How much do partial dentures cost?
This page provides cost range estimates for partial dentures (more formally termed removable partial dentures) made from cast metal, acrylic (plastic) and flexible plastic (Valplast ®). Use this link for information about complete (full) denture prices.
In all cases, the fee estimates shown are for a single "unit," meaning one partial (either upper or lower). Typically, the number of teeth found on a partial (either large or small) has minimal impact on its overall price.
Removable partial dentures.
The cost for partial dentures varies, primarily due to the type of material from which their "major connector" (the substructure / framework / base of the partial) is made.
Partial denture, cast metal framework.1 - Upper or lower.
$1100.00 - $1800.00
Range: < Small rural city or town. - Largest metropolitan areas. >
How did we come up with this estimate? / Cost estimates for other dental procedures.
1) "Cast partials" are so named because their underlying framework (substructure and clasping apparatus) is custom fabricated from a cast metal alloy. Denture teeth and (gum tissue-colored) plastic are then added to this framework to complete the partial.
Cast partial dentures are typically the standard by which other types of partials are compared. Because of the advantages they offer (function, strength, durability, compatibility with existing teeth), they are typically considered to be the preferred type of partial for most applications.
Partial denture, acrylic (plastic) base.2 - Upper or lower.
$700.00 - $1100.00
2) As their name implies, the base portion of an acrylic (resin) partial is made out of (gum tissue-colored) plastic. The required denture teeth and wire tooth-clasps are embedded in this plastic base.
Acrylic partial dentures are typically considered to be less desirable than cast partials (in terms of function, strength, durability and effect on the patient's natural teeth). They do, however, offer the advantage that additional teeth can usually be added to the partial easily if the patient looses additional natural teeth. The usual reasons for choosing an acrylic partial are cost or the partial will just serve some type of transitional purpose.
Partial denture, flexible (plastic) base (Valplast ®).3 - Upper or lower.
$1000.00 - $1400.00
3) Flexible partial dentures are unique in the fact that both the partial's base and tooth-clasping apparatus are made out of flexible (gum tissue-colored) plastic. One brand name associated with this type of partial is Valplast ®. A prime advantage of flexible partials is that their tooth clasps are gum tissue-colored. In some applications this can make the fact that a partial is being worn much less noticeable.
