D2915 — Recement cast or prefabricated post and core
D2915 re-cements a post and core that has come out of the root.
One of six re-cementation codes. If you are trying to understand the treatment, start with the re-cementation guide; if you are trying to understand this line on your estimate, you are in the right place.
This page sets out the conditions the code carries, what practices charge for it, how a plan is likely to assess it, and the named difference between it and each of its neighbours.
D2915 compared with its closest relatives
D2910 — Recement inlay, onlay, or partial coverage restoration: It re-cements an inlay, onlay or partial-coverage restoration that has come loose but is otherwise sound.
D2920 — Recement crown: It re-cements a crown that has come off, which is the commonest of these.
D6092 — Re-cement/re-bond implant/abutment-supported crown: It re-cements or re-bonds an implant-supported crown that has worked loose.
D6093 — Re-cement/re-bond implant/abutment-supported FPD: It re-cements an implant-supported bridge, which is the multi-unit version of the same problem.
D2915 sits in a group of six codes in total; the remainder are linked at the foot of this page. There is no penalty for asking which of these is planned, and there is a real cost to finding out from an explanation of benefits weeks later.
Every code in this group
These codes describe the same broad procedure and differ in one respect each. Each has its own page with its own fee range and coverage notes.
| Code | Procedure |
|---|---|
| D2915 | Recement cast or prefabricated post and core — this page |
| D2910 | Recement inlay, onlay, or partial coverage restoration |
| D2920 | Recement crown |
| D6092 | Re-cement/re-bond implant/abutment-supported crown |
| D6093 | Re-cement/re-bond implant/abutment-supported FPD |
| D6930 | Re-cement or re-bond a bridge |
Questions about D2915
What does dental code D2915 mean?
It is the entry for recement cast or prefabricated post and core. A practice cannot use it for anything broader than that, which is what makes the code useful to you.
What should I expect to pay for D2915?
Typically $110–$320 before insurance, depending on local fees and the complexity of the individual case.
How do dental plans handle D2915?
Yes on most policies, treated as basic / major work at typically 50–80%. A waiting period on a new policy is the commonest reason it is not.
What is the difference between D2915 and D2910?
D2910 is recement inlay, onlay, or partial coverage restoration: it re-cements an inlay, onlay or partial-coverage restoration that has come loose but is otherwise sound. Because they describe different work, D2915 and D2910 can legitimately appear on the same treatment plan — they are not alternatives to choose between.
Also known as: recement crown, crown fell off, loose crown, re-bond restoration.