What Affects the Cost of Digital Dentures?
There’s no single fixed price for digital dentures in Australia — the cost depends on a few things specific to your case:
- How many teeth are being replaced — a full set costs more than a partial denture
- The materials used for the base and teeth
- Whether it’s a first-time denture or a replacement of an existing one
- Whether any teeth need to be removed before your denture can be fitted
Full vs Partial Dentures
A full denture replaces all of the teeth in your upper or lower jaw. A partial denture fills in gaps while your remaining natural teeth stay in place, and is generally the less expensive option since it involves less material and a smaller area to fit. Which one you need depends on how many teeth you’re missing and the condition of any teeth you have left — your prosthetist will confirm this at your consultation.
Does Digital Change the Price?
Digital and traditional dentures aren’t priced on entirely different scales — cost is driven more by the complexity of your case than by which impression method is used. What digital dentures typically save you is time and appointments, not necessarily money: because the design is done and checked digitally before manufacturing, there’s usually less need to repeat an impression if an adjustment is needed.
Health Fund Rebates
Dentures are generally covered under “major dental” on private health extras policies, so part of the cost may be claimable on the day through HICAPS, depending on your fund and level of cover. It’s worth checking your policy’s annual limit for major dental before your appointment, since dentures can use up a large share of it.
Get an Accurate Quote
Because cost depends on your specific case, the only way to get an accurate number is a consultation with a Smilogy prosthetist, where you’ll get a written quote before any work begins. Learn more about digital dentures or get in touch to book an appointment.
FAQ
Are digital dentures cheaper than traditional dentures?
Not necessarily — pricing is driven mainly by the complexity of your case rather than the impression method. Digital dentures more often save you appointments and time than money.
Is there a payment plan available?
Ask your Smilogy prosthetist about payment options at your consultation — these can vary by case.