Dental bridges are designed to bridge the gaps where teeth are missing. A fake tooth known as a pontic, made out of various materials is put in place of the missing tooth, and a bridge is designed to hold that tooth in place by attaching it to the remaining teeth that surround it. There are three types of bridges available: traditional, Cantilever, and Maryland bonded. All three have their uses depending on how many teeth are missing or which ones need replacing.

A dental bridge is made up of two crowns, one on each tooth on each side of the gap, and one or more artificial teeth. The crowns are called abutment teeth and hold the dental bridge in place. Bridges are made from porcelain fused to an underlying frame made of metal. Just like regular dentures, dental bridges must be fitted to the mouth of the person who will be using them. They must be cleaned regularly and may eventually need to be replaced.