How Dentures Are Relined

The minute you start feeling discomfort because of your dentures, you have to reline them. This is a way for you to avoid any problems like sores or food getting stuck in small spaces.

Just like with every dental procedure, certain steps need to be followed when having dentures relined. You don’t just put adhesive on and hope that it works. When relining dentures, the following things are considered:

Borders

The first thing that is checked is the borders of the dentures. Sometimes, the borders will need to be re-moulded to make them fit your mouth better. These borders are necessary so you can reline the prosthesis accurately.

Surface

Once the dental professional sees that the dentures fit, a small etching is created for the adhesive to grab on. This is also done to remove tissues from the denture.

Segment Impression

For accurate placement of the impression material, it will be added by segments. Small amounts are being put on the denture to ensure accuracy.

Amount of Material

Another thing that is considered in the denture reline process is the amount of impression material that will be used. Putting too much can make it uncomfortable for the patient. Plus, it would also take a longer time to set causing it to fall right off the mouth.

Vents

There must also be three vent holes on the surface of the dentures. This is to make sure that the tissues don’t get too compressed.

Letting It Set

Lastly, the denture and the impression material are carefully inspected to ensure they are set properly. If a patient undergoes both upper and lower denture relines, one has to set first before moving on with the next. The patient may be asked to give a soft bite to give it a little pressure.

Not everyone has the money or time to get their dentures relined. That is why some wonder if they can do it themselves.

While they can always go the DIY route, you want to avoid costly and painful problems in the long run. For that, we highly recommend that you see a denture prosthetist. Going to a professional is the best option because it helps you avoid such things as breaking your dentures or using unpleasant chemicals.

Trust Smiles on Hobart to Reline Your Dentures

The Smiles on Hobart team offer fast, high-quality denture relining for Hobart residents. We have a range of cutting-edge tools and supplies at our local denture clinic that enables us to fix almost any type of denture problem on the same day. If you are looking for a team to get your denture relined, contact Smiles on Hobart today.