What is the ruling if a loosened tooth does not return to its original state after the expected period?

Chapter on Diyat (Blood Money) for Wounds

Al-Mughni

Book of Blood-Money (Diyyāt)

Book 48 · Issue 3 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

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If the waiting period passes and the tooth does not return to its prior stable condition, compensation is determined by judicial appraisal (*hukuma*). If an assailant completely knocks out such a tooth, he owes the full *diyya*.