If it needed a root canal, post, and crown, it was severely damaged at
some point.

I've paid $1200 for less than 5 years of service for many things
(not related to dentistry).  Each time, I would have liked to
have had much better results.

If the existing work lasted 20 years, I couldn't say it was 'bad
dentistry'.  I find it interesting that this fellow was quick to
bad mouth some of your existing work, yet failed to deliver anything
better.

Sorry,
Fawks

It wasn't a severely damaged tooth. I was told there was an abcess and rct
was the only remedy.

The difference is, if the rct had been done correctly OR I was directed to a
specialist I would not have to have the tooth extracted and go through the
added expence of "bridging" the missing tooth. Now I'm out $1200 PLUS the
newly discovered needed work expense. That's what really "frosts"me. I paid
the FULL amount for an "accident" and not even being told. Certainly if the
dr. brought his car to a body shop for repairs and  was treated the same way
he'd have a different attitude......

When was the post inserted?
About 5yrs ago.

If I recall correctly, I paid well over $1200 for the complete treatment
which does include the crown.

 What did you pay out of your pocket?
Every penny of the cost. I don't have dental ins.

anyway, but that's another issue.

Seems like almost every time one is needed..... 20 yrs ago I had a front
tooth capped. At that time the Dr. said I don't need a post. He inserted two
small pins on either side of the canal. This held  all the while without any
problems. The dr. that did the above mentioned rct told me  the pins were
wrong and it was bad dentistry. He then told me I needed a rct for that
tooth. Now I have a new cap along with an expensive rct.

Root perforation with a screw post attempting to rebuild a severely
damaged
tooth is certainly an unwanted complication.  If the original dentist
knew that
the 'accident' occured, he should have informed you of the situation
and
warned you of potential complications.

That said, once it happened, there wasn't a lot to be done.  If the
tooth did
not hurt, there was no infection, and nothing fell apart, leaving it
alone was
not a bad idea.  If you had known about it, it could have been checked
with
an X-ray once in a while.

As far as a bridge and extra expense, that would have happened at any
time
the tooth was lost.  That could have been when the post was originally
inserted, or now.  What's the difference?

If a dentist screws up half of the post he tries to place, that would
be terrible.
If this is one out of 100, s*** happens.  When was the post inserted?
How
much did it cost?  What did you pay out of your pocket?

We could also get into a discussion about how many posts are really
needed
anyway, but that's another issue.

Best wishes,
Fawks

I'm new to this group but don't know where to go for some information. I had
a severe toothache about 6 weeks ago. I'm new to this area so I just went to
a local dentist for help. I was x-rayed and told I have a problem and needed
root canal therapy. They gave me an appointment for 3 1/2 weeks later to
have this done. The pain was severe and I couldn't wait that long. I located
another dentist that was referred to me 160 miles from where I live. I got
an emergency appointment and he did an emergency pulpotomy. That was an
instant relief. However, during the second visit he did a thorough exam and
tested for bone density. It was discovered that another dentist did a root
canal and went through the side of my tooth and the screw/post is about 1/8
inch into the bone. This caused a 50% bone loss. The dentist told me an
extraction is eminent and the sooner the better. My question is.......
Should  a dentist that perforated a tooth at least tell the patient??? Now,
I'll probably be needing bridgework causing extra expense...... Thanks for
any information.