A year ago I decided to put on an orthodontic appliance (lower two recessed and slightly overt bite). The doctor pulled back the lower two and put on the braces, about 3 weeks ago she said that we were removing the lower braces, but she mentioned something about the expansion of the lower jaw and insertion of an implant, but added that she would not recommend it. A few days after that, the doctor's assistant took off my braces and I noticed the strange look of my teeth. Apart from the lack of two, there were three in this place, which was already strange. At home, I came to the conclusion that the teeth in the lower jaw are very recessed. The defect is so big that I can stick my index finger between the lower jaw and the jaw with my mouth closed, which was not the case before the treatment. So I went to the doctor, showing the defect. I think she got scared and offered me lumps on double retention and lifts, because I still have the upper apparatus. I consulted another orthodontist who said that it would not help in any way with my defect, and he would not comment on the tears because it should not be done. What should I do? Can I request a refund for the entire treatment and further treatment at the expense of the doctor? Can I apply for compensation or redress?
In this case, you should gather medical records and go to a lawyer to analyze it and make the right decision. It is also worth consulting the orthodontic treatment with another specialist.
Treatment errors are becoming more frequent, and the lack of proper orthodontic and medical knowledge causes many complications and additional diseases in patients. Schematic treatment of treatment processes is also a premise that causes errors in treatment to appear more and more often. All this should be thoroughly analyzed with the help of a lawyer specializing in medical law and a decision should be made regarding the compensation or redress proceedings. A diagnostic error (diagnosis error) is particularly severe for the patient, as it results in faulty treatment or treatment discontinuation.
It is believed that the diagnosis should consist of two procedures: 1) gathering the facts, 2) analysis of these facts (assessment, disease determination, possible consultations with specialists, the need for additional tests, if the initial diagnosis must be confirmed orchanged). The first procedure requires diligence on the part of the orthodontist, the second - knowledge and experience. Failure to do so at any stage of these procedures can lead to diagnostic errors. A therapeutic error occurs in the case of choosing the wrong method or method of treatment, improperly performed surgery, performing an operation despite medical contraindications, abandoning or delaying treatment, using inappropriate drugs, etc.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Przemysław GogojewiczIndependent legal expert specializing in medical matters.
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