Dental malpractice is a form of medical malpractice. The consequences can be serious and life-long. Chronic pain, disfigurement, and serious health problems such as malnutrition, are just some of the consequences of dental malpractice. If you have been harmed by dental malpractice, and experienced medical malpractice lawyer can help you recover the compensation that you need and deserve.
What is Dental Malpractice?
Unsuccessful treatment or an unsatisfactory outcome, does not necessarily constitute dental malpractice. Malpractice occurs when a dentist or dental professional performs below the accepted standard of care and that failure results in an injury to the patient. Dental malpractice includes both negligence and intentional wrongdoing. Examples of dental malpractice can cause include:
- Unnecessary extractions of multiple teeth
- Extraction of the wrong tooth or teeth
- Improper placement of dental implants
- Improper root canal surgery
- Improperly fabrication or placement of bridges or crowns
- Failure to diagnose gum disease
- Failure to diagnose oral cancer
- Failure to obtain informed consent
- Anesthesia errors
- Unsanitary conditions
- Failure to refer to specialist
- Sexual assault, typically while under sedation
Dental Malpractice Injuries
Injuries caused by dental malpractice can cause life-long pain, and some can be fatal. Examples include:
- Damage to teeth that were not supposed to be involved in the procedure
- Nerve injuries, including those which cause loss of the sense of taste
- Jaw joint injuries, including temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)
- Damage to the gums
- Infections, including fatal infections
- Fractured jaw
- Perforated sinus cavity
- Advanced cancer due to failure to diagnose
If you or someone you love has been harmed by dental malpractice, please contact us to be connected to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer in your state.
