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SLEEK Dental Club OCP

Coverage Type

N/A

Insurance Reimbursement

Type A: Preventative
(cleanings, exams, X-rays)

Type B: Basic Restorative
(fillings, extractions)

Type C: Major Restorative
(bridges, dentures)

Type D: Orthodontia

(orthodontic diagnostics and treatment)

Insurance Deductible (per Calendar Year)

Member

Insurance Maximum Payout (per Calendar Year) 

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3+

Provider Networks

Dental Network

Aetna Dental Access®

Pharmacy Network

OptumRx®

Value Added Benefits

Byte® Impression Kit Discount1

Quarterly Oral Care Refills1

Discounts Rx Benefits1

Teledentistry1

SLEEK Electric Toothbrush Kit1

Association Benefits

Vision Care Discounts

Hearing Discounts

Chiropractic Discounts

Health Services Hub

Diabetic & Home Medical Supplies

Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements

Online Wellness

Avis and Budget Car Rentals

Choice Hotels

Lenovo Discount

My Association Saving Benefits

Auto Glass Repair

Delivery Services

SLEEK Dental Club PRO

Coverage Type

In-Network*/Out of Network**

Insurance Reimbursement

Type A: Preventative
(cleanings, exams, X-rays)

80%

Type B: Basic Restorative
(fillings, extractions)

60%

Type C: Major Restorative
(bridges, dentures)

50%

Type D: Orthodontia

(orthodontic diagnostics and treatment)

Insurance Deductible (per Calendar Year)

Member

$100

Insurance Maximum Payout (per Calendar Year)

Year 1

$1,000

Year 2

$1,250

Year 3+

$1,500

Provider Networks

Dental Network

MetLife PDP Plus

Pharmacy Network

OptumRx®

Value Added Benefits

Byte® Impression Kit Discount1

Quarterly Oral Care Refills1

Discounts Rx Benefits1

Teledentistry1

SLEEK Electric Toothbrush Kit1

Association Benefits

Vision Care Discounts

Hearing Discounts

Chiropractic Discounts

Health Services Hub

Diabetic & Home Medical Supplies

Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements

Online Wellness

Avis and Budget Car Rentals

Choice Hotels

Lenovo Discount

My Association Saving Benefits

Auto Glass Repair

Auto Glass Repair

Delivery Services

SLEEK Dental Club MAX

Coverage Type

In-Network*/Out of Network**

Insurance Reimbursement

Type A: Preventative
(cleanings, exams, X-rays)

100%

Type B: Basic Restorative
(fillings, extractions)

80%

Type C: Major Restorative
(bridges, dentures)

50%

No waiting period

Type D: Orthodontia

(orthodontic diagnostics and treatment)

50%

No waiting period

Insurance Deductible (per Calendar Year)

Member

$50

Insurance Maximum Payout (per Calendar Year)

Year 1

$1,500

Year 2

$1,750

Year 3+

$2,000

Provider Networks

Dental Network

MetLife PDP Plus

Pharmacy Network

OptumRx®

Value Added Benefits

Byte® Impression Kit Discount1

Quarterly Oral Care Refills1

Discounts Rx Benefits1

Teledentistry1

SLEEK Electric Toothbrush Kit1

Association Benefits

Vision Care Discounts

Hearing Discounts

Chiropractic Discounts

Health Services Hub

Diabetic & Home Medical Supplies

Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements

Online Wellness

Avis and Budget Car Rentals

Choice Hotels

Lenovo Discount

My Association Saving Benefits

Auto Glass Repair

Delivery Services

*Actual costs and savings may vary by provider, service and geographic location. We use the average of negotiated fees from participating providers to determine the average costs, as shown on the chart. The select regional average cost represents the average fees for the procedures listed above in Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago and New York City, as displayed in the cost of care tool as of June 2020.

The discount program provides access to the Aetna Dental Access® network. This network is administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company (ALIC). Neither ALIC nor any of its affiliates offers or administers the discount program. Neither ALIC nor any of its affiliates is an affiliate, agent, representative or employee of the discount program. Dental providers are independent contractors and not employees or agents of ALIC or its affiliates. ALIC does not provide dental care or treatment and is not responsible for outcomes.

Dental, Teledentist and Pharmacy Disclosure. This plan is NOT insurance. This plan is not a qualified health plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Some services may be covered by a qualified health plan under the ACA. This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under M.G.L. c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. This is not a Medicare prescription drug plan. Discounts on hospital services are not available in Maryland. The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers of medical services. The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. The plan member is obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount plan organization. The range of discounts will vary depending on the provider type and services provided. The licensed discount plan organization is Coverdell & Company, Inc., at 2850 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, 1-888-868-6199. To view a list of participating providers visit www.findbestbenefits.com and enter promo code 575313. You have the right to cancel this plan within 30 days of the effective date for a full refund of fees paid. Such refunds are issued within 30 days of cancellation.

Click to view Terms, Conditions and Disclosures

This benefit is not available to residents of Vermont
This is not Insurance

Dental Insurance: Description of Covered Services

Type A Covered Services

  1. Oral exams and problem-focused exams, but no more than one exam (whether the exam is an oral exam or problem-focused exam) every 6 months.
  2. Screenings, including state or federally mandated screenings, to determine an individual’s need to be seen by a dentist for diagnosis, but no more than once every 6 months.
  3. Patient assessments (limited clinical inspection that is performed to identify possible signs of oral or systemic disease, malformation, or injury, and the potential need for referral for diagnosis and treatment), but no more than once every 6 months.
  4. Bitewing x-rays 1 set every 12 months.
  5. Cleaning of teeth also referred to as oral prophylaxis (including full mouth scaling in presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation after oral evaluation) once every 6 months.
  6. Topical fluoride treatment for a Child under age 14 once in 12 months.

