Oral Surgery. We Cover non-routine oral surgery, such as partial and complete bony extractions, tooth re-implantation, tooth transplantation, surgical access of an unerupted tooth, mobilization of erupted or malpositioned tooth to aid eruption, and placement of device to facilitate eruption of an impacted tooth. We also Cover oral surgery in anticipation of, or leading to orthodontics that are otherwise Covered under this Contract.
Oral Surgery. Benefits include:
Oral Surgery. Extractions, including those provided in conjunction with orthodontic services; Cutting procedures; Treatment of fractures and dislocations of the jaw.
Oral Surgery. Surgical extractions and other oral surgical procedures which are dentally necessary and meet our dental policies and related guidelines are covered only if the oral surgery is not a covered service under your medical insurance plan. General anesthesia is covered only when rendered in conjunction with a covered oral surgical procedure.
Oral Surgery. You will receive the highest level of Benefits when You go to a Provider who is in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s dental network. For a copy of the directory for the dental network, go to xxx.xxxxxx.xxx, or call the Customer Service telephone number on Your ID card. Your Plan covers only the following Oral Surgery services or procedures.
Oral Surgery. Benefits for oral surgery include root recovery, surgical exposure of impacted or unerupted teeth, fractures and dislocations of the face or jaw, surgical excisions (e.g., cysts, tori, exostosis), dental implants for the treatment of oral cancer and cancer of the esophagus, and lingual frenulum repairs under certain conditions. Orthognathic surgery is limited to conditions resulting in significant functional impairment, or for the treatment of congenital birth defects in newborns, as required by law. Anesthesia charges associated with oral surgery are covered for an eligible dental patient when determined by Keystone to be Medically Necessary and when a successful result cannot be expected for treatment under local anesthesia and for whom a superior result can be expected under general anesthesia. An eligible dental patient is a patient who is seven years of age or younger or developmentally disabled. Anesthesia and all related benefits for an eligible dental patient are subject to all applicable cost-sharing amounts.
Oral Surgery. This is routine surgery involving teeth or alveolar bone, including extraction and alveolectomy. Oral surgery may include other oral treatment and surgery, if a dentist considers it dentally necessary. Oral surgery does not include orthodontia, orthognathic surgery, placement of dental implants or surgical care that is necessary because of a medical condition.
Oral Surgery. 4. Amalgam, silicate, acrylic, synthetic porcelain, and composite filling restorations to restore diseased or accidentally broken teeth.
Oral Surgery. Benefits for oral surgery include root recovery, surgical exposure of impacted or unerupted teeth, fractures and dislocations of the face or jaw, surgical excisions (e.g., cysts, tori, exostosis), dental implants for the treatment of oral cancer and cancer of the esophagus, and lingual frenulum repairs under certain conditions. Orthognathic surgery is limited to conditions resulting in significant functional impairment, or for the treatment of congenital birth defects in newborns, as required by law. Anesthesia charges associated with oral surgery are covered for Member’s who are seven (7) years of age or younger and Members who are developmentally disabled when determined by Keystone to be Medically Necessary and when a successful result cannot be expected for treatment under local anesthesia and for whom a superior result can be expected under general anesthesia. Anesthesia and all related benefits for Members seven (7) years of age or younger and Members who are developmentally disabled are subject to all applicable cost-sharing amounts.
Oral Surgery. All basic needed oral surgery, within the scope of ability of the dentist is authorized.
