Dental Implants

Implants in hilton head

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Restore What’s Missing

Rebuild Your Smile from the Root Up

 

Dental implants provide a durable, natural-looking solution for missing teeth. They look, feel, and function like your own, giving you a strong, confident smile you’ll be proud to share.

Each implant consists of a small titanium post placed into the jawbone, where it fuses securely through a process called osseointegration. Once healed, a custom crown is attached, restoring both function and aesthetics.

Dental titanium implant, x-ray view

    What it Treats

  • Single Missing Tooth

  • Multiple Missing Teeth

  • Full Arch Tooth Loss

  • Bone Loss Prevention

  • Unstable Dentures

  • Difficulty Chewing or Speaking

Your Concerns, Our Focus

Dental implants address many common issues caused by missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures.

They replace loose, removable dentures with a secure, permanent solution that provides all-day comfort and stability.

By stimulating the jawbone, implants help maintain facial structure and bone strength while restoring full chewing and speaking function—so you can enjoy your favorite foods and smile with confidence.

 

 

How it Works

 

Implant Placement & Integration

A small titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone, where it fuses with the bone to act as a sturdy, artificial tooth root.

 

Custom Restoration

Tooth-colored composite resin is layered and bonded directly to the tooth. The filling is then smoothed out for a natural-looking finish.

 

 

Benefits

With advanced materials and proven techniques, dental implants restore more than just your smile, they restore your quality of life. Improving your ability to chew properly aids in nutritional health, allowing essential nutrients to be available for absorption. Here are a few reasons why patients choose implants at Ocean Aesthetics in Hilton Head.

Permanent Tooth Replacement

Dental implants provide long-lasting stability that outperforms bridges and dentures. Enjoy a solution that does not require nightly removal or use of adhesives and eliminates the fear of slippage or loss when speaking, laughing, or singing.

Natural Look & Feel

Each restoration is customized to match your surrounding teeth, creating a seamless appearance and natural function for chewing and speaking. Restore your smile with long-lasting natural-looking dental implants.

Bone Preservation

By acting like natural tooth roots, the implants prevent bone loss and support facial structure.

Results

The process typically takes several months, depending on healing time and whether additional procedures like bone grafting are needed. Once fully restored, implants provide unmatched stability, comfort, and aesthetics.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patient Stories

  • Ocean dental and Doctor Elizabeth Sugg saved my smile! This dental practice excels in both customer…

    Donna W

    Ocean dental and Doctor Elizabeth Sugg saved my smile! This dental practice excels in both customer service and skill. Sitting on the beach in Hilton Head, ten hours from home, I bit into a carrot only to find my long standing frontal bridge was gone. I was devastated and not a pretty sight with my four front teeth in my hands, then I saw that one of the anchor teeth was broken. Having no experience with local dentists, I called several practices and lisped my crisis. All the others could offer were appointments sometime the next day. Ocean dental not only calmed me down, but gave me an appointment within the hour that afternoon, and provided helpful directions across the island. Dr Sugg graciously stayed beyond regular office hours to do a permanent reattachment of my bridge, and I left Ocean Dental fully able to enjoy the rest of my vacation. The staff readily worked with my existing dental insurance. If I lived in Hilton Head, Dr Sugg and Ocean Dental would be my dentist

    Donna W

  • Dr Sugg acquired a practice from a friend of mine who was my dentist for more…

    Michael V

    Dr Sugg acquired a practice from a friend of mine who was my dentist for more than 35 years. He was good. She is better. Her appointments are on time, and her work is excellent. What more can I say? You will be happy doing business with her.

    Michael V

  • Dear Dr Sugg, Thank you so much for doing my moms teeth & for lasering my…

    Rachael B

    Dear Dr Sugg, Thank you so much for doing my moms teeth & for lasering my canker sores they feel much better. Thank you for all the time you have spent with us when we needed our teeth cleaned. You are a amazing lady and I am excited to come back in 6 months to see you. I hope you have a great rest of your summer & have fun cleaning more teeth!

    Rachael B

  • The staff at Dr. Suggs office is amazing! They are friendly and personable. I'm continually impressed…

    Lynette S

    The staff at Dr. Suggs office is amazing! They are friendly and personable. I'm continually impressed at how child oriented everyone is. They go out of their way to make my young children feel comfortable. As a result, my kids actually look forward to going to the dentist. Add that to the exceptional care we receive and I wouldn't ever want to go anywhere else!

    Lynette S

  • How many people can say they look forward to going to the dentist? Although I must…

    Lynn W

    How many people can say they look forward to going to the dentist? Although I must admit I'm not a fan of the drilling, I always enjoyed walking into your cheery office and receiving such a friendly welcome from all of your staff. But even more importantly, I knew I would have professional, personal, and cutting edge care from people who were concerned about me. Elizabeth, you are an excellent dentist. You are extremely knowledgable about your profession, and your work is thorough and exact. You are eager to take the time to fully explain what you are doing and why. You take a great deal of pride in your work, and this attitude carries over to your staff, which is very competent and hard working. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to have you as my dentist for the past few years. Thank you so much for the wonderful job that you have done for me and for our whole family! We will certainly miss you. I wish you much happiness and success in your move. It may be rough at first, but I have no doubt that you will do exceedingly well. Think of the lovely weather!

    Lynn W

  • I am absolutely delighted with my new tooth! It's bloody perfect! You go beyond for your…

    Vanessa

    I am absolutely delighted with my new tooth! It's bloody perfect! You go beyond for your patients, and it's truly appreciated and your assistant Marina is no doubt a credit to your practice with her exceptional customer care and attention she gives to your patients. Thank you so much!

    Vanessa

Why Visit Ocean Dental and Aesthetics

For over 15 years, our dentist has been a fixture in the Hilton Head community, serving her patients with the utmost compassion and care.

Experienced Team

Our founder has been a dentist in private practice, for the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island and the United States Army, and an instructor of dental students for 35 years.

Proven Services

Our team enjoys working with patients of all ages, and her dedication to health and attention to beauty is the philosophy that has made Ocean Aesthetics and Dental successful.

Compassionate Care

We take pride in offering our patients safe, certified dental and aesthetics treatments, such as laser skin resurfacing, that are carefully designed to deliver the results they desire.

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