Why Fortville Patients Drive to SmileCentric for All-on-Four
Fortville is a great place to live. It is not, historically, where you go for specialist-level implant dentistry. Most Fortville residents exploring All-on-Four assume they need to drive to an Indianapolis specialist -- downtown, parking, traffic. In practice, SmileCentric in Carmel is about 25 minutes from central Fortville, and it offers something most Indianapolis-area practices cannot: a dentist with Misch Implant Institute and Kois Center credentials placing implants with Yomi robotic guidance.
If you are dealing with failing teeth, a failing bridge, or dentures that no longer fit well, this page walks you through what full-arch restoration at SmileCentric actually looks like -- and why the drive from Fortville is worth making.
Dr. Louis Abukhalaf -- Implant and Cosmetic Specialist
Dr. Abukhalaf earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry and biochemistry from Loyola University Chicago, graduating summa cum laude. He then completed his dental degree at Marquette Dental School, graduating magna cum laude. After school, he pursued two of the most selective continuing education programs in dentistry: the Misch Implant Institute, focused on surgical and prosthetic implant technique, and the Kois Center, focused on evidence-based restorative and occlusal dentistry.
That combination matters for All-on-Four patients specifically. Full-arch restoration isn't just about placing implants -- it's about designing an arch that fits your bite, distributes load correctly, and holds up under years of normal function. Dr. Abukhalaf's Kois training gives him a framework for occlusal planning that most implant providers don't have.
"I treat every All-on-Four case as a long-term engineering problem. The surgery gets you there. The bite design, the material choices, the maintenance plan -- that's what keeps you there 15 years from now." -- Dr. Louis Abukhalaf
The Yomi Robotic System: What It Does, Why It Matters
SmileCentric uses the Yomi robotic guidance system for implant placement -- one of the few practices in the Indianapolis area with this technology. Yomi works during surgery, providing real-time haptic (force) feedback that physically constrains the surgical handpiece to the pre-planned path. If the instrument moves outside the planned trajectory, the system resists the deviation.
For All-on-Four patients, this matters because the four implants must be placed at precise angles and depths to support a full arch. A few millimeters off can affect how the prosthesis seats, how force is distributed, and how the implants heal. Yomi reduces that variability.
What All-on-Four Treatment Looks Like from Start to Finish
Consultation
Your first visit includes a conversation about your goals and health history, digital X-rays, and -- where indicated -- a 3D CBCT scan that maps your bone density, nerve positions, and sinus anatomy. You leave with a clear candidacy assessment, a treatment overview, and cost and financing options. No obligation.
Treatment Planning
Dr. Abukhalaf designs your case digitally: implant positions, surgical angles, planned extraction sites (if any), and your prosthetic arch. Eligible patients are planned for same-day provisional teeth so you leave surgery with a fixed smile, not a healing gap.
Surgery Day
Using Yomi robotic guidance, Dr. Abukhalaf places four implants per arch. Sedation options, including nitrous oxide, are available. Most eligible patients receive provisional same-day teeth before leaving.
Final Prosthesis
After your implants integrate with the bone -- typically three to six months -- we fabricate your permanent custom arch. We test fit, bite, and aesthetics across multiple appointments before final delivery.
Maintenance
Your All-on-Four requires professional cleaning and periodic check-ins. We give you a clear maintenance schedule so your investment performs over the long term.
Where Are We?
Getting Here from Fortville
From central Fortville, take IN-67 West to I-69 South. Take Exit 205 for 116th Street and head west. Turn right on River Rd. Our office is at 14560 River Rd, Suite 105 on your right. The drive takes about 25 to 30 minutes without traffic.
We offer early appointments from 8 a.m. and evening availability on Mondays until 7 p.m., so you can schedule around your commute without losing a full workday.
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Common Questions from Patients Near Fortville
Does insurance cover All-on-Four? Major dental PPO plans vary widely. Many cover portions -- extractions, bone grafting, or the implant fixtures themselves. We are in-network with most PPO plans and file claims for you. Patients without insurance can use our Membership Discount Plan or monthly financing.
Am I a candidate if I have significant bone loss? Possibly. All-on-Four was specifically designed for patients with reduced bone volume who are not candidates for traditional implants. Dr. Abukhalaf evaluates bone density at every consultation and gives you an honest candidacy assessment, along with alternatives if All-on-Four is not appropriate.
How long does recovery take? Most patients manage discomfort with over-the-counter medication for the first few days. Swelling typically peaks around day two or three and resolves within a week. You will be on soft foods during healing. We provide post-op instructions and give you direct access to our team if questions come up.
Start with a Free Implant Consultation
SmileCentric offers free dental implant consultations. Call (317) 764-2938 or book online. If you are in Fortville and living with failing teeth or dentures that do not work like they used to, the 30-minute drive to Carmel is a reasonable 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.
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Our Carmel Dental Practice Location
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