Investigation Report 200503583

  • Report no:
    200503583
  • Date:
    June 2007
  • Body:
    A Dental Practice, Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

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.

Updated: December 11, 2018