This thesis points to the fact that dental bridges, that is, fixed prosthodontic appliances are one of the therapeutic options in the treatment of partial loss of teeth. A review of existing literature has recognized the importance of meeting all the relevant factors while fabricating and designing the body of the bridge in order to achieve the best long-term results. The replacement for missing teeth should achieve the following: a successful therapy and the durability and stability of the prosthetic appliance in the stomatognathic system. In order to achieve these goals, dental bridges should be fabricated in accordance with the principles of aesthetics, statics and mechanics, as well as those of biocompatibility and oral hygiene. The latter is a very important factor in the ultimate success of therapy thus pointing to the importance of cooperation which should be established between the patient and his dentist. Each dental bridge should exhibit accurate match without compromising the stomatognathic system. The relationship between the dental bridge and other parts of oral cavity must be such that oral hygiene can be well maintained. Simultaneously, the relationship between other parts of the oral cavity, and this is primarily related to the mucous membrane with which it is in close contact, must be established in such a way to provide good oral hygiene without pressing on the surrounding tissues thus causing inflammation and similar changes. The materials of which dental bridges are made have to be biocompatible, sufficiently hard, aesthetically pleasant and hygienically acceptable. Also, the review of the most recent literature revealed that there have been some new findings and insights in fixed prosthodontics and some conclusions were drawn about its role in the field of dental prosthetics.