Denture Relines & Repairs
Your tissue and bone in your mouth shrink with time so when that happens, your denture nerds to be refitted to make it fit tight again. Usually every 2 years this procedure is necessary to have a comfortable fitting denture again.
Noticeable symptoms that you need a reline:
- Less stability when chewing
- Food getting underneath your denture
- More frequent sore spots
These are common indications that a lot of change has taken place in your mouth.
This is a one day process. You will be without your denture for approximately 5 hours.
Soft Liners – Moloplast B
These liners provide more comfort for patients with a very shallow or flat ridge. It acts as a shock absorber and increases fit and patient comfort dramatically. Average lifespan of this liner 1s 2 – 5 years and can be placed in a new or existing denture.
Repairs
Usually done in the same day, basically any denture can be repaired. The denturist will assess the damage and let you know how long it will take to repair.