Implant prices, pain, duration, and insurance all at a glance (2025)

🦷 From implant prices to the process and pain

 

Implants do not simply replace missing teeth.
It is a reconstructive procedure that restores chewing function and facial balance.

 

Nowadays, even young people suffer from tooth decay, trauma, and tooth damage after orthodontic treatment.
Partial implants are often used.

In the past, it was considered a treatment only for the elderly,
yet “Beauty + Function” It's become an era where both goals are taken into consideration.

 

 

 

💰 Why do implant prices vary so much from hospital to hospital?

 

Implant prices vary greatly depending on hospital equipment, materials, bone condition, and surgical difficulty.

Domestic standards Each one costs about 1 to 2 million won.
overseas brands (Straumann, Ostem, Nobel Biocare, etc.)

It goes up to 2 to 3 million won.

 

Recently, the conditions for which health insurance is applied have increased.
For those aged 65 or older, up to two insurance policies are available per person.

In this case, your share of the cost is reduced to about 30%.

However, depending on the prosthesis (crown) material or whether additional bone grafting is required,
The final amount may vary, so be sure to confirm it during your consultation.

 

 

🦴 Why is bone grafting performed for implants?

 

An implant is a structure that implants an artificial tooth root into the bone inside the gums.
If there is not enough bone, fixation is impossible.

 

So bone grafting is not just an option,
It is a key process that determines the success rate of the procedure.

 

Autologous bone grafting, which uses the patient's own bone class
Synthetic bone grafting using artificial bone There is this,
These days, synthetic bone technology has improved, so there is less pain and recovery is quicker.

 

 

⏳ How long does the implant procedure take?

 

It usually takes about 3 to 6 months.

Let's take a look at it step by step 👇

1️⃣ Gum and bone condition examination and plan
2️⃣ Implant placement surgery (within 1 hour)
3️⃣ Healing and bone-implant bonding period (2-3 months)
4️⃣ Prosthesis placement and occlusion adjustment

 

Recently, it is targeted at people with strong bones.
One-day implant Same-day implantation and same-day prosthesis are possible, but
This is really a very limited case.

Fast doesn't always mean good!

Because stable fixation is more important.

 

 

⚠️ Implant pain, honestly how much does it hurt?

 

There is almost no pain during the surgery because you are under anesthesia.
However, after the procedure, swelling and soreness may occur.

Usually, most of the symptoms will subside in 2-3 days.
If you have had a bone graft, you may experience discomfort for about a week.

 

Pain relief technology has improved these days.
There is almost no “can’t chew” level like before.

Most people just take one or two painkillers and it's over.

 

 

 

🪥 Types of implants and their maintenance period

 

Implants vary depending on material and structure.

 

type	characteristic	Price range
General implants	The most common method, durable	1 to 2 million won
Navigation Implant	3D scan-based precision surgery with minimal incision	2 to 2.5 million won
Zirconia implants	Similar to gum color, highly aesthetic	2.5 to 3 million won
Mini implants	For simple fixation, retaining dentures	700,000 to 1.2 million won

 

 

If you take good care of it, it will last for more than 10 years.
In fact, there are many cases where it lasts for over 20 years.

 

 

 

💡 Implant Insurance: What You Need to Know

 

• For those aged 65 or older and partially edentulous: up to 2 teeth per person covered by health insurance
• Some support is available under certain conditions even when dentures are used concurrently.
• Among private insurance products, there are some that cover up to a certain limit (500,000 to 1 million won) per implant, so it is a good idea to compare insurance companies.

 

 

✅ Conclusion

 

Implants are “Expensive but long-lasting treatment” are you.
The lifespan is over 10 years, and depending on management, it can last a lifetime.
The point is not to just look at the price, but also to look at the equipment, materials, and skill of the doctor.

 

 

 

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