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Medical disclaimer for braces

  • 17-04-2018 12:49pm
    #1
    irishrover99
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    My Wifes dentist wants her to sign a disclaimer before proceeding with Invisalign in case of any issues or they end up turning out worse than before.
    This is due to some gum disease she had while pregnant which has now been treated.
    Has anyone ever had to do this.


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  • #2
    davo10
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    irishrover99 wrote: »
    My Wifes dentist wants her to sign a disclaimer before proceeding with Invisalign in case of any issues or they end up turning out worse than before.
    This is due to some gum disease she had while pregnant which has now been treated.
    Has anyone ever had to do this.

    Standard practice where a prior condition may effect the outcome. If your wife is prone to gum disease, this may effect the bone support around teeth.


  • #3
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Its not a disclaimer its a consent. Its to verify and make sure that she knows the benefits and risks of treatment in her specific case before she starts. Very standard practice.


  • #4
    irishrover99
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    davo10 wrote: »
    Standard practice where a prior condition may effect the outcome. If your wife is prone to gum disease, this may effect the bone support around teeth.

    Yes, that's really the way it is. She has only 50% support in her front teeth from some gum disease that she got while pregnant. Its very strange because her teeth are clean and white enough and she has only two fillings,so for someone with two pregnancies at 32 i think that's good.

    He is worried that it could cause some more periodontal issues down the road.


  • #5
    irishrover99
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    Itzel Glamorous Trooper wrote: »
    Its not a disclaimer its a consent. Its to verify and make sure that she knows the benefits and risks of treatment in her specific case before she starts. Very standard practice.

    I don't think its a consent form. Its to say that we are aware that if any issues are caused, he will not be held responsible for it and we can not bring him to court.
    He said he seems fairly confident that everything will be fine but we are wondering if its worth the risk.


  • #6
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    I don't think its a consent form. Its to say that we are aware that if any issues are caused, he will not be held responsible for it and we can not bring him to court.
    He said he seems fairly confident that everything will be fine but we are wondering if its worth the risk.

    So he is looking for your consent and an acknowledgement of your understanding of the risks....? Wheather its worth it is a decision you have to make.

    You cannot disclaim against negligence in medicine, thats why it is not a disclaimer against being sued, its stating that the dentist has identified these risks, and in the event that these know risks happen you cannot claim you were not told about them, and your agree to treatment in the full knowledge of them. It generally shows a high degree of diagnostic precision and careful planning. Best of luck.


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