Denture Relines Montclair NJ
Ensuring a Proper Fit
New dentures will typically fit your mouth very securely as it has been designed specifically for your gums. As time goes on, your gum tissues will change and the fit of the denture will become more loose and thus more prone to movement inside your mouth. Having the denture professionally relined every one to two years will keep the denture secure and functional.
Permanent Denture Reline
Permanent Denture Reline
To ensure a secure fit, full dentures should receive a permanent reline every two years. At Edgemont Dental Arts , we remove a layer of plastic from the inner surface of your dentures and replace it with a putty-like substance that molds to the contours of your mouth. The dentures are then sent to a laboratory for adjustment to match the new shape of your gums, ensuring optimal contact and stability.
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Flexible Denture Reline
For patients with sensitive gums or frequent sore spots, a flexible denture reline may be recommended. Edgemont Dental Arts uses a pliable material that remains soft for one to two years, reducing discomfort and irritation compared to traditional hard reline acrylics. For those experiencing ongoing issues, considering implant-supported dentures might offer a more permanent and comfortable solution.
Temporary Relines
Temporary Relines
If dentures have not been serviced in quite some time, a patient’s gums may be red, swollen, or misshapen. This creates problems in taking impressions for a new hard or soft reline and may lead to a denture that would perpetuate the problem.
A temporary, or palliative (medicated) reline material may be recommended to allow the inflammation to subside. This reline makes the denture fit much more tightly, and is usually soft and pliable. After a few weeks, the gums return to a more normal state. The patient is then ready for his new denture or hard reline.
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