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Both can replace a single missing tooth well. Common factors a dentist considers:
Dental implant
- A post placed in the jawbone, topped with a crown.
- Doesn’t require reshaping the neighboring teeth and helps maintain bone where the tooth was.
- Needs adequate bone and healthy gums; may need grafting.
- Usually takes several months from start to finish. See our dental implants process guide.
- Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and some medications can affect healing — discuss your health history.
Bridge
- A false tooth attached to crowns on the neighboring teeth.
- Usually finished in a few weeks, without surgery.
- Neighboring teeth are reshaped, which makes most sense if they already need crowns.
- Cleaning under the bridge takes special floss or tools.
Questions to ask: “Am I a good candidate for both?”, “What happens if I wait?”, “What maintenance will each need?” and “Can I have a written estimate for each?” Costs depend on many factors; see our dental cost factors page. A removable partial denture is another option — our dentures guide explains it.
General education only, not a diagnosis or treatment advice. Please see a licensed dentist about your own situation. For a medical emergency (trouble breathing or swallowing, heavy bleeding, a major injury or rapidly spreading swelling), call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
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