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Denture Relines

 

What is a Denture Reline?

A denture reline is the process of replacing the old fitting surface of a denture with a new fitting surface. There are three main types of denture relines:

  • Hard “permanent” reline
  • Soft “permanent” reline
  • Soft “temporary” reline

Why Are Denture Relines Necessary?

Denture relines serve several important purposes, including:

  • Increasing retention and vertical height of existing or new dentures that have lost retention, often due to recent extractions or surgical oral procedures.
  • Prolonging the lifespan of old dentures, delaying the need for new ones.
  • Conditioning gum tissue to restore traumatised gingival tissues (gums) to a healthy state.

The Denture Reline Process

The process of relining a single denture is carried out in a laboratory and typically takes 24 hours. However, soft temporary relines are performed chairside and usually take no longer than 30 minutes

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Tooth Bleaching

To achieve optimal results, teeth bleaching should be carried out by a qualified dentist. As Dental Prosthetists, we offer teeth bleaching services; however, we prefer to bleach natural teeth exclusively whenever feasible. This service is provided as a complimentary addition during the construction of dentures.

Denture Repairs

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What is a Denture Repair?

Denture repair involves replacing broken teeth or fixing a fractured denture base. Most dentures break for a reason:

  • If the denture was accidentally dropped, a simple repair may be sufficient. However, its longevity cannot be guaranteed.
  • If the denture broke while being worn, there is likely an underlying issue that needs to be addressed by a Dental Prosthetist.
  • Causes of denture failure may include worn-out denture bases or teeth, gum recession, or slight warping of the denture over time.

Regular dental check-ups are essential, as the tissues in the mouth change naturally over time. Factors like weight gain or loss can also affect the fit of dentures.

 

Types of Denture Repairs

 

Repairing Broken Teeth on a Full or Partial Denture

  • May or may not require an impression of the mouth.
  • Typically returned to the patient on the same day.

Repairing a Broken Acrylic Denture Base on a Full or Partial Denture

  • May or may not require an impression of the mouth.
  • Typically returned to the patient on the same day.

Repairing Broken Clasps on an Acrylic Partial Denture

  • Requires an impression of the mouth.
  • Usually returned within 24 hours.

Repairing Broken Clasps on a Chrome Cobalt Partial Denture

  • Requires an impression of the mouth.
  • Usually returned within 3 days.