A Specialty Practice Approach to Implant Dentistry
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry is led by our specialty-trained prosthodontist, who has dedicated extensive experience to the art and science of dental implant restoration and has been the trusted implant specialist for Bethesda families, Chevy Chase residents, and DC area patients. For decades, Bethesda and surrounding communities have relied on our expertise as a leading prosthodontic specialty practice. Our practice is built on a simple principle: each patient's case is unique, and treatment should reflect that reality. Rather than applying standardized protocols to every situation, our lead clinician conducts a thorough diagnostic and treatment analysis for every Bethesda patient, developing a customized plan that accounts for their specific anatomy, esthetic goals, and functional needs.
With more than 3,900 implants placed and restored, our practice has maintained a success rate exceeding 97% after 20 years in function. This level of consistency reflects not only technical skill, but a fundamental commitment to patient care that extends beyond the initial procedure to ensure long-term stability and satisfaction. Our Bethesda and area patients consistently praise our meticulous attention to detail and compassionate approach. Patients from Rockville, Potomac, Silver Spring, Arlington, and Alexandria all seek out our services.
Our approach is distinctly clinical. We do not operate on volume metrics or production schedules. Our focus is on outcomes: implants that function properly, look natural, and withstand the test of time.
Education and Professional Training
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Our lead clinician's dental education at the University of Pennsylvania provided a foundation in comprehensive patient care and evidence-based treatment planning. During his time at Penn, he developed a particular interest in the biomechanics of tooth replacement and the integration of prosthodontic principles into everyday clinical practice. This early exposure to specialty dentistry set the direction for his entire career.
Master of Science in Prosthodontics (MSD)
Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Our lead clinician completed a three-year clinical residency in prosthodontics at Boston University, where he received advanced training in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and restoration of complex cases involving dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and other prosthetic devices. This residency represents the gold standard of specialty training in tooth replacement dentistry.
What is Prosthodontics?
Prosthodontics is a specialty of dentistry focused on the diagnosis, treatment planning, and restoration of the human dentition with biocompatible substitutes. Prosthodontists undergo three additional years of full-time clinical residency training beyond dental school. This extensive training produces dentists with expertise in:
- Surgical and restorative implant dentistry
- Complex esthetic and functional restorations
- Management of maxillofacial defects
- Advanced prosthodontic biomechanics
- Treatment of complex, multi-faceted cases
Unlike general dentists who offer implants as one of many services alongside cleanings, fillings, and orthodontics, prosthodontists dedicate their entire clinical practice to mastery of tooth replacement. This specialized focus produces superior clinical outcomes and expertise in managing challenging cases.
Innovation and Leadership in Prosthodontics
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry's specialty-trained prosthodontist has built his career on continuous innovation in implant restoration technology and a commitment to advancing the field through education and mentorship. Serving Bethesda and the greater Washington DC region as a leading specialty practice, our contributions to implant dentistry extend far beyond individual patient care. Our pioneering work has influenced how implant dentistry is practiced across the nation. Bethesda patients benefit from the cutting-edge techniques developed through our practice's extensive clinical experience.
Clinical Excellence: 3,900+ Implants with 97% Long-Term Success
Our practice has placed and restored more than 3,900 dental implants, with a documented success rate exceeding 97% after 20 years in function. This represents one of the highest published success rates in the specialty and reflects the precision and forethought applied to every case.
Inventor and Patent Holder
Our lead clinician is the inventor of proprietary implant restoration systems designed to optimize esthetic outcomes and long-term stability. He holds multiple pending patents related to implant abutment design and restorative techniques that represent advances in the field. These innovations are born from extensive clinical experience and a commitment to improving treatment outcomes.
Pioneer of Custom Anatomic Implant Abutments
Our prosthodontist pioneered the development and use of custom anatomic implant abutments with full emergence profiles. Rather than using prefabricated components, these custom restorations are designed specifically for each patient's anatomy and esthetic needs, resulting in natural-looking crowns that integrate seamlessly with surrounding tissues.
In-House Laboratory Since 1985
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry established an in-house dental laboratory, staffed with experienced laboratory technicians serving Bethesda and area patients. This allows direct communication between clinician and technician, precise control over restoration quality, and the ability to make adjustments immediately without outside delays. The laboratory has produced restorations for thousands of cases and represents a significant investment in quality control. This in-house capability is especially advantageous for Bethesda patients seeking superior craftsmanship.
National Educator and Mentor
Our lead clinician has lectured at universities and presented at national dental organizations on topics related to implant restoration, esthetics, and prosthodontic treatment planning. He has trained more than 450 dental technicians nationally in the hands-on techniques of implant restoration and custom abutment fabrication. This educational outreach has influenced implant dentistry practice standards across the country.
Developer of Dental Technician Training Program
Our prosthodontist developed a comprehensive hands-on training program for dental technicians focused on implant restorations. This program has been instrumental in raising the standard of implant prosthetics throughout the United States by educating a generation of technicians in the precision techniques required for superior restorations.
Professional Recognition
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry's expertise and contributions to implant dentistry have been recognized by peers, publications, and professional organizations.
