Many of us are familiar that missing teeth can make it difficult to communicate, speak, bite, or even eat. When a tooth is lost, it is important to contact your dentist about dental replacement options. Dental bridges are used in dentistry to restore missing teeth as well as to construct a bridge that connects nearby teeth. The teeth on each side of a missing tooth are referred to as abutment teeth, and the replacement tooth is referred to as a pontic tooth (false tooth).