간단 답변
Japanese health insurance covers basic dental care — checkups, fillings (silver amalgam), root canals, extractions, basic dentures, and periodontal treatment at 30% copay. Cosmetic treatments like ceramic crowns, whitening, orthodontics, and implants are NOT covered and typically need to be paid in full.
What's Covered vs Not Covered
| Treatment | Covered? | Approx Cost (Your 30%) |
|---|---|---|
| Checkup + cleaning | Yes | ¥2,000-¥4,000 |
| Filling (silver amalgam) | Yes | ¥1,500-¥3,000 |
| Root canal treatment | Yes | ¥3,000-¥7,000 |
| Tooth extraction | Yes | ¥1,500-¥5,000 |
| Basic dentures (resin) | Yes | ¥5,000-¥15,000 |
| Metal crown (銀歯) | Yes | ¥3,000-¥5,000 |
| Periodontal treatment | Yes | ¥2,000-¥5,000/visit |
| Ceramic/porcelain crown | No | ¥50,000-¥150,000 (full) |
| Teeth whitening | No | ¥20,000-¥50,000 (full) |
| Orthodontics (braces) | No* | ¥600,000-¥1,200,000 (full) |
| Dental implants | No | ¥300,000-¥500,000/tooth (full) |
*Orthodontics may be partially covered for severe jaw deformities diagnosed as a medical condition. Consult your dentist.
중요 Notes About Dental Insurance
- Insurance covers functional treatments — if it restores your ability to eat/speak, it is likely covered
- Cosmetic treatments that improve appearance only are not covered
- Silver amalgam fillings are the standard covered material — if you want white (composite resin) for front teeth, some are now covered; for back teeth, usually not
- Recent policy changes (2020+) have expanded CAD/CAM resin crown coverage for some teeth — ask your dentist about eligibility
💡 Cost-Saving 팁
Preventive care is cheap under insurance. Regular checkups (¥2,000-¥4,000 per visit) can prevent expensive procedures later. Japanese dentists typically recommend visits every 3-6 months for cleaning and monitoring.
⚠️ 면책 조항
Coverage and costs change with the biennial fee schedule revision. Ask your dentist which treatments are covered before proceeding with any treatment plan.
최종 업데이트: April 2026.
