The effect of dental errors on a patient can have a significant effect on its appearance and general health condition. Several conditions, especially including digestive system, are associated with poor dental hygiene. However, compared to medical malpractice, dental care error is little attention.
As detailed in the research published in the American Journal of Journal of Journal of Journal of the American Dental Association, certain types of medical malpractice are significantly more common in the dental field than others. This generally occurs because certain types of procedures require more complex procedures or particularly intensive surgery. As a result, the dentist may be more prone to mistakes during these procedures, as compared to other simpler procedures.
Prosthesis stands as the most common field of dentistry related to medical malpractice. Dental prostheses are consistent with tooth replacement and often require some extractions. Treatment related to this field includes dentures and bridges. In addition, dental practitioners working in this field process the results of tooth defects, which can make patient treatment more difficult. According to this survey, this field accounts for 28% of all dental malpractice claims.
In 17% of all dental malpractice claims, endodontic treatment is a kind of allegation of a certain number of medical errors. This field consists of working inside teeth, treating the roots and roots of teeth. It includes root canal treatment, especially painful and affects nerves.
Restorative dentists are the third most common malpractice cases accounting for 16% of all complaints. Repair procedures include veneers, fillers, and similar procedures that address the problem of damage that the cavity can cause.
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