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Depends upon the insurance company and the plan you have. Some cover parts of the implant procedure such as the crown or denture that will be made to rest on the implant. If there is a medically necessary reason ,they might cover the whole thing. Often if the dentist writes a letter explaining the circumstances of a particular patient, they will consider covering it. I haven't seen any that have full coverage for all patients but there might be such a plan.

From you’re financial perspective the best dental insurance is one your employer pays 100% for you and you pay nothing into.From a benefit (coverage for you) perspective, find one withno waiting period (if you plan on doing crowns or deep cleanings).no missing tooth clause (if you plan on implants dentures or partials to replace missing teeth).no yearly maximums (if you have lots of treatment to do— that is,more than deep cleaning or three or more crowns/implants).ADULT orthodontic coverage if you need braces as an adult. Ortho coverage if you have kids.if you have two or more insurances make sure your second will cover the stuff your first one doesn’t like additional regular cleanings- ask if it has coordination of benefits.No preauthorization requirements— some insurances actually make you wait weeks for their answer!!Coverage for stuff you need - implants, additional cleanings if needed, etc.A lot of dentists take- if dentists in your area it’s likely pretty fair and reasonable coverage for you.insurance gets tricky. I have five full time people in my office strictly dedicated insurance. I wish I could run a smaller practice but just getting the insurance person on the phone can take 30 minutes… it’s like a viscous cycle. If the insurance denies treatment or requires a preauthorizaton there’s more time involved. If you don’t have insurance you may be better off paying out of pocket and see if your dentist has an in-house discount plan for those without insurance. You’d be surprised how much you could save without the filing/calling insurance time.

A2A. Thank you Steven.I’ve answered this question numerous times, most recently this afternoon. Let me give you a truncated version of that.Short answer: NO. ”There no such thing as a free lunch” is not just a saying; it’s true.If you’re in a hurry to get something for nothing, your best bet may be to inquire at your local dental school. They aren’t free, obviously, but some will allow a certain amount of flexibility re price, say, on a sliding scale based on demonstrated (in)ability to pay.Longer answerIndividual dental insurance policies, meaning those not purchased through your employer, will always have greater limitations to prevent the insurance company and dentists (depending on how they are compensated) from being upside down.For individual policies, you won’t be able to use all the benefits right away; and some (expensive) services like orthodontics and implants will likely be excluded. (FYI, cosmetic services are always excluded in the US, due to IRS/tax regulations.)Now for the WHY-Adverse selection* is the bane of insurance markets and the reason why we try as best we can, and do a pretty good job, to prevent it. If allowed to flourish, nobody wins. Not the other insureds, not the dentist, not the insurance company, and not your oral health.Just like you can’t buy fire insurance after the house has burned down—the same holds true for dental insurance. In particular, since most dental services are postponable, dental insurance, even more than medical, is HIGHLY subject to selection bias. Here are some examples of the behavior that must be thwarted in order for the market for dental insurance to exist:Tooth breaks? Buy insurance, use it, then stop paying premium.Have a hot Instagrammable vacation coming up? Sign up for insurance, get your teeth examined, x-rayed, cleaned, and that ugly front crown replaced, then stop paying premium.Got your teeth cleaned and the dentist just told you that you need 4 crowns? Buy insurance, get the crowns, then cancel.Here are some realities you can expect to see while shopping for an individual dental insurance policy:-waiting periods. Once you sign up, you may have to wait 6, 12, or even 24 months for some (the expensive) services. You may be able to get an exam and cleaning right away, but that’s about it.-lock ins. This occurs when you’re required to remain enrolled for a minimum period of time. Where legal, this might be enforced by requiring you to pay for the first year up front, in full.-lock outs. Once you cancel, you may not be allowed to re-enroll or, if you can, you may have to wait for a period of time (the lockout), say, a year or more.-reward benefits. This functions like waiting periods, but can appear less onerous. It works, for example, by increasing the level of coverage the longer you remain continuously enrolled (e,g, paying premium). Example: for crowns, maybe the Plan will pay 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% of allowed charges in years one, two, three, and four, topping out at some level.-exclusions and limitations. These will be more strict than we see in employer sponsored (group) policies. For example, you may only get one covered oral exam per year, bitewing x-rays once per 24 months, crown replacement (if covered at all) may be once per 72 months, and implants and orthodontics will probably be excluded. Also, the Old Hole Rule may apply (Replacement of teeth missing prior to coverage is not covered), and endodontic retreatment may be excluded.Dental insurance, especially when provided through your employer, can provide needed financial assistance, helping make dental care more affordable, BUT it’s a team sport. This means that individuals are expected to shop wisely, stay enrolled for extended periods (not just in and out in and out), keep up with necessary repairs and prevention, and pay premiums on time.Think of it as a three way partnership: you, the dentist, and the insurance company.*Occurs when a person waits until they need dental work before buying insurance. It results from asymmetrical information between buyers (you) and sellers (insurance company).The foregoing is informational only and is not intended to be medical advice. The California Dental Practice Act prohibits hygienists from diagnosing disease and/or recommending definitive treatment.Cathye L. Smithwick, RDH, MASilicon Valley Dental HygienistAuthor: Dental Benefits, a Guide to Managed Plans