Type B Covered Services

  1. Full mouth or panoramic x-rays once every 60 months.
  2. Intraoral-periapical x-rays.
  3. X-rays, except as mentioned elsewhere.
  4. Pulp vitality tests and bacteriological studies for determination of bacteriologic agents.
  5. Collection and preparation of genetic sample material for laboratory analysis and report, but no more than once per lifetime.
  6. Diagnostic casts.
  7. Emergency palliative treatment to relieve tooth pain.
  8. Initial placement of amalgam fillings.
  9. Replacement of an existing amalgam filling, but only if:
    • at least 24 months have passed since the existing filling was placed; or
    • a new surface of decay is identified on that tooth.
  10. Initial placement of resin-based composite fillings.
  11. Replacement of an existing resin-based composite filling, but only if:
    • at least 24 months have passed since the existing filling was placed; or
    • a new surface of decay is identified on that tooth.
  12. Protective (sedative) fillings.
  13. Periodontal maintenance, where periodontal treatment (including scaling, root planing, and periodontal surgery, such as gingivectomy, gingivoplasty and osseous surgery) has been performed. Periodontal maintenance is limited to two times in any 12 months less the number of teeth cleanings received during such 12 month period.
  14. Pulp capping (excluding final restoration).
  15. Pulp therapy.
  16. Injections of therapeutic drugs.
  17. Space maintainers for a Child under age 14 once per lifetime per tooth area.
  18. Sealants or sealant repairs for a Child under age 14, which are applied to non-restored, non-decayed first and second permanent molars, once per tooth every 60 months.
  19. Preventive resin restorations, which are applied to non-restored first and second permanent molars, once per tooth every 60 months.
  20. Interim caries arresting medicament application applied to permanent bicuspids and 1st and 2nd molar teeth, once per tooth every 60 months.
  21. Application of desensitizing medicaments where periodontal treatment (including scaling, root planing, and periodontal surgery, such as osseous surgery) has been performed.

Type C Covered Services

  1. Therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration).
  2. Apexification/recalcification.
  3. Pulpal regeneration, but not more than once per lifetime.
  4. General anesthesia or intravenous sedation in connection with oral surgery, extractions or other Covered Services, when We determine such anesthesia is necessary in accordance with generally accepted dental standards.
  5. Local chemotherapeutic agents.
  6. Initial installation of full or partial Dentures (other than implant supported prosthetics):
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was
      insured for Dental Insurance.
  7. Addition of teeth to a partial removable Denture to replace teeth removed while this Dental Insurance was in effect for the person receiving such services.
  8. Replacement of a non-serviceable fixed Denture if such Denture was installed more than 10 Years prior to replacement.
  9. Replacement of a non-serviceable removable Denture if such Denture was installed more than 10 Years prior to replacement.
  10. Replacement of an immediate, temporary, full Denture with a permanent, full Denture, if the immediate, temporary, full Denture cannot be made permanent and such replacement is done within 12 months of the installation of the immediate, temporary, full Denture.
  11. Relinings and rebasings of existing removable Dentures:
    • if at least 6 months have passed since the installation of the existing removable Denture;
      and
    • not more than once in any 36 month period.
  12. Re-cementing of Cast Restorations or Dentures, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  13. Adjustments of Dentures, if at least 6 months have passed since the installation of the Denture and not more than once in any 12 month period.
  14. Initial installation of Cast Restorations (except implant supported Cast Restorations).
  15. Replacement of Cast Restorations (except an implant supported Cast Restoration) but only if at least 10 Years have passed since the most recent time that:
    • a Cast Restoration was installed for the same tooth; or
    • a Cast Restoration for the same tooth was replaced.
  16. Prefabricated crown, but no more than one replacement for the same tooth within 10 Years.
  17. Core buildup, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  18. Posts and cores, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  19. Labial veneers, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  20. Oral surgery, except as mentioned elsewhere in this certificate.
  21. Consultations for interpretation of diagnostic image by a Dentist not associated with the capture of the image, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  22. Other consultations, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  23. Root canal treatment, including bone grafts and tissue regeneration procedures in conjunction with periradicular surgery, but not more than once for the same tooth.
  24. Other endodontic procedures, such as apicoectomy, retrograde fillings, root amputation, and hemisection.
  25. Periodontal scaling and root planing, but no more than once per quadrant in any 24 month period.
  26. Full mouth debridements, but not more than once per lifetime.
  27. Periodontal surgery, including gingivectomy, gingivoplasty and osseous surgery, but no more than one surgical procedure per quadrant in any 36 month period.
  28. Simple extractions. Extractions of primary teeth or adult teeth solely for orthodontic purposes will be treated as orthodontic services.
  29. Surgical extractions. Extractions of primary teeth or adult teeth solely for orthodontic purposes will be treated as orthodontic services.
  30. Implant services (including sinus augmentation and bone replacement and graft for ridge preservation), but no more than once for the same tooth position in a 10 Year period:
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was insured for Dental Insurance.
  31. Repair of implants, but no more than once in a 12 month period.
  32. Implant supported Cast Restorations, but no more than once for the same tooth position in a 10 Year period:
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was insured for Dental Insurance.
  33. Implant supported fixed Dentures, but no more than once for the same tooth position in a 10 Year period:
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was
      insured for Dental Insurance.
  34. Implant supported removable Dentures, but no more than once for the same tooth position in a 10 Year period:
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was
      insured for Dental Insurance.
  35. Tissue conditioning, but not more than once in a 36 month period.
  36. Simple repair of Cast Restorations or Dentures other than recementing, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  37. Occlusal adjustments, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  38. Cleaning and inspection of a removable appliance once every 6 months.

Orthodontic Covered Services

Orthodontia, for a Child under 19.

