Godok Implant: Treatment That Reduced the Financial Burden with Insurance Implants for a Patient in Their 70s

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This is Seoul Vardy Dental Clinic.

Today, we would like to introduce a case of insurance implant treatment for a female patient in her 70s.

If you are 65 years of age or older, there is a health insurance benefit that covers up to two implants in a lifetime.

You already know this, right?

Because the out-of-pocket cost is about one-third of a regular implant, many people are interested in it.

In this case, the patient used 2 insurance-covered implants and 2 non-insurance implants, reducing the financial burden while significantly restoring chewing function.

Today, I will explain in detail what the conditions for insurance implants are, how much they cost, and how the procedure is carried out.

Initial oral condition Godok Implant

The patient visited the dental clinic saying, "My lower teeth hurt so much that I can't even chew.."

The examination results at the time were as follows.

Severe pain and discomfort when chewing

Gum swelling and bleeding due to periodontitis

State of the lower left molar bridge

The patient said, "It will only get harder as I get older, so I want to properly treat even my molars with implants this time," showing a strong will.

Insurance implants, how much do you know about them? Godok Implant

If you are considering implant treatment, this is one of the systems you should know about.

What is an insurance implant? If you are 65 years of age or older, you can receive health insurance benefits for up to two implants in a lifetime.

Category	Out-of-pocket cost
Insurance implant	About 400,000 KRW (per tooth)
Non-insurance implant	About 490,000 KRW or more (varies by type, based on Vardy)

Even with insurance implants,

1. the tooth that connects in the middle (pontic)
2. bone grafting (sinus lift, GBR)
3. custom abutments will incur additional costs.

Treatment plan Godok Implant I am serious about gum care, as much as I am about placing implants.

Some people think that recommending gum treatment is just a way to make more money... and say they do not want it.

In fact, it does not make money. Since it is all covered by insurance, and in the meantime placing one more implant can, in some ways, benefit the clinic.

Still, there is a reason why I keep even more strongly emphasizing gum treatment.

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For this patient as well, we helped ensure stable oral care through scaling and gum treatment.

And the lower left bridge was removed, and the #36 and #37 molars were planned as 2 insurance implants, while the teeth in front were planned as non-insurance treatment.

Insurance implant surgery Godok Implant

After confirming that the gum condition had stabilized, we proceeded with the actual implant surgery.

The patient cooperated well, so the procedure was completed successfully,

and now, once the bone and implant have sufficiently bonded, we will take impressions and place the teeth, and that will complete the process.

Some people think the implant process itself is complicated, but it is simply a matter of placing the screw, waiting, and then putting the tooth on top.

The difference is only how complex the surgical process is, or whether it hurts more.

Final tooth placement Godok Implant

On July 31, 2025, with the implant condition checked at each visit, the tooth was finally placed. We also carefully examined the bite relationship, so it should be usable for a long time.

Of course, whenever we contact you, you must come to the clinic and get regular checkups as well..

These days, it is said to be the 100-year era.. or is it the 120-year era?

People in their 60s and 70s today maintain the vitality and health that people in their 40s and 50s had in the past.

However, many people think, "I'm old now, so I should just put up with it, I can still eat things at this level..."

But if you cannot chew properly, nutritional intake becomes difficult, muscle mass decreases, and your overall health can collapse.

You need to eat well to stay healthy. You need to chew well to live long.

Age is just a number, so I hope you protect your teeth first.

If you have a case similar to the patient above, please feel free to contact us anytime.

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Godok Implant: Treatment That Reduced the Financial Burden with Insurance Implants for a Patient in Their 70s

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