Immediate partial denture, cost and timing

The partial that goes in the day the teeth come out, what it costs at the office and from a home mold, and what changes after the gum heals

An immediate partial denture is a removable partial placed on the day the teeth come out. The mold is taken while the teeth are still in, the technician removes them on the model, and the partial is ready for the appointment.

At a dental office it runs $500 to $1,500 before the visits. From a mold taken at home, a flipper for one to three teeth is $319 and a flexible partial from $549, prepared before the extraction with your dentist in the loop.

Acrylic, semi-flex and flexible flippers with prices

Immediate partial, cost and timing side by side

Option	Price	When the mold is taken	Ready
Immediate partial, dental office	$500 to $1,500	In the chair before the extraction	Day of the extraction
Flipper, home mold	$319 to $399	At home before the appointment	6 to 10 business days, 3 to 6 with rush
Flexible partial, home mold	From $549	At home before the appointment	6 to 10 business days, 3 to 6 with rush

How to prepare a partial before the extraction

Order the appliance and take the mold at home while the teeth are still in.
Tell us which teeth are coming out, our technicians remove them on the model and set the replacements.
Have it in hand before the appointment, so it goes in the same day if your dentist agrees.

Clear this with your dentist first. Some extractions need the socket to close before anything sits on it, and that is a decision for the person doing the extraction.

What changes after the gum heals

The gum and bone under an immediate partial shrink for three to six months. The partial that fit on day one feels looser by month two. Adjustments are free here for 30 days, and a second appliance from the saved model is 30 percent off with Mold Once, or a new mold once the ridge has settled gives the final fit. See the remake policy.

Codes dentists use

An immediate partial is billed as an interim partial denture, D5820 upper and D5821 lower, the same codes as a flipper. The full list is on the dental code for a flipper tooth page.

Immediate partial, questions

Can you get an immediate partial denture the same day

Yes, when the mold is taken before the extraction. From a home mold that means ordering a week or two ahead.

How long is an immediate partial worn

Through the healing months, often longer. Many people keep a flipper for years with a reline or a remake once the ridge settles.

Can an immediate partial become permanent

It can be worn long term, but the fit made on day one needs a reline or a new mold after the gum heals.

What does an immediate partial denture cost

$500 to $1,500 at a dental office. From a home mold, a flipper is $319 to $399 and a flexible partial from $549.

Is an immediate partial HSA or FSA eligible

Yes, it replaces missing teeth, so the card works here. Check with your plan administrator.