Types of Dentures: Complete, Partial, Flexible and Implant-Supported

A complete (full) denture replaces all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw, or both. It is made of acrylic teeth set in a gum-coloured base and held by suction and fit. Upper dentures usually hold well because they seal against the palate. Lower ones are harder, because the tongue moves and there is less to grip.

In Lucknow in 2026, a single-arch complete denture costs ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 and a full set for both arches ₹8,000 to ₹40,000. The range follows the quality of the teeth and the number of fitting appointments, which is why a rushed two-appointment denture costs less and fits like it.

An immediate denture is made in advance and fitted the day the teeth are taken out, so you are never without teeth. It is a sensible route when front teeth are being removed.

The trade-off is fit. The gum and bone change shape a lot as the sockets heal, so an immediate denture normally needs relining or replacing within about six months. Many people treat it as a temporary denture before the final one.

A partial denture fills the gaps and clasps onto the remaining teeth. Acrylic partials cost ₹3,000 to ₹10,000 and are the bulkiest. A cast partial with a metal framework costs ₹8,000 to ₹20,000 and is thinner, stronger and more comfortable to wear for years.

A flexible denture (₹8,000 to ₹25,000) uses a thin nylon-type base with no metal clasps, which looks better. It is harder to adjust and reline, and it does not always suit a mouth with several teeth missing.

A partial denture rests on the gum and on the neighbouring teeth, so clean those teeth carefully. A dental bridge or implant is the fixed alternative where suitable.

An implant-supported denture clips onto two to four implants and stops moving when you chew. It is the most meaningful upgrade for a lower denture, at ₹80,000 to ₹2,00,000 per arch. The full explanation is in implant-supported dentures.

The fixed version, a full-arch bridge on four to six implants, does not come out at home. It is in All-on-4 dental implants.

Start with how many teeth remain and whether they are healthy enough to carry clasps. Then consider bone and gum shape, comfort, appearance, and the long run: dentures need a reline every two to four years at ₹1,500 to ₹6,000 and a remake every five to ten.

If stability is the complaint, compare with implants vs dentures. The dentures cost page has every price in one table, and full mouth rehabilitation covers larger cases.