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Complete Denture

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November 11, 2026

The short answer

A denture that replaces all of the teeth in your upper jaw, your lower jaw or both. It rests on your gums, and you take it out to clean it.

What it is

A complete denture, also called a full denture, replaces every tooth in your upper jaw, your lower jaw or both. It rests on your gums. You take it out to clean it.

Your denturist (the specialist who plans and fits dentures) designs it to fit your mouth, with how you want to look and eat in mind.

A partial denture is different, because it replaces some of your teeth while you keep the rest. A denture on implants (DOI) is also different, because it snaps onto implants in your jaw.

At Saberton Denture & Implant, you can talk through a complete denture at the free in-person consultation. Your denturist looks at your mouth first, then talks with you about what fits.

Also called

Full denture

Not to be confused with

Partial denture: replaces some of your teeth while you keep the rest. Dentures on Implants (DOI): a denture that snaps onto implants in your jaw.

What it means for you

If you're thinking about replacing all of your teeth in a jaw, a complete denture is one option to ask about. Your denturist can also talk you through how it compares with a denture on implants.

Common questions

What is a complete denture?

A complete denture, also called a full denture, replaces all of the teeth in your upper jaw, your lower jaw or both. It rests on your gums, and you take it out to clean it. Your denturist designs it to fit your mouth, with how you want to look and eat in mind.

Not sure which option fits you?

A free initial discussion is a short call with our team about where you are and what you'd like your teeth to do for you.

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Information is educational and not medical advice. Treatment suitability and costs vary by patient. A denturist or surgeon will confirm your options during a consultation.