Root canal definition

Root canal means the chamber within the root of the tooth that contains the pulp.

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Root canal means a 3-step process required when the inner pulp of the tooth is irreversibly damaged. Step 1 involves removing all of the inner pulp of the tooth. Step 2 involves cleaning and smoothing the inside of the tooth. Step 3 involves filling the tooth with an inert material.

Root canal. The portion of the pulp cavity inside the root of a tooth; the chamber within the root of the tooth that contains the pulp. Schedule of Benefits: A summarized personal document which provides information about Deductibles, Coinsurance or percentages payable, special benefits, maximums and limitations of coverage. It also indicates the type of Membership Unit selected. This term also includes the Schedule of Benefits Summary. Scientifically Validated: A technology, a drug, biological product, device, diagnostic, treatment or procedure is Scientifically Validated if it meets all of the factors set forth below:

Examples of Root canal in a sentence

• Root canal treatment and root fillings in permanent posterior teeth.

• Root canal therapy limited to one initial treatment per tooth and one retreatment per tooth – for permanent teeth only.

• Root canal treatment involves removing the pulp and cleaning, sterilizing, filling and sealing the root canals.

• Root canal retreatment performed on permanent teeth limited to once per tooth per lifetime per Member.

• Root canal therapy for permanent teeth will be limited to one course of treatment per tooth.

• Examples of Covered Services, in such instances, include:  Root canal therapy, post and build up.

• Root canal therapy; Pulpotomy and pulpectomy services for partial and complete removal of the pulp of the tooth; Periapical services to treat the root of the tooth.

• You Pay You Pay Root canal therapy 50% Not Covered Non-surgical periodontal services 50% Not Covered Surgical periodontal services 50% Not Covered Periodontal maintenance 50% Not Covered Fixed bridges and dentures 50% Not Covered Implants 50% Not Covered Oral surgery services 50% Not Covered General anesthesia or IV sedation - dental office 50% Not Covered Biopsies 50% Not Covered Occlusal (night) guards 50% Not Covered Orthodontic services (braces) - when medically necessary.

• This means that the following dental work is not covered: • An appliance, or modification of an appliance, if an impression for it was made before you were covered by the plan • A crown, bridge, or cast or processed restoration, if a tooth was prepared for it before you were covered by the plan • Root canal therapy, if the pulp chamber for it was opened before you were covered by the plan Orthodontic treatment is covered on the date active orthodontic treatment begins.

• Root canal for permanent teeth limited to once per tooth per lifetime per Member.