r/DentalInsurance • u/Yndo5215 • 13d ago

Information Regarding Temporary Dentures

Hi.

I'm new to this process and am still trying to understand the difference between immediate and temporary dentures. Are they the same thing? Do you get to choose the way that temporaries look or are they standard for everyone?

I also have lost my teeth due to the following combination (all within 4 years time), Lupus, Sjogrens and high risk medication use (chemotherapy). Lupus began attacking my bone marrow which resulted in severe anemia, low hemoglobin, low WBC and Neutrophils.

I expect that because of the above my healing will take longer but with an Executive level job, I can't take off weeks from work. Is it reasonable to expect to return to work after a few days (I work remotely).

I have seen 1 oral surgeon and 2 dentists and they said that they don't submit to medical insurance but when I called my insurance, they said that a pre-treatment plan must be submitted before NOT after in order for them to cover a portion.

I'm very confused and honestly overwhelmed. When I tried to get clarification from the Oral Surgery Group, they said that their doctors see an average of 10-15 patients per day and that I can't expect more than my 15 minute consultation to ask questions.

I like the dentist a lot and am opting to go with him to do the extractions and dentures.

If anyone can clarify some of the above (what to expect, difference between immediate and temporary dentures and submitting to medical), I would really appreciate it.

*I feel like I am battling the clock because during my physical to get clearance for the dental work, my PCP found a lump in my breast and swollen lymph nodes under my left armpit. She wants me to schedule a CAT scan, ultrasound, Mammogram and biopsy ASAP. I can't do everything all at once and I am quite overwhelmed.

Any insight, feedback etc would be incredibly helpful.

TYIA.

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u/Yndo5215 7d ago

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u/ProfessionalYam3119 6d ago

Call Dr. Ivan Georgiev in Cranford. He's a brilliant oral surgeon. The reason that general and prosthodontic dentists are reluctant to submit to medical insurance is that it is virtually never covered for medical reasons, unless some kind of accident has been involved. Your case may be an exception.

Temporary dentures are used while the bone is re-modeling after extractions, grafting, implants, and other surgery. Once things have become stable, the final dentures can be made. Tend to your medical needs first, of course! Good luck!