Orthodontic Indication Groups (KIG)
When does health insurance cover the costs of orthodontic treatment?
Children ages 4 to
, approximately 9.5 years old
(through the second phase of mixed dentition)
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| >, 9 mm front tooth step |
| Anterior Overbite/Crossbite |
| Open bite >, 4 mm |
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| Buccal/Lingual Occlusion |
| Unilateral or bilateral crossbite |
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| Space deficiency distal to the lateral incisors > 3 mm |
Children from approximately 9.5
to 18 years old
(starting in the second phase of mixed dentition)
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Cleft Lip and Palate |
| Aplasia (missing teeth) |
| Impacted/displaced teeth (except wisdom teeth) |
| >, 6 mm, front tooth step |
| Anterior Overbite/Crossbite |
| Open bite >, 2 mm |
| Deep bite >, 3 mm (in cases of traumatized gingiva) |
| Buccal/Lingual Occlusion |
| Unilateral or bilateral crossbite |
| Contact point deviation on the incisors > 3 mm |
| Space deficiency distal to the lateral incisors > 3 mm |
Children 18 years of age and older
(only in combination with maxillofacial surgery)
| Cleft lip and palate (or other craniofacial anomalies) |
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| >, 9 mm front tooth step |
| Anterior Overbite/Crossbite |
| Open bite > 4 mm (skeletal!) |
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| Buccal/Lingual Occlusion |
| Unilateral crossbite |
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