The three most common types of dental bridges used today are:
Traditional dental bridge (also known as a fixed partial denture). This is the most common type of dental bridge. It consists of a pontic (false tooth/teeth) that is fused between two dental crowns. The dental crowns are placed on the abutment teeth (natural teeth) on either side of the gap.
Cantilever dental bridge. This type of dental bridge is used when there are abutment teeth only on one side of the gap. It consists of a pontic (false tooth/teeth) that is cantilevered (supported) by one dental crown. The dental crown is placed on the abutment tooth (natural tooth) on the side of the gap.
Resin-bonded dental bridge (also known as a Maryland bridge). This type of dental bridge consists of a pontic (false tooth/teeth) that is bonded to the back of dental wings. The dental wings are placed on the abutment teeth (natural teeth) on either side of the gap.