Zahnerkrankungen Präventionsmaßnahmen bewilligen für Krankenversicherte

The purpose of preventive dental care is to examine the teeth and oral cavity in detail in order to detect and treat any dental, oral and jaw diseases at an early stage.

Preventive dental care is aimed at all insured persons and serves to detect and treat any dental, oral and jaw diseases at an early stage.

Dental prophylaxis measures for adults include

• guidance on effective oral hygiene,
• advice on reducing risk factors
• the removal of hard plaque and caries or irritants that can cause inflammation of the gums.

Insured persons over the age of 18 are entitled to one check-up per year. Some health insurance companies offer different services.

• Electronic health card
• if applicable bonus booklet

No

Measures that exceed sufficient, appropriate and economical care must be paid for by the insured themselves.

You can lodge an appeal against the health insurance company's decision. If the appeal is not upheld, you can take legal action at the competent social court.

Preventive dental check-ups for adults

• once a year from the age of 18
• Detailed examination
• Proof of bonus booklet to obtain the higher fixed subsidy for dentures
• possibly deviating benefits of the health insurance companies

The responsibility lies with the respective health insurance company.