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Orthodontic informed consent for impacted teeth.

Daniel J Rinchuse1, Laurance Jerrold, Donald J Rinchuse

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa, USA. drinchuse@aol.com

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|July 14, 2007
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Orthodontists referring patients for impacted tooth exposure may hold legal responsibility for informed consent. This article discusses considerations and provides a template for informed consent forms.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery
  • Orthodontics

Background:

  • Orthodontists frequently refer patients to oral surgeons or periodontists for surgical exposure of impacted or ectopic teeth.
  • The referral process can create ambiguity regarding legal responsibility for obtaining informed consent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss informed consent considerations for orthodontists when referring patients for surgical exposure of impacted/ectopic teeth.
  • To propose a standardized informed consent form template for this specific procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on informed consent in dental referrals.
  • Analysis of legal responsibilities in specialist referrals.
  • Development of a sample informed consent form.

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Main Results:

  • Referral order wording can significantly impact the orthodontist's legal duty for informed consent.
  • Clear communication and documentation are crucial for informed consent in interdisciplinary dental care.
  • A standardized template can aid orthodontists in fulfilling their informed consent obligations.

Conclusions:

  • Orthodontists must be aware of their potential legal responsibilities regarding informed consent for referred surgical procedures.
  • Implementing a clear and comprehensive informed consent process is essential for patient protection and legal compliance.
  • The proposed template can serve as a valuable tool for orthodontists managing impacted or ectopic teeth cases.