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Denture Relines

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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 loose and more prone to uncomfortable movements. Having the denture professionally relined every one to two years will keep the denture secure and functional.

Hard Denture Reline


All full dentures should have a hard reline every two years. We'll remove a layer of acrylic from the denture's interior surface and take an impression of your gum tissue. The denture is sent to the lab, where it is adjusted to the new shape. This results in maximum contact between the denture and your mouth.

Soft Denture Reline


Some patients are unable to wear ordinary dentures because of tender gums or sore spots. We may recommend relining the denture with a material that stays pliable for one to two years before needing replacement. This material is much less likely to give the patient sore spots than the standard hard acrylic material. Patients experiencing these problems may also consider a more permanent solution of implant retained dentures.

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 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 their new denture or reline.

Your Teeth Deserve Superior Care


Dr. Fialkoff offers a number of dental treatments that can keep your mouth healthy and your smile beautiful. Contact us today!