Regular bridge
The abutment teeth are located on opposite sides of the open space.
Cantilever bridge
The abutment teeth are located on only one side of the missing tooth or molar.
Resin-retained bridge or Maryland bridge
A pontic (false tooth) is attached to metal bands that are hidden with a white-colored composite resin and attached to the back sides of the teeth on either side of the pontic. This kind of bridge is usually indicatedpossible when the teeth on either side of the open space are almost intact.