Castle Hayne is about a 20 minute drive south on NC-133 or US-117 to our Oleander Drive office.
Castle Hayne sits just north of Wilmington, close enough that our office is often quicker to reach than crosstown destinations. Patients come down NC-133 or US-117 past the airport and are on Oleander Drive in about twenty minutes.
Northern New Hanover County has grown quickly, and dental infrastructure has followed more slowly. For general care that is fine. For implants, full-arch work, or a reconstruction that needs planning across multiple specialists, Castle Hayne patients still come into Wilmington, and we coordinate the surgical side with trusted local oral surgeons.
We regularly see patients from Wrightsboro, Rockhill, the River Road corridor, and Blue Clay Farms, and from across the area around Wilmington International Airport, Holly Shelter Game Land.
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A dental implant is a small titanium post that takes the place of a missing tooth root. It is placed in the jawbone, where the bone gradually fuses to its surface — a process called osseointegration — creating a foundation strong enough to carry a crown, a bridge, or a full arch of teeth.
That foundation is what separates implants from every other tooth replacement. A denture rests on the gums. A traditional bridge leans on the teeth beside the gap. An implant stands on its own, anchored in bone, which is why it feels less like an appliance and more like a tooth.
It helps to think of an implant as three parts: the implant itself in the bone, an abutment that connects through the gum, and the restoration — the visible crown or bridge. Dr. Pan is a prosthodontist, which means she designs and places that restoration: the part you see, bite with, and live with every day.
We start with a 3D scan and a conversation about what you want the result to do. Dr. Pan plans the restoration, coordinates placement with a trusted surgeon, keeps you in a temporary while the implant integrates, then designs and fits the final tooth.
A full 1.5 hours. We image your jaw, assess bone volume, review your bite and medical history, and tell you honestly whether implants are the right answer for you.
Dr. Pan designs the final tooth, then maps the implant position to suit it. You get a written sequence, timeline, and itemised cost before anything is booked.
A trusted oral surgeon or periodontist places the implant to Dr. Pan’s plan. You wear a temporary while the bone integrates over three to four months.
Dr. Pan fits, adjusts, and refines the custom crown or bridge until the bite is right and it disappears among your natural teeth.
Dr. Pan plans the finished tooth first, then works backwards to the implant position — coordinating with your surgeon so the hardware ends up where the restoration needs it. She designs every restoration herself and completes much of the lab work in-office, which is why implant crowns from this practice match the teeth beside them.
If you work in Wilmington and live in Castle Hayne, say so when you book. We can usually schedule around a commute so appointments do not cost you a whole day.
Castle Hayne is about a 20 minute drive south on NC-133 or US-117 to our Oleander Drive office.
