What is the D5214 dental code?

It's a lower (mandibular) partial denture with a cast metal framework, resin bases, and teeth — replacing several missing lower teeth while clasping onto the remaining ones.

What's the difference between D5214 and D5213?

D5214 is the lower partial; D5213 is the upper one. Both use a cast metal framework; the difference is the arch.

How much does a D5214 partial denture cost?

Often around 1,200 to 2,500 USD depending on location, materials, and number of teeth, typically more than an all-acrylic partial.

Is a cast metal partial better than acrylic?

It's generally thinner, stronger, and more durable, with a more precise fit, though it usually costs more than an all-acrylic partial.

Does insurance cover D5214?

Usually as a major service at around half up to the annual maximum, often with a five-year replacement limit and sometimes a least-costly-alternative rule.

Can a partial denture be made the same day teeth are pulled?

An immediate partial can, but that uses a different code. D5214 is the conventional partial made after the gums have healed.

D5214 Dental Code: Lower Cast-Metal Partial Denture

Code Summary

D5214 is the CDT code for a mandibular (lower) partial denture built on a cast metal framework with resin bases and teeth. It replaces several missing lower teeth, clasping onto the remaining natural teeth for support.

What D5214 means

D5214 covers a lower removable partial denture with a cast metal framework, resin bases, and replacement teeth, including clasps and rests. "D" is dental, "52" is the partial dentures group, and "14" is this cast-metal mandibular version. As with the upper version, the cast metal skeleton provides strength and a precise, stable fit.

It restores several missing lower teeth while gripping the remaining natural teeth with metal clasps, and it can be taken out for cleaning. The cast-metal design is generally thinner, stronger, and longer-lasting than an all-acrylic partial.

Its counterpart is D5213 for the upper arch. There are also separate codes for all-resin, flexible, and immediate partials. Choosing the right code depends on the arch, the framework material, and whether it's placed immediately after extractions.

When it's typically used

D5214 is reported when a lower partial denture with a cast metal framework is made to replace several missing mandibular teeth, clasping onto the remaining natural teeth for support.

How much does D5214 cost?

A cast-metal lower partial is a significant fee, often roughly 1,200 to 2,500 USD depending on region, materials, and number of teeth, comparable to the upper version and typically more than an all-acrylic partial.

Is D5214 covered by insurance?

Usually a major service covered around half up to the annual maximum, sometimes after a waiting period, commonly with a five-year replacement limit and a possible least-costly-alternative rule favoring an acrylic partial.

Frequently asked questions

What is the D5214 dental code?: It's a lower (mandibular) partial denture with a cast metal framework, resin bases, and teeth — replacing several missing lower teeth while clasping onto the remaining ones.
What's the difference between D5214 and D5213?: D5214 is the lower partial; D5213 is the upper one. Both use a cast metal framework; the difference is the arch.
How much does a D5214 partial denture cost?: Often around 1,200 to 2,500 USD depending on location, materials, and number of teeth, typically more than an all-acrylic partial.
Is a cast metal partial better than acrylic?: It's generally thinner, stronger, and more durable, with a more precise fit, though it usually costs more than an all-acrylic partial.
Does insurance cover D5214?: Usually as a major service at around half up to the annual maximum, often with a five-year replacement limit and sometimes a least-costly-alternative rule.
Can a partial denture be made the same day teeth are pulled?: An immediate partial can, but that uses a different code. D5214 is the conventional partial made after the gums have healed.

This page is an independent, plain-language explanation for general information only. It is not billing, coding, or clinical advice. For the official CDT descriptor and current-year wording, refer to the American Dental Association.