X-Rays & IO's
What X-Rays are required for a bridge?
Current FMX
What is the difference between Codes 4341 & 4342
4341 -Perio scalling four or more teeth per quadrant
4342- Perio scalling Three or less teeth per quadrant
What is the difference between these two PA's?
PA Intraoral
PAadd Intraoral
PA intraoral- should be the 1st pa we take.
PAadd intraoral- is any additional PA that we take in the same day.
When silver filings get old they.....
Expand and contract causing fractures
How old is our office fee for a cleaning?
$112
Why is it important not to send the PANO to insurance at the same time you take an FMX?
Insurance will either pay for a PANO or an FMX not both.
Insurance will always choose to pay for the cheaper service which in this case would be the PANO.
What should always be included in your perio charting when treatment planning root plannings?
Bleeding points
What is a 2X12 month frequency?
Rolling months not a calendar year.
EX. 12/05/2020 & 06/7/2021
Next eligible would be after 12/06/2021
How do cavities grow?
From the inside out!
How much is our KFD Plan for single person?
$318
What age do we start taking PANO's on children?
5 Years old
What probing depths are required for insurance to pay towards SRP's?
Must have 5mm pockets or higher.
(4mm pockets don't get coverage)
How old can a PA of a tooth be to present an estimate for a crown?
Less than 6 months.
Fillings don't hold teeth....
Teeth hold fillings
Office fee for a crown?
$1561
What is the difference between these two PA's?
PA and PA2
PA we charge the patient and insurance
PA2 is and no charge to the patient or the insurance
When would you do a Gross Debridement?
What is required for treatment planning an implant?
Evaluation by a doctor
Implant Sheet filled out by doctor
X-Rays (PANO/FMX)
How long has the tooth been missing if the tooth is already missing?
What should be asked in the 1st five minutes of any existing patients appointment?
Have there been any changes in your health history?
How much is our office fee for Fluoride?
How much is the KFD fee for Fluoride?
$61
$39
How old can an FMX be when presenting an estimate for SRP's?
It's determined by the insurance company.
3-5 years depending on the insurance plans frequency.
Explain what root plannings are?
What is the difference between Periomed and Peridex?
Peridex- for gum inflammation
Short term use only. Kills all bacteria good and bad.
Periomed- Fluoride for the teeth
Long term use. Kills only bad bacteria and leaves the good.
When we turn the N2O on you may feel....
Tingly, lightheaded, & relaxed.
What do you quote a patient for an implant?
Around $5,000-7,000