Dental Insurance: Exclusions

We will not pay Dental Insurance benefits for charges incurred for:

  1. services which are not Dentally Necessary, or those which do not meet generally accepted standards of care for treating the particular dental condition;
  2. services for which You would not be required to pay in the absence of Dental Insurance;
  3. services or supplies received by You or Your Dependent before the Dental Insurance starts for that person;
  4. services which are neither performed nor prescribed by a Dentist, except for those services of a
    licensed Dental Hygienist which are supervised and billed by a Dentist, and which are for:

    • scaling and polishing of teeth; or
    • fluoride treatments;
  5. services which are primarily cosmetic, (For residents of Texas, see notice page section);
  6. services or appliances which restore or alter occlusion or vertical dimension;
  7. restoration of tooth structure damaged by attrition, abrasion or erosion, unless caused by disease;
  8. restorations or appliances used for the purpose of periodontal splinting;
  9. counseling or instruction about oral hygiene, plaque control, nutrition and tobacco;
  10. personal supplies or devices including, but not limited to: water piks, toothbrushes, or dental floss;
  11. decoration or inscription of any tooth, device, appliance, crown or other dental work;
  12. missed appointments;
  13. services:
    • covered under any workers’ compensation or occupational disease law;
    • covered under any employer liability law;
    • for which the employer of the person receiving such services is required to pay; or
    • received at a facility maintained by the Policyholder, labor union, mutual benefit
      association, or VA hospital;
  14. services covered under other coverage provided by the Policyholder;
  15. biopsies of hard or soft oral tissue;
  16. temporary or provisional restorations;
  17. temporary or provisional appliances;
  18. prescription drugs;
  19. services for which the submitted documentation indicates a poor prognosis;
  20. the following, when charged by the Dentist on a separate basis:
    • claim form completion;
    • infection control, such as gloves, masks, and sterilization of supplies; or
    • local anesthesia, non-intravenous conscious sedation or analgesia, such as nitrous oxide;
  21. dental services arising out of accidental injury to the teeth and supporting structures, except for injuries to the teeth due to chewing or biting of food;
  22. caries susceptibility tests;
  23. modification of removable prosthodontic and other removable prosthetic services;
  24. fixed and removable appliances for correction of harmful habits;
  25. appliances or treatment for bruxism (grinding teeth);
  26. initial installation of a Denture or implant or implant supported prosthetic to replace one or more teeth which were missing before such person was insured for Dental Insurance, except for congenitally missing teeth;
  27. precision attachments associated with fixed and removable prostheses, except when the precision attachment is related to implant prosthetics;
  28. adjustment of a Denture made within 6 months after installation by the same Dentist who installed it;
  29. duplicate prosthetic devices or appliances;
  30. replacement of a lost or stolen appliance, Cast Restoration or Denture;
  31. replacement of an orthodontic device;
  32. diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders and cone beam imaging associated with the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders;
  33. intra and extraoral photographic images.

Dental Insurance: Description of Covered Services

Type A Covered Services

  1. Oral exams and problem-focused exams, but no more than one exam (whether the exam is an oral exam or problem-focused exam) every 6 months.
  2. Screenings, including state or federally mandated screenings, to determine an individual’s need to be seen by a dentist for diagnosis, but no more than once every 6 months.
  3. Patient assessments (limited clinical inspection that is performed to identify possible signs of oral or systemic disease, malformation, or injury, and the potential need for referral for diagnosis and treatment), but no more than once every 6 months.
  4. Bitewing x-rays 1 set every 12 months.
  5. Cleaning of teeth also referred to as oral prophylaxis (including full mouth scaling in presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation after oral evaluation) once every 6 months.
  6. Topical fluoride treatment for a Child under age 14 once in 12 months.

Type B Covered Services

  1. Full mouth or panoramic x-rays once every 60 months.
  2. Intraoral-periapical x-rays.
  3. X-rays, except as mentioned elsewhere.
  4. Pulp vitality tests and bacteriological studies for determination of bacteriologic agents.
  5. Collection and preparation of genetic sample material for laboratory analysis and report, but no more than once per lifetime.
  6. Diagnostic casts.
  7. Emergency palliative treatment to relieve tooth pain.
  8. Initial placement of amalgam fillings.
  9. Replacement of an existing amalgam filling, but only if:
    • at least 24 months have passed since the existing filling was placed; or
    • a new surface of decay is identified on that tooth.
  10. Initial placement of resin-based composite fillings.
  11. Replacement of an existing resin-based composite filling, but only if:
    • at least 24 months have passed since the existing filling was placed; or
    • a new surface of decay is identified on that tooth.
  12. Protective (sedative) fillings.
  13. Periodontal maintenance, where periodontal treatment (including scaling, root planing, and periodontal surgery, such as gingivectomy, gingivoplasty and osseous surgery) has been performed. Periodontal maintenance is limited to two times in any 12 months less the number of teeth cleanings received during such 12 month period.
  14. Pulp capping (excluding final restoration).
  15. Pulp therapy.
  16. Injections of therapeutic drugs.
  17. Space maintainers for a Child under age 14 once per lifetime per tooth area.
  18. Sealants or sealant repairs for a Child under age 14, which are applied to non-restored, non-decayed first and second permanent molars, once per tooth every 60 months.
  19. Preventive resin restorations, which are applied to non-restored first and second permanent molars, once per tooth every 60 months.
  20. Interim caries arresting medicament application applied to permanent bicuspids and 1st and 2nd molar teeth, once per tooth every 60 months.
  21. Application of desensitizing medicaments where periodontal treatment (including scaling, root planing, and periodontal surgery, such as osseous surgery) has been performed.

Type C Covered Services

Certain benefit waiting periods may need to be satisfied before expenses for these services are
payable. Refer to the SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS for the benefit waiting period that applies.

