Denture Relines
Gums and bone slowly reshape under a denture. A reline resurfaces the underside so the denture fits the mouth you have now, not the one it was made for.
- Frequency
- Every 1 to 2 years; hard reline every 2
- Types
- Hard, soft and temporary
- Turnaround
- Same day to a couple of days
Every service is quoted up front, before we start. All PPO insurances accepted.
The service
Three relines, one goal.
A new denture fits securely because it was made for your gums exactly as they were. Time undoes that: aging, weight loss and the settling that follows extractions all reshape the tissue, and the denture starts to move. A professional reline every one to two years keeps it secure and functional.
A hard reline is the standard renewal, due every two years for full dentures. We remove a layer from the denture's inner surface and refill it with a putty-like material that takes a fresh impression of your mouth; the lab then rebuilds the surface to the new shape of your gums, restoring maximum contact. A soft reline swaps that firm acrylic for a pliable material that stays gentle for one to three years, the answer for tender gums and recurring sore spots. Patients who never escape the soreness may want to consider implant retained dentures instead.
A temporary, medicated reline comes first when a denture has gone unserviced and the gums beneath it are red, swollen or misshapen; impressions taken over inflamed tissue would only build the problem into the next denture. The medicated material snugs the fit and lets the inflammation settle for a few weeks, after which the gums are ready for a proper hard reline or a new denture.
Is it for you
Worth asking about if.
You do not need to match every line. Any one of them is reason enough to ask.
- A denture that used to fit well is starting to slip
- Food works its way underneath while you eat
- Sore spots keep returning in the same places
- Your denture has gone two years without a reline
Common questions
Answering your questions.
Why do dentures loosen over time?
Your gums and jawbone keep changing after a denture is made, through natural aging, weight loss or healing after extractions. The denture stays the same shape; your mouth does not.
Hard reline or soft?
A hard reline uses material like the original base and gives the firmest, longest-lasting fit. A soft reline cushions tender gums but needs replacing every one to three years. A temporary medicated reline settles inflamed tissue first when a denture has been neglected.
How long does a reline take?
Some relines are done the same day; others take a day or two when the denture goes to the lab. We will tell you the timeline before we start.
Your first visit
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