(1) A denturist may make and fit dentures over implants under the following conditions:
- (a) the fitting must be performed after written referral from a Montana-licensed dentist;
- (b) the denturist may not refer directly for implant placement;
- (c) the denture must be fully soft-tissue supported; and
- (d) the denture must be manually removable without tools.
- (2) A denturist may not cut, surgically remove, or surgically reduce any tissue or natural teeth in the process of making and fitting an implant-retained denture.
- (3) A denturist may not fit or adjust any abutment or otherwise adjust any appurtenance to a dental implant, except on the denture itself.
- (4) A denturist may reline or rebase the original implant-retained denture.
- (5) All partial denture patients shall be referred to a dentist to determine what is needed prior to the denturist starting service.
- (6) Denturists must guarantee all new services completed by the denturist. The guarantee starts from the day of final insertion.
Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-29-201, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-29-102, 37-29-103, 37-29-404, MCA
History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 588, Eff. 3/28/20; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 2205, Eff. 9/21/24.