Bridges, also known as fixed partial dentures, replace missing teeth and eliminate gaps with dental fillings permanently joined to adjacent teeth or dental implants. Bridges promote the proper shape of a face by maintaining jaw alignment and restore the natural and aesthetic look of a smile. When one or more teeth are lost, the rest of the existing teeth have a tendency to shift and affect the ability to chew or speak.

The success of fitting a bridge depends on the health and strength of the surrounding teeth and is

determined by the location and size of the missing tooth or teeth, the presence of connecting abutments, the evidence of grinding or clenching, and the transparency of the existing teeth.