Expert Analysis on dental procedure code D6240. Pontic - porcelain fused to high noble metal. Pontic – porcelain fused to high noble metal unit used to document missing tooth spaces when creating a porcelain Bridge.2014-11-19
How do you code a cantilever bridge?
To report a cantilever bridge simply use the conventional bridge retainer and pontic codes, note when the missing tooth was extracted, write “cantilever” in the remarks section of the claim form, send a radiograph of the entire arch, and hope there are no waiting periods or other exclusions.
What is cantilever bridge in dentistry?
Cantilever bridges are used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth. This is not very common any more and is not recommended in the back of the mouth where it can put too much force on other teeth and damage them.2019-10-09
What is dental Code D6999?
D6200 – D6999 Prosthodontics, Fixed By Teresa Duncan, M.S. Introduction Fixed prosthodontics replace missing teeth using fabricated materials that are cemented into onto existing natural teeth or roots.