Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Dental Implants

Answered by a Specialist

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Hello.

For 18 long years,

steadily staying in one place

and accumulating 5,000 clinical cases,

I am Oh Su-hwan,

representative director of SmileD Dental Clinic,

a smiling doctor.

Our clinic prioritizes

trust and communication with patients

above all else,

and three specialists work together here.

From one-on-one face-to-face treatment

to follow-up care,

we take responsibility,

which is how we were able to achieve

the remarkable Naver rating of 4.82.

To repay the great love and trust

from our patients,

for the month of October we are providing intensive treatment

for only 30 patients.

“My parents

have poor teeth,

so I’m going to the dentist.

What are the criteria for insurance dental implants?”

If you were searching for information about “insurance dental implants,” you may relate to the concern above.

As we go through life, accidents or diseases can sometimes cause us to lose our natural teeth.

It is no exaggeration to say that implants are currently the most effective treatment for replacing such lost natural teeth.

However, it is true that they are generally perceived as expensive, so they can be a burden financially...

You probably wanted to know the criteria for insurance coverage for implants in more detail.

In this article, I will directly help clear up your questions through the following main points:

As a board-certified orthodontist with 18 years of experience certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, I will explain step by step in the body below,

1. Q&A related to insurance dental implants
2. Patient copayment rate when insurance is applied

If you read carefully, you should be able to pick up useful tips you need. ^^

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Questions and answers

about insurance dental implants? As I often hear many questions about dental implant health insurance from people around me.

Let’s take some time to do a Q&A based on materials provided by the National Health Insurance Service.

Who is eligible

for insurance dental implants?

(1) People aged 65 or older who are insured under National Health Insurance, or their dependents, and (2) They must have a state of partial edentulism in the upper or lower jaw.

In simple terms, the upper or lower jaw must be missing teeth only partially,

and the procedure is covered only after prior registration with the National Health Insurance Service and receiving treatment.

How many implants

are covered by insurance?

Up to two implants per person for life are covered.

These two do not have to be treated all at once.

Also, if there is a special reason such as discontinuing treatment at the doctor’s judgment, that number will be excluded from the lifetime recognized limit.

Even if surgery is performed,

is insurance coverage for implants

still possible?

No.

Additional procedures such as bone grafting or sinus lifting are non-covered services.

That is because they are based on what is “needed,” not what is “essential.”

You can think of the implant procedure itself as covered by insurance, while only the additional surgery is non-covered.

When insurance is applied,

what is the patient’s copayment rate?

Then you probably wanted to know how much the patient would actually have to pay for implants.

According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the appropriate price for an implant, excluding bone grafting, is known to be about 1.14 million to 1.28 million won per implant.

The amount paid by eligible National Health Insurance implant patients is 30% of the total treatment cost.

There may be a difference of about 80,000 to 190,000 won depending on the capped amount combined for the abutment and fixture.

Is that all?

✔️ What implant parts, materials, and brands each dental clinic uses ✔️ Whether bone grafting is necessary ✔️ How long the aftercare warranty period is

The cost will also vary depending on these factors.

I do not recommend that you simply look for the cheapest place when getting an implant procedure.

An implant is not just about placing an artificial root; the key is how naturally and stably the prosthesis is made.

If the angle or position is even slightly off,

it may be subjected to excessive occlusal force and inflammation may develop,

which can ultimately lead to the unfortunate situation of having to remove the implant.

For example, at our clinic, I, an orthodontic specialist, the newly joined orthodontic specialist director, and the director of integrated dentistry

personally meet each patient one by one and accurately identify the space where the teeth will be placed from an orthodontic perspective,

creating the most natural angle and position possible.

If you are reading this and want to have an implant placed firmly so it can replace your artificial tooth for a long time,

I recommend visiting a dental clinic with abundant clinical experience and expertise like this.

In this article, we took a close look at insurance for implants.

Here is a brief summary of the main points.

1️⃣ Insurance coverage is available up to two implants per person for life.
2️⃣ The implant cost is approximately 1.14 million to 1.28 million won per implant, and the patient copayment rate is 30%.

Because the position and angle of an implant are so important that they can determine the success or failure of treatment,

I emphasize once again that it is better to visit a dental clinic that is skilled in both orthodontics and implants.

Detailed information about our clinic’s treatment and reservation process is available through inquiries, so please check the link below. ^^

I will continue striving until the day I become your lifelong dental care provider.

This has been Oh Su-hwan, representative director of SmileD Dental Clinic.

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