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Marable Dental Center complaint alleges damaged bridge installation and tooth injury

The complaint alleges that a dentist at Marable Dental Center dropped and broke a custom dental bridge but proceeded with installation, including allegedly shaving down healthy teeth to force the bridge to fit. According to the complaint, the bridge later dislocated multiple times, the patient experienced pain and embarrassment, the dental office failed to provide requested records and a refund, and the patient ultimately sought corrective services from another provider.

System
Marable Dental Center
Facility
Marable Dental Center
Providers involved
Marable Dental Center, LLC / Lawrence Marable, DMD / Titanium Dental Implants & Periodontics
Pattern
Alleged installation of a damaged dental bridge and unauthorized shaving of teeth
Harm
Alleged permanent tooth damage, repeated bridge dislocation, pain, and need for corrective treatment

Overview

This page concerns a public complaint alleging dental malpractice involving a damaged dental bridge, alleged tooth shaving, repeated bridge dislocation, and later corrective treatment.

Chronology

  1. According to the complaint, the patient consulted with Dr. Lawrence Marable in early 2024 regarding dental problems in the lower right portion of her mouth.
  2. The complaint alleges that two follow-up appointments for bridge installation failed because the dentist damaged the bridge apparatus.
  3. The complaint alleges that Dr. Marable later shaved down the patient’s teeth to force the damaged bridge to fit.
  4. According to the complaint, the bridge later fell out while the patient was speaking.
  5. The complaint alleges that the dentist reinserted the bridge with a bonding agent, but it dislocated again less than two weeks later.
  6. According to the complaint, the patient later sought corrective services from Titanium Dental Implants & Periodontics after the defendants allegedly stopped communicating.

Alleged failures

  • The complaint alleges that the dentist used a broken mouth-support apparatus despite knowing it was damaged.
  • The complaint alleges that the dentist shaved down healthy teeth to accommodate an ill-fitting, damaged bridge.
  • The complaint alleges that the defendants misled the patient about their professional capabilities and the status of bridge repairs.
  • The complaint alleges that the defendants refused to provide access to medical records and billing information.

Entities and tags

Marable Dental Center, LLCLawrence Marable, DMDTitanium Dental Implants & PeriodonticsDental bridgeDental prostheticsTooth injuryBibb CountyMacon, GeorgiaDental malpracticeDefective device allegationUnauthorized procedureFailure to provide recordsCorrective treatmentDentistryOral surgery

Questions this example answers

What does the Marable Dental Center bridge complaint allege?

The complaint alleges that a dentist at Marable Dental Center dropped and broke a custom dental bridge but proceeded with installation, including allegedly shaving down healthy teeth to force the bridge to fit. According to the complaint, the bridge later dislocated multiple times, the patient experienced pain and embarrassment, the dental office failed to provide requested records and a refund, and the patient ultimately sought corrective services from another provider.

Who is identified in this public case example?

This public case example identifies Marable Dental Center, LLC, Lawrence Marable, DMD, and Titanium Dental Implants & Periodontics. It also tags the source-supported entities Marable Dental Center, LLC, Lawrence Marable, DMD, Titanium Dental Implants & Periodontics, Dental bridge, and Dental prosthetics.

What alleged failures are summarized here?

The complaint alleges that the dentist used a broken mouth-support apparatus despite knowing it was damaged. The complaint alleges that the dentist shaved down healthy teeth to accommodate an ill-fitting, damaged bridge. The complaint alleges that the defendants misled the patient about their professional capabilities and the status of bridge repairs.