2026 Hong Kong Denture Prices: Removable, Complete and Subsidised Denture Fee Benchmark

Comparing denture types? Full vs partial, acrylic vs metal-framework and non-metal-clasp dentures, and how they compare with bridges and implants, are covered in denture types compared; this page focuses on fees, subsidies and daily care.

Removable dentures in Hong Kong in 2026 cost, per arch (upper or lower): HK$430–760 as a dental-hospital teaching patient, a $500–1,000 co-payment per denture under the Community Dental Support Programme, roughly $4,000–8,000 and up at private clinics, and $8,000–50,000 at private hospitals; Shenzhen list prices are about ¥3,000–7,000. Figures verified 25 September 2026.

Dentures (removable dentures, "false teeth", 活動牙托) replace missing teeth without surgery. A denture is an acrylic base, a metal framework where needed, and artificial teeth; you take it in and out yourself, and the aim is to restore basic chewing and appearance. Prices run from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands, and the difference is mostly where you have it made, which base material you choose and whether a subsidy applies. The benchmark table comes first; then what a quote includes, how the public and subsidised routes work, denture types, the adjustment period and daily care.

2026 Hong Kong removable denture fee benchmark

Item	Public (DH / HA / university dentistry)	Non-profit / subsidised	Private clinics (general range)	Shenzhen (published data)
Partial denture (per denture / per arch)	DH emergency sessions do not provide dentures1; Prince Philip Dental Hospital teaching patients: acrylic $430 / metal $7606; HKU Faculty of Dentistry resident dentists $6,0007	Community Dental Support Programme co-payment: Category A $500 / Category B $1,000 per denture3,4; Outreach Dental Care Programme (care-home residents) free5	Published private clinic price lists $4,000–8,0008; metal framework $7,5009. Private hospitals: Union Hospital $8,000–13,00010; HKSH $40,000–50,00011	¥3,000–7,000 (/fees hub range); acrylic ¥3,000 / metal ¥4,300 per arch15
Complete denture (per arch)	Teaching patients: acrylic $430 / metal $7606; resident dentists $6,0007	As above: $500 / $1,000 per denture; upper and lower fitted together count as one service3	Published private clinic price lists $4,000–8,0008; $7,500 per arch9. Private hospitals: Union Hospital $15,000–17,00010; HKSH $40,000–50,00011	Acrylic ¥3,000 per arch (¥4,500 both arches) / metal ¥4,300 per arch (¥7,000 both) / suction denture ¥7,000 per arch15
Metal vs acrylic base (only where a public schedule splits them)	Teaching patients: acrylic $430 vs metal $7606	The CDSP fee table does not split by material; it charges per denture3	Published clinic list shows metal only, $7,5009; hospital schedules do not split10,11	Acrylic ¥3,000 vs metal ¥4,300 (per arch)15
Implant overdenture	Teaching patients: implant-retained / overdenture $2,730 per arch, implant surgery extra6; resident dentists: implant surgery $23,000 per implant + removable denture $6,000, no combined fee7	CDSP does not cover implants3	Published clinic list: denture component (metal framework, 2–4 implants per arch) $10,000, implants extra9; not itemised in hospital schedules10,11	Public tertiary hospitals: medical service fee for one routine implant capped in principle at ¥4,500; overdenture extra16
Repair / reline / adding a tooth	Teaching patients $110 per arch6; resident dentists: reline $1,000 / add tooth $1,500 / repair $2,0007	Not itemised3	Not itemised on published clinic lists8,9; HKSH denture repair $3,000–7,00011	Not itemised15
Consultation / X-rays (usually extra)	Teaching patients must pass screening first6	CDSP: examination and X-rays fully subsidised for Category A, free for Category B3	Examination $100–300, full-mouth X-ray $300–4008,9; hospital specialist consultation $1,500–2,500, panoramic X-ray $650–1,00010,11	—

What the price includes, and what it does not

Denture quotes range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands, and much of the gap is not the denture itself but whether these items are included:

• Consultation and X-rays: published private clinic lists usually charge the examination ($100–300) and full-mouth X-ray ($300–400) separately^8,9; private hospital specialist consultations are $1,500–2,500 and a panoramic X-ray $650–1,000^10,11. Under CDSP, examination and X-rays are available once every 180 days, fully subsidised for Category A and free for Category B³.
• Preparatory treatment: remaining teeth may need fillings, scaling, extractions or bridge removal first, each usually charged separately. CDSP Category B fees: filling or extraction $50 per tooth, bridge removal $100 per bridge, crown removal $50 per crown; Category A fully subsidised³.
• Base material: an acrylic base and a cobalt-chromium base are priced differently¹⁹; the teaching-patient schedule lists $430 and $760⁶, and the Shenzhen list ¥3,000 and ¥4,300 per arch¹⁵.
• Adjustment visits: a new denture usually needs follow-up adjustments to the base in the first weeks²²; ask whether these are included.
• Later relines, repairs and added teeth: the ridge shrinks over time and a loose denture needs relining or remaking^19,23. Teaching patients pay $110 per arch⁶; HKU resident dentists charge $1,000 for a reline, $2,000 for a repair and $1,500 to add a tooth⁷; a private hospital lists denture repair at $3,000–7,000¹¹.
• Implants (for an overdenture): implant surgery and the denture are almost always priced separately^6,7,9.

