No. Dental implants are not covered by medical insurance in Guangzhou. Currently, the only dental items that can be covered by medical insurance are dental fillings (including basic materials and treatment fees), root canal treatment, tooth extraction, periodontal disease, gingivitis and other expenses. Dental implants, orthodontics, etc. have not yet been included in the scope of medical insurance reimbursement.
Although dental implants have not yet been included in medical insurance, higher-level departments intend to rectify the dental implant market and have taken many measures to reduce the price of dental implants, including collective purchasing, collecting high-value medical consumables, and local adjustments. policy to rationalize prices. In the future, dental implants may be included in medical insurance.
What are the charging standards for dental implants in regular hospitals in 2022?
Dental implants in regular hospitals generally cost 6,000 yuan to 30,000 yuan. The specific price depends on the material selected. If you choose a better all-ceramic material, the cost will be relatively high, usually around 30,000 yuan. If you choose an ordinary material, the price will be relatively low, usually around 6,000 yuan. You should first go to the hospital for a dental-related examination, and then choose the appropriate treatment method according to your own consumption level.
The price is also affected by the qualification level of the selected hospital and the patient's own oral conditions. If you choose a relatively large hospital with a good reputation, the charges may be high. On the contrary, if you choose a smaller and less well-known hospital, the prices may be lower. The patient's oral condition is not favorable for dental implants and the surgery is difficult, so the price will also go up.
What kind of situation requires dental implants?
Currently, dental implants are widely used. Dental implants can be used for any tooth position and number of missing teeth, such as those caused by tooth extraction due to trauma to the front incisors or dental decay, periodontitis, etc.
1. The alveolar in the entire mandible is severely resorbed. It is difficult to wear traditional full dentures. Those who have poor function and cannot wear them firmly need dental implants.
2. People who cannot tolerate traditional removable dentures due to poor retention and non-functioning mucous membranes need dental implants.
3. Those who have special requirements for the appearance and function of dentures need dental implants.
4. If there are problems with the remaining teeth around the missing teeth, and those who cannot have traditional dentures need dental implants.
5. Dental implants can be used for missing or damaged teeth. It also applies to dysfunction caused by psychological factors
Legal basis:
"Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China" Article 29 The medical expenses of insured persons shall The portion paid by the basic medical insurance fund shall be settled directly between the social insurance agency and medical institutions and pharmaceutical operating units.
The social insurance administrative department and the health administrative department should establish a medical expense settlement system for medical treatment in other places to facilitate insured persons to enjoy basic medical insurance benefits.