{"id":163,"date":"2024-03-07T22:25:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T22:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/blog\/?p=163"},"modified":"2024-04-16T22:29:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T22:29:33","slug":"denture-reline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/07\/denture-reline\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Denture Reline Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures are a life-changing tooth replacement option for people who are missing several, most of, or all of their teeth. All dentures<\/a> are customized to fit your unique smile. At first, your prosthetic should be snug and comfortable. However, your mouth continues to change over time, so a reline a necessary every couple of years to keep it the right shape and size for you. Continue reading to learn more about how this process works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is a Denture Reline?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If this is your first set of dentures, you may be wondering what exactly a reline does. First, it\u2019s important to understand that when teeth are missing, the jawbone begins to change almost immediately. The bone is reabsorbed by the body because it is no longer being stimulated by the roots of the missing teeth. This is a natural, predictable occurrence, but it can cause your dentures not to fit properly after a couple of years of wear. A denture reline consists of adding material to the base of the denture to make it fit and feel better as the jaw and gums change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Denture Reline Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A typical denture reline usually takes between 30 minutes to an hour. During this procedure, your dentist will clean your denture before removing a small amount of material from the base that rests on your gum tissue. Your dentist will then apply resin to the inside of the dentures and place the denture back onto your gums. This will create a new impression. As the resin hardens, it tightens, creating a better seal on your gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs That You Need a Denture Reline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even the best-fitting dentures will need a reline eventually. If you notice any changes to your smile, or something becomes uncomfortable, it could be time for your dentures to be relined. Here are some of the signs that you should always be on the lookout for as a denture-wearer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n