Prosthodontics requires 34 additional years of specialized training at an accredited dental school or medical school after graduation from dental school. Michael Drone, DDS has two post-graduate dental specialty degrees, prosthodontics and maxillofacial prosthetics, from Indiana University School of Dentistry and Medicine. As a prosthodontist, Michael Drone, DDS practices a full scope of prosthodontic procedures with expertise ranging from dental implants, cosmetic/aesthetic dentistry and dentures, to restorative dentistry. Since 2007, Michael Drone, DDS has been actively involved in providing his knowledge and expertise to The Northwest Indiana Dental Study Clubs, dentists, dental specialists and physicians.
Our staff is CPR certified, x-ray certified and our dental assistants are also expanded duties certified. Dentistry is ever-changing and our staff attends continuing education courses to learn about the safest and newest dental techniques and technologies used to provide the best dental care for our patients.
I have been in dentistry for 38 years and have been working in our practice since 2000. I am proud to be part of a practice dedicated to the highest quality of care and commitment to the overall well-being of our patients.
I have been a dental assistant for 25 years. I have worked at our practice for 15+ years. I love this practice because we not only focus on excellence in dentistry, we create personal relationships with our patients.
We know how important it is to find the right dentist for your family. Dr. Drone lives up to his reputation of being a dentist trusted by the community to deliver high-quality, life-changing results, and he is the number one choice for your family's care. If you're looking for a dentist that treats you right the first time, a team that genuinely cares, and a warm environment in which you can feel comfortable and at ease, than you're in the right hands. We will always serve you with the highest standard of care.
We understand that it can be difficult to come to the dentist, but we promise you have nothing to fear here. Dr. Drone has a special gift for treating patients with dental anxiety, and the care and service you will receive from our team cannot be matched. Beyond our kind and compassionate personalities, we also have a welcoming environment with pillows, blankets, big screen monitors, noise canceling headphones and private operatories to help you feel at ease. From your initial phone call to the completion of your treatment, we will do everything we can to make your time with us smooth and enjoyable.
What do patients love most about our practice? That they don't feel any pain here! We've had patients tell us again and again how they wished they had discovered us long ago because of how gentle and pain-free our treatments are. What's our secret? Dr. Drone's technique, knowledge, deep empathy, genuine care and gentle touch. These combined make his care truly special and your experience pain-free.
Educating you about your oral systemic connection is of the utmost importance to us. We know that in order for you to enjoy lasting oral health and total-body wellness, as well as feel comfortable during your visit, you need to understand the 'whys' behind your care. We take the time to present and thoroughly explain your health and treatment options. We happily welcome questions and do our best to provide clear, easy-to-understand explanations. It is our goal to equip you with the knowledge and power needed to make confident dental decisions and maintain lasting oral health and total-body wellness for years to come.
When was the last time it felt like you were visiting a friend when you went to the dentist? Well, that's exactly how you'll feel here. Dr. Drone and his team are friendly, courteous, humorous and fun! They will always treat you as an individual and are sincerely engaged and interested your life. Why? Because they genuinely care.
We are dedicated to improving your quality of life and your health by providing high-quality, comprehensive treatments that are custom-fit to meet your individual needs. When determining your treatment plan, Dr. Drone takes into consideration your entire medical history, not just your mouth. He never performs a 'quick fix' but instead determines the absolute best treatment and works with a trusted network of specialists to ensure you receive the right care to meet your needs. Between Dr. Drone 's wide range of comprehensive services and his dedication to excellence, you can feel confident that you will receive the highest standard of care.
Restore Your Smile and Your Confidence Nothing negatively impacts your day-to-day life quite like having having broken, damaged or missing teeth. So don't wait any longer to restore your smile! Dr. Drone makes it easy to get through more difficult restorative procedures like crowns, bridges, dental implants or full-mouth reconstructions. He respects your needs and concerns and guarantees your comfort during your visit. If you're worried about shots, pain or discomfort, you won't feel a thing. And we say that because we mean it! We are gentle and compassionate in every service we deliver. With our high-quality, pain-free prosthodontics services, we can restore your mouth and your confidence with ease!
A dental implant is an ideal tooth restoration for people who are missing one or more teeth. We believe that it is important for you to always feel as good as you look, so when we restore a dental implant, you can be sure it will function properly and look terrific. Plus, we work with such a gentle touch so that you can feel relaxed and comfortable during your procedure. While aesthetics is important, the benefits of dental implants go beyond just looks. Dental implants improve comfort, enhance chewing ability, allow for normal function in the mouth and provide better overall dental and systemic health. With a healthy and functional smile, you'll not only look great but feel great.
If you have significant tooth loss, decay, or bone loss, we have a solution for you. With All-on-4 Technology, we can place a full tooth bridge onto four permanent implants and restore your smile in just one day! Dr. Drone's experience with All-On-4 implants allows him to create beautiful new teeth for patients with lasting results.
A dental implant is an ideal tooth restoration for people who are missing one or more teeth for reasons like injury or periodontal disease. After a titanium implant is placed, the restoration is completed by a custom abutment and crown.
Implants are typically no more expensive than other methods of tooth replacement. They are also considered a more conservative approach as they do not require any irreversible procedures to adjacent teeth. Because of this, they are a more favorable approach than bridgework.
Implants require healthy gums and adequate bone. A patient must also be committed to excellent oral hygiene and regular dental visits, as these are critical to the long-term success of dental implants.
An implant-supported denture is used when a patient no longer has teeth remaining in their mouth but enough bone in their jaw to support implants. Implant-supported dentures snap into place on top of implants but can be removed for cleaning.