North Myrtle Beach is about an hour and fifteen minutes from our Oleander Drive office, north on US-17 across the state line.
North Myrtle Beach patients cross the state line to see us, which is worth naming directly: there is no shortage of dentists in Horry County, so the ones who make this drive are usually looking for prosthodontic training specifically.
The most common reason is a complex case that has already been attempted. Implants that will not stay stable, a full arch that never fit right, a bite rebuilt in a way that did not hold. Retreatment is harder than doing it correctly the first time, and it is a large part of what a prosthodontist does.
We regularly see patients from Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, and Little River, and from across the area around the Cherry Grove Pier, Barefoot Landing.
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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.
Being in another state changes nothing clinically, but it can affect how your dental plan processes out-of-state claims. Bring your insurance details to the consultation and we will help you work out what to expect.
North Myrtle Beach is about an hour and fifteen minutes from our Oleander Drive office, north on US-17 across the state line.
