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Civil liability of orthodontists and aligner manufacturers in the treatment with orthodontic aligners.

Isabela Sales PinheiroCleverson Raymundo Sbarzi GuedesAnalina Braga ApolinárioFernanda Ramos de FariaSergio Luiz Mota JúniorMatheus de Melo PithonMarcio José da Silva CamposGeraldo Sérgio Farinazzo Vitral
Published in: Dental press journal of orthodontics (2024)
The study highlights the importance of knowledge of legal notions in treatments with orthodontic aligners by orthodontists, who should legally safeguard themselves through individual written contracts, avoiding obligation of results. In addition, in cases of legal claims, it is possible that the manufacturing companies are jointly and severally liable for possible damages claimed by the patient.
Keyphrases
  • oral health
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