Summary
Fueled by profit-driven private equity, the booming dental implant industry is facing fierce criticism for what some call reckless and horrendous practices that leave patients in pain. Experts like Harvard’s William Giannobile and periodontist Luiz Gonzaga warn that clinics are pressuring patients into costly and unnecessary implants, often removing healthy teeth that could be saved.
Becky Carroll’s experience with ClearChoice was a nightmare. She alleges that during her $31,000 implant surgery, her anesthesia wore off, leaving her conscious and in agony, while the misaligned implants rendered her unable to chew. Nationwide, lawsuits recount similar ordeals, yet companies like ClearChoice and Aspen Dental deny any wrongdoing.
Thats horrific! Dentists need to be regulated.