Just received this message from my Dentist, so I thought I would share it.
Would like to inform our patients exactly what is covered for dentistry under GESY. For adults it covers a light cleaning only. It will not cover for any gum disease, fillings nor X-rays. Please see below for full details. Thank you.
Information on dental services provided to beneficiaries of the General Health Plan (GESY) to be provided from 1 December 2020
According to its available budget, the Health Insurance Organization (OAY) has included specific preventive dental services provided by contracted Dentists.
It's helpful to know exactly what the dental services you'll be entitled to. It's also helpful to know which additional work of a similar nature your Dentist is likely to recommend, following scientifically internationally documented recommendations and instructions that are not covered by GESI.
Dental care services to be provided under GESY
depending on the age of the beneficiary
The potential additional needs are listed in each category
1. Age 0-4 years old
One visit a year for oral cavity control and information to the beneficiary / parent / guardian about proper oral hygiene, proper eating habits of the child, avoiding tooth decay, oral habits (finger breastfeeding, pacifier, etc) and treating them
This action is very important, as it enables diagnosis of pathological conditions of both teeth and gums, tongue, lips and all oral cavity in general. Considering many key factors, it also enables the Dentist to assess teredonal risk and recommend frequency of visits. It is recommended that the first visit be made with the appearance of the first tooth or at their age of one year.
Possible additional recommendations:
a.. n Most children this age are recommended that this check be carried out twice a year,
b.. n Several children of this age may present high teredonal risk. The Dentist in these children will likely recommend tooth fluoridation twice a year,
C. In many children of this age there is already a need for more treatments (heart attacks, endodontic treatments, extractions, etc.).
2. Age 4-6 years old
One visit a year for degradation (*), oral cavity check and information to the beneficiary / parent / guardian about proper oral hygiene, proper eating habits of the child, avoidance of tooth decay, oral habits (finger breastfeeding, pacifier, etc) and dealing with them.
Possible additional recommendations:
a.. n Most children this age are recommended that this check be carried out twice a year,
b.. n Several children of this age may present high teredonal risk. The Dentist in these children will likely recommend tooth fluoridation twice a year,
C. In many children of this age there is already a need for more treatments (heart attacks, endodontic treatments, extractions, etc.).
3. Age 6-12 years old
One visit a year for degradation, fluoridation (**) and oral cavity control.
Possible additional recommendations:
a.. n Children of this age are recommended that this check be carried out twice a year, as is fluoridation 2-4 times a year, depending on the teredonal risk,
b.. n In many children this age there is already a need for more treatments (heart attacks, endodontic treatments, exports, etc.),
C. Orthodontic assessment or monitoring and / or treatment is recommended.
4. Age 12 years or older (including adults)
One visit a year for abolition and control of the oral cavity.
Possible additional recommendations:
a.. n Most people are recommended that this check be carried out twice a year,
b.. n For people up to 18 years old fluoridation is recommended twice a year, as well as orthodontic assessment or monitoring and / or treatment,
C. Frequently people of this age experience settled periodontal disease, i.e. gingivitis (***) or periodontitis (****), conditions that cannot be treated only in one visit,
d.. n In most people this age there is already a need for more treatments (heart attacks, endodontic treatments, exports, etc.).
Explaining dental acts and conditions
(*) Degradation is the dental act where soft (e.g. dental plate) and hard (e.g. harvest / stone) deposits from teeth surfaces. This is an important preventive dental act aimed at limiting the appearance of tooth decay and periodontal disease, which are the most common cause of tooth loss.
(**) Fluoridation is the dental act where fluorine preparations are applied locally, either in the form of gel or foam on special discs for 1-4 minutes, or in the form of tooth polish. Its action is proven to reduce the appearance of tooth decay and it is highly recommended to be done with the appearance of first permanent teeth in the mouth and until adulthood. Based on Teredonal risk, Fluoridosis is very often recommended for children of much younger age and also adults or even older.
(***) Gingivitis is a frequent gum condition due to the microbial plate accumulated in the teeth. Main symptoms of gingivitis are redness (blushing), swelling (swelling) and gum bleeding. Treatment of gingivitis includes degradation, oral hygiene instructions, eliminating plaque retention factors (e.g. ′′ correcting ′′ old heart attacks or prosthetic teeth work), local medication, etc. Usually more than one visit to the Dentist is required to treat it.
(****) Periodontitis. If gingivitis does not heal in time it will likely lead to the creation of periodontitis. In this case inflammation is more severe and at the same time the bone (bone) that surrounds and supports the teeth is affected. Therefore, in addition to the symptoms seen in the gums, teeth mobility is also observed (moving). If periodontitis is not treated in a timely manner it will likely lead to tooth loss. For the treatment of periodontitis, in addition to what is mentioned for the treatment of gingivitis, radical scraping (deep and thorough cleaning of teeth roots surfaces) may also require surgery in more serious conditions. The treatment of periodontitis usually requires many visits to the Dentist.
After treatment of Periodontal Diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis), periodic check is required at regular intervals to maintain the healing effect. This check is done 2 or more times a year and includes deterioration among others.
Pancyprian Dental Association
Nicosia, 26 November 2020
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