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Dental Services
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07/29/2009 - 10:53 AM
Covered Dental Services
Dental coverage under Dr Dynasaur (Medicaid & SCHIP) includes the dental services necessary to prevent
disease and promote oral health, restore oral structures to health and function, and treat emergency
conditions. Services covered under Dr Dynasaur are:
· prevention, evaluation and diagnosis, including radiographs when indicated;
· periodic prophylaxis, including topical fluoride applied in a dentist’s office;
· periodontal therapy;
· treatment of injuries;
· treatment of disease of bone and soft tissue;
· oral surgery for tooth removal and abscess drainage;
· treatment of anomalies;
· root canal therapy (endodontics);
· restoration of decayed teeth;
· replacement of missing teeth, including fixed and removable prosthetics (i.e. crowns, bridges, partial dentures and complete dentures); and
· orthodontics.
Conditions of Coverage
Coverage of periodic oral evaluation is limited to once every six months, except more frequent treatments can be authorized by the department's dental consultant.
Prior authorization by the department's dental consultant is required for most special dental procedures.
Non-surgical treatment of TMJ (jaw) disorders is limited to the fabrication of a TMJ splint.
