When a tooth is lost, the surrounding teeth tend to shift into the empty space. This movement changes how chewing forces are distributed across the remaining teeth, their roots, and the jaw. These misaligned forces can cause the neighboring teeth to move more quickly and even drift out of their sockets, especially into the gap left behind. Dental bridges help restore proper bite alignment, improve chewing and speech, and prevent facial sagging that can lead to early wrinkles and aging signs.
 

A dental bridge is a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) anchored between two porcelain crowns that fill the gap left by missing teeth. These crowns are attached to the adjacent natural teeth, creating a fixed bridge that is not removable. This method is commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth permanently.
 

There are three main types of dental bridges:

1. Fixed Traditional Bridges
   These bridges consist of a false tooth (called a pontic) held in place by two crowns attached to the teeth on either side of the gap. This type is permanent and cannot be removed like partial dentures.
    

2. Resin-Bonded Bridges
   Typically used for front teeth, this type involves bonding the false tooth to metal bands, which are then attached to the supporting teeth using a resin that remains hidden from view.
    

3. Cantilever Bridges
   Used in areas of the mouth that experience less pressure, such as the front teeth. This bridge is anchored on only one side, using one or more adjacent natural teeth to support the false tooth.