  1. Therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration).
  2. Apexification/recalcification.
  3. Pulpal regeneration, but not more than once per lifetime.
  4. General anesthesia or intravenous sedation in connection with oral surgery, extractions or other Covered Services, when We determine such anesthesia is necessary in accordance with generally accepted dental standards.
  5. Local chemotherapeutic agents.
  6. Initial installation of full or partial Dentures (other than implant supported prosthetics):
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was
      insured for Dental Insurance.
  7. Addition of teeth to a partial removable Denture to replace teeth removed while this Dental Insurance was in effect for the person receiving such services.
  8. Replacement of a non-serviceable fixed Denture if such Denture was installed more than 10 Years prior to replacement.
  9. Replacement of a non-serviceable removable Denture if such Denture was installed more than 10 Years prior to replacement.
  10. Replacement of an immediate, temporary, full Denture with a permanent, full Denture, if the immediate, temporary, full Denture cannot be made permanent and such replacement is done within 12 months of the installation of the immediate, temporary, full Denture.
  11. Relinings and rebasings of existing removable Dentures:
    • if at least 6 months have passed since the installation of the existing removable Denture;
      and
    • not more than once in any 36 month period.
  12. Re-cementing of Cast Restorations or Dentures, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  13. Adjustments of Dentures, if at least 6 months have passed since the installation of the Denture and not more than once in any 12 month period.
  14. Initial installation of Cast Restorations (except implant supported Cast Restorations).
  15. Replacement of Cast Restorations (except an implant supported Cast Restoration) but only if at least 10 Years have passed since the most recent time that:
    • a Cast Restoration was installed for the same tooth; or
    • a Cast Restoration for the same tooth was replaced.
  16. Prefabricated crown, but no more than one replacement for the same tooth within 10 Years.
  17. Core buildup, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  18. Posts and cores, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  19. Labial veneers, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  20. Oral surgery, except as mentioned elsewhere in this certificate.
  21. Consultations for interpretation of diagnostic image by a Dentist not associated with the capture of the image, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  22. Other consultations, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  23. Root canal treatment, including bone grafts and tissue regeneration procedures in conjunction with periradicular surgery, but not more than once for the same tooth./li>
  24. Root canal treatment, including bone grafts and tissue regeneration procedures in conjunction with periradicular surgery, but not more than once for the same tooth.
  25. Other endodontic procedures, such as apicoectomy, retrograde fillings, root amputation, and hemisection.
  26. Periodontal scaling and root planing, but no more than once per quadrant in any 24 month period.
  27. Full mouth debridements, but not more than once per lifetime.
  28. Periodontal surgery, including gingivectomy, gingivoplasty and osseous surgery, but no more than one surgical procedure per quadrant in any 36 month period.
  29. Simple extractions.
  30. Surgical extractions.
  31. Tissue conditioning, but not more than once in a 36 month period.
  32. Simple repair of Cast Restorations or Dentures other than recementing, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  33. Occlusal adjustments, but not more than once in a 12 month period.

Dental Insurance: Exclusions

We will not pay Dental Insurance benefits for charges incurred for:

  1. services which are not Dentally Necessary, or those which do not meet generally accepted standards of care for treating the particular dental condition;
  2. services for which You would not be required to pay in the absence of Dental Insurance;
  3. services or supplies received by You or Your Dependent before the Dental Insurance starts for that person;
  4. services which are neither performed nor prescribed by a Dentist, except for those services of a licensed Dental Hygienist which are supervised and billed by a Dentist, and which are for:
    • scaling and polishing of teeth; or
    • fluoride treatments;
  5. services which are primarily cosmetic, (For residents of Texas, see notice page section);
  6. services or appliances which restore or alter occlusion or vertical dimension;
  7. restoration of tooth structure damaged by attrition, abrasion or erosion, unless caused by disease;
  8. restorations or appliances used for the purpose of periodontal splinting;
  9. counseling or instruction about oral hygiene, plaque control, nutrition and tobacco;
  10. personal supplies or devices including, but not limited to: water piks, toothbrushes, or dental floss;
  11. decoration or inscription of any tooth, device, appliance, crown or other dental work;
  12. missed appointments;
  13. services:
    • covered under any workers’ compensation or occupational disease law;
    • covered under any employer liability law;
    • for which the employer of the person receiving such services is required to pay; or
    • received at a facility maintained by the Policyholder, labor union, mutual benefit
      association, or VA hospital;
  14. services covered under other coverage provided by the Policyholder;
  15. biopsies of hard or soft oral tissue;
  16. temporary or provisional restorations;
  17. temporary or provisional appliances;
  18. prescription drugs;
  19. services for which the submitted documentation indicates a poor prognosis;
  20. the following, when charged by the Dentist on a separate basis:
    • claim form completion;
    • infection control, such as gloves, masks, and sterilization of supplies; or
    • local anesthesia, non-intravenous conscious sedation or analgesia, such as nitrous oxide;
  21. dental services arising out of accidental injury to the teeth and supporting structures, except for injuries to the teeth due to chewing or biting of food;
  22. caries susceptibility tests;
  23. implant supported Cast Restorations;
  24. modification of removable prosthodontic and other removable prosthetic services;
  25. implants including, but not limited to any related surgery, placement, maintenance, and removal;
  26. implant supported Dentures;
  27. repair of implants;
  28. fixed and removable appliances for correction of harmful habits;
  29. appliances or treatment for bruxism (grinding teeth);
  30. initial installation of a Denture to replace one or more teeth which were missing before such person was insured for Dental Insurance, except for congenitally missing teeth;
  31. precision attachments associated with fixed and removable prostheses;
  32. adjustment of a Denture made within 6 months after installation by the same Dentist who installed it;
  33. duplicate prosthetic devices or appliances;
  34. replacement of a lost or stolen appliance, Cast Restoration or Denture;
  35. orthodontic services or appliances;
  36. repair or replacement of an orthodontic device;
  37. diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders and cone beam imaging associated with the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders;
  38. intra and extraoral photographic images.
Sample Savings*
Product/Service AVG. Price You Pay Savings % Saved
Dental Cleaning (Adult) $130.00 $69.00 $61.00 47%
Dental Cleaning (Child) $96.00 $53.00 $43.00 45%
Complete X-rays $174.00 $89.00 $85.00 49%
Root Canal (Anterior) $906.00 $548.00 $358.00 40%
Complete Upper Denture $1,422.00 $1,025.00 $397.00 28%

*Actual costs and savings may vary by provider, service and geographic location. We use the average of negotiated fees from participating providers to determine the average costs, as shown on the chart. The select regional average cost represents the average fees for the procedures listed above in Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago and New York City, as displayed in the cost of care tool as of June 2020.

