The National Health Service (Dental Charges) Regulations 2005

Regulation 4(5)

SCHEDULE 4 Urgent Treatment under Band 1 Charge

(a)

examination, assessment and advice

(b)

radiographic examination and radiological report

(c)

dressing of teeth and palliative treatment

(d)

pulpectomy or vital pulpotomy

(e)

re-implantation of a luxated or subluxated permanent tooth following trauma including any necessary endodontic treatment

(f)

repair and refixing of inlays and crowns

(g)

refixing a bridge

(h)

temporary bridges

(i)

extraction of not more than 2 teeth

(j)

provision of post-operative care including treatment of infected sockets

(k)

adjustment and alteration of dentures or orthodontic appliances

(l)

urgent treatment for acute conditions of the gingivae or oral mucosa, including treatment for pericoronitis or for ulcers and herpetic lesions, and any necessary oral hygiene instruction in connection with such treatment

(m)

treatment of sensitive cementum or dentine

(n)

incising an abscess

(o)

other treatment immediately necessary as a result of trauma

(p)

not more than 1 permanent filling in amalgam, composite resin, synthetic resin, glass ionomer, compomers, silicate or silico-phosphate including acid etch retention