Improper root canal, lack of post procedure X-ray: Gurugram: Dentist told to pay Rs 3 lakh compensation
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Gurugram: The District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum directed a city-based dentist to pay compensation of Rs 3 lakh on account of medical negligence for incomplete root canal treatment procedure.
The case concerns the complainant, Seema who visited one Dr Sethi at the “Smile & Shine” Dental Care Centre for the treatment of closure of gap between her front teeth on 8th March 2016. The complainant was informed that the treatment would be carried out into two stages, Root Canal Treatment and crowning for the 8 teeth which would take two weeks time.
The patient was told that metal-free crowns will be more suitable in attired teeth.
The complainant paid Rs 45 thousand for the eight crowns.
Referring to the X-ray, the patient was informed that root canal was required in all the eight teeth. Thereafter, root canal treatment of upper teeth was done.
The patient felt the pain about which she was she was informed that it was a routine pain and would subside once the crowns are fixed. After root canal, impression for crowning was taken and the final crowning was completed on 15
The case concerns the complainant, Seema who visited one Dr Sethi at the “Smile & Shine” Dental Care Centre for the treatment of closure of gap between her front teeth on 8th March 2016. The complainant was informed that the treatment would be carried out into two stages, Root Canal Treatment and crowning for the 8 teeth which would take two weeks time.
The patient was told that metal-free crowns will be more suitable in attired teeth.
The complainant paid Rs 45 thousand for the eight crowns.
Referring to the X-ray, the patient was informed that root canal was required in all the eight teeth. Thereafter, root canal treatment of upper teeth was done.
The patient felt the pain about which she was she was informed that it was a routine pain and would subside once the crowns are fixed. After root canal, impression for crowning was taken and the final crowning was completed on 15
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