Dental implant surgery is a relatively high-grade dental restoration method at present, with high cost, which is generally borne by patients at their own expense. Although medical insurance in some areas has begun to cover some dental projects, dental implant surgery has not yet been included in the national medical insurance catalogue, and there is no clear timetable.
20 19 The National Health and Wellness Committee issued the Opinions on Developing Oral Health Work, proposing to strengthen oral health service and management, popularize oral health knowledge and technology, and improve oral health level. The document also mentioned that the treatment of oral diseases should be gradually included in the scope of medical insurance, but did not specifically mention dental implant surgery.
Therefore, whether dental implant surgery can be included in medical insurance before 2023 needs to be determined according to the continuous adjustment and improvement of policies.
Brief introduction of dental implants
Dental implant refers to a method of repairing missing teeth by supporting and clamping the upper dental prosthesis on the basis of implanting the lower structure of bone tissue. It consists of two parts: a lower supporting implant and an upper denture.
It uses artificial materials (such as metals, ceramics, etc.). ) make implants (generally similar to the shape of root), implant tissues (usually maxilla and mandible) through surgery and obtain firm retention support from bone tissues, and connect and support upper tooth restorations through special devices and methods.
Dental implants can achieve the same restoration effect as natural teeth in function, structure and aesthetic effect, and have become the first choice for more and more patients with missing teeth. On September 8, 2022, the National Health Insurance Bureau issued the Notice on Special Management of Dental Implant Medical Service Charge and Consumables Price.