Our name reflects the high quality of oral & maxillofacial surgical care and innovative technology that Dr. Falender and his team have aimed to provide to their patients all over the Indianapolis area and its surrounding cities since the practice began operating under Falender Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center.
Indianapolis Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center is the cornerstone of advanced oral and maxillofacial care in the Greater Indianapolis community. We look forward to continuing to work together with you in partnership and trust that you are as excited as we are to continue to grow and diversify to better serve our patients.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are doctors who specialize in the treatment of infections, injuries, or defects of the oral and facial region. In addition to earning a bachelors degree and completing four years of dental school, oral and maxillofacial surgeons complete four additional years of hands-on, hospital-based surgical training. Unlike many other practitioners, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to administer anesthesia and offer a variety of anesthetic and sedative options in their practice.
Dr. Lawrence G. Falenders training as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon allows him to manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. He practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including wisdom tooth removal, bone grafting procedures, the placement of dental implants, and much more. He is also the most qualified healthcare provider to diagnose and treat facial pain and injuries, and perform corrective jaw surgery. Dr. Falender is equipped to treat the majority of oral and facial conditions within his state-of-the-art surgical facility and offers a variety of anesthesia options.
Indianapolis Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center is proud to possess a highly trained surgical and office staff with members who work together as a team to ensure that every patient receives optimal results following surgery.
Our surgical staff members are experienced and trained to respond to any possible office emergencies. All of our staff members are certified in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and are re-certified yearly. Dr. Falender and his staff are certified for the administration of outpatient anesthesia and sedation by Indianas Board of Dental Examiners and continuously monitor patients during and after surgery.
Dr. Falender is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He has practiced oral and maxillofacial surgery, implant surgery, and laser surgery in Indianapolis, Indiana, since 1987. He also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD).
Dr. Falender is a graduate of Indiana University and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He completed a four year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Lincoln Medical Center; New York Medical College. Dr. Falender is Indianapolis Premier Oral Surgeon & Dental Implants Specialist.
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Rating 4.2 out of 5 based on 184 reviews
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2 years ago
I'm not normally one to leave a "if I could give zero stars" review. In fact, I never review. This is the first time I've felt compelled to. This place was THAT HORRIBLE! The "nurse" was so downright mean to my autistic partner on both the pre-op appointment and the day of surgery. The dentist himself said "well since someone already told you we'd sedate you I guess we will have to but we don't do that anymore because we can't get IV bags" and was horribly rude and condescending to both my partner and myself. They didn't care about a patient with autism and severe anxiety. All we asked was to let someone be with him while the IV was placed. We asked a question about if he could take his regularly scheduled anxiety meds with the sedation. Both of these are completely reasonable requests. Her eyes went wild and she said we would not be served and to go somewhere else. My partner was in tears and having an anxiety attack at this point. His heart rate was at 131. We had driven over an hour to get to this awful place and he had waited months for this appointment. And we were being turned away for his disability. Not even for that, but for asking if someone could be with him while the IV was placed. For asking if he could still take his prescription anxiety meds with sedation. That is a medical question that directly impacts his care and procedure. Something so simple. It was asked politely. They finally agreed to see him and continued to be horribly rude to him and myself. The surgeon was rude in his post op instructions "let's not make it more than it was" when I asked about his pain and swelling to expect post wisdom teeth removal. "Read the printout" was the other thing I was told if I asked a question. I had just been given the printout less than 2 minutes before talking to him and hadn't even had a chance to read it yet. A simple question, a simple response. Even if it had been said nicely would have made the difference. The only saving grace were the receptionists, who were very nice to us. If it weren't for them, we probably couldn't have gotten through this. Do not go here if you wish to be treated as a human being. Especially not if you have any sort of special needs or an ounce of anxiety.
Jessica newkirk
2 years ago
Referral by regular dentist to come here with expected TMD. Consultation went fine, understood all out of pockets expenses and the process for the implant. I went for my impressions. Lower ones were done fine but when it came to my top impressions I was in pain. I made noise the best I could with the tray and product in my mouth and put my hands up showing stop signs. Tech kept pushing the tray even further in my mouth. I grabbed her wrist to push the tray out of my mouth and she pushed harder. I grabbed her wrist to take the tray out of my mouth. That tray was not going any further back in my mouth. The tech ripped my "bib" off. They called the dentist in and the first words out of his mouth are "oo its sounds like we aren't going to be able to do this today." I explained that I was in pain due to the tray and force. He did an oral exam to make sure my anatomy was still fine to do the impression correctly. Original tech had left the room, I said im sorry if she was offended but im not going to sit here and let someone hurt me. I asked about spacers or a smaller tray to use. Size of tray was a medium and they do not carry small trays. Every time I have had dentist work they have to use utensils to open my mouth bigger or some kind of spacer to get to areas they need to work on. I have a smaller mouth. Tech and the office manager came in after the dentist, Tech said" tell me how I can help you." You could tell they were frustrated and had given up already. I expressed this and told the I want my money back. I waited for documentation of the charges being reversed and left. I will not be going back to this location. Tech kept making it out like she was the victim and kept repeating you grabbed me. She was causing me pain and I stopped it since she did not seem to get the clue that I was in pain.
gabby brown:
2 years ago
This place is extremely unprofessional I went in for my appointment at 9:15 am I was early they said they had a power outage and were behind so i patiently waited for them to call me back the lady with the short pixie cut was very rude to me because i took one second longer than she wanted me to she said "seriously we don't have time for this you need to come on" i didn't even take one minute after she had called me to go back i get back there extremely nervous the surgeon wasn't super rude at first but after my surgery complained to my family about how I was "kicking and scratching" and even said i was a "terrible patient" not sure how i scratched anyone with my hands strapped to the chair and regardless i was under anesthesia and had no idea what i was doing I feel my surgery was rushed because they were behind they had me in and out within 30 min these doctors need to get better bedside manner or find a new profession the people at the front desk however were very sweet and helpful I would not recommend this place for anyone
Grace Miller
2 years ago
When I first came in, my jaw was completely locked and extremely painful. Within just a couple months my device significantly reduced my pain and allowed me to chew normally. I am extremely happy with my results, as I am now pain free!
joseph kielur
2 years ago
Great staff... great Dr.
