What Is a Health Insurance Implant? A Complete Guide to Insurance Implants ✅

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Implant treatment is the treatment option most commonly chosen when a natural tooth is lost.

However, because the cost burden is significant,

many patients wonder whether insurance implant coverage applies.

Today, we will explain in detail what an insurance implant is, who is eligible, the conditions, the cost, and the actual treatment process.

What Is an Insurance Implant?

An insurance implant refers to an implant covered by National Health Insurance for seniors aged 65 and older.

In the past, implants were entirely non-covered, so patients had to bear costs of several million won,

but now, as the National Health Insurance system has improved, you can receive insurance benefits if certain conditions are met.

In other words, insurance implant = health insurance implant.

Who Is Eligible for Insurance Implants?

Insurance implants apply to patients aged 65 or older when a tooth has been lost.

• Insurance coverage is available for up to 2 teeth per lifetime • Applied only when there are remaining teeth in the jaw • Applied regardless of whether the tooth is a molar or front tooth • Can be applied together with existing denture insurance

For example, if a 70-year-old senior is missing one lower right molar and one upper left molar,

each tooth can be covered by an insurance implant.

However, if two teeth have already been covered by insurance,

you will need to pay the cost of a standard implant afterward.

Insurance Implant Cost

One of the most common questions is the

price of an insurance implant. Although it varies slightly by clinic,

the patient’s out-of-pocket cost is generally

around 200,000 to 400,000 KRW.

The reasons costs differ are:

• Differences in consultation fees depending on whether the dental clinic is a private office or a hospital-level facility • Differences depending on individual insurance benefit eligibility • Additional costs may arise depending on the materials used (implant type, prosthetic material)

At Seoul Orbe Dental Hospital, we use Osstem implant insurance products and provide treatment safely.

Insurance Implant Treatment Process

The treatment process for an insurance implant is the same as that of a standard implant.

1️⃣ Consultation and diagnosis → CT scan to check the bone condition 2️⃣ Extraction, if needed 3️⃣ Implant placement surgery (about 15 minutes) 4️⃣ Healing period of 2–3 months 5️⃣ Impression-taking for the prosthesis after checking the implant condition 6️⃣ Placement of the abutment + crown prosthesis

Seoul Orbe Dental Hospital is equipped with university-hospital-level equipment and systems, which shortens the treatment period and minimizes the risk of complications.

Insurance Implants at Seoul Orbe Dental Hospital

Seoul Orbe Dental Hospital is a large dental hospital near Samjeon Station in Songpa-gu,

with treatment provided by four specialists from Seoul National University (oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, esthetic prosthodontics)

All staff are professional dental hygienists Resident dental technicians & in-house dental laboratory operation State-of-the-art equipment such as oral scanners and intraoral endoscopes Treatment available for foreign patients Free parking available Naver TalkTalk and KakaoTalk consultation available

In particular, we offer treatment 365 days a year, so busy office workers or patients facing sudden situations can still visit.

In particular, we not only provide insurance implants, but also specialized treatment for re-implant surgery,

bone graft implants, and esthetic front-tooth implants.

Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Implants (FAQ)

Q1. How many insurance implants are possible?

👉 Up to 2 per lifetime.

Q2. Are front teeth covered by insurance too?

👉 Yes, coverage applies regardless of whether the tooth is a front tooth or a molar.

Q3. Can insurance for dentures and implants be used together?

👉 Yes, it can be applied together with denture insurance.

Q4. How long do insurance implants last?

👉 With proper care, they can be used for more than 10 years, just like standard implants.

Summary

An insurance implant refers to implant treatment covered by National Health Insurance for patients aged 65 and older.

It is covered for only up to 2 teeth per lifetime, but because it can significantly reduce the financial burden,

many seniors choose it.

Seoul Orbe Dental Hospital is not only capable of handling simple insurance implants,

but also high-difficulty implant treatments such as re-surgery, trauma, and complications.

If you are considering an insurance implant in Songpa or Jamsil, we recommend that you schedule a consultation.

Seoul Orbe Dental Hospital Jamsil 4th and 5th floors, 196 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

📞 Insurance implant consultation/reservation: 02-418-2275

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