Teeth injury compensation in Malaysia
5 injury heads from the Revised Compendium of Personal Injury Awards (Bar Council Malaysia, Circular 255/2018). Each range covers general damages only — special damages (medical bills, loss of earnings) are separate.
- Broken / fractured toothRM2,500–RM3,000
- Loss of one toothRM3,000–RM3,500
- Loss of 1 – 5 teethFront teeth (cosmetic) and more teeth = aggravated award due to reduced chewing/digestion.RM3,000–RM12,000
- Loss of 5 – 10 teethMore teeth lost in this band, plus impact on diet/digestion, push toward high.RM12,000–RM21,500
- Loss of 10 – 20 teethMajor loss of mastication function — typically near the top of the band.RM21,500–RM36,000