Bridges are one way of replacing a missing tooth if the two teeth on either side of the missing teeth are strong enough. With the invention of implants it is not advisable to make a bridge unless one of the supporting teeth requires a crown anyway.        

The patient below presented with a broken down back molar and a missing first molar. This was causing the upper and lower teeth to start drifting apart, changing her bite. This also starts placing more pressure on the front teeth, causing them to wear as they are now used for chewing.

During treatment the back molar had to be reconstructed to remove all decay and fractures.