How much does a dental prosthesis cost?
It can happen to anyone: an unfortunate fall while cycling, serious gum disease or a tooth that can no longer be reconstructed after several treatments. The costs of replacing a tooth can be high, because not all types of dental prostheses are reimbursed.
Removable dental prosthesis
This type of prosthesis is also called dentures and can be removed.
Variants
This is the standard removable prosthesis. A synthetic resin plate covers the palate or part of the lower jaw. Artificial teeth are then placed on top.
This can be a partial denture to replace a number of teeth, or a complete dental prosthesis that replaces all teeth.
A metal plate covered with gum-colored resin is used. The artificial teeth are placed on top of this. These types of dentures usually cost more because there is an additional charge for the frame and this cost is non-refundable.
This is a partial or fully removable denture that clicks onto natural teeth or implants. Unlike a plate denture, not all teeth need to be extracted. The teeth are better secured by the click system, which increases wearing comfort. You can take it out yourself for cleaning.
This is usually the most expensive solution among removable dental prostheses because an additional cost is charged for the click system.
Cost price
The cost depends on several factors : the number of teeth that are replaced, the material used and whether your dentist is conventional or not. If your dentist uses techniques to hold the denture better in place, such as a frame or a click system, he may also charge extra costs. Click dentures are often the most expensive option.
The average cost of a complete dental prosthesis (per lower or upper jaw) is 878 euros . 9% of CM members paid more than 1,200 euros for this. A plate prosthesis costs less on average. A frame prosthesis will be more expensive on average. Discuss the cost with your dentist in advance and request a detailed cost estimate.
Good oral hygiene is first and foremost the answer to dental care. But dental prostheses are a close second.
Prof. Dr. Joke Duyck
Refund
Health insurance
- A refund is only possible for removable dentures. And this applies to the upper teeth, the lower teeth and both together.
- The reimbursement differs for children and adults.
- Read more about health insurance reimbursement here .
CM advantage
Does it involve a complete replacement of one or more teeth and can you not claim reimbursement from your statutory health insurance? As a CM member you are entitled to a refund of up to 1,050 euros over two calendar years.
Read more about the CM advantage for dental prostheses .
CM-MediKo Plan
Are you affiliated with CM-MediKo Plan ? Then you will receive an additional refund.
Fixed dental prosthesis
You cannot remove a fixed dental prosthesis because it is attached to existing teeth or your jawbone. Below we discuss the most common forms.
Variants
If one tooth or molar is missing, an implant can be placed in the bone at this location. A crown can be screwed or glued onto this. Implants can also be used to attach click-on dentures (overdentures).
If the tooth root is still present and strong enough, no implant is needed. Only a ceramic and/or metal cap is then glued to a ground tooth or molar.
A crown can be placed on an implant. This crown (ceramic cap) is then placed on a metal connecting piece, which in turn is attached to the implant.
A dental bridge is a non-removable construction that replaces one or more absent teeth, attached to surrounding teeth or implants.
Cost price
The effective cost price is determined, among other things, by the chosen material (origin, durability, etc.), any warranty period, additional concerns, etc.
There are also procedures that do not (completely) replace a tooth or only have an aesthetic purpose. These procedures are usually not eligible for a refund.
Discuss the cost with your dentist in advance and request a detailed cost estimate.
The average cost of an implant treatment is 908 euros.
The average cost of a crown is 708 euros.
The average cost of a crown treatment with implant is 1,988 euros. This includes 908 euros as the average cost for an implant and 1,080 euros as the average cost for a crown treatment (crown + metal connecting piece).
The average cost of a three-tooth bridge is 1,855 euros. For a bridge of three teeth on two implants you pay an average of 4,379 euros (2,563 euros for the bridge and 1,816 euros for the two implants).
Refund
Health insurance
The statutory health insurance only provides reimbursement for fixed dental prostheses in a number of exceptional situations.
CM advantage
Does it involve a complete replacement of one or more teeth and can you not claim reimbursement from your statutory health insurance? As a CM member you are entitled to a refund of up to 1,050 euros over two calendar years.
Read more about the CM advantage for dental prostheses .
CM-MediKo Plan
Are you affiliated with CM-MediKo Plan ? Then you will receive an additional refund.