Rebase
Denture rebase Bundoora is a service that may help renew an existing denture when its acrylic base is worn, damaged or no longer suitable, while the denture teeth remain in good condition. At Alma Denture, we assess the denture, your mouth and your individual needs before recommending a rebase or another appropriate option.
What Is a Denture Rebase?
A denture rebase is the process of replacing most or all of the acrylic base of an existing removable denture while retaining its existing denture teeth, when those teeth and their arrangement are still suitable.
Over time, normal wear and changes in the gums and jawbone can affect how a denture fits and functions. The acrylic base may also become worn, discoloured, damaged or repeatedly fractured. Rebasing provides a new acrylic foundation for the existing denture teeth.
When May a Denture Rebase Be Considered?
A denture rebase may be considered when:
• The acrylic base is old, worn or damaged.
• The denture has experienced repeated fractures.
• The base has become stained or difficult to keep clean.
• The denture teeth remain in suitable condition.
• The tooth arrangement and appearance remain acceptable.
• A dental assessment indicates that replacing the base is appropriate.
Loose, painful, cracked or damaged dentures should be professionally assessed. Continuing to wear a poorly fitting denture may contribute to irritation, discomfort or difficulty with eating and speaking.
Rebase, Reline or Repair?
These treatments serve different purposes.
A denture reline adds new material to the tissue-fitting surface of a denture to improve its relationship with the gums. Most of the original denture base remains in place.
A denture rebase replaces most or all of the acrylic base while retaining suitable denture teeth.
A denture repair restores a specific damaged area, such as a crack, fracture or broken component.
A replacement denture may be more appropriate when the denture teeth are significantly worn, the bite is unsuitable, the appearance needs substantial change or the overall denture is no longer serviceable.
Your dental prosthetist will assess your denture and explain which option is most suitable for your circumstances.
The Denture Rebase Process
Your denture rebase Bundoora appointment begins with an assessment of your mouth and existing denture. We examine the fit, denture teeth, bite, acrylic base and oral tissues. We also discuss any concerns you have with comfort, function or appearance.
If rebasing is appropriate, impressions or other clinical records may be required using your existing denture. The old acrylic base is then replaced with newly processed acrylic while the suitable denture teeth are retained.
After processing, the denture is finished and polished. Its fit and bite are checked before it is returned to you. Adjustment or review appointments may be recommended because every mouth and denture is different.
Is Rebasing Suitable for Every Denture?
Not every denture is suitable for rebasing. A thorough assessment is necessary before treatment.
If the denture teeth are heavily worn, damaged or no longer provide an appropriate bite, making a new denture may offer a more suitable outcome. A replacement may also be recommended when significant changes to tooth position, appearance or overall denture design are required.
We will explain the available options so you can make an informed decision. Treatment recommendations, timing and costs depend on the condition of the denture and your clinical needs.
Caring for a Rebasing Denture
Good daily care can help protect your denture and support oral health.
• Remove and clean the denture every day.
• Use a soft denture brush and a suitable non-abrasive denture cleanser.
• Avoid toothpaste or abrasive products that may scratch the acrylic.
• Do not place the denture in hot or boiling water because heat may distort it.
• Clean the denture over a folded towel or a basin partly filled with water to reduce the risk of damage if it is dropped.
• Clean your gums, tongue, palate and any remaining natural teeth each day.
• Remove the denture overnight unless your treating clinician advises otherwise.
• Attend regular oral and denture reviews.
Do not attempt to repair, reshape or adjust a denture at home. Household glues and uncontrolled alterations may damage the denture and make professional treatment more difficult.
Book a Denture Rebase Assessment in Bundoora
If your denture is worn, damaged, repeatedly fractured or difficult to use, an assessment can help determine the cause and the available options.
Contact Alma Denture to arrange a denture rebase Bundoora assessment. We will examine your existing denture, discuss your concerns and explain whether a rebase, reline, repair or replacement denture may be suitable for you.