Awards and Publications
- Washingtonian Magazine Top Dentists (20+ consecutive years)
- National lecturer on implant restoration and prosthodontic treatment planning
- Author and contributor to dental professional publications
- Presenter at major dental conferences and continuing education programs
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Our practice is an active member of the following professional organizations:
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- American College of Prosthodontists
- Academy of Prosthodontics
- Greater Washington Dental Society
Practice Philosophy: Quality Over Volume
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry is intentionally designed as a specialty practice, not a high-volume center. Our lead clinician sees fewer patients, takes more time with each case, and maintains the ability to provide personalized attention that larger practices cannot offer. Bethesda and surrounding area patients benefit from this focused, individualized approach to dental care. For residents seeking implant care near Bethesda, this commitment to quality over volume is evident in every detail.
Individual Treatment Planning
Rather than applying standardized protocols, our prosthodontist conducts a thorough diagnostic evaluation for every Bethesda patient. Treatment planning accounts for individual anatomy, bone quality, esthetic preferences, functional goals, and long-term prognosis. No two plans are identical because no two patients are identical. This customized approach is what sets our practice apart as the leading prosthodontic specialty practice serving Bethesda.
Placing and Restoring Implants
A relatively uncommon practice model, our lead clinician both places the implant surgically and restores it with the final prosthesis. This combination allows him to maintain complete control over the case from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring that surgical placement and restoration design work in concert to achieve optimal results. For Bethesda and area patients, this integrated approach ensures superior outcomes.
Long-Term Relationships
Dental implants require ongoing maintenance and periodic evaluation. Our practice builds long-term relationships with Bethesda and area patients, providing follow-up care, adjustments, and monitoring to ensure implants remain stable and functional throughout life. This continuity of care is a hallmark of specialty practice and something that sets our practice apart from high-volume centers.
Trusted by Bethesda Families for Decades
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry has been the premier choice for dental implant restoration among Bethesda residents, Chevy Chase families, and DC area patients seeking superior prosthodontic care. Our reputation for precision, innovation, and personalized treatment has made us the go-to specialty practice for families throughout the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area who demand the highest standards of dental excellence. Bethesda patients consistently return and refer others to our practice based on exceptional results and our caring approach.
Serving Bethesda and Surrounding Communities
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry has established itself as the leading prosthodontic practice serving Bethesda and the greater Washington, DC region. For Bethesda patients and those in Chevy Chase, Potomac, and Rockville, MD, as well as Alexandria and Arlington, VA, our specialty-trained prosthodontist offers unparalleled expertise in dental implant restoration. The office is situated one block from the Red Line Metro station, making it convenient for Bethesda-area patients to access world-class implant dentistry. This central location near Bethesda attracts patients from throughout the region.
Office Location
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry
4400 Jenifer St NW, Suite 220
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 244-2101
The office is easily accessible via the Red Line Metro. Free and metered parking is available in the building.
Communities Served
Elite Prosthetic Dentistry welcomes patients from:
- Bethesda, MD
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Potomac, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Washington, DC
- Alexandria, VA
- Arlington, VA
- And surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Practice
What is a prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who completes an additional 3 years of full-time clinical residency training focused on the restoration and replacement of teeth and supporting structures. This specialized training enables prosthodontists to treat complex cases involving implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and other prosthetic devices.
Prosthodontics is recognized as one of nine dental specialties by the American Dental Association. The extended training produces dentists with expertise in esthetic dentistry, implant dentistry, and complex prosthetic cases that general practitioners typically refer to specialists.
Why should I see a prosthodontist for dental implants?
Prosthodontists specialize in tooth replacement and the biomechanics of bite. Unlike general dentists who place implants as one of many services, prosthodontists dedicate their entire clinical practice to mastering the restoration of implants and complex cases. This focused expertise typically results in superior esthetic and functional outcomes.
Additionally, prosthodontists understand the long-term implications of implant placement and restoration design. They consider bone remodeling, soft tissue management, esthetic aging, and functional demands when planning and executing implant cases, resulting in treatments designed to withstand decades of use.
How is Elite Prosthetic Dentistry different from corporate implant centers?
Our practice operates as a specialty practice, not a volume-based center. Each patient receives individualized treatment planning rather than standardized protocols. We maintain in-house laboratory facilities staffed with experienced technicians, allowing direct control over implant restoration quality.
This approach prioritizes long-term outcomes over case volume. There are no quotas or pressure to rush cases. Our prosthodontist has the luxury of spending the time necessary to achieve superior results, which is not always possible in high-volume centers.
Does the practice both place and restore dental implants?
Yes. This combination is relatively uncommon among dental specialists. By both placing the implant and restoring it with the final crown or prosthesis, our prosthodontist maintains complete control over the case from surgical planning through final delivery, ensuring optimal esthetic and functional integration.
This integrated approach eliminates communication gaps between surgeons and restorative dentists, allowing the implant placement to be optimized for the final restoration design rather than the other way around.
What credentials should I look for in a prosthodontist?
When selecting a prosthodontist, verify that they have completed an accredited prosthodontic residency program with documented clinical experience. Additional considerations should include whether they specialize in implant dentistry and their areas of expertise.
Additionally, ask about their experience with implant cases specifically, whether they maintain laboratory facilities, and their long-term success rates. A prosthodontist who can demonstrate a track record of successful outcomes and long-term patient relationships is a reliable choice.
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