What is the D5110 dental code?

It's a complete maxillary (upper) denture — a full removable replacement for all the upper teeth, for a patient who has lost their entire upper arch.

What's the difference between D5110 and D5120?

D5110 is the complete upper denture; D5120 is the complete lower denture. They're coded separately, so replacing both arches uses both codes.

How much does a D5110 upper denture cost?

Often around 1,300 to 2,700 USD depending on location, materials, and whether it's a standard or premium denture.

Does insurance cover D5110?

Many plans cover it around half up to the annual maximum, sometimes after a waiting period, with replacement often limited to once every several years.

How many visits does a complete denture take?

Usually several — for impressions, bite registration, a try-in, and final delivery — plus follow-up adjustments as the gums settle.

Is D5110 the same as a partial denture?

No. D5110 is a complete denture replacing all upper teeth. Partial dentures replace only some teeth and clasp onto remaining ones, using different codes.

D5110 Dental Code: Complete Upper Denture Cost

Code Summary

D5110 is the CDT code for a complete maxillary (upper) denture — a full removable replacement for all the upper teeth. It's the standard code for a conventional full upper denture for someone who has lost all their upper teeth.

What D5110 means

D5110 covers a complete denture for the maxillary (upper) arch. "D" is dental, "51" is the complete dentures group, and "10" is the upper denture. It's a full removable prosthesis that replaces all of the upper teeth and rests on the gums and palate, held largely by suction and fit.

A complete upper denture is made for patients who are fully edentulous (no remaining teeth) in the upper arch. The process usually involves several appointments for impressions, bite registration, a try-in to check fit and appearance, and final delivery, with adjustments afterward as the gums settle.

Its counterpart is D5120, the complete lower (mandibular) denture. Upper and lower complete dentures are coded separately, so a patient getting both arches replaced would have both codes. Partial dentures, which replace only some teeth and clasp onto remaining ones, have their own separate codes.

When it's typically used

D5110 is reported when a complete removable upper denture is made for a patient who has lost all their upper teeth, replacing the full maxillary arch. It excludes the lower denture, which is coded separately.

How much does D5110 cost?

A complete upper denture is a substantial fee, often roughly 1,300 to 2,700 USD depending on region, materials, and whether it's a standard or premium denture. Both arches together cost roughly double.

Is D5110 covered by insurance?

Many plans cover dentures under major or prosthetic benefits, often around half up to the annual maximum, sometimes with a waiting period. Plans frequently limit replacement to once every several years (commonly five), and any laboratory relines or repairs may have their own rules.

Frequently asked questions

What is the D5110 dental code?: It's a complete maxillary (upper) denture — a full removable replacement for all the upper teeth, for a patient who has lost their entire upper arch.
What's the difference between D5110 and D5120?: D5110 is the complete upper denture; D5120 is the complete lower denture. They're coded separately, so replacing both arches uses both codes.
How much does a D5110 upper denture cost?: Often around 1,300 to 2,700 USD depending on location, materials, and whether it's a standard or premium denture.
Does insurance cover D5110?: Many plans cover it around half up to the annual maximum, sometimes after a waiting period, with replacement often limited to once every several years.
How many visits does a complete denture take?: Usually several — for impressions, bite registration, a try-in, and final delivery — plus follow-up adjustments as the gums settle.
Is D5110 the same as a partial denture?: No. D5110 is a complete denture replacing all upper teeth. Partial dentures replace only some teeth and clasp onto remaining ones, using different codes.

This page is an independent, plain-language explanation for general information only. It is not billing, coding, or clinical advice. For the official CDT descriptor and current-year wording, refer to the American Dental Association.