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    karr2d2 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 28, 2011, 04:03 PM
    Crown doesn't fit, dentist says tooth shifted?
    Hi, my son (17) had to have a crown made and when we went to get it installed it didn't fit correctly. The dentist says his tooth shifted and wants us to pay an additional $135 to have another one made. Is it common for teeth to shift that much in about 4-5 weeks time? I'm wondering if the mold was done correctly.. Thanks
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    Sep 28, 2011, 04:13 PM
    I would agrue this point, a tooth shifts very slowly but an error in the mold is far more likely. The dentist needs to bite this bullet.
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    Oct 3, 2011, 02:42 AM
    A tooth would never move far enough within 4-5 weeks for a crown to be ill fitting, it does sound like the impression was taken poorly, or perhaps the technician created a bad fitting crown, but the blame is not yours and in no way shape or form should you be expected to pay up.
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