Why do prices vary so much?

1. General dentist vs specialist: the Dental Council of Hong Kong's Specialist Register has 8 specialties, and Prosthodontics is one of them¹⁸. A specialist consultation is a different price point in itself (private hospital specialist consultation $1,500–2,500^10,11).
2. Complexity: how many teeth remain, how much the ridge has shrunk, and whether extractions or bridge removal are needed first all affect the design and the number of visits¹⁹.
3. Setting: the same "removable denture" line is $6,000 per arch with university resident dentists⁷, $4,000–8,000 at private clinics⁸ and $8,000–50,000 at private hospitals^10,11.
4. Materials and laboratory: acrylic base, metal base, flexible resin base and implant overdenture each carry different material and lab costs^6,15.
5. Number of visits: dentures usually take a few weeks to make, with a further fitting appointment²², and often several adjustments after that; hospitals and specialists generally charge per visit.

How to use the public and subsidised routes

Important: the Community Care Fund "Elderly Dental Assistance Programme" stopped accepting applications from 1 January 2026 and has been replaced by the expanded Community Dental Support Programme⁴. For the full 2026 application steps and participating providers, see the 2026 elderly dental subsidy guide; all schemes are listed on the subsidies overview.

• Community Dental Support Programme (CDSP): covers oral examination, pain-relief medication, X-rays, fillings, extractions, scaling, root canal treatment, removal of bridges and crowns, and fitting of removable dentures³. Denture co-payment: Category A $500 per denture, Category B $1,000^3,4. Conditions: fewer than 20 natural teeth remaining and a dentist's assessment of difficulty eating or chewing³; once every 5 years or more, a lifetime maximum of two services, upper and lower fitted together count as one, and dentures previously fitted under the Care Fund programme are counted³. Category A includes people with a full Hospital Authority medical fee waiver, Old Age Living Allowance recipients aged 75 or above, users of designated community care services and homeless persons; everyone else who meets the basic criteria is Category B^3,4. You need a valid HKID and eHealth registration, and you apply directly to a participating non-profit dental clinic³.
• Outreach Dental Care Programme for the Elderly: residents of SWD-licensed residential care homes and nursing homes, and people aged 60 or above using day care centres, receive free examinations and treatment including removable dentures⁵.
• Dental-hospital teaching patients: Prince Philip Dental Hospital's teaching-patient schedule lists an acrylic denture at $430 per arch, a metal denture at $760, repair or reline at $110 and an implant overdenture at $2,730 (effective 1 March 2026), after screening⁶. The HKU Faculty of Dentistry resident-dentist schedule lists a removable denture at $6,000 per arch⁷.
• Elderly Health Care Vouchers: $2,000 a year from age 65, accumulating to a cap of $8,000¹², usable with registered dentists¹³; vouchers can offset a denture bill but do not lower the price.
• DH emergency dental sessions: pain relief and extractions only; fillings, scaling, dentures and bridge removal are not provided¹; non-eligible persons pay $850 per attendance².

5 questions to ask before you accept a quote

1. Is the price per denture or per arch? Is upper plus lower double?
2. Acrylic, metal or flexible resin base? How much does the material change the price^6,15?
3. Does it include the consultation, X-rays and any fillings, extractions or bridge removal needed first^3,8?
4. How many adjustment visits are included after fitting? What will relines and repairs cost later^6,7,11?
5. Is the dentist a general practitioner or a prosthodontist¹⁸? Check the Dental Council register.

The Consumer Council also advises confirming with the dentist before treatment what the fee covers, asking about extra charges, and keeping all receipts and treatment records¹⁷. If a quote is hard to read, see how to read a dental quote; to check a dentist's registration, see how to verify a dentist.

Shenzhen vs Hong Kong: what to weigh beyond price

A published Shenzhen private dental price list shows acrylic dentures at ¥3,000 per arch / ¥4,500 both arches, metal at ¥4,300 / ¥7,000 and suction dentures from ¥7,000 per arch¹⁵, which is well below Hong Kong private prices. But a denture is a follow-up item: adjustments after fitting, and relines and repairs years later, each mean another trip across the border. The Consumer Council advises anyone planning treatment on the mainland to understand the mainland regulatory framework beforehand and to keep all records¹⁷. Elderly Health Care Vouchers can now be used for outpatient dental care at designated Greater Bay Area institutions, including some dental providers in Shenzhen, but not for inpatient or prepaid services¹⁴. If you are weighing implants rather than dentures, the medical service fee for a routine single implant at mainland public tertiary hospitals is capped in principle at ¥4,500¹⁶; see Hong Kong vs Shenzhen implant costs and the cross-border implant quality checklist.

