Gochang-gun 'Implant and Denture Support Project' Receives High Satisfaction

The ‘Implant and Denture Support Project,’ one of the flagship pledges of Sim Deok-seop, the 8th elected governor of Gochang County, is progressing smoothly.

In particular, the project has received great response from local seniors, with a 99% satisfaction rate in the survey.

According to the Gochang County Public Health Center on the 26th, a satisfaction survey conducted on 120 final recipients of the ‘Implant and Denture Support Project’ showed a 99.2% satisfaction rate.

Notably, all recipients answered that they “received economic assistance,” and 96.6% responded that their “chewing discomfort was reduced.”

Poster for the Implant and Denture Medical Expense Support Project.
[Photo by Gochang-gun]

Previously, since July last year, a total of 269 people have benefited from the implant and denture support project. This includes 193 implant recipients (71.7%), 81 partial denture recipients (30.1%), and 42 complete denture recipients (15.6%).

Before the project was implemented, the 2022 regional health survey showed that 48.1% of seniors aged 65 and over in Gochang County reported chewing discomfort.

The Public Health Center expects this indicator to improve significantly through the implant and denture support project.

This year, the county will focus on promoting the ‘Low-income Senior Implant and Denture Out-of-pocket Expense Support Project.’

The support details for low-income senior implant and denture medical expenses (out-of-pocket) this year include ▲(Senior dentures) out-of-pocket expenses after coverage for complete and partial dentures (resin and metal types) ▲(Implants) up to two implants per person regardless of upper or lower jaw (excluding cases with no teeth at all, partial dentures can be supported simultaneously) ▲(Abutment prosthetics) prosthetic cost support for up to three abutments per partial denture (up to six for two dentures) (non-covered expenses) ▲(Denture aftercare) support for aftercare expenses within five years after denture treatment.

Applicants can apply by visiting the Public Health Center’s dental clinic or medical examination team in person.

Governor Sim Deok-seop stated, “Through this project, we hope that low-income seniors who have been considering implant and denture procedures can improve their oral health and enjoy a happy later life.”

Gochang = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jae-gil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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