Dental bridges are used to fill a gap between two teeth. The false tooth, called pontic, is attached to two crowned abutment teeth on either side of the gap. A bridge can also have metal or porcelain “wings” attached on both sides of the supporting teeth.

If you have a missing tooth and have neglected to fill the gap it created, you may develop one or several of the following conditions:

1. Cavities (tooth decay)
2. Gum disease
3. Chewing complications
4. Pronunciation difficulties
5. Distorted smile or shape of your face
6. Displacement of natural teeth around and above the gap