Types of dentures: partial vs complete

Your dentist will recommend a design based on how many teeth remain and the condition of your gums and bone¹⁹:

1. Partial dentures

• Who they suit: people who still have several healthy natural teeth.
• How they stay in: metal clasps extending from the base hook onto neighbouring teeth¹⁹.
• Materials: the base can be acrylic or cobalt-chromium alloy, and the teeth are acrylic¹⁹. A cobalt-chromium framework is strong and durable and remains the traditional choice; a flexible resin base looks more natural (no metal clasps), but its support and repair options differ from metal.

2. Complete dentures

• Who they suit: people with no teeth left in the upper or lower arch.
• How they stay in: retention comes from the oral muscles and the suction of the mucosa and ridge, or from implants¹⁹. An upper denture usually covers the whole hard palate to maximise suction; a lower denture is horseshoe-shaped to leave room for the tongue, so it is generally less stable than the upper.

3. Immediate dentures and implant overdentures

• Immediate dentures: fitted on the day of extraction or within a few days^22,24; the ridge shrinks as it heals, so a new set is usually needed after 8 to 12 months²⁴.
• Implant overdentures: a removable denture held by 2–4 implants⁹, more stable, but the implant surgery is priced separately^6,7.

To compare bridges, implants and removable dentures side by side, see denture types compared: bridge, implant and removable denture.

Do dentures hurt? The adjustment period, and how dentures compare

A first denture needs a period of physical and psychological adjustment, and it can take a few weeks to get used to²². The mucosa is sensitive to pressure, so a foreign-body feeling, gagging, more saliva, or sore spots appearing 24 to 48 hours after you start wearing it are common^19,23; your dentist will normally schedule follow-ups to adjust the base.

Eating tips for new wearers^22,23:

• Start with softer foods and work back up to your normal diet.
• Cut food into small pieces.
• Chew on both sides at the same time to keep the denture balanced and stop it tipping.

Compared with implants and bridges: fixed bridges and implants are the common alternatives. Dentures need no surgery and cost less, and for older people with serious systemic conditions or very poor bone they carry comparatively lower risk; but their stability and biting force genuinely fall short of fixed restorations. See the implant vs bridge vs denture comparison guide and the 2026 Hong Kong implant cost guide.

Making dentures last: 4 daily care rules

Many people assume artificial teeth cannot go wrong, but poor care leads to bad breath, denture stomatitis (red, sore, ulcerated mucosa under the denture) and a shorter denture lifespan²¹.

1. Rinse after meals: take the denture out after eating and rinse away food debris; clean it over a bowl of water so it will not break if dropped²³.
2. Do not brush it with toothpaste: toothpaste particles are abrasive and scratch the surface^20,22. Use a soft brush or denture brush with washing-up liquid or soap and water^20,23, and keep brushing your remaining teeth, gums and tongue with fluoride toothpaste morning and evening²².
3. Take it out every night and keep it wet: always remove the denture before bed^20,22, then keep it in water or a denture-cleaning solution so it stays moist and does not warp²⁰. Wearing an unclean denture continuously creates a fungus-friendly space between denture and mucosa and leads to denture stomatitis²¹.
4. Regular checks and relining: after tooth loss the ridge shrinks over time, the mouth changes and the denture becomes loose and ill-fitting^19,23. See your dentist regularly so it can be adjusted, relined to fill the gap, or remade^19,21.

With the right wearing and cleaning habits and regular check-ups, dentures can last for years²².

When to see a dentist straight away

• The denture causes ongoing pain, or a sore spot has not settled after a few days^22,23.
• It clicks when you talk, slips, or no longer feels like it fits²².
• Red patches under the denture are spreading, flaking, swollen or ulcerated (signs of denture stomatitis)²¹.
• It has cracked, broken or a clasp has bent; do not glue it yourself, have it repaired by a dentist⁷.
• Remaining teeth are loose, or gums keep bleeding or swell.

Frequently asked questions

How much do dentures cost in Hong Kong in 2026?

Per arch: teaching patients $430–760⁶, CDSP co-payment $500–1,000³, private clinics $4,000–8,000⁸, private hospitals $8,000–50,000^10,11.

Is a partial denture priced differently from a full denture?

Teaching-patient and subsidy schedules charge per denture or per arch, with partial and complete at the same rate^3,6; private hospitals list them separately, complete $15,000–17,000 per arch¹⁰.

What types of dentures are there?

