🦷Full-Arch Implants, Zirconia Materials, and Health Insurance! A Complete Guide to Implants

| 🦷 What Is an Implant? |

An implant is a treatment method in which an artificial root (titanium) is placed in the spot where a natural tooth has fallen out, and a prosthetic tooth is then attached on top. It bonds firmly with the jawbone and can perform functions similar to those of a natural tooth.

🦷Full-Arch Implants, Zirconia Materials, and Health Insurance! A Complete Guide to Implants

For cases where all teeth have been lost or the function of the remaining teeth has significantly declined, full-arch implants are a more stable and functional treatment option. Today, we will organize everything from the concept of full-arch implants to zirconia prosthetics and health insurance coverage.

✅ What Is a Full-Arch Implant?

A full-arch implant is a treatment method in which implants are placed across the entire upper jaw (maxilla) or lower jaw (mandible). Rather than placing every tooth individually, the structure is fixed like a bridge using several implants to support the full set of teeth. Methods such as All-on-4 and All-on-6 commonly fall into this category.

• All-on-4: Fixes 12 teeth with 4 implants

• All-on-6: Uses 6 implants when more support is needed

This method is more stable than full dentures and is much better for eating and speaking.

🦷 What Is Zirconia Implant Prosthetics?

The material used for the final prosthesis after full-arch implant treatment is very important. Among these, zirconia prosthetics are widely used as a premium material that offers both aesthetics and durability.

✔ Advantages of Zirconia Prosthetics

• Durability: Stronger than metal and resistant to wear

• Aesthetics: Translucency and color that are close to natural teeth

• Metal-free: No concern about metal allergies

• Helps reduce bad breath: Less bacterial adhesion, which may reduce bad breath

However, zirconia prosthetics tend to be more expensive than ordinary resin or metal. But from a long-term perspective, they carry a lower risk of retreatment and have high satisfaction.

💊 What Is Covered by Health Insurance?

Under Korea’s National Health Insurance, if you are 65 or older and have a completely or partially edentulous condition, health insurance applies to two implants in a lifetime.

• Eligible group: Age 65 or older / diagnosed with edentulism

• Coverage range: About 50–60% out-of-pocket per implant

• Full-arch implants are generally beyond the insurance coverage range

※ Even if full-arch implants are not covered by insurance, some clinics offer benefits such as installment payments or interest-free financing, so it is best to receive a consultation in advance.

🙋 Who Is a Full-Arch Implant Recommended For?

• Those who have very few remaining teeth or need extractions

• Those who feel uncomfortable using traditional dentures

• Those for whom restoring speech and chewing function is important

• Those who urgently need aesthetic restoration

🔍 Full-Arch Implant Procedure

• Initial examination and panoramic X-ray

• CT scan and bone volume assessment

• Treatment planning and simulated surgery

• Implant placement

• Temporary prosthesis attachment

• Healing period (2–3 months)

• Zirconia prosthesis completion and attachment

✅ Precautions and Maintenance

• Regular checkups are essential: scaling and implant inspections at least once every 6 months

• Wear a night mouthguard: Helps prevent teeth grinding and clenching

• Quit smoking and limit alcohol: Prevent factors that interfere with early osseointegration

• Use dental floss and a Waterpik: Cleaning under the bridge is essential

🧑‍⚕️ Medical Team

Medical staff who graduated from Seoul National University School of Dentistry

Specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery and integrated dentistry are on site

Based on years of experience, as well as the latest digital equipment and technology, individualized diagnosis and surgical planning are carried out

We aim for patient-centered care and focus on reducing anxiety through sufficient consultation and explanations

🦷 Main Treatment Areas

Implants

General implants, high-difficulty implants involving bone grafting

Immediate placement implants

Aesthetic prosthetic treatment

Zirconia, ceramic prosthetics

Customized color/shape design

Conservative treatment and cavity treatment

Resin/inlay/crown, etc.

✅ Seokplant Clinic Hours

Mon–Thu: 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM late-night hours

Fri: 10:00 AM ~ 6:30 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM

Lunch break: 1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

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