Mont. Admin. r. 24.138.510

Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024

Rule 24.138.510 - DENTURIST SCOPE OF PRACTICE - DENTURES OVER IMPLANTS

(1) It is within the scope of practice of a denturist to fit dentures over implants under the following conditions:

(a) the fitting must be performed under the direct supervision of a Montana-licensed dentist;

(b) the denture must be at least partially soft-tissue-borne; and

(c) the denture must be manually removable by the wearer.

(2) "Direct supervision" means treatment by a licensed denturist provided with the intent and knowledge of a licensed dentist and while the dentist is on the premises.

(3) A denturist fitting a denture over dental implants who is not in compliance with this rule may be subject to discipline for unprofessional conduct.

Mont. Admin. r. 24.138.510

NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1498, Eff. 9/12/86; AMD, 1986 MAR p. 1897, Eff. 11/15/86; AMD, 1991 MAR p. 2424, Eff. 12/13/91; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 3118, Eff. 12/6/96; AMD, 1997 MAR p. 1265, Eff. 7/22/97; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 209, Eff. 1/29/99; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 1312, Eff. 5/26/00; TRANS, from Commerce, 2003 MAR p. 2435; AMD, 2005 MAR p. 1396, Eff. 7/29/05; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 43, Eff. 1/12/07; NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2366, Eff.12/28/2019

AUTH: 37-1-131, 37-29-201, MCA IMP: 37-1-131, 37-29-102, 37-29-103, MCA