Hi, It really depends on the dental insurance that you have. Where some insurance agencies wont cover the dental implant treatment because it's seen as cosmetic, others are more willing to cover portions of it. It would be beneficial to call your insurance company and ask what is covered for the dental implant procedure. It's not a very large chance that your dental insurance will cover the full procedure, they may cover some or none at all. If they don't cover much of the procedure, I suggest creating a claim for your insurance company or contacting financing companies ( i.e. CareCredit) and applying for financial assistance for the dental treatment. Once you've done that, a 3D CT Scan can decipher the best treatment option for you.
Most Medicaid plans will not cover dental implants of any kind, including the All-on-4 procedure, because it is seen as an elective treatment. Each state can be different, however. Your best option would be to contact a Medicaid service representative. Best, Dr. Sharma
You will need to have an evaluation of your gums and bones. A 3D CT Scan is administered to decipher if any work needs to be done on the bone and what dental implant treatment would best benefit your needs. I suggest visiting your closest dental implant facility and getting in contact with your insurance provider to see if the dental implant treatment is at all covered. Some insurances have been covering a percentage of the procedure, it's always best to check with your specific provider. Best, Dr. Rajan Sharma
Hi, I would advise going to (if you haven't already) your dentist to have this tooth looked at. A broken tooth can lead to that tooth decaying and or causing a lot of pain. Once you lose a tooth you lose about 10% chewing ability; depending where the tooth is located. there may be increasing sensitivity and pain. To combat this, depending on the severity, may suggest a root canal. I advise you to seek treatment from a dental implant facility that is closest to you. Replacing the broken tooth will decrease pain and difficulty chewing.
Hi, The only aspect that would be some what concerning to me is the loss of chewing ability and the potential bone loss. With every tooth that is removed there is a chance of bone resorption. Though seeing it's only one tooth, that still wouldn't be a high concern of mine. Wait to see if there is any extreme discomfort with chewing and if there is consider additional options.
