D5611 — Repair resin partial denture base, mandibular
D5611 repairs the acrylic base of a lower partial denture.
eleven codes describe denture adjustment and repair, and this is one of them. What separates it from the other ten is the subject of this page; the denture adjustment and repair guide covers the treatment itself.
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.
The specifics of D5611
Material — resin. Resin here means a tooth-coloured polymer material rather than a metal or a ceramic. It handles well, matches tooth shade closely and is inexpensive, but it is softer than both enamel and porcelain, so it wears and discolours over a period of years rather than decades. The material is part of the code rather than a choice made afterwards, so D5611 is only the right code if that is what was actually used.
Arch — lower. The bone is denser, but there is far less surface area to support anything removable and the nerve running through the jaw limits how aggressive surgery can be.
D5611 compared with its closest relatives
D5622 — Repair cast partial framework, maxillary: It specifies a cast metal framework rather than resin.
D5650 — Add a tooth to an existing partial denture: It adds a tooth to a partial denture already in use, usually after another natural tooth has been lost.
D5660 — Add a clasp to an existing partial denture: It adds a clasp to an existing partial denture to improve how firmly it grips.
D5671 — Replace all teeth and acrylic on cast metal framework (mandibular): It specifies a cast metal framework rather than resin.
D5611 sits in a group of eleven codes in total; the remainder are linked at the foot of this page. Because the wording of these codes is so close, substituting one for another is a routine cause of rejected claims and of unexpected balances. If D5611 is on your estimate, it is worth confirming that the detail it specifies matches what is actually planned.
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.
Questions about D5611
What is D5611 on my dental bill?
On a claim, D5611 tells the insurer that what was performed was repair resin partial denture base, mandibular.
Is D5611 expensive?
$180–$500 covers most of the country. Specialist practices and big-city addresses tend to sit in the upper half.
Does dental insurance cover D5611?
It is generally a covered benefit in the basic / major category, typically 50–80%. Frequency limits and waiting periods are the usual reasons a claim is refused.
Also known as: denture repair, broken denture, denture adjustment, add tooth to denture, clasp repair.