What is a Maryland or bonded bridge?
A Maryland bridge serves the same purpose a fixed bridge, but it is bonded to the adjacent teeth enamel instead of being held in place by crowns. Therefore, minimal tooth enamel on the abutment teeth needs to be sacrificed. They can only be placed in selected situations and are only as secure as their bond. By the way – the term “Maryland” came from the fact that this type of bridge was developed at the University of Maryland dental school.
