Coverage under the CDCP is limited to basic services that protect and preserve natural teeth so people can benefit from teeth that function properly. Many people have missing teeth or teeth that are failing and need removing. When this is the case, the CDCP includes the provision of removable dentures, allowing people to eat and talk effectively.
The plan is not designed to improve the overall appearance of teeth or provide purely aesthetic benefits. It also excludes more complex treatments. Treatments not considered for coverage under the CDCP include those listed below.
- Composite resin or porcelain veneers
- Three-quarter crowns
- Inlays and onlays made from any dental materials
- Temporomandibular appliances and therapy
- Fixed dental bridges
- Teeth whitening
- Mouthguards and bruxism appliances
- Crown lengthening
- Dental implants and any associated treatments
- Bone grafting
- Precision attachments for partial dentures
- Extensive rehabilitation
