Case history results for Restorative
There are 12 case histories that match your query, as follows:
- Claim for alleged inappropriate treatment defended - 28 February 2007
At the first attendance of a new patient, a dentist noted substantial dental decay and a chronic periodontal condition. In particular UL6 was heavily restored with gross recurrent caries around the margins of the restoration.
- Trauma to floor of mouth - 4 April 2003
The rotating bur of the air turbine caused a laceration to the patient's mouth which led to hospital treatment being needed some months later.
- Wedding teeth - 1 October 2002
A dentist received an adverse dental reference officer's report regarding the maintenance of anterior teeth and the provision of a partial denture for a patient with severe chronic periodontitis and extensive caries.
- Misdiagnosis of acute pulpitis - 1 September 2002
Failure to diagnose acute pulpitis as opposed to wisdom tooth symptons and administrative delays in arranging follow up treatment.
- Inadequate tongue protection - 3 June 2002
Although a dentist had taken precautions, the patient sued because her tongue bad been cut during treatment. The dentist was vulnerable to the allegation of negligence and a settlement was made.
- Prescription error - 9 May 2002
A patient was prescribed amoxycillin but his dental records indicated he was allergic to penicillin.
- Damage from air polisher? - 7 April 2002
Alleged damage to upper central incisor during tobacco stain removal with an air-jet polisher by a dental hygienist.
- Fractured instruments - 7 April 2002
A patient was left with fragments of fractured instruments in two upper pre-molar teeth following root canal treatment. Subsequently both teeth were heavily restored but have a poor prognosis.
- Misdiagnosed root fracture - 5 April 2002
Failure to diagnose root fracture resulting in inappropriate treatment and inevitable loss of an upper central incisor.
- A sensitive issue - 1 February 2002
A dentist used a diamond bur in an air rotor to strip the interdental enamel from imbricated lower incisors causing severe sensitivity for the patient.
- Administrative error - 1 February 2002
A number of administrative errors resulted in delay treating LR7 and its subsequent unnecessary loss.
- Delayed diagnosis of infective endocarditis - 1 January 2002
A patient with mitral valve disease developed SBE after dental treatment without antibiotic prophylaxis.
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