Chachere v. Oratronics, Inc.

LeBLANC, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant, Bessie Beatrice Chach-ere, appeals the trial court’s decision sustaining the exception of prescription in favor of the defendant, F.P. Beringer, D.D.S.

FACTS

On August 19, 1986, Ms. Chachere was fitted with a periosteal implant by her dentist, Dr. Beringer. This implant is used to provide an artificial root structure for bridgework or dentures. Ms. Chachere’s implant consisted of two metal screw posts which were inserted, one on each side, into her lower jawbone. After Ms. Chachere’s lower jaw healed, she was fitted for dentures. Her treatment continued, with…