WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF DENTAL MALPRACTICE?
There arc a variety of dental treatments and procedures. All of them require a standard level of competence in their performance; to name a few where questions can arise: *Implants are a great way to avoid dentures, when done correctly, they are fantastic; but, if improperly designed, or if mispositioned, they can cause serious problems and complications. *Periodontal disease is an insidious disease which, if it goes undetected, can destroy the supporting structures of the teeth. The standard of care in dentistry includes means of detecting periodontal disease early, and providing a modality of treatment as soon as possible. *Antibiotics are sometimes necessary before dental procedures. When warning signs are present and no antibiotic is given, a simple tooth extraction can spread bacteria throughout the body and cause various health problems, a brain abscess, for example, or even heart failure. *Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) are problems, which cause radiating pain,backaches
