Reline
Relines are required when tissue and bone changes occur due to shrinkage.
This can be due to:
loss of bone
loss of weight
loss of teeth
ageing
disease or illness
To improve loose dentures, a new base material including acrylic or soft liner materials must be added to the tissue side of a loose denture so it fits properly. Your Prosthetist will need to take an impression inside your existing denture to reline it. Relining affects only the fit of your denture and will not change its appearance.
Warning
You should not wear loose dentures. Have them checked immediately if they become loose. Loose dentures can cause excessive friction and pressure toward the gum tissues and bones, resulting in painful sore spots and bone shrinkage.
We are skilled in performing relines or refitting of the denture to the gum tissue to make it a perfect fit. The process of relining involves obtaining an impression of your gums and mouth, taking away some of the acrylic part from the tissue portion of the denture and adding new denture material if required.
We Highly Recommend Relining Your Dentures In The Following Cases:
- Significant Weight Loss
- Bone Shrinkage
- Aging
- Infection
- Illness
- Teeth Extraction (for partial dentures)
We are fully aware that these conditions affect how your dentures fit. Our team encourages you to come to our dental laboratory when you feel that your denture is getting loose and falling out of place as you speak or eat. When loads of dental adhesive seem not enough to hold the denture in place and you notice that it is getting chipped, we are here to help you.