Endodontics

Endodontics expert witnesses provide opinions on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the soft tissues inside the tooth (the dental pulp), such as root canal treatments. Endodontics is the most common dental speciality for malpractice claims, with the majority of cases alleging failures to follow standards and treatments in operative and surgical procedures involving a variety of medicaments and techniques.

The Endodontic experts profiled in this directory may provide opinions on alleged preoperative errors (eg: incorrect diagnosis, misinterpretation), intraoperative errors including root canal and pulp chamber perforations, hypochlorite accidents, ledge formation causing apical transportation or zipping, fracture of instruments and procedural errors such as failing to use rubber dams resulting in inhalation or ingestion of endodontic instruments.

These Odontologists may testify regarding alleged negligence and deviations from Endodontic standards and treatment protocols, including adverse effects, failed restorations, postsurgical complications, and other injuries or damages to a patient.