The discount program provides access to the Aetna Dental Access® network. This network is administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company (ALIC). Neither ALIC nor any of its affiliates offers or administers the discount program. Neither ALIC nor any of its affiliates is an affiliate, agent, representative or employee of the discount program. Dental providers are independent contractors and not employees or agents of ALIC or its affiliates. ALIC does not provide dental care or treatment and is not responsible for outcomes.

Dental, Teledentist and Pharmacy Disclosure. This plan is NOT insurance. This plan is not a qualified health plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Some services may be covered by a qualified health plan under the ACA. This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under M.G.L. c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. This is not a Medicare prescription drug plan. Discounts on hospital services are not available in Maryland. The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers of medical services. The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. The plan member is obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount plan organization. The range of discounts will vary depending on the provider type and services provided. The licensed discount plan organization is Coverdell & Company, Inc., at 2850 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, 1-888-868-6199. To view a list of participating providers visit www.findbestbenefits.com and enter promo code 575313. You have the right to cancel this plan within 30 days of the effective date for a full refund of fees paid. Such refunds are issued within 30 days of cancellation.

Click to view Terms, Conditions and Disclosures

This benefit is not available to residents of Vermont
This is not Insurance

Dental Insurance: Description of Covered Services

Type A Covered Services

  1. Oral exams and problem-focused exams, but no more than one exam (whether the exam is an oral exam or problem-focused exam) every 6 months.
  2. Screenings, including state or federally mandated screenings, to determine an individual’s need to be seen by a dentist for diagnosis, but no more than once every 6 months.
  3. Patient assessments (limited clinical inspection that is performed to identify possible signs of oral or systemic disease, malformation, or injury, and the potential need for referral for diagnosis and treatment), but no more than once every 6 months.
  4. Bitewing x-rays 1 set every 12 months.
  5. Cleaning of teeth also referred to as oral prophylaxis (including full mouth scaling in presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation after oral evaluation) once every 6 months.
  6. Topical fluoride treatment for a Child under age 14 once in 12 months.

Type B Covered Services

  1. Full mouth or panoramic x-rays once every 60 months.
  2. Intraoral-periapical x-rays.
  3. X-rays, except as mentioned elsewhere.
  4. Pulp vitality tests and bacteriological studies for determination of bacteriologic agents.
  5. Collection and preparation of genetic sample material for laboratory analysis and report, but no more than once per lifetime.
  6. Diagnostic casts.
  7. Emergency palliative treatment to relieve tooth pain.
  8. Initial placement of amalgam fillings.
  9. Replacement of an existing amalgam filling, but only if:
    • at least 24 months have passed since the existing filling was placed; or
    • a new surface of decay is identified on that tooth.
  10. Initial placement of resin-based composite fillings.
  11. Replacement of an existing resin-based composite filling, but only if:
    • at least 24 months have passed since the existing filling was placed; or
    • a new surface of decay is identified on that tooth.
  12. Protective (sedative) fillings.
  13. Periodontal maintenance, where periodontal treatment (including scaling, root planing, and periodontal surgery, such as gingivectomy, gingivoplasty and osseous surgery) has been performed. Periodontal maintenance is limited to two times in any 12 months less the number of teeth cleanings received during such 12 month period.
  14. Pulp capping (excluding final restoration).
  15. Pulp therapy.
  16. Injections of therapeutic drugs.
  17. Space maintainers for a Child under age 14 once per lifetime per tooth area.
  18. Sealants or sealant repairs for a Child under age 14, which are applied to non-restored, non-decayed first and second permanent molars, once per tooth every 60 months.
  19. Preventive resin restorations, which are applied to non-restored first and second permanent molars, once per tooth every 60 months.
  20. Interim caries arresting medicament application applied to permanent bicuspids and 1st and 2nd molar teeth, once per tooth every 60 months.
  21. Application of desensitizing medicaments where periodontal treatment (including scaling, root planing, and periodontal surgery, such as osseous surgery) has been performed.

