Adjunctive Dental Care
TRICARE may cover adjunctive dental careDental care you need to treat a covered medical condition, injury, or disease..
What is adjunctive dental care?
You need adjunctive dental care to treat a covered medical condition, injury, or disease. TRICARE only covers it when treating that medical condition. For example:
- If you fall and crack your tooth, TRICARE won’t cover fixing it. But TRICARE will cover removing tooth fragments from the tongue or cheek.
- If you break your jaw and get a tooth removed to stabilize your jaw, TRICARE will cover it. In this case, TRICARE would also cover your prosthodontic restoration of the missing tooth.
TRICARE requires you to get pre-authorization for adjunctive dental care, unless it’s a medical emergency.
Disclaimer:
This list of covered services is not all inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. and considered proven. There are special rules or limits on certain services, and some services are excluded.
Last Updated 9/17/2024