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Specialised dentistry (also known as advanced dentistry) occurs when teeth need to be replaced or when badly damaged teeth need to be repaired and a filling (conservative dentistry) would not be adequate.
Authorisation is required for some treatment
before treatment starts.
This includes the following treatments:
- Partial metal frame dentures
- Crowns & bridgework (*Pre-Authorisation required)
- Implants (*Pre-Authorisation required)
- Orthodontics (*Pre-Authorisation required)
- Periodontics (*Pre-Authorisation required)
- Maxillo-Facial Surgery
- Oral Pathology
Not all options have specialised dentistry benefits; Please refer to your dental benefit table below to confirm whether you are covered for any of these benefits.