Endodontic Treatment. 1. When initial root canal therapy was performed by a Contracting Provider, the retreatment of such root canal therapy will be covered as part of the initial treatment for the first 24 months. After that time, the applicable Copayments will apply.
2. When the initial root canal therapy was performed by a Noncontracting Provider, the retreatment of such root canal therapy by a Contracting Provider will be subject to the applicable Copayments.
Endodontic Treatment. 1. Endodontic (Root Canal) treatment is authorized in select cases, where endodontic treatment would significantly enhance the Inmates oral health, arch integrity or if a required abutment for a partial denture. Endodontic treatment is not recommended if:
i. The Inmate does not have the ability or desire to have a cast restoration (if needed) placed on the tooth once they are released from MT DOC custody.
ii. The overall poor condition of the Inmates dentition would make a partial (or full) denture a recommended choice for the Inmate.
iii. The Inmate would benefit significantly from a partial denture and the tooth is not an essential abutment tooth for the partial.
iv. The long-term prognosis of the tooth is poor or guarded due to the overall poor condition or lack of long term restorability of the tooth, significant periodontal involvement or lack of adequate bone support for the tooth.
2. The Inmates desire to “keep the tooth” is not an over-riding factor in determining whether endodontic treatment is to be performed. If the Inmate is scheduled for release within a very short time period a first step endodontic procedure may be provided however, the Inmate must be informed (and the dental chart well documented) that they, not the MT DOC, will be responsible for completion of the endodontic treatment and subsequent restoration.
3. The pre-endodontic consult, with the Inmate should be signed and documented in the RCT Data Sheet (salmon chart insert).
Endodontic Treatment. See Root Canal Treatment. A Full/Complete Denture is a dental prosthesis that rests on an Edentulous (toothless) dental arch (jaw) and is retained by suction. The Full/Complete Denture replaces all the teeth in that arch required by the patient to chew, speak and allow for acceptable esthetics.
Endodontic Treatment. The plan covers endodontic treatment, including root canal therapy.
