With PrimeSource Healthcare, patients benefit from experienced and caring dental professionals who are sensitive to the special needs of and the importance of dental health in the older patient. PrimeSource-affiliated Dentists use modern portable dental equipment and visit contracted facilities on a regular basis to provide oral care for residents.
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- Initial Examinations.
- Periodic Examinations.
- Cleanings.
- Treatment of sores and gum lesions.
- Dentures, full and partial, refitting, reline and/or repair of dentures.
- Palliative treatment to relieve pain.
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If dentures are warranted, PrimeSource will complete a prior authorization form (PA form). The patient’s primary care physician must sign a medical clearance that will be sent to Medicaid with the PA form. Please note: PrimeSource Dental Care Teams will make referrals for dental procedures requiring restoration work or extractions
 Adjustments and Repairs
Indications for Care
PrimeSource Dental Lab
Dentures from PrimeSource Healthcare
TotalCare™ Replacement Guarantee
Warranty for Dentures
30-Day, Money Back Guarantee
Dental Care Myth Busters for Seniors
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PrimeSource Healthcare will ensure the necessary adjustments and repairs of dentures and partial dentures.
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Provided by the PrimeSource DentalCare Team
- Person stops eating.
- Complaints centered on tooth or denture pain.
- Gum infections.
- Oral hygiene problems or discontinues dental hygiene.
- Tartar buildup.
- Person discontinues wearing dentures.
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Some service providers offer an off-the-shelf solution for dentures. Not at PrimeSource Healthcare. Natural-looking dentures are crafted by our lab technicians to achieve exacting quality standards and customized to meet the unique needs of the patient.
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- PrimeSource dentures are stain- and wear-resistant.
- Acrylic base is formed to fit snugly against the jaw line for the best possible fit, function and comfort.
- PrimeSource offers a choice of natural colors for artificial gums.
- PrimeSource dentures are handcrafted from an impression made of the patient’s mouth.
- Acrylic teeth come in a variety of sizes and shapes to have the look and feel of natural teeth.
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In the event a patient's dental prosthesis, regardless of who manufactured or dispensed it, is lost or for any reason broken beyond repair within six years (eight years in Ohio) from the date the prosthetic device was first delivered to the patient, PrimeSource will fit and dispense unlimited replacement dental prosthesis(es) at no cost to the patient, the patient’s family or the facility.
To be eligible for the TotalCare™ Replacement Guarantee, a person must reside in a facility contracted with PrimeSource for all four services, consent to all four PrimeSource services and have had initial visits with each PrimeSource-affiliated Provider. TotalCare Guarantee benefits are terminated if a person no longer resides in a contracted facility. PrimeSource Healthcare may seek payment from Medicaid, other insurance or liability when appropriate.
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If dentures manufactured by, or for, PrimeSource Healthcare are found defective, please notify PrimeSource within 90 days of the delivery of the item. PrimeSource will repair or replace the item without charge to the patient, the patient’s family or the facility.
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PrimeSource Healthcare will issue a refund for dentures returned for any reason within 30 days from the delivery date. A full refund (100%) is issued for dentures returned in “like new condition”, and with all accessories. A 10% restocking fee is assessed for dentures not returned in “like-new” condition, or without all the accessories.
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Myth One: Salivary Flow Decreases with Aging.
A common, but inaccurate, stereotype of oral health in seniors is that dry mouth is a natural consequence of aging. Recent studies of healthy seniors show that salivary glands undergo some histologic changes with age; however, the parotid salivary flow rates are stable over all age groups. Dry mouth can be a side effect of certain medications and can lead to rampant tooth decay, gum disease and sore mouth. The PrimeSource-affiliated Dentist can recommend various methods to restore moisture.
Myth Two: Seniors Should Not Be Concerned About Tooth Decay.
The fact is, seniors should be very concerned about tooth decay. In some populations, tooth decay among seniors is twice that of teenagers! There are several reasons:
- As we age there is less and less nerve tissue in our teeth. This substantially reduces our ability to sense the early signs of tooth decay. There is usually no pain or discomfort until considerable damage has occurred.
- Gum recession is also a contributing factor. As the gums recede, there is more tooth surface to maintain. This newly exposed surface is not covered by enamel, making it more susceptible to tooth decay.
- Seniors are more likely to have decay around older fillings, and because many adults grew up without the benefits of fluoride, they may have many more fillings.
In addition to tooth decay, gum disease (periodontal disease) - often caused by plaque, smoking, badly aligned teeth and poor diets - can cause damage to gums and other supporting tissues which may lead to tooth loss. Although tooth decay and gum disease are common, they can be controlled. If caught in the early stages by a PrimeSource-affiliated Dentist, the conditions can actually be reversed.
Myth Three: Seniors with Dentures Don’t Need to See a Dentist.
Even if a person no longer has natural teeth, she/he should see the PrimeSource-affiliated Dental Care Team regularly for an oral examination. The Dentist can check for any problem with the gum ridges, the tongue and the joints of the jaw, as well as screen for precancerous or cancerous lesions cancer.
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PrimeSource Healthcare Systems, Inc.
775 Waukegan Road, Suite 200, Deerfield, Illinois 60015
1-800-317-0711
info@pshcs.com
The content of the PrimeSource Healthcare web site is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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©2006 PrimeSource Healthcare Systems, Inc. Information subject to revision.
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