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John Douglas – Patient Testimonial

Posted in Success Stories

Posted on October, 18 2021 by Dr Gerald M. Marlin, DMD, MSD

John’s Ultimate Smile Makeover Testimonial: Dr. Marlin Brought Back My Smile, and Will Do the Same for You! Have you ever wished you could improve your smile? Having an attractive, healthy smile is such a valuable asset, especially if you have been invited to appear in a video streaming series by a major TV network…. READ MORE

Dental Implants Supporting a Cosmetic Smile Makeover

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

Posted on June, 3 2021 by Dr Gerald M. Marlin, DMD, MSD

This patient was referred to us by her Orthodontist and General Dentist, when she was fifteen years old, for a smile makeover, using implants to replace her congenitally missing permanent teeth. Even though she was in the middle of orthodontic therapy, we were called upon to provide guidance on the tooth positionings so that there would be… READ MORE

Emergency Repair of Two Fractured Front Teeth

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Emergency Care, Success Stories, Teeth Whitening

Posted on June, 2 2021 by Dr Gerald M. Marlin, DMD, MSD

Having fractured her two front teeth after falling down, this patient was desperately seeking an immediate esthetic correction. Our in-house laboratory quickly fabricated two custom temporary crowns, which we placed two days later. Prior to fabricating her final crowns, we whitened her other teeth, which were too yellow for her age bracket. Once the whitening… READ MORE

Implant Supported Reconstruction

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

Posted on June, 2 2021 by Dr Gerald M. Marlin, DMD, MSD

This patient presented with all of her maxillary teeth failing and in danger of having to wear a denture either during treatment or permanently. We were able to salvage several teeth on an interim basis, which kept her out of a denture. Having been completely reborn with a full arch of crowns that are seated on seven implants, she… READ MORE

Our Patient Educator Recalls a Memorable Smile Transformation

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover, Success Stories

Posted on November, 18 2020 by Dr Gerald M. Marlin, DMD, MSD

The staff at Elite Prosthetic Dentistry find it incredibly rewarding to witness quality dental work change a patient’s life. And as long-term employees averaging 14.5 years with our practice, they’ve seen it time and time again. In the video below, our patient educator Laleh recalls a mother’s smile transformation that has stayed with her throughout the years. Meet… READ MORE

The Immediate Gummy Smile Makeover

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Makeover, Success Stories

Posted on March, 23 2020 by Dr Gerald M. Marlin, DMD, MSD

When this patient came to us, she was self-conscious that her gummy smile line detracted from her looks. On top of this, her existing veneers were not the optimal size or shape. With her wedding around the corner, she wanted an immediate smile makeover that would give her a “simply radiant, simply natural” smile. As part of… READ MORE

Can a Failing Implant Be Salvaged or Replaced?

Posted in Dental Implants, Success Stories

Posted on February, 14 2020 by Dr Gerald M. Marlin, DMD, MSD

Occasionally patients visit us to repair an implant that, for some reason, is failing. Even with extensive bone loss, the implant can usually be saved. The video below explains the factors that can limit the success of a dental implant. It also provides an overview of Dr. Gerald Marlin’s approach to compromised implants and shows how proper… READ MORE

Dramatic Smile Improvement

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

Posted on January, 30 2019 by Dr Gerald M. Marlin, DMD, MSD

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