Denture Relines & Refittings

A denture reline is a simple, pain-free procedure that refits your dentures back to your gums. It’s very similar to the process of creating a new denture, so you might be surprised at how familiar it feels!

With regular talking, chewing, and other parts of daily wear and tear, the material that makes up your dentures can get stretched out or loose. Your dentures might also become looser as you age. A denture reline creates a tighter fit by reshaping your dentures to your gums.

The dentist uses a new impression to fix loose-fitting prosthetics. The new impression helps the in-house laboratory team adjust your dentures to once again better fit your gums.

In many cases, your local practice will have your denture relines completed in a single visit. Each Affordable Dentures & Implants practice features an on-site laboratory, which allows your dentist to create your relines in-house.

A hard reline uses hard acrylic to mimic the original material of the denture base. A soft reline uses a softer material, which is less durable but is gentler on sensitive gums.

Your dentist is only creating an impression of the surface of your gums, and the procedure should not cause pain. If you’re concerned about discomfort, reach out to your local practice to ask questions and discuss their method in depth.

Both traditional and flexible partial dentures may need to be relined to maintain their fit, comfort, and functionality over time. Regular dental check-ups can help determine when relining is necessary.