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KMID : 0362720190570090496
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Journal of the Korean Dental Association
2019 Volume.57 No. 9 p.496 ~ p.503
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Utilization rate of dental implant for elderly in National Health Insurance in Korea
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Ryu Jae-In
Jeon Ji-Eun
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Abstract
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A dental implant has been covered by National Health Insurance (NHI) in Korea since 2014. Every year the age group covered was extended and the out-of-pocket payment was decreased. This study analyzed the dental implant utilization rate by the National Health Insurance customized DB during the last 5 years. As a result, the utilization rate has been rapidly increasing steeply. The differences by age and sex in the utilization rate of dental implants were explored. The inclusion of a dental implant in the NHI system contributed to improving the dental accessibility of the elderly in Korea. However, a deep discussion is needed whether it is appropriately provided to necessary patients.
The utilization rate will increase further in the future. Therefore, continuous monitoring and critical policy review should be continued.
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KEYWORD
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Health Insurance, Senior Citizen, Dental, Implant, Society Economic Factor
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