D5720 — Rebase maxillary partial denture
D5720 rebases an upper partial denture, replacing its acrylic but keeping the framework and the teeth.
13 codes describe reline, rebase and tissue conditioning, and this is one of them. What separates it from the other twelve is the subject of this page; the reline, rebase and tissue conditioning guide covers the treatment itself.
What follows is the detail behind the number: the conditions the code sets, its typical fee, its usual benefit treatment, and a code-by-code comparison with its closest neighbours.
Reading D5720
Arch — upper. The palate provides broad support for anything removable, but the sinuses sit directly above the back teeth, which constrains surgical work.
Not to be confused with
D5721 — Rebase mandibular partial denture: It is the lower-jaw version.
D5725 — Rebase hybrid prosthesis: It rebases a hybrid implant prosthesis, replacing the acrylic around its framework.
D5711 — Rebase complete mandibular denture: It is the lower-jaw version.
D5710 — Rebase complete maxillary denture: It is the same procedure specified for complete maxillary rather than for maxillary partial.
D5720 sits in a group of 13 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 D5720 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 D5720
What does dental code D5720 mean?
On a claim, D5720 tells the insurer that what was performed was rebase maxillary partial denture.
What should I expect to pay for D5720?
$400–$1,000 is the realistic range before benefits. Your own share depends on your plan's percentage, deductible and remaining annual maximum.
Does dental insurance cover D5720?
Most plans include it under major prosthodontic benefits, typically 50%. A pre-treatment estimate is the only way to know your own number in advance.
What is the difference between D5720 and D5721?
D5721 is rebase mandibular partial denture: it is the lower-jaw version. Apart from that, the two describe the same treatment — which is why the notes for the visit matter more here than the code itself.
Also known as: denture reline, rebase, loose denture, tissue conditioner, denture fit.