Hello!
I am 29 years old. After a traffic accident I am missing upper teeth 1, 2 and 3. Because I do not have enough bone in the gum for implants, a partial denture is an option for me. I would like to know whether ZZZS reimburses any of the costs or whether I have to pay for the service myself.
Thank you for your answer

Dear Sir/Madam!

Considering your age and dental status, I would advise against treatment with a removable denture. As the first treatment option, I would certainly suggest dental implants. Insufficient bone volume is only a relative contraindication, since lost bone can be augmented and sufficient primary stability of the implant can thereby be ensured. A decision on this could be made after examining an orthopantomogram and performing a clinical examination. The second treatment option is a conventional bridge construction, but compared with the first it is somewhat more radical because the supporting teeth must be ground down; however, it is incomparably more effective and suitable for replacing teeth than removable prosthetics.
A partial denture (acrylic) is fully covered by ZZZS when provided by an authorised dentist.

Have a nice day!