Does Insurance Cover Implant Dentures?
In this video, Dr. Robert Ellis breaks down how insurance and Medicaid typically handle dentures, implants, and extractions, and what patients should know about maximizing their dental benefits.
Coverage really depends on your individual plan. For example, Medicaid typically pays for extractions and for making upper and lower dentures, but it does not cover implants or the cost of retrofitting a denture with implant housings. Most insurance companies will cover extractions, some will contribute toward dentures, and a few may cover part of implant treatment.
Dental insurance works more like a benefit than true insurance. You pay a monthly premium, and in return, you receive a set annual allowance (usually between $1,000 and $5,000 per year) that can be applied to approved services. Because of this limit, many patients split their treatment between two calendar years to maximize their benefits.
If you or someone you love is struggling with missing teeth or loose dentures, contact Dr. Robert Ellis in Rigby, ID, for a free consultation to learn how our life-changing treatments can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.
