Dental Malpractice is a specific sub-category of malpractice concerning dental services. Errors in dentistry often relate to implantation, root canal treatment, prosthetics, or tooth extraction. Although dental errors are rarely life-threatening, they cause serious pain, discomfort, and significant financial costs to correct. Disputes are also common in aesthetic dentistry, where the result does not meet the patient's expectations. A specific feature of dental disputes is that evidence (X-rays, photos) is usually well-documented, facilitating expert assessment.
Specialists on Legal.ge offer legal assistance in dental disputes:
- Poor Quality Implantation: Disputes over implant failure, incorrect planning, or nerve damage.
- Endodontic Errors: Broken instruments in the canal, perforation, or incomplete filling.
- Aesthetic Claims: Disputes over the color and shape of veneers or crowns if they do not match the agreement.
- Refunds: Negotiating with the clinic for a refund or reimbursement of treatment costs.
- Licensing Issues: Checking doctor qualifications (e.g., did a therapist have the right to place an implant).
In practice, patients often demand not only a refund but also reimbursement for re-treatment costs (at another clinic), which can be much higher than the original amount. For clinics, it is important to have a well-drafted contract and informed consent describing potential complications. If the patient was warned about the risk (e.g., implant failure), doctor liability may be excluded.
In Georgia, dental disputes are regulated by the Civil Code and healthcare legislation. In case of a dispute, the forensic medical examination report assessing treatment quality is decisive.
Working with a specialist helps you objectively assess the situation. The lawyer will help you gather X-rays and other evidence and negotiate with the clinic out of court.
Legal.ge is your defender against harm received in the dental chair. Our experts will help you recover your health and finances.
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