In order to prepare the mouth for a bridge, the abutment teeth will need to be contoured. This process involves the dentist removing a small amount of the enamel to make room for a permanent crown to be cemented. An impression of the teeth is taken and sent to a dental laboratory.
Your dentist will make a temporary bridge to protect the exposed teeth until the bridge has been completed. It will also prevent teeth from shifting while you wait for your permanent bridge.