Common use of Removable Prosthetics Clause in Contracts

Removable Prosthetics. a) Dentures, full maxillary, full mandibular, partial upper, partial lower, teeth, clasps and stress breakers, limited as follows: i. Partial dentures are not to be replaced within 36 consecutive months, unless 1) it is necessary due to natural tooth loss where the addition or replacement of teeth to the existing partial is not feasible, or 2) the denture is unsatisfactory and cannot be made satisfactory. ii. Benefits for partial dentures are limited to the charges for a cast chrome or acrylic denture if this would satisfactorily restore an arch. If a more elaborate or precision appliance is chosen by the patient and the Dentist, and is not necessary to satisfactorily restore an arch, the patient will be responsible for all additional charges. iii. A removable partial denture is considered an adequate restoration of a case when teeth are missing on both sides of the dental arch. Other treatments of such cases are considered optional. iv. Full upper and/or lower dentures are not to be replaced within 36 consecutive months unless the existing denture is unsatisfactory and cannot be made satisfactory by reline or repair. v. Benefits for complete dentures will be limited to the benefit level for a standard procedure. If a more personalized or specialized treatment is chosen by the patient and the Dentist, the applicant will be responsible for all additional charges. b) Office or laboratory relines or rebases are limited to one per arch in any 12 consecutive months. c) Tissue conditioning is limited to two per denture. d) Implants are considered an optional service; however, the Member, not the Plan, pays for the entire cost. e) Stayplates are a Covered Service only when used as anterior space maintainers for children. Questions about Services, providers, Benefits, how to use this Plan, or concerns regarding the quality of care or access to care that the Member has experienced should be directed to your Dental Customer Service at the phone number or address which appear below: Dental Customer Service can answer many questions over the telephone. Note: Dental Benefit Providers has established a procedure for our Subscribers to request an expedited decision. A Subscriber, Physician, or representative of a Subscriber may request an expedited decision when the routine decision making process might seriously jeopardize the life or health of a Subscriber, or when the Subscriber is experiencing severe pain. Dental Benefit Providers shall make a decision and notify the Subscriber and Physician within 72 hours following the receipt of the request. If you would like additional information regarding the expedited decision process, or if you believe your particular situation qualifies for an expedited decision, please contact the Dental Customer Service Department at the number listed above.

Removable Prosthetics. a) a. Dentures, full maxillary, full mandibular, partial upper, partial lower, teeth, clasps and stress breakers, limited as follows: i. Partial dentures are not to be replaced within 36 consecutive months, unless unless 1) it is necessary due to natural tooth loss where the addition or replacement of teeth to the existing partial is not feasible, or 2) the denture is unsatisfactory and cannot be made satisfactory. ii. Benefits for partial dentures are limited to the charges for a cast chrome or acrylic denture if this would satisfactorily restore an arch. If a more elaborate or precision appliance is chosen by the patient and the Dentist, and is not necessary to satisfactorily restore an arch, the patient will be responsible for all additional charges. iii. A removable partial denture is considered an adequate restoration of a case when teeth are missing on both sides of the dental arch. Other treatments of such cases are considered optional. iv. Full upper and/or lower dentures are not to be replaced within 36 consecutive months unless the existing denture is unsatisfactory and cannot be made satisfactory by reline or repair. v. Benefits for complete dentures will be limited to the benefit level for a standard procedure. If a more personalized or specialized treatment is chosen by the patient and the Dentist, the applicant will be responsible for all additional charges. b) b. Office or laboratory relines or rebases are limited to one per arch in any 12 consecutive months. c) c. Tissue conditioning is limited to two per denture. d) d. Implants are considered an optional service; however, the Member, not the Plan, pays for the entire cost. e) e. Stayplates are a Covered Service only when used as anterior space maintainers for children. Questions about Services, providers, Benefits, how to use this Plan, or concerns regarding the quality of care or access to care that the Member has you have experienced should be directed to your Dental Customer Service at the phone number or address which appear below: Dental Customer Service can answer many questions over the telephone. Note: Dental Benefit Providers has established a procedure for our Subscribers to request an expedited decision. A Subscriber, Physician, or representative of a Subscriber may request an expedited decision when the routine decision making process might seriously jeopardize the life or health of a Subscriber, or when the Subscriber is experiencing severe pain. Dental Benefit Providers shall make a decision and notify the Subscriber and Physician within 72 hours following the receipt of the request. If you would like additional information regarding the expedited decision process, or if you believe your particular situation qualifies for an expedited decision, please contact the Dental Customer Service Department at the number listed above.

Removable Prosthetics. a) Dentures, full maxillary, full mandibular, partial upper, partial lower, teeth, clasps and stress breakers, limited as follows: i. Partial dentures are not to be replaced within 36 consecutive months, unless unless 1) it is necessary due to natural tooth loss where the addition or replacement of teeth to the existing partial is not feasible, or 2) the denture is unsatisfactory and cannot be made satisfactory. ii. Benefits for partial dentures are limited to the charges for a cast chrome or acrylic denture if this would satisfactorily restore an arch. If a more elaborate or precision appliance is chosen by the patient and the Dentist, and is not necessary to satisfactorily restore an arch, the patient will be responsible for all additional charges. iii. A removable partial denture is considered an adequate restoration of a case when teeth are missing on both sides of the dental arch. Other treatments of such cases are considered optional. iv. Full upper and/or lower dentures are not to be replaced within 36 consecutive months unless the existing denture is unsatisfactory and cannot be made satisfactory by reline or repair. v. Benefits for complete dentures will be limited to the benefit level for a standard procedure. If a more personalized or specialized treatment is chosen by the patient and the Dentist, the applicant will be responsible for all additional charges. b) Office or laboratory relines or rebases are limited to one per arch in any 12 consecutive months. c) Tissue conditioning is limited to two per denture. d) Implants are considered an optional service; however, the Member, not the Plan, pays for the entire cost. e) Stayplates are a Covered Service only when used as anterior space maintainers for children. Questions about ServicesThe Member, providers, Benefits, how to use this Plana designated representative, or concerns regarding a provider on behalf of the quality of care Member, may also initiate a grievance by submitting a letter or access to care that a completed “Grievance Form”. The Member may request this Form from the Dental Member Service Department. If the Member has experienced should wishes, the Dental Member Service staff will assist in completing the grievance form. Completed grievance forms must be directed mailed to your a contracted Dental Customer Service Plan Administrator at the phone number or address which appear provided below: . The Member may also submit the grievance to the Dental Member Service Department online by visiting xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Dental Customer Service can answer many questions over the telephone. Note: Dental Benefit Providers has established a procedure for our Subscribers to request an expedited decision. A Subscriber, Physician, or representative of a Subscriber may request an expedited decision when the routine decision making process might seriously jeopardize the life or health of a Subscriber, or when the Subscriber is experiencing severe pain. Dental Benefit Providers shall make a decision and notify the Subscriber and Physician within 72 hours following the receipt of the request. If you would like additional information regarding the expedited decision process, or if you believe your particular situation qualifies for an expedited decision, please contact the Dental Customer Service Department at the number listed above.