Assura Denta Ortho CHF 6000 vs. Helsana DENTAplus LIGHT: benefits compared

Direct comparison of Assura Denta Ortho CHF 6000 and Helsana DENTAplus LIGHT in 2 categories. All values come from the policy terms and are backed by their source.

Assura Denta Ortho CHF 6000 is better on 0 features, Helsana DENTAplus LIGHT on 2; both are equal on 2.

Dental care

Feature Assura Denta Ortho CHF 6000 Helsana DENTAplus LIGHT Result
Coverage (percent) 75%Source: BVB Denta Ortho (04.2025), edition 2027, p. 1 75%Source: Produkteheft Versicherungen & Leistungen 2026/27 (Leistungsuebersicht ambulant, Zahn, Reise), edition 2027, p. 13 equal
Waiting period in months 12 monthsSource: BVB Denta Ortho (04.2025), edition 2027, p. 2 No verified information not comparable
Wisdom teeth removal Not coveredSource: BVB Denta Ortho (04.2025), edition 2027, p. 2 YesSource: Produkteheft Versicherungen & Leistungen 2026/27 (Leistungsuebersicht ambulant, Zahn, Reise), edition 2027, p. 13 Helsana DENTAplus LIGHT better
Dental hygiene and check-up Not coveredSource: BVB Denta Ortho (04.2025), edition 2027, p. 2 No verified information not comparable
Annual cap No verified information CHF 300Source: Produkteheft Versicherungen & Leistungen 2026/27 (Leistungsuebersicht ambulant, Zahn, Reise), edition 2027, p. 13 not comparable
Dental treatment abroad No verified information YesSource: Produkteheft Versicherungen & Leistungen 2026/27 (Leistungsuebersicht ambulant, Zahn, Reise), edition 2027, p. 13 not comparable

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Contract terms

Feature Assura Denta Ortho CHF 6000 Helsana DENTAplus LIGHT Result
Minimum contract duration in years 3Source: AVB Zusatzversicherungen VVG (Ausgabe 07.2015, aktualisiert 01.2022), edition 2027, p. 2 1Source: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 2 Helsana DENTAplus LIGHT better
Cancellation notice in months 3 monthsSource: AVB Zusatzversicherungen VVG (Ausgabe 07.2015, aktualisiert 01.2022), edition 2027, p. 2 3 monthsSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 2 equal
Upgrade without a health check Not coveredSource: BVB Denta Ortho (04.2025), edition 2027, p. 1 No verified information not comparable
Premium and age Premium based on age, canton and sex at entry; children 0-18 move to the higher tariff in the year they turn 19, young adults 19-25 in the year they turn 26.Source: BVB Denta Ortho (04.2025), edition 2027, p. 2 No verified information not comparable
Notable exclusions Pre-existing orthodontic problems, treatments begun in the waiting period, wisdom tooth extraction, prophylaxis, sports guards and general anaesthesia are excluded.Source: BVB Denta Ortho (04.2025), edition 2027, p. 2 No benefits for accident-related dental treatment, for later replacement of teeth missing/replaced/retained at contract start, or for lost or culpably damaged dentures/orthodontic appliances; school dental care contributions are credited.Source: ZVB DENTAplus, Ausgabe 1. Januar 2009, edition 2027, p. 1 not comparable
Other notable benefits Reimbursement of up to CHF 100 towards the dentist's fee for the dental questionnaire and X-rays at conclusion or upgrade.Source: BVB Denta Ortho (04.2025), edition 2027, p. 2 LIGHT is accepted without health check; children up to 3rd birthday need no health check and X-rays are waived up to the 7th birthday.Source: Produkteheft Versicherungen & Leistungen 2026/27 (Leistungsuebersicht ambulant, Zahn, Reise), edition 2027, p. 13 not comparable
Insurer does not cancel after a claim No verified information YesSource: AVB Krankenzusatzversicherungen (VVG), Ausgabe 1. Januar 2027 (aktuell auf helsana.ch publiziert), edition 2027, p. 2 not comparable

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