What changes the price of a partial denture?
Base material
Cast metal and flexible bases usually cost more than resin.
Raises the price
How many teeth
More replacement teeth on the plate can raise the fee.
Raises the price
Work on other teeth
Teeth that hold the clasps may need crowns or fillings first.
Raises the price
What happens during a partial denture?
- 1
An exam and impressions.
- 2
The frame and teeth are tried in.
- 3
The partial is fitted and the clasps adjusted.
- 4
Follow-up visits for sore spots.
How does partial dentures compare with related work?
The same scale, from zero, for partial dentures and the work it is most often weighed against. Tap a name for that cost page.
- Partial dentures$1,500 to $3,100
- Dentures$1,800 to $4,000
- Dental bridge$2,500 to $5,000
- Dental implant$4,000 to $6,700
Typical national range, no insurancePiedmont Dental's published fee
What do national sources publish for a partial denture?
Each figure was read on the source's own website. The range runs from the lowest stated national average up to the highest national figure national. Tap a name to read it yourself.
| Source | Published figure | Used for | What it says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authority Dental1 | Average $1,500; range $800 to $2,700 | Low end | "Resin base $1,500 $800-$2,700" Updated June 18, 2026. |
| Authority Dental2 | Average $2,000; range $1,300 to $3,100 | High end | "Metal cast $2,000 $1,300-$3,100" Updated June 18, 2026. |
| Authority Dental3 | Average $1,700; range $900 to $2,500 | Inside the range | "Flexible $1,700 $900-$2,500" Updated June 18, 2026. |
| NewMouth4 | Average $1,500; range $800 to $2,700 | Low end | "Partial dentures (resin base) $1,500 $800 - $2,700" Updated April 29, 2026. |
| NewMouth5 | $1,338 to $1,800 | Inside the range | "Denture (Partial): $1,338 to $1,800" Updated April 29, 2026. |
Does an office near you publish a fee for a partial denture?
Piedmont Dental does not publish a fee for a partial denture. The front desk can tell you whether the office does it and quote a fee. Until an office publishes one with this site, the national range above is the best guide, and any office should give you its fee before treatment starts.
Does insurance change the cost of a partial denture?
Every figure on this page is the cost without insurance. A dental plan usually pays part of a partial denture; how much depends on the plan, the yearly maximum and any waiting period, so ask the office to check your benefits before treatment starts.
What these numbers do and do not includeEach fee is for one procedure on one tooth, not the whole visit. An exam comes first, and whatever the tooth needs after that, a filling, an extraction, a crown, is its own line. The fee can also move with what the dentist finds once they are looking at the tooth: a cavity that looked small on the x-ray can need a bigger filling, and an extraction that looked simple can turn surgical. Treat this as a starting point. The exact number for your visit is confirmed before any treatment starts.
Can you pay for a partial denture over time?
Many offices take payment plans or financing such as CareCredit, a medical credit card; terms vary, so read them before you sign. Piedmont Dental lists cash, check, all major credit cards and CareCredit on its payment options page, and says it has no in-house membership plan. Ask the office for one written price for a partial denture before you choose how to pay.
Partial dentures cost in Rock Hill, SC
No Rock Hill office publishes a fee for a partial denture with this site yet, so the national range of $1,500 to $3,100 per arch is the guide. Piedmont Dental on 1562 Constitution Blvd #101 can quote its own fee by phone.
Partial dentures cost in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte has no separate cited figure, so the national range of $1,500 to $3,100 per arch applies there too. The nearest office that publishes exact fees with this calculator is Piedmont Dental in Rock Hill, SC, about 22 miles from uptown Charlotte in a straight line.
Common questions about partial dentures cost
Are partials less expensive than dentures?
Often, but not always. A partial typically costs $1,500 to $3,100 per arch and a complete denture $1,800 to $4,000 per arch without insurance in 2026.
How long do partial dentures usually last?
Several years with care. The fit changes as the gums and bone change, so they may need relining or replacing.
Is there an alternative to a partial denture?
A bridge or an implant can replace missing teeth without a removable plate. A three-unit bridge typically costs $2,500 to $5,000 without insurance in 2026.
Related procedures
Sources
- Authority Dental, national: Average $1,500; range $800 to $2,700. "Resin base $1,500 $800-$2,700" Page: Updated June 18, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- Authority Dental, national: Average $2,000; range $1,300 to $3,100. "Metal cast $2,000 $1,300-$3,100" Page: Updated June 18, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- Authority Dental, national: Average $1,700; range $900 to $2,500. "Flexible $1,700 $900-$2,500" Page: Updated June 18, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- NewMouth, national: Average $1,500; range $800 to $2,700. "Partial dentures (resin base) $1,500 $800 - $2,700" Page: Updated April 29, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- NewMouth, national: $1,338 to $1,800. "Denture (Partial): $1,338 to $1,800" Page: Updated April 29, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
Ranges updated Nov 13, 2026. How we build ranges.