Apgujeong-dong Dental Clinic Health Insurance Implants: If You’re 65 or Older, Be Sure to Check

Apgujeong-dong Dental Clinic Health Insurance Implants: If You’re 65 or Older, Be Sure to Check!

Hello.

This is Oks Dental Clinic.

“I'm over 65, and implant treatment is covered by insurance?”

This is a question we hear often in the treatment room lately.

In the past, people hesitated to get implants at the dentist because the cost felt burdensome,

but now, if you are 65 or older, health insurance can apply and greatly reduce the burden.

Today, let’s take a look at health insurance implants.

What Are Health Insurance Implants?

This is a system designed to help older adults aged 65 and over restore quality chewing function,

and it is a program in which the National Health Insurance covers part of the cost of implant treatment.

Since its introduction in 2014, part of the cost of implants, in addition to dentures, has been covered by insurance,

making it easier for many people to receive the fixed dental treatment they want.

Who Can Receive the Benefit?

The eligibility criteria are as follows.

✅ National Health Insurance or Medical Aid enrollees aged 65 or older

✅ Those who have lost at least one permanent tooth and need chewing function restored

✅ Those who have been diagnosed by a dentist as suitable for an insurance-covered implant procedure

However, please remember that insurance applies to a maximum of two implants per lifetime.

Does Insurance Apply Everywhere?

In principle, it is applied first to areas where chewing function is important, such as molars.

Front teeth may also be covered in certain situations (for example, when restoring chewing function is the main purpose),

but front teeth used solely for aesthetic purposes may be excluded from insurance coverage.

In addition, if you are already wearing dentures,

a health insurance implant may be a suitable alternative even if you want implants instead of dentures.

How Much Does the Cost Burden Decrease?

Implants are generally a treatment that costs in the millions of won.

With insurance coverage, the out-of-pocket cost is greatly reduced to around 30%.

What You Must Check Before Treatment

Just because insurance coverage is available does not mean treatment can begin immediately.

Please also consider the following points.

▶ Condition of the jawbone

Check bone height, thickness, and density with a CT scan

▶ Overall health condition

Whether diabetes, blood pressure, osteoporosis, and other conditions are being managed

▶ Medications currently being taken

If you are taking anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, etc.

▶ Overall health of the gums and teeth

▶ It is very important to establish a treatment plan after a precise diagnosis.

Post-Treatment Care for Health Insurance Implants Is Also Important

For implants, good results depend on long-term care after treatment.

To use them for a long time, be sure to follow the guidelines below.

▶ Brush twice a day, and use floss or interdental brushes

▶ Regular checkups and scaling every 6 months

▶ Quit smoking and avoid hard foods

▶ Visit the dentist immediately if any unusual symptoms occur

There is nothing better than proper care for helping treatment results last a long time.

In Closing…

If you are 65 or older, implant treatment is no longer an overly burdensome expense.

Through the health insurance system, it is an opportunity to receive treatment more easily and more stably.

If you have been uncomfortable because of dentures, or if tooth problems are affecting your daily life,

check right away at a nearby dental clinic to see whether insurance coverage applies.