At times, it is preferable to close small gaps between teeth called diastemas for cosmetic reasons. Simply by bonding resins to these teeth or by using porcelain veneers, such gaps can be eliminated.

Missing teeth, however, result in larger gaps that may best be corrected with bridges. As the name implies, a bridge is joined to supports, usually natural teeth, on either side and carries the replacement tooth or teeth in-between.

Bridges are usually at least three teeth in length but can also be made to rehabilitate the entire upper or lower dental arch with up to fourteen teeth.

The outcome of bridgework is an aesthetic natural appearance with strong, stable teeth which function as well, if not better, than one's original teeth. Often, the result is so ideal that patients who may have had to lose all of their remaining teeth can be given a whole new opportunity to enjoy beautiful, healthy teeth for an entire lifetime.