Is it at all possible for a permanent porcelain crown to go on the wrong way?

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I got my permanent crown put on about a year ago at a dentist office in Florida. About a week ago, it fell out while I was eating and I wasn't even eating anything sticky, so I assume it was just the glue coming loose. My mom told me to just stick it back on, so I did and after a few tries, I got it stuck back on and it felt right. I did notice though that it would go in backwards, but the bite didn't feel right. I went into my new dentist in Texas to get it cemented back on. See photo for story

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

Your crown will only fit correctly one way.  Schedule an appointment with a dentist and have it recemented properly to avoid future problems.

Cary Ganz, DDS · Answer

Possible I guess yes, probable no. If the crown is made correctly it can only go on in one way. For it to go on backwards the tooth would either have to be prepared the same on both sides or else the crown will not fit.The real answer is that for the crown to go on backwards would normally mean that it does not fit once cemented or bondedGet it removed and remade.Dr. Cary Ganz

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