A dental bridge can replace one or more lost teeth by using artificial (fake) teeth to bridge the gap. A bridge is often comprised of crowns that are cemented in place on each side of the missing tooth or teeth that are supporting the pontic (fake tooth). A dental restoration known as a crown or cap covers the visible tooth surface to strengthen or beautify the tooth. A dental treatment called a bridge is used to replace one or more lost teeth. It consists of a false tooth or teeth attached to crowns on either side to provide as support.

A crown is essentially a cap used to repair a tooth to its pre-damaged state and stop additional decay or damage. In contrast to a crown, a bridge ties together two or more teeth to fill in the space left by a lost tooth.