Denture Cost

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Expert reviewed by Steven Spicer
Updated 11 March 2025

Expert tips for choosing dental cover

Our health insurance expert, Steven Spicer, has some helpful tips for you when considering the right health insurance policy for your needs.

Steven Spicer
Executive General Manager – Health, Life & Energy

Understand your inclusions

When looking at policies, it’s important that you understand what each inclusion covers. Dental services are divided into general, major, orthodontics and endodontics, and each of these groups cover different dental procedures. So, for example, if you’re planning to claim for dentures, you’ll need to have major dental as part of your policy. Understanding your inclusions will let you know what you can claim for and help avoid unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.

Your health fund may have agreements with certain dentists

When you take out dental cover, you’re free to visit any qualified dentist you like. It’s worth knowing, though, that your health fund may have preferred dentists they have agreements with. Visiting one of these dentists could have benefits such as higher rebates, reduced costs and even gap-free treatment.

Understand your limits

Whatever policy you purchase, you’ll have limits on how much you can claim. Along with your annual limit (how much you can claim in a year), you may also have sub-limits, group limits and service limits, among others. Policies with more limits are likely to be cheaper; however, this will come at the cost of flexibility.

What are dentures?

Dentures (false teeth) are designed for tooth replacement.1,2 Dentures can improve the patient’s ability to eat and speak while making them feel more confident in their appearance.

Modern dentures are typically made with an acrylic resin (plastic) or metal frame (usually cobalt chrome), with the false teeth made of plastic.3 A dentist or dental prosthetist can make and help fit your denture; due to everyone’s mouth and requirements being different, dentures are custom-made to fit each patient’s mouth.1,3 Denture fittings can take two to four appointments. Your gums and jawbone will change as you age, so you may require a new set of dentures after several years.

It can take a few months to adjust to a new set of dentures. It’s normal for dentures to need adjustments to help them fit better. Modern dentistry aims to help patients keep their natural teeth whenever possible, so your dentist may recommend a different treatment plan if they believe they can save your tooth.

Types of dentures

Immediate dentures and conventional dentures

How much do dentures cost in Australia?

When it comes to denture prices, the price range is vast due to the wide range of products and options available. Below is a general guide to advertised prices for dentures:

Type of denture Price range*
Partial dentures $600-$2,500
Full denture (just upper or lower) $1,000-$3,800
Full dentures (upper and lower) $2,000-$5,000 or more

*These prices cover only the dentures and don’t factor in consultations, additional dental work and other costs. Many advertised prices stipulate costs are ‘from’ the stated amount; this indicates prices may be higher, depending on your procedure.

Source: The above price ranges are based on a random selection of dental clinics across Australia.4 Other clinics may charge more or less for the same procedures.

The cost of dentures can vary on a few key factors, including:4

  • Denture type (e.g. full set of dentures, lower denture, upper denture)
  • Whether you need teeth removed
  • The material used for dentures (e.g. acrylic dentures)
  • Any follow-up costs (e.g. adjustments, denture repairs, denture relines)
  • Any additional procedures you need (e.g. gum disease treatment)
  • The complexity of the procedure
  • Your choice of denture clinic/dental clinic.

Dentures are custom-made for each client and can take several visits to get right.1 Therefore, the best way to get an accurate price is to consult your dentist or dental prosthetist. Also, remember that clinics can set their own prices.

Are dentures covered by private health insurance?

Are dentures covered by Medicare?

Meet our health insurance expert, Steven Spicer

Steven Spicer
Executive General Manager – Health, Life & Energy

As the Executive General Manager of Health, Life and Energy, Steven Spicer is a strong believer in the benefits of private cover and knows just how valuable the peace of mind that comes with cover can be. He is passionate about demystifying the health insurance industry and advocates for the benefits of comparison when it comes to saving money on your premiums.

1 Health Direct – Dentures. Accessed February 2025.

2 Better Health Channel – Dentures. Accessed February 2025.

3 Australian Dental Association (ADA): Teeth.org – Dentures. Accessed February 2025.

4 Prices taken from 10 randomly chosen dental clinics from around Australia. Accessed February 2025.