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description: "A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth with artificial teeth that are anchored to the teeth or implants on either side of the gap."
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# Dental bridge

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth with artificial teeth that are anchored to the teeth or implants on either side of the gap.

Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth. It literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth used to be. The artificial tooth is called a [pontic](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/pontic).

Bridges can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials. They are attached to surrounding teeth for support. Those teeth are called [abutment teeth](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/abutment-tooth). Unlike a removable bridge, which you can take out and clean, a fixed bridge can only be removed by a dentist. An implant bridge attaches artificial teeth directly to the jaw or under the gum tissue.

Your dentist can talk with you about bridges and other ways to replace a tooth, such as a [dental implant](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/dental-implant). Our office describes bridges on its [dental bridge page](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/services/dental-bridge).

[Town Center Dental can helpDental Bridge](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/services/dental-bridge)

## Related terms

-   [Pontic](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/pontic)
-   [Abutment tooth](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/abutment-tooth)
-   [Dental implant](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/dental-implant)
-   [Dental crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/dental-crown)
-   [Partial denture](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/partial-denture)

## Sources

1.  [MouthHealthy (ADA): Bridges](https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/bridges)

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