D6075 is the CDT code for a ceramic retainer crown that anchors a fixed partial denture (bridge) and is retained, supported, and stabilized directly by a dental implant — with no separate abutment between the retainer and the implant body. It is one retainer of an implant-supported bridge.
Informational only — confirm the official CDT descriptor and your payers' rules independently. This is general guidance, not billing, coding, or clinical advice.
When to Use the D6075 Code
Report D6075 for the ceramic retainer of an implant bridge that attaches directly to the implant, typically a screw-retained design with no intervening abutment. Each implant retainer is reported individually, and the pontics that replace missing teeth between retainers are coded separately.
Code by retention and role. If the retainer seats on a separate abutment, use the abutment-supported retainer series (such as D6068) instead of D6075. If you are restoring a single implant tooth rather than anchoring a bridge, use a single-crown code (D6065), not a retainer code. Match the material — D6075 is ceramic; adjacent retainer codes cover PFM and metal options.
Documentation & Clinical Scenarios
Implant bridge retainers are reviewed closely, so document the full prosthesis:
- Implant site(s) and tooth numbers for each retainer and pontic.
- Retention method — implant-supported (direct to implant), not abutment-supported.
- Material — ceramic retainer.
- Radiograph(s) of the implants and span, plus a narrative of the bridge design and retention.
The implant bodies (D6010) and each pontic are separate procedures with their own codes. D6075 covers only one ceramic retainer; bill the bridge component by component.
Insurance & Billing Tips
- Verify implant prosthetic benefits and how the plan handles fixed bridges on implants.
- Pre-authorize the full bridge — retainers and pontics — with radiographs and a narrative.
- Confirm implant- vs. abutment-supported coding so each retainer is reported correctly.
- Watch missing-tooth clauses and frequency limits that affect bridge coverage.
- Expect possible alternate benefits paying at a removable-prosthesis rate.
Example Case
A 57-year-old patient missing several lower teeth has two osseointegrated implants planned as direct bridge anchors with no separate abutments. The dentist designs a screw-retained ceramic fixed bridge with two retainers and one pontic attaching directly to the implants. The office submits a pre-estimate showing the implants and span and confirms coverage. Each ceramic retainer is filed as D6075 with the pontic on its own line — and the bridge pays at the expected level because the implant-supported design was clearly documented.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between D6075 and D6068?
Retention. D6075 is an implant-supported ceramic FPD retainer that attaches directly to the implant, while D6068 is an abutment-supported ceramic FPD retainer that seats on a separate abutment. Both anchor a bridge with a ceramic crown; the code depends on whether an abutment is between the retainer and the implant, so document the retention method clearly.
Is D6075 a single crown?
No. D6075 is a retainer — the anchoring crown of a fixed bridge — not a stand-alone single crown. If you are restoring one implant with one crown, use a single-crown code such as D6065. For a bridge, report each retainer and each pontic separately so the full prosthesis is coded correctly.
Will insurance cover an implant-supported bridge retainer?
It depends on the plan. Many apply implant-prosthetic rules, missing-tooth clauses, frequency limits, or an alternate benefit that pays at a removable-prosthesis rate. Verify implant and bridge benefits, and pre-authorize the complete bridge, so the patient estimate reflects how each component will be reimbursed.
Do I need a pre-authorization for D6075?
Pre-authorizing the full bridge is strongly recommended. Submit radiographs and a narrative covering the implants, retainers, and pontics so the payer can review the implant-supported design up front. This confirms coverage for each component and lets you quote an accurate out-of-pocket amount before fabrication.
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