CGHS Dental Rate List: RCT, Crown, Denture, Braces and Jaw Surgery

Dentistry is one of the largest sections of the CGHS rate list, and one of the least well known. It runs from a Rs 128 temporary filling to jaw reconstruction, with more than a hundred separate codes.

The tables below group them the way a dental visit actually works: cleaning and fillings, root canal treatment, crowns and dentures and braces, and extractions and jaw surgery.

CGHS Rates for Cleaning, Fillings and Gum Treatment (effective 13 October 2025)

Super-speciality hospitals are billed at the NABH rate for these codes. The OM sets the non-NABH rate 15% below the NABH rate for the same code.

• Scaling, Non-NABH — Rs 850
• Scaling, NABH — Rs 1,000
• Curettage and root planing, per tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 298
• Curettage and root planing, per tooth, NABH — Rs 350
• Curettage and root planing, per arch, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Curettage and root planing, per arch, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Gingivectomy, per quadrant, Non-NABH — Rs 1,020
• Gingivectomy, per quadrant, NABH — Rs 1,200
• Flap surgery, per quadrant, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Flap surgery, per quadrant, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Flap surgery with bone graft, per quadrant, Non-NABH — Rs 2,550
• Flap surgery with bone graft, per quadrant, NABH — Rs 3,000
• Temporary restoration, Non-NABH — Rs 128
• Temporary restoration, NABH — Rs 150
• Glass ionomer cement (GIC) restoration, Non-NABH — Rs 510
• Glass ionomer cement (GIC) restoration, NABH — Rs 600
• Composite filling — occlusal pit / Class I, Non-NABH — Rs 425
• Composite filling — occlusal pit / Class I, NABH — Rs 500
• Composite filling — Class II, III, IV, VI, MOD or diastema closure, Non-NABH — Rs 850
• Composite filling — Class II, III, IV, VI, MOD or diastema closure, NABH — Rs 1,000
• Application of desensitising medicament, Non-NABH — Rs 425
• Application of desensitising medicament, NABH — Rs 500
• Fluoride application for children, Non-NABH — Rs 850
• Fluoride application for children, NABH — Rs 1,000

Root Canal Treatment (RCT)

• RCT — single-rooted tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• RCT — single-rooted tooth, NABH — Rs 2,000
• RCT — multiple root or canal tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 2,550
• RCT — multiple root or canal tooth, NABH — Rs 3,000
• Re-RCT — anterior tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 2,125
• Re-RCT — anterior tooth, NABH — Rs 2,500
• Re-RCT — posterior tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 2,550
• Re-RCT — posterior tooth, NABH — Rs 3,000
• Apicectomy — single tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Apicectomy — single tooth, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Apexification with a biocompatible material, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Apexification with a biocompatible material, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Pulpectomy — anterior tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Pulpectomy — anterior tooth, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Pulpectomy — posterior tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 2,550
• Pulpectomy — posterior tooth, NABH — Rs 3,000
• Pulpotomy, Non-NABH — Rs 850
• Pulpotomy, NABH — Rs 1,000
• Core build-up / custom post and core / inlay / onlay, Non-NABH — Rs 1,275
• Core build-up / custom post and core / inlay / onlay, NABH — Rs 1,500

Crowns, Dentures and Braces

• Crown — PMMA, Non-NABH — Rs 850
• Crown — PMMA, NABH — Rs 1,000
• Crown — all metal, nickel free, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Crown — all metal, nickel free, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Crown — metal with ceramic facing, Non-NABH — Rs 2,550
• Crown — metal with ceramic facing, NABH — Rs 3,000
• Crown recementation, Non-NABH — Rs 510
• Crown recementation, NABH — Rs 600
• Removable partial denture — cast metal, up to 3 teeth, Non-NABH — Rs 3,400
• Removable partial denture — cast metal, up to 3 teeth, NABH — Rs 4,000
• Removable partial denture — acrylic, up to 3 teeth, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Removable partial denture — acrylic, up to 3 teeth, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Complete denture, per arch, Non-NABH — Rs 8,500
• Complete denture, per arch, NABH — Rs 10,000
• Tooth-supported overdenture, per arch, Non-NABH — Rs 6,375
• Tooth-supported overdenture, per arch, NABH — Rs 7,500
• Fixed orthodontic treatment (braces), per arch, Non-NABH — Rs 12,750
• Fixed orthodontic treatment (braces), per arch, NABH — Rs 15,000
• Removable orthodontic appliance, per arch, Non-NABH — Rs 2,125
• Removable orthodontic appliance, per arch, NABH — Rs 2,500
• Functional orthodontic appliance, Non-NABH — Rs 5,100
• Functional orthodontic appliance, NABH — Rs 6,000
• Night guard, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Night guard, NABH — Rs 2,000

