Restorative
We have a wide range of modern restorative materials and procedures to suit all budgets, longevity expectations, and teeth conditions. The following are listed to name a few:
Of the above filling materials and procedures, the following are considered as “major” dental procedures by the health fund:
- crowns
- porcelain veneers
- inlays and onlays
- dentures
- bridges
- implants
“Major” dental procedures are much more expensive than other procedures and are usually due to extra lab fees involved in providing these services. They also involve more time (several visits) at the dentist.
Examinations, scale and clean, fluoride treatments, mouthguards, x-rays, and general directly-applied dental fillings are the most common “general dental” procedures done by dentists.
Some health funds sub-classify examinations, scale and clean, fluoride treatments, mouthguards, and x-rays as “preventive” dental.
When you first join a health fund, the “major” dental procedures (such as root canal therapy and the list above) are not covered until after you have had the policy for a least 12 months, and on a policy that includes “major” dental procedures.
Usually, when a policy covers for “major” dental procedures, “orthodontic” treatment (also known as braces) would also be included. There is usually a life-time limit for each member in the health fund policy for orthodontic treatment.
If you are confused about what your policy covers and the classification of procedures (general, preventive, major, orthodontic etc), please contact your health fund or call us.