Common use of Denture Priority Code Clause in Contracts

Denture Priority Code. A: New dentures, partials replacing a significant number of teeth (mastication is significantly impaired), relines when deemed a priority and major repairs. The new denture or partial should not be started for at least 6 months after extractions or after 18 months after arriving at a MT DOC secure facility if the Inmate initially presented without complete or partial dentures and no teeth were extracted. The target range should be to begin the complete and/or partial denture in a 18 - 24 month time frame. Replacement of improperly functioning existing dentures, relines (non- priority) and significant repairs are also coded with an A. B: Partials where definite improvement to mastication would be achieved but the inmate can adequately masticate without it. If the Inmate has 10 or more functional teeth then the Inmates is classified as a Priority B. Replacement of dentures or partial dentures for mainly esthetic considerations and minor repairs such as adding a missing posterior tooth in a denture are also classified as a Priority B. Prior approval is required before any Priority B removable prosthodontic is commenced, as these are not normally done in a MT DOC secure facility. C: Esthetic Acrylic Partials and Dentures. When the Inmate is about to leave the secure MT DOC facility (MSP, CCDC. DCDF and MWP), an attempt will be made (but not required) to provide the Inmate with an employable smile. The Inmate is required to have been in the secure facility for a minimum of 18 months beyond arriving at a MT DOC secure facility and 6 months after extraction of required teeth. Inmates who are scheduled on the Denture A list for complete dentures and / or partial denture, as well as Inmates with missing anterior teeth may qualify for expedited removable prosthodontic care. It is the Inmates responsibility to contact the Dental Department and provide proof that the Inmate is going to Pre-release, Community Corrections or is being released from MT DOC custody. If the Inmate is not on the Denture A list then a temporary acrylic partial may be constructed to replace the missing anterior teeth that otherwise would leave the Inmate in an esthetically compromised situation as he / she strives to re-integrate into society and the civilian workforce. Such treatment should be planned to provide the Inmate with the removable prosthodontic appliances no more then 2-3 weeks prior to their departure.