bridge vs. implant?

I have poor teeth - always have. I have just had my third tooth in from the bottom removed. On one side I have a crowned tooth (gold crown) and on the other I have a tooth that is full of filings.  I need to decide between an implant and a bridge. The dentist suggests a bridge - as one of the side teeth will likely need a crown in the future. The oral surgeon suggests an implant, as I have a gold crown and it is a shame to lose that expense. Also, he says that an implant will cause no future disintegration (my word) of the jaw bone - whereas a bridge can result in some loss of jaw bone. I am vacillating between the two - but am needing to decide. Any advice?

[itchyimplants]

Be careful of the implants....there are many cautions regarding allergies to the titanium

[sunshineoh]

do an implant i just did mine 3days ago ......i had to make a chocie of brige or in plant  the cost is not that much more plus 10 to 15 years later your going to have to get your work fix titanium is safe your body can not reject it but it ***** cus you won't have a tooth  for 2 to 6 months   i th only reason i say don't get a brige is because if you need any other work on the other teeth in the brige you have to pay for a brige all over again