Endodontics definition

Endodontics means that branch of dentistry concerning the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. The study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences, including the biology of the normal pulp; the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp; and associated periradicular conditions.
Endodontics means the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of pathological conditions within the pulp chamber or apical area of the tooth root, including root canal treatment.
Endodontics means dental services related to the pulp of a tooth.

Examples of Endodontics in a sentence

  • Services In-Network Out-of-Network Diagnostic/Preventive 100% None Fillings 80% None Endodontics 80% None Periodontics 80% None Oral Surgery 80% None Crowns 80% None Prosthetics 50% None Prosthetic Repairs 50% None Orthodontics* 80% None *Please refer to your certificate of coverage for information regarding age limitations for dependent orthodontic care.

  • The Plan provides coverage for Basic Services, Endodontics and Periodontics, Restorative Dental and Surgical Procedures and Prosthodontic Services including dentures (Types A, B, C) and the ODA schedule for the immediately preceding year, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms and conditions of the Plan.

  • Endodontics is the treatment of dental disease of the tooth pulp and includes: • Therapeutic pulpotomy and pulpal debridement, when performed as a final endodontic procedure.

  • Endodontics, periodontal surgery and restorative treatment are excluded.

  • Class II—Basic Restorations, Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontic Maintenance and Oral Surgery—to include fillings, root canal treatment, routine extractions, denture adjustments, occlusal biteguards, and periodontal scaling and root planning.

  • The plan shall reimburse a claimant 100% of the cost of the insured services of Basic Services and 75% of the cost of Endodontics and Periodontal based on the current O.D.A. rate schedule minus one year.

  • In addition to the "Basic" services listed, all eligible employees and eligible dependents shall be entitled to receive 50% of eligible charges for the "Major" dental services listed below: Endodontics: - the usual procedures required for pulpal therapy and root canal filling.

  • Endodontics includes root canal therapy, pulp capping procedures, apexification and periapical procedures associated with root canal treatment.

  • Effective March 05/2003 the Company will add coverage for Endodontics.

  • The plan shall reimburse a claimant 100% of the cost of the insured services of Basic Services and 75% of the cost of Endodontics and Periodontal based on the current O.D.A. rate schedule Effective September 1, 2007).


More Definitions of Endodontics

Endodontics means the branch of Dentistry concerned with the treatment of teeth having damaged pulp; root canal therapy.
Endodontics means that branch of Dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and tissues around the root end.