Partial dentures (clasps on neighbouring teeth) and complete dentures (held by suction or implants); the base is acrylic or cobalt-chromium¹⁹.

How much more does a metal-base denture cost?

Teaching-patient schedule: acrylic $430, metal $760⁶; Shenzhen list: acrylic ¥3,000, metal ¥4,300 per arch¹⁵.

Is there a denture subsidy for the elderly?

Yes. The Care Fund programme closed to applications on 1 January 2026; CDSP replaces it with a $500 or $1,000 co-payment per denture^3,4, and care-home residents get free dentures through the outreach programme⁵.

Are dentures much cheaper in Shenzhen?

Published Shenzhen prices are about ¥3,000 per arch for acrylic and ¥4,300 for metal¹⁵, but adjustments, relines and repairs mean return trips, and mainland oversight should be checked first¹⁷.

Related guides

• Denture types compared: bridge, implant, removable denture — pros, cons and prices of the three options.
• Implant vs bridge vs denture comparison guide — choosing by remaining teeth and budget.
• 2026 Hong Kong dental implant cost guide — read this before considering an implant overdenture.
• Elderly dental subsidies 2026 — CDSP application steps and participating providers.
• Hong Kong dental fees overview — the site-wide benchmark table and sources.

Sources

1. Department of Health — Public dental services (emergency sessions): dh.gov.hk (page revised 30 Jul 2026; verified 25 Sep 2026)
2. Department of Health — Fees for dental services: dh.gov.hk (effective 6 Feb 2026; verified 25 Sep 2026)
3. Community Dental Support Programme — introduction and fee table: communitydental.gov.hk (verified 25 Sep 2026)
4. Government press release, 15 Aug 2025 — Government to strengthen the Community Dental Support Programme to take over the Community Care Fund Elderly Dental Assistance Programme: info.gov.hk (verified 25 Sep 2026)
5. Outreach Dental Care Programme for the Elderly — introduction: communitydental.gov.hk (verified 25 Sep 2026)
6. Prince Philip Dental Hospital — Schedule of fees for teaching patients: ppdh.org.hk (effective 1 Mar 2026) and teaching-patient registration information (eligibility depends on meeting the hospital's teaching requirements) (verified 25 Sep 2026)
7. HKU Faculty of Dentistry, Institute of Advanced Dentistry — Fee schedule, resident dentists: iad.facdent.hku.hk (PDF) (version dated 3 Sep 2025; verified 25 Sep 2026)
8. Private clinic removable denture prices: taken from private clinics' published price lists checked by this site in Sep 2026 (not named or linked, to stay neutral); market reference only, no neutral published figure found yet. checked 5 Oct 2026.
9. Private clinic metal-frame denture prices: taken from private clinics' published price lists checked by this site in Sep 2026 (not named or linked, to stay neutral); market reference only, no neutral published figure found yet. checked 5 Oct 2026.
10. Union Hospital — Dental charges: union.org (PDF) (effective 1 May 2026; verified 25 Sep 2026)
11. Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital Dental Centre — Charges: hksh.com (PDF) (effective 1 Aug 2026; verified 25 Sep 2026)
12. Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme — Eligible elders and annual voucher amount: hcv.gov.hk (verified 25 Sep 2026)
13. Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme — Healthcare provider categories (includes dentists): hcv.gov.hk (verified 25 Sep 2026)
14. Elderly Health Care Voucher Greater Bay Area Pilot Scheme — FAQs: hcv.gov.hk (Sep 2026; verified 25 Sep 2026)
15. Shenzhen removable denture prices: taken from a Shenzhen private dental provider's published prices checked in Sep 2026 (not named or linked); market reference only, no neutral published figure found yet. checked 5 Oct 2026.
16. National Healthcare Security Administration — Dental implant price governance: nhsa.gov.cn (12 Jan 2024; verified 25 Sep 2026)
17. Consumer Council — Choice #572 complaint summary: dental services: consumer.org.hk (Jun 2024; verified 25 Sep 2026)
18. Dental Council of Hong Kong — Specialist Register: dchk.org.hk (verified 25 Sep 2026)
19. Department of Health Oral Health Education Unit — Dentures (鑲配假牙托): toothclub.gov.hk (verified 25 Sep 2026)
20. Department of Health Oral Health Education Unit — Oral care tips (denture cleaning): toothclub.gov.hk (verified 25 Sep 2026)
21. Department of Health Oral Health Education Unit — Denture stomatitis: toothclub.gov.hk (verified 25 Sep 2026)
22. NHS — Dentures: nhs.uk (page reviewed 19 Mar 2025; verified 25 Sep 2026)
23. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS — Denture care: looking after your dentures: cuh.nhs.uk (verified 25 Sep 2026)
24. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS — Dentures: guysandstthomas.nhs.uk (verified 25 Sep 2026)

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