The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants · Sep 2014
Analysis of professional malpractice claims in implant dentistry in Italy from insurance company technical reports, 2006 to 2010.
The aim of the study was to analyze the characteristics of implant dentistry claims in Italy based on insurance company technical reports for malpractice claims. ⋯ The discrepancy between the total number of cases examined and those that went to court indicates that implant malpractice claims in Italy are most often settled out of court. The large number of intraoperative errors seen and the high proportion of injuries to surrounding structures suggest that implant dentists would benefit from further specific training. Also, clinical documentation vital to a defense against any claims relating to professional misconduct was incomplete or absent in more than half of the cases.