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      • Failure to diagnose
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        • Lingual nerve damage
        • Nerve inflammation after tooth extraction
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South East man is awarded £30,000 after a local hospital trust left him with a broken jaw following a wisdom tooth extraction.

Many people will have their wisdom teeth come through at some point in their lives, and while in most cases the teeth erupt causing no problems there may be an occasion where you will need the wisdom tooth removed. This was the case for Mr G.

After suffering for a number of years with pain from one of his wisdom teeth he was advised by his dentist that it would be best for him to have it removed. Usually the process is pretty straightforward, unfortunately for Mr G the procedure didn’t go smoothly. Mr G was referred to his local hospital for the removal of the tooth and it was to be extracted under general anaesthetic.

A short while after the tooth had been removed Mr G returned to the dentist complaining of pain and numbness from the extracted area and around his lip. His dentist provided antibiotics and advised Mr G that if the pain and numbness was still present after a few weeks he’d be referred back to the hospital.
With the pain not subsiding Mr G was referred back to the hospital where it was discovered that his jaw had been fractured during the extraction procedure that he’d undergone only a couple of months before. This meant that Mr G had to return for another operation at a later date where the hospital would need to correctly fix the fracture.

The corrective treatment that Mr G had to undergo was a metal plate with 7 screws put in his jaw, which failed to heal and subsequently had to have it re-done and a bone graft taken from his hip. Mr G also suffered a long period of pain and numbness. If the hospital had used reasonable care and skill when extracting the tooth then Mr G would have avoided the dental nerve injury to his lip, chin and jaw. He would also have avoided the need for surgery under general anaesthetic to correct the fracture. If Mr G had been treated with the right care after the operation then he would have avoided a period of pain, suffering and discomfort.

After suffering for so long Mr G decided to get in touch with The Dental Law Partnership and see if he had grounds to start a claim. Our team of specialists took on the case and helped secure the outcome of £30,000 compensation which will go towards future remedial treatment. If you feel like you have experienced dental negligence then don’t hesitate to get in touch! Call us today on 0808 271 6955.

FAQs

Broken Jaw During Tooth Extraction by Dentist?

You can be awarded up to £30,000 and over if you have incurred a broken jaw during a wisdom tooth extraction caused by dental negligence. Start your claim with The Dental Law Partnership.

Can you sue your dentist for Dental Negligence?

Dental negligence can cause a wide variety of harm to you from broken jaws from a tooth extraction to nerve damage from receiving fillings. This is due to your dentist not taking proper care and failing to avoid unnecessary injury. Start your claim today.

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Further Reading...

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  • Dental Negligence Claims
    • The Claims Process
      • Can I Sue My Dentist?
      • Unhappy with Dental Treatment
      • Dental Complaints
      • Guide to Dentist Mistakes
      • Guide to Changing Your Dentist
        • How to Find a Good Dentist
      • How to prove dental negligence
    • Types of Dental Negligence Claim
      • Injury
      • Failure to obtain patient consent
      • Failure to diagnose
      • Failure to treat
    • Types of Dental Injury Claim
      • Tooth Nerve damage
        • Nerve damage after tooth extraction
        • Nerve damage after dental work & surgery
        • Nerve damage after wisdom teeth removal
        • Nerve damage after dental injection
        • Lingual nerve damage
        • Nerve inflammation after tooth extraction
        • Nerve damage after dental implant
        • Nerve damage after root canal
      • Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
        • Cosmetic bonding
        • Smile makeovers
        • Dental implants
          • Failed Dental Implants
        • Dentures
        • Gum Contouring
        • Braces
        • Veneers
          • Veneers gone wrong
      • Tooth decay
      • Tooth extractions
      • Fillings
      • Cavity Fillings
      • Gum disease
        • Periodontal Disease
      • Oral cancer
      • Restorative Dentistry
        • Crowns
        • Bridges
        • Root canal
          • Failed root canal
      • Wisdom teeth
      • Pain after dental work
        • Jaw pain after dental work
        • Headaches after dental work
      • Infections after dental work
        • Lip Infection After Dental Work
      • Compensation for wrong tooth extraction
      • Jaw fracture dental negligence claims
    • Dental Negligence FAQs
  • Why Choose Us?
    • Case Reports
    • Client Stories
    • Testimonials
  • About Us
    • Our People
  • Contact
    • Solicitor Referral
    • Online Claim Form
  • News
    • Resources
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