Posted by Maraki on 11/22/10

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For the past 13 months I was on a lengthy schedule at a
University Dental Clinic for root canal treatment. My root
canal was successfully performed by a student dentist with
a close observation of different registered dentists. Later
on, I was told to continue a crown restoration in order to
save the tooth permanently. I, of course, gladly complied
and began the treatment 2 months ago.
During the crown restorative procedure, however, the
student was not fully accompanied by a dentist and he broke
the major part of the anatomical structure and the
permanent build up of my bicuspid on which the crown
restoration would be built. As the result, neither of the
anatomic structure nor the permanent builds up left to put
on the final crown. According to my research, the only
option left looks pulling out the tooth. I wish if there
would be another option to save such cosmetic teeth.
For now, they have loosely attached and covered the broken
tooth with a temporary plastic material. The dentist also
warned me not to chew on the left side of my mouth where
the material is attached to the broken tooth until the next
appointment. Unfortunately, the next appointment is based
on space availability and is not yet been specified. I, of
course, attempted to know my next treatment plan and how to
solve the problem? But, I was not given the chance to speak
to any dentist except the student dentist who was confused
and unable to explain what the following treatment plan and
exact date will be. I also wonder how long I will able to
limit myself from using both side of my tooth to chew.
Moreover, I am also worried of an infection due to poor
hygiene and inaccessibility to the structure under the
temporary covering material to clean.
Coming to my final point, following are my questions: 1)
What is the best way to handle the issue 2) Do you think
the case will qualify for medical malpractice? 3) How can I
deal with the clinic if they tried to convince me in
pooling out the tooth? (Please keep in mind that I already
have paid for both the root canal treatment and crown
restoration in advance). 4) The case happened out of my
state of residency, Can I still file a claim in my own
state?
Thank you a lot,

Maraki

my tooth broke while on dental treatment, 11/22/10, by Maraki.

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