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Denture Rebase
As time goes on, dentures begin to wear naturally due to the undergoing inevitable changes in our mouths and what we eat. In most cases, the teeth portion of the denture may be in good condition and it is the base that needs to be repaired. A rebasing helps stabilize the denture without having to fully replace them.
A rebase of a denture is needed when the acrylic needs to be replaced. Rather than having the entire denture replaced, a rebasing allows us to replace the acrylic base to optimize comfort. Dentures usually need a rebase if they have become cracked or chipped.
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Denture Reline
When a patient first receives their dentures, they are made to fit comfortably. However, as time goes on, the soft and hard tissues of the mouth change, resulting in the dentures oddly fitting along the gumline and may be due to tooth loss, weight loss, illness, or age. Rather than replacing the dentures altogether, you can have a denture reline done. A reline is when the denture is lined with new acrylic or a cushioned material that sits between the gums and the denture.
When a patient is acquiring a denture reline, there are two options available: soft or hard. A soft reline is required when a patient is unable to wear their dentures due to their gums becoming too tender. A soft reline will supply additional cushion to the denture to give a patient optimal comfort. Whereas a hard reline is when we remove some of the older acrylic material and replace it with new acrylic.