Type C Covered Services

  1. Therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration).
  2. Apexification/recalcification.
  3. Pulpal regeneration, but not more than once per lifetime.
  4. General anesthesia or intravenous sedation in connection with oral surgery, extractions or other Covered Services, when We determine such anesthesia is necessary in accordance with generally accepted dental standards.
  5. Local chemotherapeutic agents.
  6. Initial installation of full or partial Dentures (other than implant supported prosthetics):
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was
      insured for Dental Insurance.
  7. Addition of teeth to a partial removable Denture to replace teeth removed while this Dental Insurance was in effect for the person receiving such services.
  8. Replacement of a non-serviceable fixed Denture if such Denture was installed more than 10 Years prior to replacement.
  9. Replacement of a non-serviceable removable Denture if such Denture was installed more than 10 Years prior to replacement.
  10. Replacement of an immediate, temporary, full Denture with a permanent, full Denture, if the immediate, temporary, full Denture cannot be made permanent and such replacement is done within 12 months of the installation of the immediate, temporary, full Denture.
  11. Relinings and rebasings of existing removable Dentures:
    • if at least 6 months have passed since the installation of the existing removable Denture;
      and
    • not more than once in any 36 month period.
  12. Re-cementing of Cast Restorations or Dentures, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  13. Adjustments of Dentures, if at least 6 months have passed since the installation of the Denture and not more than once in any 12 month period.
  14. Initial installation of Cast Restorations (except implant supported Cast Restorations).
  15. Replacement of Cast Restorations (except an implant supported Cast Restoration) but only if at least 10 Years have passed since the most recent time that:
    • a Cast Restoration was installed for the same tooth; or
    • a Cast Restoration for the same tooth was replaced.
  16. Prefabricated crown, but no more than one replacement for the same tooth within 10 Years.
  17. Core buildup, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  18. Posts and cores, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  19. Labial veneers, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  20. Oral surgery, except as mentioned elsewhere in this certificate.
  21. Consultations for interpretation of diagnostic image by a Dentist not associated with the capture of the image, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  22. Other consultations, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  23. Root canal treatment, including bone grafts and tissue regeneration procedures in conjunction with periradicular surgery, but not more than once for the same tooth.
  24. Other endodontic procedures, such as apicoectomy, retrograde fillings, root amputation, and hemisection.
  25. Periodontal scaling and root planing, but no more than once per quadrant in any 24 month period.
  26. Full mouth debridements, but not more than once per lifetime.
  27. Periodontal surgery, including gingivectomy, gingivoplasty and osseous surgery, but no more than one surgical procedure per quadrant in any 36 month period.
  28. Simple extractions. Extractions of primary teeth or adult teeth solely for orthodontic purposes will be treated as orthodontic services.
  29. Surgical extractions. Extractions of primary teeth or adult teeth solely for orthodontic purposes will be treated as orthodontic services.
  30. Implant services (including sinus augmentation and bone replacement and graft for ridge preservation), but no more than once for the same tooth position in a 10 Year period:
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was insured for Dental Insurance.
  31. Repair of implants, but no more than once in a 12 month period.
  32. Implant supported Cast Restorations, but no more than once for the same tooth position in a 10 Year period:
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was insured for Dental Insurance.
  33. Implant supported fixed Dentures, but no more than once for the same tooth position in a 10 Year period:
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was
      insured for Dental Insurance.
  34. Implant supported removable Dentures, but no more than once for the same tooth position in a 10 Year period:
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was
      insured for Dental Insurance.
  35. Tissue conditioning, but not more than once in a 36 month period.
  36. Simple repair of Cast Restorations or Dentures other than recementing, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  37. Occlusal adjustments, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  38. Cleaning and inspection of a removable appliance once every 6 months.

Orthodontic Covered Services

Orthodontia, for a Child under 19.

Dental Insurance: Exclusions

We will not pay Dental Insurance benefits for charges incurred for:

  1. services which are not Dentally Necessary, or those which do not meet generally accepted standards of care for treating the particular dental condition;
  2. services for which You would not be required to pay in the absence of Dental Insurance;
  3. services or supplies received by You or Your Dependent before the Dental Insurance starts for that person;
  4. services which are neither performed nor prescribed by a Dentist, except for those services of a
    licensed Dental Hygienist which are supervised and billed by a Dentist, and which are for:

    • scaling and polishing of teeth; or
    • fluoride treatments;
  5. services which are primarily cosmetic, (For residents of Texas, see notice page section);
  6. services or appliances which restore or alter occlusion or vertical dimension;
  7. restoration of tooth structure damaged by attrition, abrasion or erosion, unless caused by disease;
  8. restorations or appliances used for the purpose of periodontal splinting;
  9. counseling or instruction about oral hygiene, plaque control, nutrition and tobacco;
  10. personal supplies or devices including, but not limited to: water piks, toothbrushes, or dental floss;
  11. decoration or inscription of any tooth, device, appliance, crown or other dental work;
  12. missed appointments;
  13. services:
    • covered under any workers’ compensation or occupational disease law;
    • covered under any employer liability law;
    • for which the employer of the person receiving such services is required to pay; or
    • received at a facility maintained by the Policyholder, labor union, mutual benefit
      association, or VA hospital;
  14. services covered under other coverage provided by the Policyholder;
  15. biopsies of hard or soft oral tissue;
  16. temporary or provisional restorations;
  17. temporary or provisional appliances;
  18. prescription drugs;
  19. services for which the submitted documentation indicates a poor prognosis;
  20. the following, when charged by the Dentist on a separate basis:
    • claim form completion;
    • infection control, such as gloves, masks, and sterilization of supplies; or
    • local anesthesia, non-intravenous conscious sedation or analgesia, such as nitrous oxide;
  21. dental services arising out of accidental injury to the teeth and supporting structures, except for injuries to the teeth due to chewing or biting of food;
  22. caries susceptibility tests;
  23. modification of removable prosthodontic and other removable prosthetic services;
  24. fixed and removable appliances for correction of harmful habits;
  25. appliances or treatment for bruxism (grinding teeth);
  26. initial installation of a Denture or implant or implant supported prosthetic to replace one or more teeth which were missing before such person was insured for Dental Insurance, except for congenitally missing teeth;
  27. precision attachments associated with fixed and removable prostheses, except when the precision attachment is related to implant prosthetics;
  28. adjustment of a Denture made within 6 months after installation by the same Dentist who installed it;
  29. duplicate prosthetic devices or appliances;
  30. replacement of a lost or stolen appliance, Cast Restoration or Denture;
  31. replacement of an orthodontic device;
  32. diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders and cone beam imaging associated with the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders;
  33. intra and extraoral photographic images.

