Questione giuridica chiave
Whether compulsory health insurance had to cover the replacement of the old veneers as a consequence of the 1984 accident.
Decisione estratta
Yes, the insurer remained liable under Art. 31(2) KVG because the veneers were old, visibly discoloured and would in any event soon have needed replacement.
Motivazione estratta
Accident-related dental damage can generate liability for later necessary treatment. Although the insured acted for aesthetic reasons, the record supported that the veneers were functionally no longer reliable in the near future, and the court could not treat the early replacement as an impermissible extension of coverage.