A partial denture replaces several missing teeth while keeping your healthy ones. It clips onto remaining teeth and can be removed for cleaning.
What’s included
Impressions are taken, the framework is made and tried in, then teeth are set and the final partial is fitted and adjusted.
Cost at a glance
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Without insurance | $300-$2,500 per arch (flipper to cast metal) |
| Typical | about $1,700 |
| With insurance (50% coverage) | about $150-$1,250 plus deductible |
What affects the price
- Type: acrylic “flipper” (cheapest, temporary), cast metal (durable, most common long-term), or flexible nylon (comfortable, no metal clasps).
- Number of teeth replaced.
- Extractions or repairs needed first.
With dental insurance
Most plans treat this as major care and pay about 50% after your deductible (usually around $50), up to your annual maximum, so a $1,700 bill typically leaves you paying around $900. New plans often have waiting periods (6 months for basic, 12 months for major work). Run your own numbers with the dental cost estimator.
Ways to pay less
- Insurance usually covers partials at 50%, often once every 5 years.
- Compare a partial with a bridge or implant: partials cost less upfront.
- Dental discount plans (not insurance) typically cut fees 10-60% at participating dentists, compare with the insurance vs discount plan calculator.
- Dental schools and community health centers offer reduced-fee care. See how to afford dental work.
Cost ranges are national estimates compiled from published consumer cost guides and fee surveys (checked October 2026). Your dentist’s fees depend on your location, your mouth and their practice. This page is general information, not dental or medical advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Are partial dentures covered by insurance?
Usually as major work at about 50%, subject to your annual maximum.
Flexible or metal partial?
Flexible partials are more comfortable and have no visible metal; cast metal partials are thinner, stronger and easier to repair.
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