Why Does Insurance Implant Cost Vary So Much from One Dental Clinic to Another?

“Isn’t an insurance implant all the same?

Then why do the estimates differ so much from hospital to hospital?”

Insurance implant cost

Many people think that when it comes to the “insurance implant cost,”

the price should be the same anywhere in the country.

But when you actually get a consultation, you may be surprised to find that

the insurance implant cost varies from clinic to clinic.

So today, we’re going to clearly explain why

the insurance implant cost differs from one dental clinic to another.

We’ll walk through the real reasons for the price differences,

and what criteria you should use to choose so you can get an implant you won’t regret.

Let’s go through it one by one now.

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1. What is the current insurance implant price in 2025?
2. Why insurance implant costs differ by clinic
3. Smart tips for choosing a dental clinic for an insurance implant!

1. What is the current insurance implant price in 2025?

Insurance implant cost

You probably already know that insurance applies to up to two implants for life for people aged 65 and older.

However, this is not “fully covered.”

Health insurance applies only to specified items,

and 70% is covered.

The current out-of-pocket cost for an insurance implant

is about 400,000 to 450,000 KRW per implant.

However, depending on the condition of the patient’s gums

and the method of fabrication used by each clinic,

there can naturally be differences

in the insurance implant cost.

2. Why insurance implant costs differ by clinic

“Doctor, my friend got an insurance implant

for cheaper. Why do I have to pay more?”

We often hear questions like this.

Let me explain in detail why the same insurance implant can differ in price.

The biggest reason is non-covered additional procedures.

1. Bone grafting

For example, there are cases where the bone is too thin to place an implant immediately.

Just like reinforcing work is needed to install a ceiling fan,

an additional procedure such as bone grafting may be necessary.

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2. When a front tooth has been extracted

After an implant is placed, you need to wait for the implant root and the bone to fuse.

This usually takes about 3 to 6 months.

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Only after the implant is fully settled can the tooth be placed,

so in the meantime you have to live without a front tooth.

For daily life without a front tooth,

there can be aesthetic difficulties.

In that case, what is used is a “temporary denture for front teeth.”

Temporary dentures are not included in the insurance implant cost,

so an additional fee will be charged separately.

3. When there are three or more missing teeth in the same area

When two implants are placed on both sides

and the space between them is connected by an implant crown,

there is a separate prosthetic cost for the implant.

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4. Changing the implant abutment, the pillar

In the implant structure, there is a pillar called the “abutment”

that supports the root and the implant prosthesis.

This pillar is broadly divided into two types.

Stock abutment:

A standardized cylindrical product

Custom abutment:

Made to fit the patient’s gum shape

Insurance implants are basically

made with a stock abutment,

but

if you change to a custom abutment,

additional costs may apply.

Because the costs of these non-covered items

can be set differently by each dental clinic,

even when the same insurance implant treatment is performed,

the total cost can vary from person to person.

3. Smart tips for choosing a dental clinic!

Insurance implant cost

Then should you simply choose a clinic based only on the insurance implant cost?

Absolutely not!

Rather than a place that only advertises a low price,

make sure to check these three things.

1. Whether they provide an accurate diagnosis and transparent explanation

(Do they take X-rays,

photograph the inside of your mouth,

and explain each step one by one?)

2. Whether the medical staff have strong skills and extensive experience

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3. Whether they have a well-organized management system

By checking these three things, you can use your implant safely and for a long time.

Insurance implant cost,

don’t worry about it alone anymore!

Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic

aims to reduce the burden on patients

by providing only the necessary treatment,

without unnecessary procedures.

Go to make a reservation call
02-481-4278

Why Does Insurance Implant Cost Vary So Much from One Dental Clinic to Another?

| This post was written directly by Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information, in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Advertising Act. We recommend using the information provided for reference only, and for symptom assessment and accurate management methods, please visit a medical institution and receive guidance from medical professionals. All procedures and surgeries performed at the dental clinic may involve possible complications depending on the individual (inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please make your decision after sufficient consultation with medical professionals in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |