The bridge option typically includes two separate appointments – the first appointment is to prepare the teeth by removing decay, filling in any voids with bonding material, shaping the teeth for the bridge, and using 3D scans to send a virtual replica of your mouth to the lab. When leaving the first appointment, you will not go without a space holder! We send you out with a temporary bridge placed with temporary cement. Approximately two weeks later, when the lab has finished creating your bridge, you would have your second appointment to adjust and cement your new permanent bridge.