Quick Answer
Why do implant prices differ between clinics?
Because an implant's price is not a single fixed figure but the sum of several items. The number of implants, bone graft, sinus lift, abutment (stock or custom), prosthesis material (PFM or zirconia), and the scope of postoperative care are added or left out differently for each person, and on top of that come the implant manufacturer, equipment, and labor costs. That is why you should compare the items in the quote first, before comparing the amount.
What items make up the difference in implant quotes?
The biggest factor is the number of implants placed. When three molars are missing, a plan to place three implants and a plan to place two and connect them with a three-unit prosthesis cost different amounts. Bone grafts and sinus lifts are added only when bone is insufficient, and they are non-covered even for NHI implants. Quotes also differ depending on the abutment, the prosthesis material, and whether post-surgery follow-up visits are included.
What should I check when comparing implant quotes?
Ask these five things: how many implants will be placed and why; if a bone graft is included, what criteria show it is needed; whether the abutment is stock or custom; what the prosthesis material is; and how many follow-up checks are included after surgery. You can compare non-covered prices by clinic on the HIRA website and in the Geongang-eum app.
What criteria does Yeonhap Dental Clinic use to determine implant cost items?
At Yeonhap Dental Clinic, implant cost items are determined not by guesswork but by what is added or left out according to 3D CBCT measurements. Bone grafts are based on 2 mm of bone on the cheek side and 1.5 mm on the tongue side, sinus lifts on residual bone under 7 mm, and the prosthesis is made with a custom abutment, with an emergence angle within 30 degrees and a non-convex profile. Postoperative care through the 1-week, 1-month, 3-months-after-setting, and 6-month-interval visits is included in the plan. For one non-covered implant, the fee is MegaGen KRW 790,000, Dentis KRW 890,000, or Osstem BA KRW 990,000 (fixture, custom abutment, and crown included), and all items are listed in the non-covered fee schedule. More details are in the implant price column.
References
Monje A, et al. Influence of buccal bone wall thickness on the peri-implant hard and soft tissue dimensional changes: a systematic review. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2023. Soulami S, Slot DE, van der Weijden F. Implant-abutment emergence angle and profile in relation to peri-implantitis: a systematic review. Clin Exp Dent Res. 2022. Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA): public disclosure of non-covered treatment fees
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Before Your Visit
This article is general guidance for implant consultations. Whether treatment is possible and the actual cost may change after an oral examination and 3D CBCT diagnosis. If you have discomfort such as pain, swelling, or looseness, please come in for a consultation so we can check.