Loss of Bone

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#16 Post by **QKate** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:48 pm

Perhaps you could still take the doctor to court or in some other way get him to pay for implants? He is totally responsible. Bad dentists get away with so much, I have had bad dentists really mess up my mouth too and have had to pay tons of money to fix it- not even to what it would have been. Maybe you can talk to this dentist, or talk to a lawyer- it may be a difficult thing to face but it may help you in the long run? Keep processing and getting support with this as it may help.

#17 Post by **Bellita** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:44 pm

Wendy, how fast did your teeth move ? and was this done with only that appliance and no braces?

I am asking because I also have a space in my fron teeth that i want to close. I really wanted it to close fast but not im not sure that is a good idea.

I am 22 and will get braces, i dont know if age and technique matters that much. as it seems that you only got some type of retainer appliance and didnt use braces.

im scared now!!!

#18 Post by **wendy07663** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:48 pm

Bellita,

I went to my dentist asking him if he could close my gap by cosmetic bonding. He suggested having an appliance made because I have no insurance and it would be less expensive. Within the first week I noticed a big change in the space. I only had an appliance to push them together. The reason I posted what happened to me was so others would take the time to find a qualified orthodontist. I'm sure if you ask questions, he/she will explain how the process works. After speaking with the Dr. you should be excited, not scared, and looking forward to your treatment. In a few years you will have a beautiful smile. I know this site has some great people and they would be quite helpful in any questions you have. Good Luck

#19 Post by **bbsadmin** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:36 pm

This is indeed a terrible story. I remember when I was about to begin my orthodontic work, my orthodontist gave me a booklet which talked about how orthodontic work can cause all the things that Mark outlined in his post. Root resorption is one of the possible (but rare) outcomes. I think it's pretty standard that orthodontists give out this booklet or a similar paper outlining the risks. But a dentist may not have those materials in his office.

I agree that this is why a qualified orthodontist should do orthodontic work -- not a dentist. There must have been some signs that the teeth were in danger before they got to the point of no return -- weren't there?

If you're still thinking about suing your dentist, you should consult a lawyer to see that the statute of limitations is in your state. If you didn't sign a paper stating the risks of the appliance, and if your dentist never explained the risks to you, maybe you'll have a case.

Everyone please understand that I'm not endorsing lawsuits. I think lawsuits should not be entered into lightly. But this woman lost her 6 front teeth. That's not a minor thing, especially if she had no idea that the orthodontic appliance could cause such an outcome.[/i]

#20 Post by **wendy07663** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:38 pm

q,

Thanks for all the advise. I'm sorry to hear that you too had some bad experiences. This is just another reason why people should get as much information about the procedure they will be getting and how well qualified the Dr. is.

#21 Post by **shinyam** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:41 am

It seems she suffered from loss of bone, not root resorption. Those are two different things.

Is it possible to have a bone graft done to fill in the lost bone? My periodontist mentioned it to me before.