I need the dental code for getting a bridge (fixed denture) for a bicuspid tooth?

I just had my #12 tooth which is my 1st Bicuspid (1st premolar) pulled %26amp; want to start saving the money up to have this replace ASAP ~ the dentist said that I can get a "fixed denture" ~ I don't know what they are called. He said something about getting a bridge %26amp; having #13 which is the 2nd Bicuspid (2nd premolar) crowned as well. My main question is Does anyone know the dental code(s)? But I would also like to know.... Have any of you undergone this same type of thing? Will #13 need a root canal? Is there pain involded with getting the fixed denture put in place?


After just having major infection in a tooth that was a root canal gone bad %26amp; having to have an emergency extraction I'm not really looking forward to anymore pain.


Thanks to all who answer, with real answers not something jerky or stupid just for points

I need the dental code for getting a bridge (fixed denture) for a bicuspid tooth?
Although the codes would vary by choice of material, most people would use a porcelain and gold bridge here. The codes cover the whole bridge as follows and you would need all three codes.





Tooth #11 - D6750 - Porcelain crown w/high noble metal (retainer)


Tooth #12 - D6240 - Porcelain w/high noble metal (pontic)


Tooth #13 - D6750 - Porcelain crown w/high noble metal (retainer)





Just because a tooth is getting a crown does not automatically mean that it needs a root canal treatment. This depends strictly on conditions in your mouth that we can not possibly judge without seeing you.
Reply:Don't worry - I don't have the codes memorized. They are on my computer. I wonder what a five star answer would have looked like. Report It

Reply:Not really sure what you mean by dental code, maybe because it's the lack of experience in an actual dental office (I'm in my last year of dental school). I can't guarantee you with out looking at your teeth, but getting a crown or bridge does not automatically mean you need a root canal. If you have a large area of decay or something that compromises the structure of the tooth, then you would be looking at a root canal followed by a post. There is no real pain involved when you do a bridge prep, unless you do not give anesthesia, since he will be grinding to tooth down to the dentin. The #13 will be used as a pillar to support to #12, usually you would get support from the #11 as well (a 3 unit bridge instead of a 2 unit),but done properly it should give you no problems.
Reply:Dental codes are the codes for your health fund. It's the code they use for the procedure that was done. I'm not sure though which code it is for you as I don't live in US and our codes here are different. Your dentist will be able to give you the codes and your health fund provider will tell you how much they will pay back.


As for whether you need a RCT, only your dentist will be able to tell you that.
Reply:Dr. Sam's answer is great! I wish I could memorize the codes.





Your dental office should provide you with a written estimate which should include the codes so you can check with your insurance carrier.





Generally speaking, fixed bridges fall into the "major" catagory of most dental plans and are paid at 50%. (Disclaimer: plans vary, so please check your own.)

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