A fixed, natural-looking way to replace missing teeth — completed in just two visits at Adel Dentistry in Carrollwood, Tampa.
A missing tooth isn't just cosmetic: neighboring teeth drift, your bite shifts, and chewing gets harder. A dental bridge at Adel Dentistry fills the gap with a fixed, natural-looking restoration — no surgery, no removable appliance, completed in just two visits.
Award-winning cosmetic dentist · Hospital GPR-trained · ICOI Fellow in implants
A bridge anchors to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap (or to dental implants) and suspends one or more artificial teeth between them. Each bridge is custom-designed: shade-matched ceramic that blends with your smile and shaped to restore your bite.
Both replace missing teeth beautifully. A bridge is faster (two visits, no surgery) and ideal when the neighboring teeth already need crowns. An implant stands alone without touching adjacent teeth and helps preserve jawbone. There's no universal winner — Dr. Adel evaluates your bone, your neighboring teeth, and your goals, then recommends honestly.
Dr. Adel prepares the anchor teeth, takes a comfortable digital scan (no messy impressions), and places a natural-looking temporary.
Your permanent bridge is fitted, checked against your bite, and bonded in place.
Adel Dentistry is not a regular dental office. Dr. Mustafa Adel is an award-winning cosmetic dentist with hospital-level training: a General Practice Residency (GPR) at Saint Vincent Hospital in Cleveland covering advanced dentistry, trauma, surgery, and implants — plus a Fellowship in implants from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).
Straight answers about bridges, comfort, and care.
A fixed restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth. Crowns on the teeth adjacent to the gap support artificial teeth that span the space. Unlike a partial denture, it doesn't come out.
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, a well-made bridge typically lasts 10–15 years or longer.
Yes. The bridge is crafted from shade-matched ceramic and shaped to your smile — most people will never know it isn't your natural tooth.
With floss threaders or a water flosser — we'll show you exactly how at your visit. Keeping the anchor teeth healthy is what makes a bridge last.
The area is fully numbed; most patients report the process feels similar to getting a filling or crown.
Most PPO plans provide coverage. We'll verify your benefits and give you upfront pricing before treatment. No insurance? Ask about our in-house membership plan.
Call (813) 964-8585 or book online — let's fill the gap for good.