Plastic and reconstructive surgery (medically necessary) - MBS item (45845)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

45845
Osseo-integration procedure, intra-oral implantation of titanium or similar fixture to facilitate restoration of the dentition following:(a) resection of part of the maxilla or mandible for a benign or a malignant tumour; or(b) segmental loss from trauma or congenital absence of a segment of the maxilla or mandible (multiple adjacent teeth)Fixture must be placed at site of the missing segment following appropriate reconstructive procedures (Anaes.)