The attachment procedure usually takes two or three appointments to complete. At the first appointment, one of our dentists, Dr. Christopher or Dr. Madison, will prepare the teeth for the bridge. Since the bridge must be fabricated very precisely to ensure correct bite and to match the opposing tooth, impressions of the teeth are taken and sent to a dental lab where the bridge will be constructed to your doctor's specifications. Fixed bridges are typically cemented to the natural teeth next to the space left by the missing tooth. A pontic (false tooth) replaces the lost tooth. Crowns, which are cemented onto the natural teeth, provide support for the bridge.