Indianapolis Attorneys for Wisdom Tooth Extraction Dental Malpractice
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of dental negligence, you may have an Indiana dental malpractice claim. Our attorneys have extensive experience with these types of cases, recovering millions of dollars on behalf of patients who have experienced nerve injury.
Dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, dental hygienists and other dental professionals owe their patients the same duty of care that medical professionals owe to their patients. Dental malpractice can occur when a dental professional fails to properly treat, fails to perform a timely or correct diagnosis, or causes injury to a patient as a result of their actions. Failure to inform the patient of the available treatment options along with the associated risks and benefits can also be considered an example of Indiana dental malpractice.
Wisdom tooth extraction
The American Dental Association states wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, may appear in adults between the ages of 17 and 21. Not all people develop wisdom teeth. Those who do develop wisdom teeth may have anywhere from one to four teeth located in the upper and/or lower jaw. A dentist will often monitor a patient’s mouth to ensure that there is room for the wisdom teeth to move into position and that mouth tissues in the area are healthy.
A dentist may recommend removal of wisdom teeth to avoid problems or as treatment if a patient experiences pain, infection, gum disease, or tooth decay around the wisdom teeth.
Wisdom teeth may be extracted by your dentist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The dental provider, whether it is a general dentist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon should consult with the patient and advise them of risks involved with any procedure they recommend. Dental malpractice can occur if a dental professional fails to advise the patient of the risks involved in a procedure or performs the procedure negligently.
Severed nerve after wisdom tooth extraction claim
Clients our firm has successfully sought justice for include a 40-year old woman who underwent extractions of both of her wisdom teeth, during which her lingual nerves were severed. In this case, the dentist severing the nerves did not refer the patient immediately for microsurgery repair of the severed nerves and the patient suffered loss of feeling in her tongue and an inability to taste food.
If these nerve repairs are delayed more than 60 days, the odds of repairing the nerves for full function are greatly diminished. Our attorneys were able to prove that this was an act of dental malpractice, her case settled for significant amount.
Your Dental Malpractice Claim
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of dental negligence, you may have an Indiana dental malpractice claim. Navigating a dental malpractice claim can be complex, but with experienced legal representation by Cohen & Malad, you can pursue the justice and compensation you deserve. Our attorneys have relationships with numerous respected experts who routinely assist in assessing the dental treatment provided, and whether any portions of that treatment may be negligent. We do not charge for your initial consultation and do not collect fees until you are compensated for your claim.
For a free, confidential discussion of your rights and potential case, contact our dental malpractice team now or call 317.636-6481.
