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. The ranges below draw on published Australian sources, including the Australian Dental Association 2022 fee survey as reported by CHOICE, patient-reported data collected by CostDoc, and government information about public dental access. They 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 are drawn from published Australian sources. They are deliberately broad because the same label may cover different materials and inclusions, and the most recent public fee survey data dates from 2022, which is useful context rather than a current price list.
A range is useful mainly as a prompt. If a denture quote arrives well above these figures, ask what design, material or extra appointments account for it, and have that written into the plan.
- Acrylic partial denture
- Indicative Australian price$900 to $1,800
- Flexible partial denture
- Indicative Australian price$1,000 to $2,500
- Cobalt-chrome partial denture
- Indicative Australian price$1,600 to $2,800
- Full denture, one arch
- Indicative Australian price$1,000 to $3,000
- Full upper and lower set
- Indicative Australian price$2,000 to $5,500
- Implant-retained overdenture, per arch
- Indicative Australian price$12,000 to $20,000
- Reline or repair
- Indicative Australian priceQuoted separately, ask for the figure in writing
| Denture or service | Indicative Australian price |
|---|---|
| Acrylic partial denture | $900 to $1,800 |
| Flexible partial denture | $1,000 to $2,500 |
| Cobalt-chrome partial denture | $1,600 to $2,800 |
| Full denture, one arch | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Full upper and lower set | $2,000 to $5,500 |
| Implant-retained overdenture, per arch | $12,000 to $20,000 |
| Reline or repair | Quoted separately, ask for the figure in writing |
What the published sources actually say
Full dentures are one of the few dental treatments where a genuine survey figure exists. The rest of the table is weaker, and it is worth knowing which is which before you use any of it in a conversation with a provider.
Partial denture figures in particular come from editorial price guides rather than from any survey, because no Australian body publishes fees broken down by acrylic, flexible and cobalt-chrome designs.
- CHOICE, from the ADA 2022 fee survey
- Published figureComplete upper denture average $1,522, range $1,016 to $2,375
- What it is based onFees charged by ADA member dentists as at 1 July 2022, top and bottom 5 per cent excluded
- CostDoc
- Published figureDentures median $1,290, middle half $1,100 to $1,480
- What it is based onPrices reported anonymously by patients, 99 reports, denture type not separated
- Published price guides
- Published figurePartial dentures roughly $900 to $2,800 depending on material
- What it is based onEditorial estimates, not a survey or an average
| Source | Published figure | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| CHOICE, from the ADA 2022 fee survey | Complete upper denture average $1,522, range $1,016 to $2,375 | Fees charged by ADA member dentists as at 1 July 2022, top and bottom 5 per cent excluded |
| CostDoc | Dentures median $1,290, middle half $1,100 to $1,480 | Prices reported anonymously by patients, 99 reports, denture type not separated |
| Published price guides | Partial dentures roughly $900 to $2,800 depending on material | Editorial estimates, not a survey or an average |
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 published pricing, 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, and published guides put it at roughly $12,000 to $20,000 per arch. No independent survey covers this treatment, so that figure describes what is advertised rather than an average fee. 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.
Find denture clinics near you
Dentist360 lists practices across NSW, Queensland, the ACT and Melbourne, with opening hours, health funds and accessibility compared side by side.
Frequently asked
Published Australian sources suggest roughly $2,000 to $5,500 for a complete upper and lower set. There is no published figure for a full set, so this is built by doubling the per-arch range, and it can change with materials, extractions, immediate fitting and follow-up work.
Published price guides put acrylic partial dentures at roughly $900 to $1,800 and cobalt-chrome framework designs at roughly $1,600 to $2,800. These come from editorial guides rather than a fee survey. 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.
Sources
This guide is general information, written from the published sources listed below. It is not a substitute for advice from a registered dental practitioner.
Victorian Department of Health, 2026
Victoria's public dental care feesNSW Ministry of Health
Public dental care waiting timesAustralian Dental Association
Government dental careHealthdirect Australia, 2023
Cost of dental careAustralian Dental Association
Private health insuranceAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2025
Oral health and dental care in Australia, costsCHOICE, 2023
How much does the dentist cost? Dental fees comparedAustralian Dental Association, 2023
Dental Fees Survey 2022CostDoc, 2026
Dentures cost in Australia, patient-reported pricesCostDoc, 2026
Full denture cost in AustraliaCostDoc, 2026
Partial denture cost in AustraliaCostDoc, 2026
Methodology, how CostDoc collects and publishes price data
