ABSTRACT
This article aims to show the importance of thorough radiological documentation in dental care in lawsuits in which there is deemed a need for forensic evidence in civil liability cases involving a dentist and a patient. This study seeks to demonstrate the relationship between the drafting of the recommended documentation and the proper development of the treatment. The implications of one's non-compliance with ethical and legal duties are illustrated here through a case report of a settlement involving an orthodontist.
Indexing terms:
Civil liability; Forensic dentistry; Orthodontics; Radiology