National Health Insurance for Implants
If you are 65 or older, national health insurance covers up to 2 implants in your lifetime.
Implant Health Insurance Benefits (as of 2026)
Eligibility
Korean National Health Insurance subscribers or dependents aged 65 or older
Seniors who are missing some teeth (partially edentulous)
Patients with no remaining teeth are not eligible for National Health Insurance for Implants; they are eligible for Korean National Health Insurance coverage for dentures instead.
Coverage
2 implants (lifetime)
Out-of-Pocket Cost
Patient pays 30% of the treatment cost (Korean National Health Insurance covers 70%)
Near-poverty group with rare or intractable diseases (C) 10%, patients with chronic diseases, etc. (E·F) 20%, Medical Aid Type 1 10% and Type 2 20%
※ Out-of-pocket costs may vary depending on whether non-covered items such as bone grafting are needed. We will explain the exact amount after diagnosis.
Implant Cost Burden DOWN
With Korean National Health Insurance benefits,
you can reduce the cost of implant surgery.
Steps to Receive Health Insurance Benefits
Check Eligibility for Korean National Health Insurance
Visit the clinic for an accurate oral examination and check whether you are eligible for Korean National Health Insurance coverage.
Pre-Registration
Complete the 'pre-registration of eligible patient' through the clinic.
Implant Treatment
Pay Your Out-of-Pocket Cost
After implant treatment, you pay the out-of-pocket cost set under Korean National Health Insurance.
When you complete the insurance application form and treatment consent form and submit them to the clinic, the clinic forwards them to the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service to confirm whether you qualify for the benefit.
After submitting the application and consent forms, please wait until the eligibility result is available.