Relines And Soft Dentures

A reline is a procedure used to re-fit the surface of a denture to a person's gum. This is done by placing a new acrylic base into the denture, duplicating the new form of the oral structures in the mouth. A reline can bring back suction, comfort, stability and discourage food from going under the denture. Relines are required for many reasons with the most common reason being gum resorption (shrinking of the oral tissues) and weight loss. Gum resorption is caused by the normal process of aging or after natural teeth have been extracted. Weight loss due to illness will also necessitate a denture reline to make sure the denture wearer is not experiencing sore spots or have difficulties chewing their food. A general rule of thumb is that dentures should be relined once every two to three years. Relines are a normal part of denture maintenance and important to the health of the oral tissues and bone support of a denture wearer.

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Sore gums? Opt for a soft base!
You have been feeling pain through your gums for some time and your denture, even though it has been meticulously adjusted, makes your gums hurt. We can’t see anything wrong, except that with time your gums has grown thinner and its shape is more pointed. Along with the pain you have also noticed that your lower denture is becoming increasingly loose and uncomfortable.

This is a phenomenon known as 'gum resorption.' Fortunately, there is a type of prosthesis that can assist in solving this problem - the soft base denture.

Used mainly in lower dentures, the soft base is a liner that is bonded into your prosthesis. Being more porous, the soft base adheres better to what remains of your gum, it is less irritating to your tissues and gives your denture more stability. When constructing your denture, the Denturist will take an impression for the soft base, and then process it onto the inside of the denture. A soft base can reduce the shrinkage of your gum, which is constantly changing, and make the denture more comfortable to wear.

To ensure that your new soft base denture provides continued comfort, you should have it checked every year and replaced when necessary. This will ensure the health of your gum, as well as ensure maximum fit and comfort.

Note: If a soft liner is still not reducing the discomfort of your denture, dental implants is the next alternative. Dentures supported by implants are the most effective treatment of mobile dentures causing bone resorption and sores.

Fees Charged for Relines

The cost for relines can vary considerably with type and quality. Please see your Denturist so that he may recommend the best reline for your unique situation.

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