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Highland Creek Family Dental Implant Restoration · Lafayette, IN
★ Complete Implant Care In One Office

Replace Missing Teeth With Dental Implants in Lafayette

A permanent, natural-feeling replacement for missing teeth — from surgery to final crown, all under one roof.

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🦷 Titanium, Biologic & Ceramic options
💳 Monthly financing available

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Healthy tooth vs. missing tooth showing bone shrinkage over time
Why It Matters

A Missing Tooth Affects More Than Your Smile

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone no longer receives stimulation from the root — and it begins to change.

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    Bone begins to shrinkWithout a tooth root, the jawbone in that area gradually loses volume over time.
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    Neighboring teeth shiftSurrounding teeth can drift and the opposing tooth may move out of position.
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    Bite & chewing changeThese shifts affect bite stability and how comfortably you can chew.
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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.

Dental implant anatomy showing crown, abutment, screw, and fixture
How It Works

How a Dental Implant Replaces Your Tooth

An implant restores both the hidden root and the visible tooth — so it looks, feels, and functions naturally.

Implant Placed

A small titanium or ceramic post is placed in the jawbone where your natural root once was.

Bone Integrates

Over the healing phase, your bone fuses to the implant surface — a process called osseointegration.

Custom Crown

Once healed, a custom crown is attached to restore the visible portion of your tooth.

Restored Function

The result restores chewing strength, bite stability, and support for surrounding bone.

Three implant approaches — titanium, biologic PRF, and metal-free ceramic
Implant Options

Three Paths to a Complete Smile

Every mouth is different. At your consultation we'll recommend the option that fits your goals, anatomy, and budget.

Standard

Titanium Implant

Written estimate at your consultation
  • Proven titanium implant
  • Implant surgery included
  • Final custom crown
  • Bone grafting if needed
Choose Titanium
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Biologic Titanium

Written estimate at your consultation
  • Includes PRF biologic healing support
  • Optimized recovery & integration
  • Implant surgery + final crown
  • Bone grafting if needed
Choose Biologic
Metal-Free

Ceramic Implant

Written estimate at your consultation
  • 100% metal-free alternative
  • Ideal for metal-sensitive patients
  • Implant surgery + final crown
  • Bone grafting if needed
Choose Ceramic

Monthly financing available · Complete written estimate provided at your consultation

A Regional Destination

Patients Come From Across Indiana and the Midwest

Dr. Shane Cope is a periodontist and places titanium, biologic PRF, and metal-free ceramic implants. Patients come to Lafayette from across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky for these options.

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Easy to Reach

About an hour from Indianapolis and a day trip from Chicago and Fort Wayne. We group sessions so out-of-town care takes fewer trips.

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Metal-Free Option

Ceramic (zirconia) implants are a standard option here for patients who prefer to avoid metal.

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Coordinated Travel Visits

For out-of-town patients we group appointments efficiently so your treatment fits fewer trips.

Why Highland Creek

Complete Implant Care, One Trusted Office

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Start to Finish In-House

Surgery, healing, and your final crown are all completed in our office — no being passed between offices.

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Modern Biologic Protocols

We offer PRF biologic healing support to help optimize recovery and long-term implant stability.

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Metal-Free Choice

Ceramic implants are available for patients who want a metal-free option.

Common Questions

Dental Implant FAQs

How much do dental implants cost in Lafayette?

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.

What happens if I don't replace a missing tooth?

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.

Do you offer metal-free implants?

Yes. We offer ceramic implants as a metal-free alternative for patients who prefer to avoid titanium.

What is a biologic (PRF) implant?

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.

How long does the implant process take?

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.

Ready to Restore Your Smile?

Request an implant consultation. We'll evaluate your options and give you a clear, written plan — no pressure.

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or call us directly at (765) 204-1676
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Who Provides Your Care

Your Care Is Led by Dr. Shane Cope, DDS, MSD

Dr. Shane Cope, DDS, MSD Specialist in periodontics, oral medicine, and orofacial pain Indiana University School of Dentistry, 2006. Accredited three-year periodontics residency. Sees patients at both offices. Read Dr. Cope's full bio →
South Office 3209 Builder Dr, Suite 130
Lafayette, IN 47909 (765) 204-1676 Mon–Thu 8am–4pm · Fri 7am–3pm Directions · Office page
East Office 4921 State Road 26 E, Suite 100
Lafayette, IN 47905 (765) 807-0592 Mon–Wed 7am–5pm · Thu 7am–3pm · Fri 7am–2pm Directions · Office page

Highland Creek Family Dental's general dentists: Dr. Melinda Bodine, DDS (East Office) · Dr. Han Na Park (South Office).

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Dr. Shane Cope, DDS, is a specialist in periodontics, oral medicine, and orofacial pain. Dental services on this site outside periodontics, oral medicine, and orofacial pain are provided by general dentists. Your right to a Good Faith Estimate.