Special Dental Treatment

International dental insurance can offen covers the cost of routine dental procedures. This generally involves cleaning, fillings and examinations. Minor surgery may also be covered by some international dental insurance plans but special dental treatment cover is the true advantage of an international dental insurance plan. Contact us for a free quote.

Special dental treatment includes cover for:

• Crowns: Full coverage for a tooth. When the tooth cannot be restored by a filling a crown is usually fabricated. Cover includes gold jackets, porcelain crowns, gold inlay and temporary crowns.
• Bridgework: A fixed appliance (prosthesis) that replaces missing teeth. A bridge is a series of crowns (abutments and pontics).
• Repairs: Procedures performed to restore the missing part of the teeth. Some insurance companies only consider the fillings to be restorative, others include Build-Up and Recementation work.
• Periodontics: The treatment of disease of the supporting structure. Mainly gum and bone disease.
• Gingivitis: Gum disease and it’s related treatment.
• Root Scaling: Deep cleaning of the teeth to remove calculus below the gum line.
• Dentures: A removable appliance (prosthesis) that replaces all of the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw.
• Emergency: Emergency dental treatment e.g. reconstructive surgery after a motor accident. This is usually covered by your medical or dental plan.

When taking out international dental insurance this list provides you with an idea of what should be included in your plan. Follow the link for further advice or a tailor-made quote.

When making your final decision, carefully consider what your policy does and does not cover; ensuring you purchase the correct international dental insurance plan to meet your needs.