A bridge is made up of two crowns one on each tooth on either side of the gap -- these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth -- and a false tooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials.
Over the Counter Medications. Drugs that are safe and effective for use by the general public without a prescription are defined as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
Nonprescription Medicines and Products - Topic Overview. A nonprescription medicine-sometimes called an over-the-counter, or OTC, medicine-is any drug that you can buy without a doctor's prescription. But don't assume that all nonprescription drugs are safe for you. These drugs can interact with other medicines and can sometimes cause serious health problems. And if you take more than the normal or recommended amount, overdose may occur. Some medicines should only be used by adults or older children.