A bridge has two primary components: An abutment, and a pontic. An abutment (or support) for the bridge is created by placing a crown on a natural tooth or an implant, and the pontic is a synthetic tooth that replaces the missing tooth.

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TRADITIONAL

There are two crowned abutment teeth that support the bridge, and the pontic is suspended between them.

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IMPLANT-SUPPORTED

The pontic is attached to one or more dental implants.

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CANTILEVER

Pontics are suspended from one side over empty spaces via a crowned abutment tooth. 

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MARYLAND

Resin composite cement is used to anchor the pontic to the neighboring teeth using wings.