January, 30 2019 by G Marlin

Before: Many crowns do not look natural. How often have you seen crowns like these that are too wide, too long, too protrusive, too white, and too opaque (no translucency)? After: To make her smile more beautiful, new crowns were fabricated with the canines shorter to create a more feminine, curved smile line; with translucency and… READ MORE