The 5 Most Common Dental Malpractice Claims | Discussion with a Florida Dental Malpractice Lawyer

Welcome to our comprehensive coverage of the five most prevalent dental malpractice claims. Our goal is to offer comprehensive information to help folks dealing with such sensitive matters.

Our first point of discussion revolves around the Inferior Alveolar Nerve (IAN) injury cases. The IAN is a critical component situated within the lower jaw, and any harm to it results in unusual sensations, such as numbness around the lower lip, chin, jaw, and gums. Multiple dental procedures can inflict such damage, including overfilling during a root canal, mishandling of root canal files, improper placement of dental implants, and extraction of a tooth dangerously close to the IAN canal.

Failure to diagnose cancer forms the second most common dental malpractice claim. Routine dental checkups and procedures frequently involve x-rays, potentially revealing cancerous growths. A dentist's negligence in identifying or addressing these issues may leave a patient with unchecked, developing cancer. As a consequence, the disease can escalate, leading to far more severe damage than if immediately referred to a cancer specialist.

Next on our list are botched root canal cases. Several missteps during a root canal can lead to adverse outcomes beyond nerve damage and overfill. For instance, a dentist may inadvertently drill a hole through the tooth, causing a perforation. Mismanagement of such perforation, like forcing sealant and gutta percha into surrounding tissues, triggers discomfort and can result in tooth loss.

It might come as a surprise, but performing procedures on the incorrect tooth stands as one of the most common dental malpractice claims. Examples of these procedural errors range from extracting the wrong tooth to misplacing crowns and root canals. Even surgical procedures such as apicoectomies can fall victim to such mistakes. These cases are relatively straightforward as there's little to dispute when a dentist has operated on the wrong tooth.

Lastly, let's examine instances involving lingual nerve damage. This crucial nerve provides sensation to the tongue and the floor of the mouth. Damage can occur during several dental procedures, such as wisdom tooth extraction that results in lingual cortical plate fracture or due to anesthetic injection mishaps.

This sums up our deep-dive into the five most common dental malpractice claims. If you, or anyone you know, suffer from such unfortunate circumstances, feel free to reach out.

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