To design and prepare for a bridge is the same procedure as for a dental crown, first cutting down the tooth to make room for the crown/s and bridge/s.

Bridging is used to ‘bridge’ the gap between two remaining teeth. There are several different types available and it is always best to discuss with your dentist, as to the type which is most suitable to your requirements.

A ‘traditional bridge’, as we like to call them is also called a ‘fixed’ bridge; this is where the dentist creates a ‘pontic’ or artificial tooth with a crown attached on either side. The crowns fit over your natural teeth and hold the artificial tooth in place.

'Cantilever’ bridges are recommended when you only have teeth on one side and a gap. You then have several side by side pontics attached to one crown. Thus the name due to the action.

Another option is a Resin bonded bridge, this is where the pontic tooth is attached by a mental band to your natural teeth and no crown procedure is required accompanying this treatment. This is usually a temporary bridge.