Unit 19 Dental Insurance

Question 1

Dental expense plans usually provide coverage for the following types of dental treatment: (7)

Answer 1

1. Diagnostic and preventive
2. Restorative
3. Oral Surgery
4. Endodontics
5. Periodontics
6. Prosthodontics
7. Orthodontics

Question 2

Types of Dental Treatment
1. ____ - routine exams, x-rays, regular cleanings, fluoride treatments
2. ____ - repairing or restoring teeth that have been damaged, usually by tooth decay; fillings and crowns are restorative treatments
3. ____ - surgery performed in the oral cavity, for example, the removal of wisdom teeth
4. ____ - treatment of the pulp (the soft tissue substance located in the center of each tooth); root canals
5. ____ - treatment of the supporting structure of the teeth - that is, the gums
6. ____ - artificial replacements, such as bridges and dental implants
7. ____ - correction of irregular alignment of the teeth, most commonly braces

Answer 2

1. Diagnostic and preventive
2. Restorative
3. Oral surgery
4. Endodontics
5. Periodontics
6. Prosthodontics
7. Orthodontics

Question 3

Dental expense coverage may be offered under a traditional indemnity plan which places no limits on the insured’s choice of dentist. Many dental expense plans