EAO Communication

Vasak, Christoph; Fiederer, Robert; Watzek, Georg

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0501.2007.01499.x

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“…In contrast, private offices were sued significantly more for neural damage, violation of autonomy, distress and pain, and aggravation of periodontal disease. Neural damage complaints, usually related to implant installation, has been increasing during the last few years, a statistic that can be explained by the fact that in Israel, as in most European countries, these treatments are equally performed by general dental practitioners as well as specialists [32].…”

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The Incidence and Nature of Claims against Dentists Related to Periodontal Treatment in Israel during the Years 2005–2019

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Background: In recent years, worldwide dental malpractice claims have dramatically increased. The purpose of the present study is to analyze periodontal therapy related claims in Israel that led to legal decisions. Methods: This retrospective cohort study includes malpractice claims against dental practitioners related to periodontology between 2005 and 2019. Only closed cases where a final decision was made were included. The chi-square test or Fisher exact test for categorical variables were performed and a p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: During the study period there were 508 legal claims related to periodontal disease. Most plaintiffs were women (63.4%), and 71.3% of the patients were >35 years old. Most claims (82.8%) were settled out of court and ended in compromise. Claims concerning the treatment of periodontal disease by periodontists accounted only for 4.5% (23/508) of the cases while 95.5% (485/508) of the claims were for complications secondary to another treatment. Prosthodontic treatment was involved with the highest number 54.5%, followed by dental implants 17.7%, and endodontics 11.6%. The allegations were related to pain and distress (84.8%), aggravation of existent periodontal disease (83.3%), tooth loss (78.1%), and violation of autonomy (47%). Conclusions: The main cause for lawsuits was related to aggravation of periodontal disease during prosthetic or implant therapy and related to suspected faulty or inexistent preoperative diagnosis and planning. Practical implications: Periodontal consultation before dental treatment may reduce malpractice risks, adverse events, and un-necessary changes of treatment plans.

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The Incidence and Nature of Claims against Dentists Related to Periodontal Treatment in Israel during the Years 2005–2019

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et al. 2021

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Evidence-Based Practice: Toward Optimizing Clinical Outcomes

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