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April 21, 2022 by Anonymous

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Can a D6080 code be used for locator dentures that can be removed by the patient or only fixed appliances?

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Asked on April 21, 2022 10:51 pm
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D6080: implant maintenance procedures when prostheses are removed and reinserted, including cleansing of prostheses and abutments; This procedure includes active debriding of the implant(s) and examination of all aspects of the implant system(s), including the occlusion and stability of the superstructure. The patient is also instructed in thorough daily cleansing of the implant(s). This is not a per implant code and is indicated for implant supported FIXED prostheses.

Fixed dental prostheses are designed to replace damaged or missing teeth and are installed on a permanent basis. They cannot be removed by the patient.

Therefore, this code cannot be used when the denture can be removed by the patient.

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Answered on May 15, 2022 7:53 pm
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