A permanent, natural-feeling replacement for missing teeth — from surgery to final crown, all under one roof.
Tell us a little about your situation. Our treatment coordinator will reach out the same business day.
When a tooth is lost, the jawbone no longer receives stimulation from the root — and it begins to change.
Up to a quarter of jawbone width can be lost within the first year after losing a tooth.
Replacing the root early helps preserve your natural support.
An implant restores both the hidden root and the visible tooth — so it looks, feels, and functions naturally.
A small titanium or ceramic post is placed in the jawbone where your natural root once was.
Over the healing phase, your bone fuses to the implant surface — a process called osseointegration.
Once healed, a custom crown is attached to restore the visible portion of your tooth.
The result restores chewing strength, bite stability, and support for surrounding bone.
Metal-free ceramic and biologic PRF implants aren't offered by most practices. Patients come to Lafayette from across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky for options their hometown dentist doesn't provide.
An easy day trip from Indianapolis, Chicago, Fort Wayne, and most of the Midwest — for implant options many travel hours to access.
Ceramic (zirconia) implants for metal-sensitive patients are uncommon regionally. We offer them as a standard option.
For out-of-town patients we group appointments efficiently so your treatment fits fewer trips.
Surgery, healing, and your final crown are all completed in our office — no being passed between offices.
We offer PRF biologic healing support to help optimize recovery and long-term implant stability.
One of the few Lafayette practices offering ceramic implants for patients who want a metal-free option.
Each implant option (titanium, biologic with PRF, and metal-free ceramic) is priced individually, with final cost depending on whether bone grafting is needed. You'll receive a complete written estimate at your consultation, and monthly financing is available.
The jawbone in that area no longer receives stimulation from a tooth root and can gradually shrink. Neighboring teeth may shift and the opposing tooth can drift, which affects your bite stability and chewing function over time.
Yes. We offer ceramic implants as a metal-free alternative for patients who prefer to avoid titanium.
PRF — platelet-rich fibrin — uses your body's own healing factors to support bone integration and tissue health around the implant. It's our recommended option for optimizing recovery.
After the implant is placed, your bone needs time to integrate with it before the final crown is attached. The exact timeline depends on your healing and whether grafting is needed — we'll map this out for you at your consultation.
Book your free implant consultation. We'll evaluate your options and give you a clear, written plan — no pressure.
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