Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Illinois

Dental malpractise

I had a bridge that broke. So I went to put another bridge. The dentist was insisting that another touth was needed as a base for the bridge. I answered that the bridge has been there for 5 years until broke and the two touth were fine holding it. Anyway, when my mouth was numb and I had no idea what he was doing he prepared other touth. All done I realised that the bridge was staying too high leaving a lot of space with the gum, and I asked him why is that. The dentist said thats how they are done which is not true because I had the other bridge who was supported at the gum. After 2 days one of the sides of the bridge started to move. When I went back to the dentist he said to wait that the other side of the bridge moves so he can take it out otherwise the bridge will be damaged and he had to prepare another one. That was 1 year ago. Besides, he hurried up when my mouth was still numb and I was at the dental chair to make me sign a paper that I was happy with what he did.

My questions are:

Is it a malpractise that the dentist prepared (drilled) another tooth?

Is it malpractise he did the bridge not proper and is it malpractise that he saves his costs to prepare for me another bridge?


Asked on 10/18/08, 6:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

Re: Dental malpractise

It is impossible to know from what you have written. The only way to find out is to have a look at your entire records, look at the xrays and then see what this doctor has done.

In Illinois, in order to file a medical malpractice suit, the patients medical records have to have been completely examined by an expert who then can write an affidavit saying that he has looked at the records and in his opinion the doctor has failed to follow the standard of care. Without the affidavit, the lawsuit will be dismissed.

So the first thing to do is to get your medical records and take it to an attorney who does this sort of cases and ask to review the material to see whether you have a case. That is the only way to find out.

Keep in mind that you must also show you have been damaged by this doctor even if he was negligent. If his negligent has not caused permanent damage, or major injury, you may have a hard time finding an attorney wanting to take your case.

If you have any questions, you may contact me.

I hope this helps,

Nima Taradji

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Answered on 10/18/08, 7:03 pm


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