title: Medico-legal aspects of the use of posterior composites.
abstract: Although there has been a significant rise in litigation involving dental treatment and an increase in the number of disciplinary actions being taken against dental surgeons, the Medical Defence Union has no evidence of a higher incidence of complaints when treatment has included the use of posterior composite restorations. The medico-legal implications in respect of posterior composites are no different from those for any other aspect of dental treatment when provided as part of treatment not carried out under National Health Service (General Dental Service) Regulations, however, the medico-legal implications of providing posterior composites as part of treatment carried out under National Health Service Regulations is much more complicated and the present situation is problematical for both the dentist and the patient. A full realisation of regulatory problems in respect of posterior composites is essential for those involved in the teaching of posterior composites.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D003188:Composite Resins; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D008318:Malpractice; D008963:Molar; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins