Dental Bridge There are a number of options to fill the gap of missing teeth. Unfilled spaces may cause the surrounding teeth to drift from their natural positions, apart from being susceptible to infections. Those who are missing a tooth or two are suitable candidates for a dental bridge. A dental bridge is a false tooth that is anchored to the adjacent teeth. Both the abutment teeth are affixed with crowns and the false tooth is attached to the crowns. To affix the crowns the dentist will have to pare down the size of the top of the abutment teeth. Before the procedure an anaesthetic would be given to desensitize the teeth. Afterwards an impression of the whole area will be taken to form the cast of the bridge. A dental laboratory will then create the bridge out of the cast. A temporary bridge will be placed to protect the exposed part of the abutment teeth. On the next sitting, the permanent bridge will be fitted. It may be have to be polished so that the bite feels normal. Then the new bridge will be cemented to the abutting teeth. An alternative option is the resin retained bridge which does not require any preparation of the abutment teeth. These are suitable for incisor teeth. The false tooth or pontic is attached to the abutment teeth by composite resins reinforced with metal bands. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene with dental bridge, and it will last up to ten years or more.