What differentiates a combination dental plan from other types?

A combination dental plan is characterized by its unique structure that includes a mix of both scheduled and unscheduled dental procedures. This means that while certain procedures under the plan are listed with predetermined payment amounts (scheduled), others may have more flexible pricing and payment options that are not fixed (unscheduled). This flexibility is what sets a combination plan apart from purely scheduled plans, which cover all procedures with set fees, or other types of plans that may focus predominantly on preventive care or have specific deductible structures.

The feature of having both scheduled and unscheduled procedures allows for a broader range of services to be covered, accommodating different patient needs and preferences for treatment. Therefore, this aspect of the combination dental plan makes it more versatile in providing benefits compared to other dental plans that may limit coverage to only one of those approaches.