Implants covered by National Health Insurance (건강보험)
Insurance-covered implants
the main points
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Who is covered
Patients aged 65 and over with partial edentulism
* "Complete edentulism" means there is not a single tooth showing above the gum in the upper or lower jaw.
[complete edentulism excluded] -
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How many are covered
2 in total, counted over a person's whole life
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Which sites are covered
Upper and lower jaw alike;
both molars and front teeth -
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Follow-up check period
Within 3 months of the prosthesis
[after that, insurance no longer applies.] -
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Patient co-payment
Patient pays 30%
* Fees for extractions, root canal treatment and the like during implant
treatment, and for optional care, are charged separately.
Insurance-covered implants
an example of the fees
| Fee schedule | Category | Patient pays |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200,000 KRW (120만원) | Covered by insurance | 360,000 KRW (36만원) |
Insurance-covered implants
coverage criteria Q&A
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Q1
Is an implant still covered if the prosthetic material is gold?
No, insurance does not apply when a dental implant is made with gold (or metal, zirconia, PFG and the like) as the prosthetic material
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Q2
Are additional procedures for a dental implant, such as bone grafting, covered?
No, additional procedures carried out for a dental implant are not covered by insurance.
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Q3
I already had a partial denture under National Health Insurance. Can an implant be covered too?
Yes, patients whose partial denture was covered by insurance can still have an implant covered.
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Q4
I took out private dental insurance myself. Can I claim for an implant?
Private policies you take out yourself differ from insurer to insurer in what they cover, so this needs to be checked. We at D-day Dental Clinic will go through it with you carefully before treatment,
so that bone grafting as well as the implant itself can be claimed where your policy allows.