Dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth and gum tissues. They are attached to neighbouring teeth and cemented into place. The underlying substructure can be made of a ceramic material or metal , but the cosmetic restorations are typically of porcelain.

Composite fillings are a dental restorative material that comprises a mixture of plastic resin and powdered glass filler. They are versatile and can be used to repair cracked and decayed teeth. Their usefulness extends to other dental restoration procedures, such as the application of veneers and crowns