Should Dentist Pay (thread title)
- From: Joel344 <joeleichen@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 15:19:09 GMT
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Should the dentist pay?
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Hi there, I had four porcelain veneers fitted at the front of my mouth
12 months ago. I went to the same dentist today for a check up and they
tell me there is too much excess cement in between the veneers meaning I
cannot floss. This has resulted in bleeding gums and potentially gum
disease and receeding gums. They say they have to remove the cement
which may dislodge the veneers and in which case I would have to pay to
have new ones fitted as they are not under guarantee. But surely this is
their fault in the first place and I should not have to pay? Also,
whilst cleaning the dentist chipped a veneer which means this one will
have to be replaced now - again, they say, at my cost. Should I really
have to pay?!
Would really appreciate some advice here, as I can't help thinking this
is all very unfair. Thanks, ClaireC
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#2 12-08-2005, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ClaireC
Hi there, I had four porcelain veneers fitted at the front of my mouth
12 months ago. I went to the same dentist today for a check up and they
tell me there is too much excess cement in between the veneers meaning I
cannot floss. This has resulted in bleeding gums and potentially gum
disease and receeding gums. They say they have to remove the cement
which may dislodge the veneers and in which case I would have to pay to
have new ones fitted as they are not under guarantee. But surely this is
their fault in the first place and I should not have to pay? Also,
whilst cleaning the dentist chipped a veneer which means this one will
have to be replaced now - again, they say, at my cost. Should I really
have to pay?!
Would really appreciate some advice here, as I can't help thinking this
is all very unfair. Thanks, ClaireC
Claire,
Thank you for sharing your story. I cannot answer your questions, but I
think that others who may be considering veneers need to hear these
things.
I don't think that patients realize that once they alter their teeth,
complications can occur.
Personally I think the dentist should have warned you upfront and told
you that veneers can chip, fall off, and break. S/he should have made
it clear if there were any complications, who was repsonsible for
payment, etc.
I personally think that since this INFO was NOT relayed to you, PRIOR
to undergoing this procedure, that the dentist should be held
accountable to "make things right" at no cost to you.
I do not know the legalities of something like this however.
Good luck,
Sue (nondentist)
Try this site www.dentistry.com
They may be able to direct you as to whether a you need to start a
process known as "peer review"
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#3 12-08-2005, 02:41 PM
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Hi Claire,
Dentists on Sci med dentistry forum think this is the definitely the
dentist's responsibilty.
Good luck,
Sue
Please follow this link for more info!
http://groups.google.com/group/sci....28817?scoring=d&;
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#4 12-09-2005, 07:20 AM
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Sue and Claire,
This almost borders on malpractice ........ its an iatrogenic disease!
Joel
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#5 12-09-2005, 10:17 AM
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Sue and Claire,
This almost borders on malpractice ........ its an iatrogenic disease!
Joel
"iatrogenic disease"
Dr. Joel,
Please explain.
Thanks,
Sue
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#6 12-12-2005, 07:37 AM
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Should the dentist pay?
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Many thanks to Sue and everyone else who submitted advice on my
situation. Much appreciated and I know how to proceed now.
Thanks again,
Claire
PS - Sue, I do not mind at all that you placed my post on another forum
as this led to more advice for me - so thanks for making the effort!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ClaireC
Hi there, I had four porcelain veneers fitted at the front of my mouth
12 months ago. I went to the same dentist today for a check up and they
tell me there is too much excess cement in between the veneers meaning I
cannot floss. This has resulted in bleeding gums and potentially gum
disease and receeding gums. They say they have to remove the cement
which may dislodge the veneers and in which case I would have to pay to
have new ones fitted as they are not under guarantee. But surely this is
their fault in the first place and I should not have to pay? Also,
whilst cleaning the dentist chipped a veneer which means this one will
have to be replaced now - again, they say, at my cost. Should I really
have to pay?!
Would really appreciate some advice here, as I can't help thinking this
is all very unfair. Thanks, ClaireC
Man!! this is so unreal that makes it funny, hopefully you won't get
mad at me...Ok, for what i understand this mistake is caused by your
dentist so if he needs to remove them is cuz he made the mistake
right?? like not removing the cement while putting the veneers
on...causing it on damage to your gums...so your Dentist should
pay...Put it this way...say you have some time of major surgery and the
Dr forgets something inside of you, like gause or an instrument you will
have problems in the future so is the drs responsabilitie, let's all
take responsability for what we do..and your Dentist shoudl do the same
thing..
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