The price of dentures depends first on what is being replaced. A small acrylic partial denture is a different treatment from a complete upper and lower set, and adding metal frameworks, immediate fitting, relines or dental implants changes the cost again. Dentist360 reviewed public Australian fee guides, provider prices and patient-reported costs, and also checked government information about public dental access. The ranges below are indicative only, not quotes, guaranteed fees or a formal national average. This page is general information only, not medical, dental or financial advice: ask for a written treatment plan after an assessment and confirm any public dental or health fund benefit directly with the organisation responsible.
Indicative denture costs
These ranges bring together several public price examples reviewed in July 2026. They are deliberately broad because the same label may cover different materials and inclusions, and older published fee data is useful context but is not treated as a current 2026 price list.
| Denture or service | Indicative Australian price |
|---|---|
| Acrylic partial denture | $700 to $2,000+ |
| Flexible partial denture | $1,100 to $2,400+ |
| Cobalt-chrome partial denture | $1,600 to $3,200+ |
| Full denture, one arch | $1,600 to $3,500+ |
| Full upper and lower set | $3,000 to $6,500+ |
| Implant-retained overdenture, per arch | $6,000 to $18,000+ |
| Reline | $280 to $600+ |
| Repair | $120 to $300+ |
Full denture cost
A full denture replaces all teeth in the upper or lower jaw. A quote for one arch should not be compared with a price for both arches.
Check whether the fee includes assessment and records, impressions or scans, bite measurements and a trial stage, fitting and early adjustments, extractions or an immediate denture, and a later reline as the mouth heals. An immediate denture can involve more follow-up because the gums and jaw change after teeth are removed, so a lower advertised fee may not include those later steps.
Partial denture cost
Partial dentures vary with the number and position of missing teeth, the material and the way the denture connects to the remaining teeth. Acrylic is usually at the lower end of the public pricing reviewed, while cobalt-chrome frameworks and some flexible materials sit higher.
Material is only one part of the decision. A provider needs to assess the remaining teeth, bite and gums before explaining which designs are available. Our partial dentures guide compares the common types without ranking one as universally better.
Implant-retained denture cost
An implant-retained overdenture includes surgical and restorative components. The total may include scans, extractions, implant placement, attachments, the denture, reviews and long-term maintenance.
Confirm whether the price is for one arch or both, how many implants are proposed and whether the denture is removable. A fixed All-on-4 bridge is a different treatment and often costs considerably more.
What changes the price?
The total can be affected by the number of missing teeth and arches treated, acrylic, flexible or metal framework materials, remaining teeth and the complexity of the bite, extractions and healing time, immediate versus conventional dentures, the number of appointments and trial stages, repairs, relines and replacement teeth, implant surgery and attachments, and city, regional access and provider overheads.
The most useful comparison is an itemised plan, not the headline price.
Pensioner and concession options
There is no single national pensioner denture program. Public dental services are run by states and territories, with their own eligibility, fees and waiting lists.
For example, Victoria's current public dental fee schedule lists $77.50 per denture, capped at $155 for full upper and lower dentures, for eligible adults who are charged fees, and lists several groups who are exempt. This is a Victorian public-service fee, not a national denture price. NSW Health states that eligible adults need Medicare eligibility, NSW residency and an accepted concession card, and other jurisdictions use different rules. Our free and subsidised dental care guide provides a state-by-state starting point.
Comparing quotes
Ask each provider to put these details in writing: exact denture type and material, upper, lower or both arches, immediate or conventional fitting, appointments, try-ins and adjustments included, extractions, relines and repairs, warranty or remake policy and its conditions, and expected future maintenance fees.
If two prices are far apart, ask whether the designs and inclusions are actually the same.
Frequently asked
The public prices reviewed for this guide suggest roughly $3,000 to $6,500 or more for a complete upper and lower set. This is indicative only and can change with materials, extractions, immediate fitting and follow-up work.
Indicative prices begin around $700 for some acrylic partial dentures and can exceed $3,200 for more involved metal-framework designs. The number of teeth and the condition of the remaining mouth affect the quote.
Not automatically. Eligible concession card holders may access subsidised public dental care, but fees, waiting lists and covered services vary by state or territory.
Some extras policies include dentures under major dental, subject to waiting periods, annual limits, replacement rules and item-specific benefits. Ask the provider for item numbers and obtain a benefit estimate from the fund.
