{"id":162,"date":"2021-10-01T17:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T17:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chenetdental.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2021-11-01T17:45:52","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T17:45:52","slug":"dental-insurance-and-if-implants-are-covered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chenetdental.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/01\/dental-insurance-and-if-implants-are-covered\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Dental Implants Covered By Dental Insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Choosing dental implants to replace your missing teeth? Not only is this an excellent choice, but you\u2019ll enjoy their many great benefits for a lifetime! But before you start the implant placement process, it\u2019s normal to wonder if your dental insurance<\/a> will help cover the cost. Because all plans are different, you\u2019ll need to do your research or have a member of your dental team help you navigate the details of your policy. Read on to discover whether these permanent prosthetics are covered all or in part by your dental insurance and why you should use your benefits before they expire at the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a common question asked by most dental implant patients. While some insurance companies do provide coverage for this particular procedure, most still view it as cosmetic, thus, it\u2019s not \u201cmedically necessary,\u201d so they do not include it. However, this doesn\u2019t mean all hope is lost when it comes to receiving dental implants. Instead, when you or a trusted individual reviews your policy, you may discover there are aspects of your treatment that your insurance company may agree to cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some individuals, preliminary treatments (i.e., periodontal therapy, bone grafting, tooth extraction) are necessary before undergoing dental implant surgery. If this is true for you, your out-of-pocket expenses might be much less because these often fall under minor or major restorative services. Also, the customized restoration you will need once your implants are in place may be covered by your insurance company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Use Dental Benefits Before the End of the Year?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have available coverage for your dental implant placement or not, the benefits that come with your policy are to be used before the end of the year. Because most plans are designed based on a calendar year, you have 12 months to use your benefits before they expire. When your dentist mentions dental implants<\/a>, it\u2019s best to go ahead and start the procedure now instead of waiting until 2022. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n