Overview
The complainant Mr C raised a number of concerns regarding his dental treatment and the preparation and fitment of a dental bridge and a temporary denture.
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
- (a) the Dental Practice failed to provide Mr C with an appropriate bridge (not upheld);
- (b) the dentist incorrectly drilled into the root of Mr C's tooth at an angle, leading to the tooth requiring extraction (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.