Regulation 11 is the treatment band for replacement appliances.
The appliances covered are:
- dentures
- obturators
- bridges
- orthodontic appliances
Regulation 11 applies when the original appliance is lost, stolen, or broken by the patient.
Regulation 11 does not cover any laboratory-made, custom occlusal appliance such as:
- bite raisers
- bite guards
- night guards
It also does not apply where the appliance has become damaged due to wear and tear.
The replacement appliance must be the same as the original. This can be claimed regardless of when the original appliance was fitted.
How to claim
The patient must pay 30% of the band 3 charge per replacement appliance.
The patient cannot be exempt from paying a Regulation 11 charge unless they're a prisoner.
View the current NHS dental charges.
General Dental Contracts are awarded 12 UDAs for Regulation 11 claims.
Orthodontic contracts are not awarded any UOA’s for Regulation 11 claims. The patient charge will not be deducted from the contracts schedule.