FAQ

Denture

What types of dentures are there?

There are 'complete dentures' used when no teeth remain, and 'partial dentures' that hook onto remaining teeth. There are also 'overdentures

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Approximately how much do dentures cost?

For complete dentures or partial dentures, those age 65 and older are covered by insurance at about 300,000~400,000 KRW per arch (30% co-pay

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What is the difference between implant-supported dentures and regular dentures?

The biggest difference is how firmly they stay in place. Conventional dentures rely only on suction against the gums, so they can shift or s

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My current denture doesn't fit well. Can it be repaired?

Yes, in many cases your denture can be repaired rather than remade. 1) If the gums have shrunk and the denture has become loose, we can refi

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What exactly are dentures?

A denture is a removable prosthesis you can put in and take out yourself to replace missing teeth. If no teeth remain, a complete denture co

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What is the difference between complete and partial dentures?

The difference depends on whether you still have any natural teeth. When no teeth remain, a "complete denture" covers the entire gum ridge a

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What are temporary dentures and when are they used?

A temporary denture is a provisional prosthesis that fills the empty space while your gums heal after an extraction, or while you wait for t

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How long does it take to make a denture?

If your gums have fully healed, a denture is usually completed in about 3-4 weeks over 4-5 visits. However, 1) if you have just had teeth ex

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How many dental visits are needed to make a denture?

Typically 4~5 visits are needed for accurate denture fabrication. After completion, additional adjustment visits may be needed for adaptatio

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What materials are used for dentures (resin, metal, etc.)?

Different materials are used for different parts of a denture. 1) The pink base that sits against the gums is made of denture resin (plastic

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Roughly how much do dentures cost?

For patients aged 65 and older, both complete and partial dentures are covered by national health insurance. At the standard 30% copay, the

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Are dentures covered by National Health Insurance for those age 65 and older?

Yes, patients aged 65 and older are covered by national health insurance for both complete and partial dentures. The patient copay is 30% of

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What is the patient co-pay under health insurance?

The patient copay for insurance-covered dentures is 30% of the total cost. Medical Aid recipients pay even less — 5% for Type 1 and 15% for

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What are the denture cost benefits for Medical Aid recipients?

Medical Aid Type 1 recipients pay 5% of the denture cost, and Type 2 recipients pay 15%. This is significantly less than the 30% copay for r

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How often can denture insurance coverage be applied?

Insurance-covered dentures apply once every 7 years for the same arch and the same type of denture (for patients aged 65 and older, with a 3

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How long after a tooth extraction can I get dentures?

It is generally best to wait about 1-2 months after extraction for the gums to heal before starting denture fabrication. If it would be too

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I gag when impressions are taken. Will it be okay?

Even if you have a strong gag reflex, taking impressions is still very doable — just let us know ahead of time. 1) We can use fast-setting m

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Is the denture-making process painful?

The denture fabrication process itself involves almost no pain. There is generally no tooth drilling or anesthesia required, and during impr

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Does it hurt a lot when I first wear my new denture?

When you first wear a denture, parts of your gums may get pressed or rubbed sore, much like new shoes rubbing your heel — this is a normal p

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How long does it take to adapt to dentures?

Adjusting to a new denture usually takes about 1-2 months. It is normal during the first 1-2 weeks to feel some bulkiness in the mouth, incr

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