Is the Drive from Anderson to SmileCentric Worth It?

Anderson is about 35 to 40 minutes from SmileCentric via I-69 South. That is not a short drive. So the question is honest: is it worth it?

The case comes down to what you are looking for. Most dental practices in and around Anderson offer implants. Very few have a provider with post-graduate training from both the Misch Implant Institute and the Kois Center. None, to our knowledge, use the Yomi robotic guidance system for implant placement. If those details matter to you for a procedure of this cost and permanence, the drive makes sense.

What Anderson Patients Will Not Find Closer to Home

Misch Implant Institute Training

Dr. Louis Abukhalaf completed post-graduate training at the Misch Implant Institute, one of the most respected surgical implantology programs in dentistry. The curriculum addresses bone biology, implant biomechanics, surgical technique, and prosthetic integration -- the full scope of what makes an All-on-Four case succeed or fail over time.

Kois Center Graduate

Dr. Abukhalaf also completed training at the Kois Center, which focuses on evidence-based restorative dentistry and occlusal science. For full-arch cases, this training addresses how the arch on top of the implants should function -- bite load, wear patterns, and how the restoration holds up over a decade of normal use.

Yomi Robotic Guidance System

Yomi is an FDA-cleared robotic guidance system for dental implant surgery. It provides real-time haptic feedback that keeps each implant precisely on the pre-planned surgical path. For All-on-Four cases, where four implants must sit at exact angles to support a full arch, Yomi reduces human placement variability and supports more predictable outcomes.

Your All-on-Four Treatment Plan at SmileCentric

Consultation: We review your health history, take digital X-rays, and complete a 3D CBCT scan where indicated. You get an honest candidacy assessment and clear pricing. No obligation.

Planning: Dr. Abukhalaf designs your case digitally before surgery -- implant positions, angles, and provisional prosthesis design. You will know exactly what to expect before you schedule surgery.

Surgery: Yomi guides each implant to the planned position. Most eligible patients receive provisional same-day teeth. Sedation options are available.

Final Prosthesis: After implants integrate (three to six months), your permanent arch is fabricated and delivered.

Maintenance: Regular professional cleaning and check-ins keep your results lasting for years.

Where Are We?

Getting Here from Anderson via I-69

From Anderson, take I-69 South toward Indianapolis. Take Exit 205 for 116th Street and head west. Turn right on River Rd. Our office is at 14560 River Rd, Suite 105, Carmel. Plan on 35 to 40 minutes. We offer Monday evening appointments until 7 p.m. and early morning availability from 8 a.m., which makes scheduling around the drive practical.

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Anderson Patient FAQs

Can I complete my treatment in fewer trips? We do as much as possible in each appointment. Consultations, imaging, and treatment planning are typically combined. Surgery and provisional teeth happen the same day. The final prosthesis requires two or three fitting visits, but these are spaced months apart around the healing timeline.

What if I need a follow-up visit unexpectedly? We make time for urgent post-surgical concerns. Call us directly. Driving from Anderson is a realistic round trip even for unexpected needs.

Do you offer financing that includes the full treatment cost? Yes. Monthly financing through our lending partners can cover the full treatment cost. We review options at the consultation appointment.

Book Your Free Consultation

SmileCentric offers a free dental implant consultation. Call (317) 764-2938 or book online at smilecentric.com. If you are in Anderson and want to know whether All-on-Four is right for you -- and whether the drive makes sense for your specific case -- the consultation is the right first step.

Carmel New Patient Dental Specials

New Patient Exams
$59
No insurance? We offer a $59 Comprehensive New Patient Exam and X-Rays.

New patients only.
Cannot be combined with insurance.

New Patient Healthy Mouth Cleaning
$49

No insurance? We offer a $49 New Patient Exam Healthy Mouth Cleaning and Polishing.

New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance. Includes a Healthy Mouth Cleaning in the absence of periodontal disease.

Dental Implant Consultation
FREE

No insurance? We offer a FREE Dental Implants Consultation

We offer multiple implant options to replace missing teeth.
Click here to learn more about our dental implant consultations.

Our Carmel Dental Practice Location

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Office Hours:

Monday: 10 am – 7 pm
Tuesday: 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am-5 pm
Thursday: 8 am-5 pm
Friday: 8 am-1 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday Closed