Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) sublingual film is a prescription medication used to treat opioid use disorder. Lawsuits allege that the film’s prolonged contact with the mouth exposes teeth to an acidic environment that can cause severe tooth decay, cracked or crumbling teeth, tooth loss, and related dental damage, and that the manufacturer did not adequately warn patients or prescribers of this risk until label changes years after the film’s approval. TortAdvisor connects Suboxone patients who suffered dental injuries with attorneys who specialize in these mass tort claims.
Do You Qualify for a Suboxone Dental Injury Claim?
You may have a claim if you or a loved one:
- Used Suboxone sublingual film (not the tablet form) for an extended period, typically six months or longer
- Experienced significant tooth decay, fractures, oral infections, or tooth loss during or after use
- Had no significant history of dental problems before starting the medication
- Were not warned by the manufacturer about the risk of severe dental injury
Legal Status of Suboxone Dental Lawsuits
Suboxone dental injury claims are being coordinated in mass tort proceedings so that plaintiffs with similar injuries can pursue compensation more efficiently while individual cases are still evaluated on their own facts. Plaintiffs allege failure to warn and defective design against the manufacturer. As with other pharmaceutical mass torts, the process typically includes case evaluation, filing, coordinated discovery, and eventual settlement negotiations or trials.
What Compensation May Cover
- Past and future dental treatment, including extractions, implants, and reconstructive work
- Pain and suffering related to dental injuries and procedures
- Lost wages connected to treatment and recovery
- Other documented out-of-pocket costs related to the injury
How the Claims Process Works
An attorney will typically review your prescription and dental records, confirm the timeline of your Suboxone film use against your dental history, and determine whether your case fits current filing criteria. There is generally no upfront cost to have a case reviewed, and injury attorneys in this space typically work on contingency, meaning they are paid only if your claim results in a settlement or verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a deadline to file? Yes. Every state has a statute of limitations that limits how long you have to file a claim, so it’s important to have your case reviewed as soon as possible.
Does this affect Suboxone tablets? Most claims involve the sublingual film, not the tablet form, because of how the film dissolves and stays in contact with teeth.
What does a free case review involve? A brief conversation about your Suboxone use, dental history, and treatment records to determine whether you may qualify to file a claim.
Suboxone dental injury claims are one of several active drug and medical-device mass torts. Compare estimated settlement amount ranges across case types, review related pharmaceutical claims such as the Ozempic lawsuit and breast implant lawsuit, or browse the complete mass tort and personal injury lawsuit directory to find the right case type.