BlueMoon MV
2 years ago
Had my wisdom teeth removed today. I am.quite impressed! Everything went great. They answered any questions I had and explained everything to me to make sure I understood what was going on. They also made sure all of my needs where met and I felt at ease. I'm not in any pain so that's an added bonus. I would highly recommend if you have anxiety like me. They worked with my insurance so everything was covered. 10 out of 10 experience. Thankyou Dr.Falender and your wonderful team!
Richard Rowe
2 years ago
Very nice and professional. I was nervous at first but when it came time for my extraction, I was put at ease. This group is a real class act and I'd recommend them to anyone.
Christopher Moreland
2 years ago
The doctor is just plain rude, it's sad because he seems competent and experienced. He had the audacity to complain about me to my wife after the surgery. I was sedated, so I don't remember anything during the procedure, hopefully I was treated better. But it's not a professional environment and the doctor can learn some good bedside manners. I'm not recommending this office to anyone and I'll let the referring dentist about my experience.
Yasmin Sanchez
2 years ago
I am shocked at the fact that i have fully recovered with 3 days of post op on my molar! I have had bad experience with many other dentist office that actually caused more pain than relieved, But this office was amazing & super friendly they explain all pre/post op procedure in great detail. I recommend 100% for any extraction
Warrick Markey
2 years ago
I recently had a procedure. Dr . Falender called me personally later that day to check on how I was doing which left me very surprised and VERY appreciative. He and his staff were very polite and professional. Everything that needed was done to my comfort. Every step that was to be performed was explained clearly. I highly recommend his office!
Kriss Lynn
2 years ago
Wisdom teeth removal was fast and took less effort then I thought. Had numbing and gas.
Kevin Phares
2 years ago
Very professional and organized office. The appointment was for an extraction of a tooth that couldn't be save. Was in and out in 25 minutes
Deelight Iyamekhare
2 years ago
horrible experience, I was only able to get one wisdom tooth pulled (adult wisdom teeth) at regular dentist. my dentist referred me to this oral surgeon to be put to sleep and have other 3 teeth removed. I waited 2 1/2 weeks for the consultation that was scheduled by my dentist just to told they could not put me to sleep because I am over weight. this is after they made me wait 45 mins in lobby and fill out all paperwork. If you knew this ahead of time why did not you call and tell me so I did not waste my time. If you are over weight don't go to this oral surgeon.
Roxanna Icenogle
2 years ago
After decades of dealing with jaw pain I am so happy that I got this device for my TMJ! I haven't had to worry about my jaw locking up at all since I started using this device and can't be more satisfied with the results! Awesome people, highly recommended them to everyone!!
Shell Barger-Wiedenhaupt
2 years ago
Worse Dentist and Staff ever. If you want to be put in considerable pain both physically from the ratchet job the dentist will do and from the bullying of the staff, go here.
Elena Henriquez
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) Everyone is very friendly and very clean. They took out my wisdom teeth 4 in 30 minutes they were finished and the best thing is that the secretary speaks Spanish (Original) Todos muy amables y muy limpio Me sacaron las muelas del juicio 4 en 30 minutos ya abian terminado y lo mejor que la secretaria habla espanol
Tristessa Buford
2 years ago
Made this account just to leave a review! Travelled from Fort Wayne to get all 4 wisdom teeth removed. Before my appointment I read the reviews, good and bad so I was unsure of what I was walking into. I was honestly scared to death of any anesthesia but both my consultation and day of surgery everyone was friendly and informative. He is very competent and straight to the point. No complications and was up and moving around with minimal pain the same evening. I would highly recommend if you're looking for your work to be done correctly and smoothly! Contrary to some of the reviews he had good bedside manners and I personally have had far more monotone doctors that were still completely competent because that's all that really matters anyways! I have had minimal pain and swelling afterwards following the aftercare instructions. Great choice and worth the travel.
Jenna WIlliams
2 years ago
Dr. Falender and his staff were absolutely wonderful! I flew from Tampa FL to get my wisdom teeth removed as I only heard great things about him from friends and family. Through my personal experience, I only have great things to say about Dr. Falender and his staff. I highly recommended this doctor.
Melinda Smith
2 years ago
Dr Falender and his staff are amazing, I would definitely recommend him as your surgeon. They was very polite and had no problem putting us both at ease. My son had all teeth removed not pulled but cut out. Dr Falender was very nice and to the point talking to me after the surgery. They called and checked on him and that ment a lot to us. Please do a consult with them if you need a procedure done.
Jessey Nettey
2 years ago
At the time of this review, their website has an extensive section dedicated to how they do corrective jaw surgery yet when you call, they say they no longer perform the surgery.
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