Sectioning of a bridge falls under whichever Course of Treatment (CoT) is being undertaken:
- if a replacement bridge was provided, it would be part of that Band 3 CoT
- if your sectioning the bridge and extracting an abutment tooth, it would be part of that Band 2 CoT (or Band 4 Urgent if provided as urgent care)
- If your sectioning the cantilever section of a bridge and no further treatment was planned, it would be part of the Band 1 CoT (or Band 4 Urgent if provided as urgent care.
As with any Band 1, Band 2 or Band 3 claim, an examination and an assessment of the patient's oral health, and completion of the planned treatment is a requirement.