Dental bridges come in various styles, and your dentist will recommend the type best suited to your unique needs. For those missing one or two teeth, a traditional fixed bridge may be offered, where crowns are affixed to healthy teeth on either side of the gap, supporting the bridge and dental prosthesis. In cases where only one healthy tooth is adjacent to the gap, a cantilever bridge may be suggested. This type involves fitting a single crown to a healthy tooth to support the dental prosthesis. Alternatively, a bonded bridge, also known as a Maryland bridge, requires two healthy teeth for fitting. However, instead of crowns, metal or porcelain ‘wings’ are used to secure the dental prosthesis.