If a tooth is weak, cracked or full of old filling material, a crown can hold it together. Dr. Pierpont fits crowns for Spivey patients and uses the TRIOS 3D scanner for a digital impression.
She will tell you if a smaller repair is a better choice.
Steps and timing
The tooth is numbed, shaped and scanned. A temporary crown covers it while the final one is made.
At the second visit the permanent crown is bonded.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Pairing with a root canal
A tooth treated with a root canal is more fragile. A crown reinforces it.
We plan both procedures from the start.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
An onlay as a lighter step
When damage is moderate, an onlay may restore the tooth with less removal. It is made of porcelain or composite.
We compare it with a full crown.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Spivey
Citrus Park lies about 15 miles northwest of Tampa with Carrollwood to its east. Spivey is within it.
Our office is about 24.5 miles away in a straight line. Crowns take two visits, and free second opinions are available.
Call (727) 363-6169 to have a tooth checked. If it hurts, ask for a same-day slot.
