The most common bridge is the traditional fixed bridge. This type of bridge consists of more than one crown and filler teeth. It may also consist of teeth connected together. Another type of bridge is the cantilever bridge in which the artificial tooth or pontic attaches to only a single support tooth. If you have teeth on just one side of the missing tooth, you may be recommended a cantilever bridge.
A Maryland bridge, however, holds the pontic tooth in place via metal bands that are placed on the back of the teeth. Maryland bridges are ideal for teeth at the front of the mouth, as the metal bands are hidden.