A crown restores a tooth that is too damaged for a filling. Dr. Pierpont fits custom crowns for Ybor City patients, taking a digital TRIOS scan in place of a traditional impression.
She weighs lighter options first and recommends a crown only when it is warranted.
A look at the procedure
The tooth is numbed and shaped. A temporary crown goes on while the permanent one is made, and a second visit completes it.
You will know the sequence beforehand.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Why a worn filling may need more
Large fillings can weaken the tooth around them. When the walls are thin, a crown protects what is left.
We show you the tooth on screen so you can judge for yourself.
Learn more: White Fillings at Pier Dental
A crown after a root canal
Cleaned-out teeth lose some resilience. A crown seals the access point and shares the chewing load.
This pairing is routine in our office.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
About Ybor City
Ybor City grew from 40 acres of sandy scrubland that Vicente Martinez Ybor bought in 1885. Good foundations matter in a neighborhood and in a tooth.
Pier Dental is about 24 miles away in a straight line from Ybor City, and the drive is longer. Crowns need two visits, and free second opinions are available.
Phone (727) 363-6169 to schedule. For a painful tooth, ask for a same-day emergency time.
