A complete set of removable dentures (upper and lower) costs $1,520 to $3,648, with a national average around $1,968. That’s the baseline for conventional full dentures, but your actual total depends on the type of denture, the materials used, any extractions or prep work needed beforehand, and whether you choose removable or implant-supported options.
Full Dentures: Conventional vs. Immediate
Conventional full dentures are placed after all remaining teeth have been removed and your gums have fully healed, a process that can take several months. During that healing window, you go without teeth. The tradeoff is a better fit from the start, since the denture is molded to your settled jawline.
Immediate dentures are made in advance and placed the same day your teeth are extracted, so you’re never without teeth. They cost roughly $1,900 for a set, which is slightly more than conventional dentures. The catch is that your gums and bone will reshape as they heal, so the fit loosens over time. You’ll likely need multiple adjustment appointments, and in some cases a full replacement set once healing is complete. Factor those follow-up costs into the total.
Partial Dentures
If you’re only replacing some teeth, partial dentures fill the gaps while clipping onto your remaining natural teeth. The two main types differ in price and durability. Acrylic (resin) partials are the more budget-friendly option, making them a common choice for people who need a functional replacement without a large upfront investment. Cast metal framework partials cost more because the materials are pricier and the fabrication requires more specialized lab work, but they tend to be thinner, stronger, and longer lasting. Flexible partials fall somewhere in between and are often chosen for comfort.
Implant-Supported Dentures
For a more permanent solution, implant-supported dentures anchor into your jawbone using titanium posts. The most common version, often called All-on-4, uses four implants per arch and costs $12,000 to $25,000 per arch. An All-on-6 setup, which uses six implants for added stability, runs several thousand dollars higher.
These prices typically include the implants, the abutments that connect them to the denture, and the denture itself. They don’t always include preparatory work. If your jawbone has thinned from years of missing teeth, you may need bone grafting before implants can be placed. A single graft site costs $300 to $3,000 depending on the bone source: synthetic or animal-derived grafts run $300 to $800, donor bone from a tissue bank costs $700 to $1,500, and using your own bone (which requires a second surgical site) can reach $2,000 to $3,000. Add $100 to $800 for imaging, sedation, and follow-up visits.
Costs Before You Get Dentures
The sticker price for dentures rarely tells the full story. If you still have teeth that need to come out first, each simple extraction costs $75 to $250. Surgical extractions, needed when teeth are broken below the gumline or impacted, run $180 to $550 per tooth. Someone having a full mouth of teeth removed could easily add $1,000 or more to the total before the dentures themselves are fabricated.
How Materials Affect Price
The teeth on your dentures are made from either acrylic resin or porcelain, and the choice shifts both cost and performance. Acrylic is the standard, budget-friendly material used in most dentures. It’s lighter, easier to adjust, and less likely to damage any remaining natural teeth if you’re getting partials. Porcelain teeth cost more upfront but look more natural and resist wear better over time. They can also be harder on opposing teeth and are more prone to chipping if dropped. For most people, modern acrylic provides a good balance of appearance and affordability.
Ongoing Maintenance Costs
Dentures aren’t a one-time purchase. Your jawbone gradually changes shape after teeth are removed, so dentures need periodic relining to maintain a snug fit. A hard reline, done in a dental lab, costs $200 to $450. A soft reline, which adds a cushioned layer and is often used for sensitive gums, runs $300 to $500. Most people need a reline every one to two years.
Repairs are another recurring expense. A single tooth that pops off can be reattached for $50 to $150. A cracked base or more complex damage costs $150 to $300. Keeping a spare denture adhesive, cleaning tablets, and a soaking solution on hand adds modest ongoing costs as well.
Insurance and Medicaid Coverage
Private dental insurance often classifies dentures as a “major” procedure, which typically means the plan covers 50% of the cost after a waiting period of 6 to 12 months. Most plans cap annual benefits at $1,000 to $2,000, so a full set of dentures can quickly eat through your yearly maximum. Check whether your plan separates denture coverage from the annual cap or lumps it together with all other dental work.
Medicaid coverage for adult dentures varies dramatically by state. Some states offer extensive dental benefits that include dentures: Michigan, Louisiana, and Montana all cover full and partial dentures for eligible adults. Others are far more restrictive. South Carolina’s adult dental benefit explicitly excludes dentures. Nevada covers them only in limited circumstances. Many states impose annual spending caps, ranging from $510 in Vermont to $1,800 in California, though several states exempt dentures from counting toward those caps. Arkansas, for example, caps most dental care at $500 per year but covers one set of dentures per lifetime outside that limit.
Ways to Lower the Cost
Dental school clinics are one of the most reliable ways to save. Students and residents perform the work under faculty supervision, and fees are typically one-third to one-half of what private practices charge. The tradeoff is longer appointment times and a slower overall process, since each step is checked by an instructor.
Community health centers that operate on a sliding fee scale base your cost on income. Many offer denture services or can refer you to partner labs. Some nonprofit organizations also provide grants or reduced-cost dental work for qualifying applicants.
If you’re paying out of pocket at a private practice, ask about in-house payment plans. Many dental offices offer interest-free financing for 6 to 12 months, and third-party healthcare credit options can stretch payments over longer periods. Getting quotes from two or three providers is worth the effort, since pricing for the same type of denture can vary by hundreds of dollars within the same city.