Dental Veneers & Negligence
Posted in Medical Negligence on 16th Apr 2020
A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth which is designed to improve your appearance. Sometimes a natural-colour ‘composite' material is used instead of porcelain.
Veneers can be used to fix the following problems:
Discoloured teeth;
Teeth that are worn down;
Teeth that are chipped or broken;
Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped;
Teeth with gaps between them; or
Simply for cosmetic purposes to make your own teeth look better.
Getting a dental veneer usually requires at least two...
Dental Crown Treatment & Negligence
Posted in Medical Negligence on 8th Apr 2020
A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of your tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a 'dental cap'.
Why would I need a crown?
There are multiple indications for crowns. Some of the common ones include:
To strengthen a tooth after it has had root canal treatment;
Trauma – to restore broken teeth;
To strengthen teeth with very large fillings;
To improve the appearance of discoloured teeth or to improve the shape of teeth;
As part of a bridge;
On top of an...
Scaphoid Fracture Negligence
Posted in Medical Negligence on 27th Feb 2020
Scaphoid Fracture Negligence
A scaphoid fracture is a very common injury which, if left untreated or misdiagnosed, can cause a variety of adverse outcomes that can be linked back to clinical negligence.
In fact, the scaphoid bone is the most commonly fractured carpal bone in the human body.
Unfortunately, scaphoid fractures can be more challenging to identify and is commonly missed or misdiagnosed.
Therefore, it is important to make sure that the right treatment is provided in a timely manner.
What is the correct initial response?
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