Our team will review your medical and dental history and examine your mouth and teeth to create a custom treatment around your specific needs.
A Smile Built to Last
Mostly or completely missing teeth can create struggles in everyday life. If you are looking to restore your smile but don’t think dentures are right for you, All On 4 implants are an excellent alternative. With just one procedure, you’ll be on your way to eating, speaking, looking, and feeling better.
If you are looking for a more permanent, natural-looking, and functional solution to missing or damaged teeth, consider getting an All On 4 implant. The All On 4 implants offer stability, longevity, and the appearance of a full unified smile. Unlike removable dentures or bridges, these implants are permanently fixed to your jawbone, giving you the natural and comfortable feeling of real teeth.
What To Expect
Our Process
After numbing your mouth, four titanium posts will be surgically implanted into your jawbone. After the surgery, a temporary set of teeth will be attached to the implants while they heal.
Once the jawbone has grown securely around the implant, we will replace the temporary teeth with a permanent custom denture (usually within 6 to 12 weeks).
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Missing teeth
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Decaying teeth
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Misaligned bite
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Chewing and speech difficulties
What It Treats
Rediscover Your Smile Today
If you are interested in dental implants in Hilton Head, use our Treatment Planning Tool to begin your journey on your terms with Ocean Aesthetics and Dental.
Optimizing Your Experience
Most people return to work after a few days without the need of strong medications. Some minor soreness and swelling is expected, but with proper care and medication, you can relieve any discomfort and expedite your recovery.
Preparing for Dental Implants
- Do not eat or drink for several hours before the procedure to minimize risks.
- Cut down or stop smoking as early as possible prior to the day of surgery.
- Take any medications, such as antibiotics, before surgery as directed by your doctor.
Recovering from Dental Implants
- Carefully follow all post-procedure instructions provided by our team.
- Refrain from smoking for a minimum or 5 days to ensure proper healing.
- You may need to avoid chewy foods and stick to soft foods for at least the first few weeks of your All-on-4 treatment. After, there’s no need to limit yourself, enjoy your favorite foods without having to worry about your implants.
- Maintain an at-home oral hygiene routine like brushing, flossing, and using antibacterial mouthwash.
Related Treatments to Dental Bridges and Crowns
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Ocean Aesthetics & Dental Team
All On 4 implants are artificial tooth roots made of biocompatible materials, such as titanium. Unlike dentures, a dental surgeon permanently implants these into your jawbone to support your replacement teeth.
The best candidates for All On 4 implants have good oral and overall health, adequate bone density in the jaw to support the implant, and healthy gums. We will evaluate your medical and dental history to determine if dental implants are right for you.
With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime. However, their longevity depends on how well you stick to best oral hygiene practices, regular dental check-ups, and other healthy habits.
Getting All On 4 Implants in Hilton Head usually involves multiple appointments, as this is a permanent solution. The process includes an initial consultation and evaluation. The implant placement surgery can be done within one procedure, however, healing time will be needed post-surgery while the implant fuses with the jawbone (usually within 6 to 12 weeks). Once the jawbone has fully grown around the implant, we can complete the placement of your final restoration.
All On 4 implants look and feel more natural than dentures. Maintaining removable dentures involves special cleaning and care, whereas the implant can be kept up the same way as real teeth. The All On 4 implants are secure and begin fusing with your jawbone as soon as they are put in, making them a reliable restoration option while removing the worry of your dentures falling out or coming loose.
“All On 4” is a specific type of dental implant procedure where only four implants are used to support a full set of replacement teeth for an entire jaw. “Implants” generally refer to individual dental implants placed one per missing tooth. With traditional implants, a patient might need significantly more implants to replace a full arch of teeth; All On 4 uses fewer implants to achieve the same result, making it a less invasive option for full-mouth restoration.
Unlike removable dentures, caring for All On 4 implants is similar to how you care for your natural teeth. Sticking to consistent oral hygiene routines like brushing, flossing, and antibacterial mouthwash is key. Routine dental cleanings and check-ups are also important to ensure the long-term success of your implants.
Coverage for dental implants varies depending on your insurance plan. While some plans may cover a portion of the cost of dental implants, others may not. It is best to check with your insurance provider to understand your coverage options.
While smoking can negatively affect the success rate of All On 4s, smokers may still qualify for the implants. Smoking can impair the healing process and increase the risk of complications. Refraining from smoking or reducing smoking habits can improve the chances of successful implant placement and long-term stability.
Patient Stories
Why Visit Ocean Aesthetics and Dental?
Experienced Providers
Our doctor’s extensive experience, from 35 years instructing dental students to her time in the United States Marine Corps and Army, drives our providers’ personalized philosophy and attention to detail.
Health and Beauty-Focused
Everyone deserves to look, feel, and live their best. To us, what we do is more than a job; every day at Ocean Aesthetics and Dental is an opportunity to improve someone’s life.
Safe and Effective Care
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of medical excellence, but also lead with compassion to provide first-class experiences. From aesthetic treatments to dental implants in Hilton Head, we do it all.
About Our Practice
Raising the bar for dental and aesthetic care in Hilton Head since 2008.
Ocean Aesthetics and Dental’s experts offer a wide range of state-of-the-art solutions to improve your confidence and well-being, whatever that looks like for you. Here, you are in the driver’s seat.
