When a patient and a dentist agree on the cost of a dental procedure, the fee is considered "negotiated." However, there may be circumstances where the dentist believes the negotiated fee is too low to cover the costs of providing the service. In such cases, the dentist may attempt to overrule the negotiated fee and charge the patient a higher amount.
There are a number of reasons why a dentist might overrule a negotiated fee. For example, the dentist may have underestimated the amount of time or materials required to complete the procedure. Additionally, the dentist may have discovered unexpected complications that require additional treatment. In some cases, the dentist may simply believe that the negotiated fee is not fair compensation for the services provided.
