Missing Teeth

[dsvd]

As you get older crowns can come loose and the base tooth eroded so that
it no longer can support the crown.

Is it better to bridge the gap with the surrounding tooth or if affordable
go for single dental implants with a view to the long-term?

Thank you

[Jennykenny]

Am halfway through a long eighteen month process of two bridges (bottom teeth and top side teeth) and a double implant, (two front teeth), and what I can tell you is that the whole thing was very expensive, but I'm glad I decided to go ahead with it.
The implants took a long time as you need them to settle in, and in my case as I had no base of bone to attach them to, (an infection had destroyed most of the root), the dentist has to 'grow' bone to attach the teeth.
Obviously have an experienced 'implantologist' do the work, rather than just a dentist, although a good dentist an cope with a bridge.
Suggest that you get two or three quotes from different surgeries, (the cost of the quote will be off-set against the total bill if you decide to go ahead with that particular dentist). Ask as many people as possible to recommend a surgery.
Take your time and it will be worth it.

[J9PUR]

Only a qualified dentist can answer that question after carrying out a full clinical and radiographic examination as each patient will be different. It is not possible to make broad statements such as 'Implants are always better than bridges'. Sorry!