ABSTRACT
The dental profession is considered at high potential risk of exposure and transmission of SARS-Cov-2. Thus, dentists should implement special safety measures in order to prevent any possible contamination during dental sessions and should be aware of the legal implications of their act in order to avoid malpractice leading them to be a causative agent of transmission of this virus. This paper aimed to provide a global review on COVID-19 preventive recommendations at dental clinics and discussed the legal values of such procedures, the dentist criminal and civil liability arising from transmitting this virus to a patient, the obligation of care under COVID-19 and the possible solution to this dilemma. The review concluded that dentists should follow all modern scientific procedures which are in their interest and in the interest of patients to maintain their safety and advised dentists to document all steps taken during the period of COVID-19 outbreak, because any undocumented action is considered not to have taken place, and they shall be bound by the burden of proof.
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COVID-19/prevention & control , Dentists/legislation & jurisprudence , Liability, Legal , Practice Patterns, Dentists'/legislation & jurisprudence , Safety Management/standards , Standard of Care/legislation & jurisprudence , Dental Clinics , Humans , Malpractice/legislation & jurisprudenceABSTRACT
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The fiber post type used in restoring endodontically treated teeth may affect the dental expert decision in the case of dental malpractice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the low-cost commercial fiber post in comparison with a higher cost or well-known documented fiber post system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 20 premolars were selected for the study; following endodontic treatment, specimens were randomly divided into two groups of 10 specimens each according to the type of fiber post used: (1) Low-cost commercial fiber post (OYAPost, Taper Lucent, OYARICOM) and (2) higher cost well-known fiber post (Rely X Fiber post, 3M ESPE). Both fiber posts were cemented using self-adhesive cement (Rely X Unicem). Samples were subjected to push-out bond strength and to failure analysis. One-way analysis of variance was used (p < 0.005). RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the bond strength of the two tested groups (p > 0.05), while statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) was noted between the different post space regions (cervical, middle, and apical). CONCLUSION: Based on the evidence from the study, it can be concluded that the type of fiber post should not affect the dental expert decision in the case of dental malpractice/lawsuit. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: All types of low-cost fiber posts may behave similarly to other higher cost or well-documented fiber posts.
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Dental Prosthesis Design , Malpractice , Post and Core Technique , Cementation , Dental Bonding , Dental Prosthesis Retention , Humans , In Vitro Techniques , Materials TestingABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Forensic dentistry is one of the most reliable methods used in human identification when other technique as fingerprint, DNA, visual identification cannot be used. Genetic disorders have several manifestations that can target the intra-oral cavity, the cranio-facial area or any location in the human body. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A literature search of the scientific database (Medline and Science Direct) for the years 1990 to 2014 was carried out to find out all the available papers that indicate oral, cranio-facial signs, genetic and human identification. RESULTS: A table with 10 genetic conditions was described with oral and cranio-facial signs that can help forensic specialist in human identification. CONCLUSION: This review showed a correlation between genetics, facial and intra-oral signs that would help forensic ondontologist in the identification procedures.
