My Dentist broke a file in my root while performing a root canal. Who pays the Endodontist it remove it?
Answer:
I agree with Dr. Craig. As long as he informed you of the situation and made the appropriate referral to an endodontist, he handled the unfortunate complication correctly. I also agree that the dentist should not charge you. I have not when this has happened to me.
Interestingly, endodontists also break files in teeth. The only dentists who don't are the ones who don't do root canals.
Well if it's his fault you shouldn't pay. If he bills you make a big deal or try and sue him.
The dentist should pay since it is his fault. I would consult a lawyer right away if this becomes a problem.
When a file separates, ie breaks, inside a root it is an unfortunate but recognized complication of the procedure. If a general dentist was performing the root canal and he/she then referred you to an endodontist, you would be responsible for the bill to the endo office but I would expect your GP to not charge you for his/her work.
If your general dentist did charge you for the root canal, contact your insurance company as Root Canals will only be paid upon completion. A file that still needs to be removed would by definition make this an incomplete root canal.
Pay the specialist, your dentist shouldn't expect payment, I wouldn't.
There is not a need for contacting a lawyer as long as the problem is resolved.
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