What’s the Difference Between an Implant-Retained Bridge and a Traditional Bridge?

In this video, Dr. John Coolican, an experienced Wilkes-Barre implant dentist, explains the distinguishing factors that separate conventional dental bridges from implant-retained bridges.

A very common question I get is what’s the difference between an implant retained bridge and a regular bridge? If you’re missing one or more teeth in a particular area, your general dentist will many times suggest a traditional bridge. And that involves drilling into the tooth behind and directly in front of the missing area to place and cement in a permanent bridge. The option to that may be an implant-supported bridge.

This is also a permanent option, but it does not involve drilling on any of your natural teeth, which most people don’t appreciate getting done. So you can come into the office, we can place implants for just the missing teeth without touching any other teeth in your mouth, place beautiful temporary teeth, and have you walk out with teeth that day, followed up with the beautiful porcelain teeth cemented in place several weeks later.

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MEET JOHN P. COOLICAN DMD, FAGD

Dr. Coolican was born, raised, and lives in the Scranton area. As a second generation dentist, his original intention in his studies after Scranton Preparatory School and while at the University Of Scranton included a desire to continue onto medical school. However, after serving in a position at his father’s office and learning the faces and names of many of the lifelong patients, he continued his career in dental school and cherishes the opportunity to serve the residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Dr. Coolican maintains a comprehensive dental practice devoted to excellence in his profession. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and general dental practice residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the VA Hospital system, Dr. Coolican is a founding member of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, member of the International Dental Implant Association, and holds status of Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry among others.

Dr. Coolican has extensive training and placed thousands of Mini Dental Implants since 2004 and restored hundreds of smiles. He and his staff have recently founded Mint Mini Dental Implants, Wilkes Barre, PA.

“I had a very positive experience at this dental office WAS nervous at first visit not knowing what to expect but Dr Coolican and his staff made me feel very comfortable and explained every step that would be taken If anyone is thinking about dental implants I would highly recommend this dental office I am very happy with mine!”

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