Implant v Bridge

bucketybuck

I know every situation is different, but I was just hoping for some opinions about this from everybody!

I had a crown in one of my incisors, but it turns out the root was cracked and now my dentist has removed the crown and root completely. I have the joy of being gap toothed for a while, but as soon as possible I want to have things rectified, which leads to the question above.

The dentist says a bridge is viable, but should I spend the extra and get an implant now, or is a bridge perfectly good long term? I know an implant costs a lot more, but I really do feel like I want to do things right first time. Am I underselling a dental bridge here, does a bridge last perfectly well for a lifetime? (assuming its looked after of course).

To further complicate things, my other incisor has two fillings in it, so the dentist says that if doing a bridge he would be putting a crown into it also, which seems a practical thing to do.

As I say, every mouth is different, but do you think I should be happy enough to just get a bridge done? Or is it worth going the extra mile and getting implants?

tooth_doc

extremely difficult to give an accurate comment without actually seeing a case, both options has pros and cons, an implant is a long term option certainly, but the crown that goes on top of it will need to be periodically renewed as well.

both the implant and the bridge needs to be well looked after

your gum health and maintenance has to be very good

one main advantage of the implant is it doesnt have to alter the neighbouring teeth

an adhesive bridge is also an alternative option to a conventional bridge but dependent on the health of the neighbouring teeth as well