Dental Insurance: Description of Covered Services

Type A Covered Services

  1. Oral exams and problem-focused exams, but no more than one exam (whether the exam is an oral exam or problem-focused exam) every 6 months.
  2. Screenings, including state or federally mandated screenings, to determine an individual’s need to be seen by a dentist for diagnosis, but no more than once every 6 months.
  3. Patient assessments (limited clinical inspection that is performed to identify possible signs of oral or systemic disease, malformation, or injury, and the potential need for referral for diagnosis and treatment), but no more than once every 6 months.
  4. Bitewing x-rays 1 set every 12 months.
  5. Cleaning of teeth also referred to as oral prophylaxis (including full mouth scaling in presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation after oral evaluation) once every 6 months.
  6. Topical fluoride treatment for a Child under age 14 once in 12 months.

Type B Covered Services

  1. Full mouth or panoramic x-rays once every 60 months.
  2. Intraoral-periapical x-rays.
  3. X-rays, except as mentioned elsewhere.
  4. Pulp vitality tests and bacteriological studies for determination of bacteriologic agents.
  5. Collection and preparation of genetic sample material for laboratory analysis and report, but no more than once per lifetime.
  6. Diagnostic casts.
  7. Emergency palliative treatment to relieve tooth pain.
  8. Initial placement of amalgam fillings.
  9. Replacement of an existing amalgam filling, but only if:
    • at least 24 months have passed since the existing filling was placed; or
    • a new surface of decay is identified on that tooth.
  10. Initial placement of resin-based composite fillings.
  11. Replacement of an existing resin-based composite filling, but only if:
    • at least 24 months have passed since the existing filling was placed; or
    • a new surface of decay is identified on that tooth.
  12. Protective (sedative) fillings.
  13. Periodontal maintenance, where periodontal treatment (including scaling, root planing, and periodontal surgery, such as gingivectomy, gingivoplasty and osseous surgery) has been performed. Periodontal maintenance is limited to two times in any 12 months less the number of teeth cleanings received during such 12 month period.
  14. Pulp capping (excluding final restoration).
  15. Pulp therapy.
  16. Injections of therapeutic drugs.
  17. Space maintainers for a Child under age 14 once per lifetime per tooth area.
  18. Sealants or sealant repairs for a Child under age 14, which are applied to non-restored, non-decayed first and second permanent molars, once per tooth every 60 months.
  19. Preventive resin restorations, which are applied to non-restored first and second permanent molars, once per tooth every 60 months.
  20. Interim caries arresting medicament application applied to permanent bicuspids and 1st and 2nd molar teeth, once per tooth every 60 months.
  21. Application of desensitizing medicaments where periodontal treatment (including scaling, root planing, and periodontal surgery, such as osseous surgery) has been performed.

Type C Covered Services

Certain benefit waiting periods may need to be satisfied before expenses for these services are
payable. Refer to the SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS for the benefit waiting period that applies.

  1. Therapeutic pulpotomy (excluding final restoration).
  2. Apexification/recalcification.
  3. Pulpal regeneration, but not more than once per lifetime.
  4. General anesthesia or intravenous sedation in connection with oral surgery, extractions or other Covered Services, when We determine such anesthesia is necessary in accordance with generally accepted dental standards.
  5. Local chemotherapeutic agents.
  6. Initial installation of full or partial Dentures (other than implant supported prosthetics):
    • when needed to replace congenitally missing teeth; or
    • when needed to replace teeth that are lost while the person receiving such benefits was
      insured for Dental Insurance.
  7. Addition of teeth to a partial removable Denture to replace teeth removed while this Dental Insurance was in effect for the person receiving such services.
  8. Replacement of a non-serviceable fixed Denture if such Denture was installed more than 10 Years prior to replacement.
  9. Replacement of a non-serviceable removable Denture if such Denture was installed more than 10 Years prior to replacement.
  10. Replacement of an immediate, temporary, full Denture with a permanent, full Denture, if the immediate, temporary, full Denture cannot be made permanent and such replacement is done within 12 months of the installation of the immediate, temporary, full Denture.
  11. Relinings and rebasings of existing removable Dentures:
    • if at least 6 months have passed since the installation of the existing removable Denture;
      and
    • not more than once in any 36 month period.
  12. Re-cementing of Cast Restorations or Dentures, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  13. Adjustments of Dentures, if at least 6 months have passed since the installation of the Denture and not more than once in any 12 month period.
  14. Initial installation of Cast Restorations (except implant supported Cast Restorations).
  15. Replacement of Cast Restorations (except an implant supported Cast Restoration) but only if at least 10 Years have passed since the most recent time that:
    • a Cast Restoration was installed for the same tooth; or
    • a Cast Restoration for the same tooth was replaced.
  16. Prefabricated crown, but no more than one replacement for the same tooth within 10 Years.
  17. Core buildup, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  18. Posts and cores, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  19. Labial veneers, but no more than once per tooth in a period of 10 Years.
  20. Oral surgery, except as mentioned elsewhere in this certificate.
  21. Consultations for interpretation of diagnostic image by a Dentist not associated with the capture of the image, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  22. Other consultations, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  23. Root canal treatment, including bone grafts and tissue regeneration procedures in conjunction with periradicular surgery, but not more than once for the same tooth./li>
  24. Root canal treatment, including bone grafts and tissue regeneration procedures in conjunction with periradicular surgery, but not more than once for the same tooth.
  25. Other endodontic procedures, such as apicoectomy, retrograde fillings, root amputation, and hemisection.
  26. Periodontal scaling and root planing, but no more than once per quadrant in any 24 month period.
  27. Full mouth debridements, but not more than once per lifetime.
  28. Periodontal surgery, including gingivectomy, gingivoplasty and osseous surgery, but no more than one surgical procedure per quadrant in any 36 month period.
  29. Simple extractions.
  30. Surgical extractions.
  31. Tissue conditioning, but not more than once in a 36 month period.
  32. Simple repair of Cast Restorations or Dentures other than recementing, but not more than once in a 12 month period.
  33. Occlusal adjustments, but not more than once in a 12 month period.

