Bridges literally bridges the gap created between one or more missing teeth. A dental bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap – these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth – and false tooth/teeth in between. Bridges usually need the support of natural teeth or Implants.
Benefits

• Restores your smile
• Restores the ability to properly chew and speak
• Maintains the shape of your face
• Distributes the force of your bite by replacing missing teeth
• Prevents remaining teeth from drifting out of position

Types of Dental Bridges

• Traditional bridges

Involves creating a crown for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth, with a pontic in middle.

• Cantilever bridges

Used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth.

• Maryland bonded bridges

Metal or porcelain wings often on just one side of the bridge are bonded to your existing teeth.