Does dental insurance cover the cost of the implant abutment and crown?

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Doug Jopling, DDS · Answer

The correct answer depends on several factors.1. Was the tooth lost while covered by this same insurance?2. Does the plan have a waiting period?3. Is there more than one tooth missing in the same arch?4. Can a less expensive treatment be utilized to replace the missing tooth.5. Have you had other work done to replace the missing tooth? If do, how long ago was this done?The answer is complex and needs more investigation.Doug Jopling, DDS

Joseph H. Hidalgo, DDS · Answer

Some insurances do cover the implant and crown. Many only cover the crown. You should have your dentist check your insurance contract and possibly send a pre-estimate to see what it will cover.

Paul D. Kantor, DDS · Answer

Unfortunately there is no simple answer to your question. In my experience, most of the time dental insurance covers little or nothing for dental implants. This has started to change in the last few years though, and I have had patients who have received some coverage (for example, the crown only or possibly the abutment). I can think of one patient with traditional dental insurance who had two implants completely covered (implant, abutment and crown), but this is the exception not the rule. It really depends on what type of insurance coverage was purchased.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:The dental benefits vary widelydepending on the plan and the insurance company. It's best to contact your plan directly and ask what exactly is covered.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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