Extractions, Oral Surgery and Jaw Fractures

• Extraction — normal tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 340
• Extraction — normal tooth, NABH — Rs 400
• Complicated extraction, per tooth, under local anaesthesia, Non-NABH — Rs 680
• Complicated extraction, per tooth, under local anaesthesia, NABH — Rs 800
• Extraction of a soft-tissue impacted third molar (wisdom tooth), Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Extraction of a soft-tissue impacted third molar (wisdom tooth), NABH — Rs 2,000
• Extraction of a bony impacted tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 4,250
• Extraction of a bony impacted tooth, NABH — Rs 5,000
• Frenectomy, Non-NABH — Rs 2,125
• Frenectomy, NABH — Rs 2,500
• Minor oral surgery — cyst, granuloma, residual infection, mucocele or epulis, under local anaesthesia, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Minor oral surgery — cyst, granuloma, residual infection, mucocele or epulis, under local anaesthesia, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Dental abscess drainage, Non-NABH — Rs 1,275
• Dental abscess drainage, NABH — Rs 1,500
• Facial space abscess, Non-NABH — Rs 4,250
• Facial space abscess, NABH — Rs 5,000
• Cyst of the maxilla or mandible up to 4 cm, under local anaesthesia, Non-NABH — Rs 4,250
• Cyst of the maxilla or mandible up to 4 cm, under local anaesthesia, NABH — Rs 5,000
• Mandible fracture — closed reduction, Non-NABH — Rs 5,100
• Mandible fracture — closed reduction, NABH — Rs 6,000
• Mandible fracture — open reduction, Non-NABH — Rs 8,500
• Mandible fracture — open reduction, NABH — Rs 10,000
• Maxilla fracture — closed reduction, Non-NABH — Rs 5,100
• Maxilla fracture — closed reduction, NABH — Rs 6,000
• Maxilla fracture — open reduction, Non-NABH — Rs 8,500
• Maxilla fracture — open reduction, NABH — Rs 10,000
• Arch bar fixation, Non-NABH — Rs 4,250
• Arch bar fixation, NABH — Rs 5,000
• Temporomandibular joint ankylosis — open or closed reduction under general anaesthesia, Non-NABH — Rs 17,000
• Temporomandibular joint ankylosis — open or closed reduction under general anaesthesia, NABH — Rs 20,000
• Release of fibrous bands with grafting for oral submucous fibrosis, under general anaesthesia, Non-NABH — Rs 17,000
• Release of fibrous bands with grafting for oral submucous fibrosis, under general anaesthesia, NABH — Rs 20,000

Rates shown are as per the CGHS approved package rates (Office Memorandum F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(PartI) dated 03.10.2025, effective 2025-10-13) (2025 (effective 13.10.2025)) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

Are Dental Implants Covered?

The memorandum prices crowns, bridges, partial dentures and complete dentures, but it does not carry a general dental implant package. If you are considering an implant, expect it to fall outside these rates and confirm the current position with your CGHS wellness centre before starting treatment.

Braces and Orthodontic Treatment

Fixed orthodontic treatment is priced per arch at Rs 12,750 (non-NABH), so treating both arches means two charges. Removable and functional appliances are separate, lower codes. Orthodontic treatment is planned over months, so agree the codes and the arch count with the dental unit at the start.

Jaw Fractures and Oral Surgery

Facial trauma is covered: closed and open reduction of mandible and maxilla fractures, arch bar fixation, and treatment of jaw cysts each carry their own rate. So does release of fibrous bands for oral submucous fibrosis under general anaesthesia. Anything done under general anaesthesia usually involves admission and needs permission unless it is an emergency.

How CGHS Package Rates Work

A CGHS package rate is an all-inclusive amount covering admission, surgeon and anaesthetist charges, operation theatre, nursing, routine investigations, medicines and accommodation for the standard length of stay. For an investigation, the rate is the whole charge for that test at an empanelled facility.

The 2025 memorandum lists three columns for every code: a non-NABH rate, a NABH rate that is about 15% higher, and for some categories a further super-speciality rate. Which column applies depends on the accreditation status of the hospital or laboratory you are treated at, not on your ward entitlement.

High-value implants, stents, lenses and devices are not part of the package. Where a code says the rate excludes an implant or a drug, that item is reimbursed separately against its own notified ceiling.

Referral and Prior Permission

For planned (non-emergency) procedures, a CGHS beneficiary needs a referral from the CGHS wellness centre and prior permission from the competent authority. Emergency treatment at an empanelled hospital is reimbursed up to CGHS rates without prior permission.

For investigations, the test has to be prescribed by a CGHS medical officer or by a specialist at a government or empanelled hospital for the empanelled laboratory to bill it as a cashless CGHS test.

• Carry a valid CGHS card and follow your ward entitlement (based on pay or pension)
• Use an empanelled hospital or laboratory for cashless treatment up to CGHS rates
• Obtain prior permission and a referral for planned surgery
• Ask for the OM code the hospital is billing against, and check it against the rate list

These Rates Are Revised

CGHS revises its package rates periodically, and the memorandum in force on the date of your treatment is the one that applies. The figures on this page are from the memorandum effective 13 October 2025. Before you plan a procedure, confirm the current figure for your code on the official memorandum linked above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CGHS rate for a root canal treatment?

Under the rates effective 13 October 2025, RCT on a single-rooted tooth is Rs 1,700 (non-NABH) and Rs 2,000 (NABH). A multi-rooted or multi-canal tooth is Rs 2,550 and Rs 3,000.

What does CGHS pay for a dental crown?

A PMMA crown is Rs 850 (non-NABH), an all-metal nickel-free crown is Rs 1,700, and a metal crown with ceramic facing is Rs 2,550. The NABH rates are about 15% higher.

Is a complete denture covered under CGHS?

Yes. A complete denture is Rs 8,500 per arch (non-NABH) and Rs 10,000 (NABH). Removable partial dentures in cast metal or acrylic are separate, lower codes.

What is the CGHS rate for a wisdom tooth extraction?

A soft-tissue impacted third molar is Rs 1,700 (non-NABH) and Rs 2,000 (NABH). A bony impacted tooth is a higher code at Rs 4,250 and Rs 5,000. A normal extraction is Rs 340.

Does CGHS cover braces for children?

Fixed orthodontic treatment is listed at Rs 12,750 per arch (non-NABH) and Rs 15,000 (NABH), and removable and functional appliances have their own codes. Whether a particular case is approved is decided by the treating dental unit and the competent authority.

Related

• CGHS dental treatment rates and implant coverage
• Dental implant cost in India (private hospitals)
• CGHS rate list for common procedures

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article.

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