Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Tracker

Plaintiff used Suboxone sublingual film for four years beginning in 2016. She developed extensive decay requiring extraction of seven teeth and placement of four implants, at a total dental treatment cost of approximately $42,000. Settlement included reimbursement for all dental costs plus non-economic damages for pain, disfigurement, and psychological impact. Plaintiff's dental records showed no significant prior decay before Suboxone initiation.

Plaintiff in recovery from opioid use disorder used Suboxone film from 2014 through 2021. Over that period he lost eleven teeth and required full-arch implant-supported prosthetics at a cost exceeding $65,000. Medical records confirmed no prior dental disease before Suboxone initiation. Settlement included future implant maintenance costs and substantial non-economic damages for the documented psychological impact of total anterior tooth loss on employment and social functioning.

West Virginia plaintiff began Suboxone in 2017. Within 18 months she required four extractions and six crowns due to decay her dentist described as unusually rapid. Prior dental records confirmed healthy dentition before treatment began. Settlement covered dental costs plus non-economic damages. West Virginia's opioid crisis context gave jurors strong empathy for MAT patients who were harmed by inadequate pharmaceutical labeling.

Tennessee plaintiff used Suboxone film from 2018 to 2022. He developed multiple cavities requiring restorations on eight teeth — surfaces his dentist noted were smooth-surface locations inconsistent with typical decay but consistent with acid erosion. His documented dental costs were approximately $18,000. Settlement reflected moderate dental damage with no extractions but a well-documented temporal connection to Suboxone use.

Ohio plaintiff used Suboxone film for six years beginning in 2015. She experienced complete loss of her upper arch teeth — all 14 upper teeth — and required All-on-4 implant-supported dentures at a total cost of $78,000. She also presented compelling evidence of psychological harm: she had withdrawn from her job in customer service, stopped eating in public, and sought mental health treatment for depression. This case is among the highest-value reported Suboxone dental injury settlements to date.

Florida plaintiff took Suboxone sublingual film from 2016 to 2020 as part of an addiction medicine program. She developed decay requiring extraction of five teeth and placement of three implants. Prior dental records from a military dependent clinic confirmed healthy teeth before Suboxone. Settlement was facilitated by clear before-and-after dental radiographs that visually documented the progression of decay attributable to the Suboxone treatment period.

Illinois plaintiff used Suboxone film for approximately three years. He developed decay requiring crowns on six teeth and two extractions. His dentist's treatment notes included references to unusually rapid decay on smooth surfaces, a pattern associated with acid erosion. Settlement covered dental costs plus pain and suffering. Plaintiff remained on MAT and continued working in construction throughout litigation.

Maryland plaintiff used Suboxone film for approximately 14 months before switching to Suboxone sublingual tablets. She developed five cavities requiring restorations but no extractions. Her claim was at the lower end of the damage spectrum but was supported by clear dental records, a prescription history confirming duration of film use, and a treating dentist willing to provide supporting documentation. Case settled early in litigation.