How Soon After a Tooth Extraction Can I Get a Dental Implant?

In this video, Dr. John Coolican, a renowned Wilkes-Barre, PA implant dentist, explains the methodology we use to replace a missing tooth with a dental implant once the tooth has been removed.

Another popular topic is what happens if a tooth needs to be extracted? Daily, I see patients referred by their dentist to see if I can replace a tooth or multiple teeth the same day with dental implants. If the tooth has not already been removed many times, I can remove the tooth, place the dental implants, and add bone grafting material and a new temporary tooth onto the implant the same visit, so you can leave the office that day with a new permanent tooth and avoid the embarrassment of going without a tooth or a number of teeth. If the tooth has recently been extracted, then it may require several months of healing before a dental implant can be placed.

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    MEET JOHN P. COOLICAN DMD, FICOI, DIAMDI, FAGD

    Dr. Coolican is a second-generation dentist and graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. With a deep passion for serving the residents of Eastern Pennsylvania, he has remained committed to staying on the cutting edge of implant dentistry through continuing education in the best treatment modalities and technologies.

    As a practitioner focused on dental implants, Dr. Coolican maintains an unwavering dedication to excellence. He completed a comprehensive general dental practice residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the VA Hospital System.

    His professional achievements include:

    • Fellow International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI)
    • Diplomat and Founding Member International Academy of Mini Dental Implants
    • Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD)
    • Member International Dental Implant Association (IDIA)
    • Member Academy of Osseointegration

    Dr. Coolican’s expertise is unparalleled, having successfully placed nearly 10,000 Mini and One-Piece Dental Implants since 2004 and completing over 1,000 hours in advanced continuing education. Dr. Coolican’s experience and expertise in this technique surpasses any other doctor in Eastern Pennsylvania and other surrounding states.

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