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Crown teeth have dents. Is this normal?

roberto2019May 1, 2019
New crown teeth recently put in (two front teeth) and they appear to have indents in both front teeth. Hardly visible but can be seen if light hits it from certain angles and if i glide my finger i can feel steps in the teeth. Have been told by the dentist this is normal to give the tooth a more natural look. Was wondering if this is the case.

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Dr. Mamta Kori, DDS
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Answered on Jul 14, 2019
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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answered on May 2, 2019
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Dr. Richard Gochman, DDS (retired)
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Answered on May 2, 2019
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