How much do dentures cost?

The Clinical Dental Technician's listed within this directory offer a range of treatment options to suit everyone. Each CDT will aim to ensure that you understand the different types of dentures that they can offer, so you can make the most informed choice about your treatment. You can expect your CDT to itemise any treatment costs and provide you with a written quotation of what your new dentures will cost.

How much can I expect my treatment to cost?

The cost of dentures varies depending on what kind of dentures you have and whether you have the treatment done privately or through the NHS. The exact cost of your dentures will vary from clinic to clinic and cannot be determined until the Clinical Dental Technician has given you a thorough assessment.

A General Price Guide for Dentures

Complete dentures (either an upper or lower) will cost from £500 upwards in private clinics. Some private clinics may charge as much as £1500 or more depending on the techniques, and materials used and the time needed to complete the work.
Partial dentures can start from £250 in private clinics but prices vary quite significantly and depend on the complexity of the case, number of teeth to be replaced, technique and materials used. You can choose from a less bulky light alloy partial denture, a gum-coloured plastic partial denture, or a flexible partial denture. Patients with natural teeth must see a Dentist before the CDT can begin treatment.
Implant retained dentures can be more expensive than standard removable dentures as they contain the components that attach to dental implants. Clinical Dental Technicians prefer to use the strongest and most durable materials when manufacturing dentures retained by dental implants as your new bite can be comparable to that of natural teeth. These higher quality materials cost more.

The amount of implants placed into you jawbone also effects the cost of the dentures. You can expect to pay between £1000 - £2000 per implant depending on your individual needs.

Factors Affecting the Cost of Dentures

The complexity and amount of treatment that needs to be carried out and the time involved.
The materials used - you can choose to have a standard plastic denture base and denture teeth or an impact resistant base and composite teeth.
The clinic where you have your dentures made and fitted - prices vary from clinic to clinic. Clinics that have an excellent reputation and use the most up-to-date techniques and technology will charge more.
The level of experience and techniques used by the Clinical Dental Technician carrying out the treatment.
The number of teeth to be replaced.