Starting in 2027, elderly people with no teeth (edentulous) will also be eligible for health insurance benefits when undergoing implant surgery. Currently, support was only available if at least one tooth remained, which led to unreasonable cases of intentional tooth removal. This policy is expected to allow approximately 70,000 elderly people per year to save about 2,280,000 won in costs. In addition, wide-cure composite resin caries treatment for children up to 13 years old will be included in the health insurance coverage, allowing approximately 140,000 adolescents to reduce their medical expenses. These policies are expected to reduce the national healthcare cost burden and contribute to improving oral health for the elderly and youth.