Dental Insurance: Exclusions

We will not pay Dental Insurance benefits for charges incurred for:

  1. services which are not Dentally Necessary, or those which do not meet generally accepted standards of care for treating the particular dental condition;
  2. services for which You would not be required to pay in the absence of Dental Insurance;
  3. services or supplies received by You or Your Dependent before the Dental Insurance starts for that person;
  4. services which are neither performed nor prescribed by a Dentist, except for those services of a licensed Dental Hygienist which are supervised and billed by a Dentist, and which are for:
    • scaling and polishing of teeth; or
    • fluoride treatments;
  5. services which are primarily cosmetic, (For residents of Texas, see notice page section);
  6. services or appliances which restore or alter occlusion or vertical dimension;
  7. restoration of tooth structure damaged by attrition, abrasion or erosion, unless caused by disease;
  8. restorations or appliances used for the purpose of periodontal splinting;
  9. counseling or instruction about oral hygiene, plaque control, nutrition and tobacco;
  10. personal supplies or devices including, but not limited to: water piks, toothbrushes, or dental floss;
  11. decoration or inscription of any tooth, device, appliance, crown or other dental work;
  12. missed appointments;
  13. services:
    • covered under any workers’ compensation or occupational disease law;
    • covered under any employer liability law;
    • for which the employer of the person receiving such services is required to pay; or
    • received at a facility maintained by the Policyholder, labor union, mutual benefit
      association, or VA hospital;
  14. services covered under other coverage provided by the Policyholder;
  15. biopsies of hard or soft oral tissue;
  16. temporary or provisional restorations;
  17. temporary or provisional appliances;
  18. prescription drugs;
  19. services for which the submitted documentation indicates a poor prognosis;
  20. the following, when charged by the Dentist on a separate basis:
    • claim form completion;
    • infection control, such as gloves, masks, and sterilization of supplies; or
    • local anesthesia, non-intravenous conscious sedation or analgesia, such as nitrous oxide;
  21. dental services arising out of accidental injury to the teeth and supporting structures, except for injuries to the teeth due to chewing or biting of food;
  22. caries susceptibility tests;
  23. implant supported Cast Restorations;
  24. modification of removable prosthodontic and other removable prosthetic services;
  25. implants including, but not limited to any related surgery, placement, maintenance, and removal;
  26. implant supported Dentures;
  27. repair of implants;
  28. fixed and removable appliances for correction of harmful habits;
  29. appliances or treatment for bruxism (grinding teeth);
  30. initial installation of a Denture to replace one or more teeth which were missing before such person was insured for Dental Insurance, except for congenitally missing teeth;
  31. precision attachments associated with fixed and removable prostheses;
  32. adjustment of a Denture made within 6 months after installation by the same Dentist who installed it;
  33. duplicate prosthetic devices or appliances;
  34. replacement of a lost or stolen appliance, Cast Restoration or Denture;
  35. orthodontic services or appliances;
  36. repair or replacement of an orthodontic device;
  37. diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders and cone beam imaging associated with the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders;
  38. intra and extraoral photographic images.
Sample Savings*
Product/Service AVG. Price You Pay Savings % Saved
Dental Cleaning (Adult) $130.00 $69.00 $61.00 47%
Dental Cleaning (Child) $96.00 $53.00 $43.00 45%
Complete X-rays $174.00 $89.00 $85.00 49%
Root Canal (Anterior) $906.00 $548.00 $358.00 40%
Complete Upper Denture $1,422.00 $1,025.00 $397.00 28%

*Actual costs and savings may vary by provider, service and geographic location. We use the average of negotiated fees from participating providers to determine the average costs, as shown on the chart. The select regional average cost represents the average fees for the procedures listed above in Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago and New York City, as displayed in the cost of care tool as of June 2020.

The discount program provides access to the Aetna Dental Access® network. This network is administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company (ALIC). Neither ALIC nor any of its affiliates offers or administers the discount program. Neither ALIC nor any of its affiliates is an affiliate, agent, representative or employee of the discount program. Dental providers are independent contractors and not employees or agents of ALIC or its affiliates. ALIC does not provide dental care or treatment and is not responsible for outcomes.

Dental, Teledentist and Pharmacy Disclosure. This plan is NOT insurance. This plan is not a qualified health plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Some services may be covered by a qualified health plan under the ACA. This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under M.G.L. c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. This is not a Medicare prescription drug plan. Discounts on hospital services are not available in Maryland. The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers of medical services. The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. The plan member is obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount plan organization. The range of discounts will vary depending on the provider type and services provided. The licensed discount plan organization is Coverdell & Company, Inc., at 2850 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, 1-888-868-6199. To view a list of participating providers visit www.findbestbenefits.com and enter promo code 575313. You have the right to cancel this plan within 30 days of the effective date for a full refund of fees paid. Such refunds are issued within 30 days of cancellation.

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This benefit is not available to residents of Vermont
This is not Insurance

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Members can save 15% to 50%* per visit, on services at any of the many available dental practice locations nationwide. Dental services include: cleanings, X-rays, fillings, root canals and crowns. Members can also save on specialty care such as orthodontics and periodontics where available.

Enter a valid zip code, then press the search button. The search engine will return a sampling of the participating providers nearest the zip code entered.


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*Actual costs and savings vary by provider, service and geographical area.

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  1. Click on “Find a Dentist” button below
  2. Choose “PDP Plus” from the “Your Network” drop down list
  3. Enter your zip code and/or your dentist’s name

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To Locate a Dentist in the MetLife PDP Plus Network:

  1. Click on “Find a Dentist” button below
  2. Choose “PDP Plus” from the “Your Network” drop down list
  3. Enter your zip code and/or your dentist’s name
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