"Nobody should have to put up with a set of false teeth in a glass," says Dr. Peter Huemer.
Minifive Social Implant Programme
Loose or poorly fitting dentures can be a big problem especially in elderly people. As the Austrian health system does not provide any allowances for elderly full denture wearers, Dr. Huemer decided in 2005 to offer free Minifive dental implants to a number of socially underprivileged pensioners in Vorarlberg every year.Says Dr. Peter Huemer: "It was these people who with their taxes enabled me and a lot of other young people to study. So it’s only fair to give them something back“.
Criteria for eligibility:
- ordinary residence in Vorarlberg
- 65 years or older
- minimum pension
- edentulous (toothless) lower jaw
