Dental Malpractice Claims:
Implants
Each dental malpractice case is different. Whether it's dealing with implants or infections, you need a highly qualified dental malpractice attorney to help with your claim. The offices of Dane Levy are here to help. As a premiere California dental malpractice lawyer, Dane Levy and his staff will be committed to your dental malpractice claim.
Selected excerpts of reported cases, decisions and settlements. The following factual scenarios and dental malpractice case summaries have been reported in various publications or handled by this law firm.
Case: Defendant oral surgeon severed a nerve during a dental implant procedure. Plaintiff sustained permanent numbness of the lower lip radiating to the chin area. In addition, plaintiff had not been properly advised of any risks prior to the procedure. Arbitration Settlement: $100,000.00
Case: Plaintiff consulted with defendant for the placement of implants and permanent denture in both arches. Defendant removed 14 teeth. Following her surgery, plaintiff complained of numbness on her left chin. Defendant contended that one of the implants may be placing pressure on the alveolar nerve causing the numbness. Verdict: $83,500.00