Dr. Cohen,
I’m interested in getting dental implants, but I’m wondering if they are covered by dental insurance?
- Gary in Pennsylvania
Gary,
Usually dental implants are not “covered” by dental insurance, but you will get some benefits. In an effort to cut costs and maintain their profits, dental insurance companies will usually pay benefits based on the least expensive option for replacing missing teeth. This is understandable from their point of view, but from your point of view that generally means fairly stingy benefits. The least expensive way to replacing missing teeth is ordinarily with a removable appliance, which is also the most uncomfortable for the patient. So they will usually help with payment, but only to that extent.
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