Denture Relines

Denture relines provide a quick and convenient way to improve the fit of your dentures. At Custom Dentures, Alex Riabhov, LD, CPD, Shahin Dabestani, DMD, and the team provide denture relines to people with custom and partial dentures. Each location has an onsite denture lab and experienced dental technicians providing denture reline services. Call the office in Phoenix or Sun City West, Arizona, to schedule a denture reline consultation, or book your appointment online today.

What is a denture reline?

A denture reline is a restorative procedure that improves the fit and comfort of your dentures. After you lose permanent teeth to extractions or trauma, the underlying gum tissue and bones break down and change shape over time. These changes affect the way that your dentures fit, increasing your risk of gum irritation and ulcers.

A denture reline adds material, like acrylic or nylon, to the parts of your dentures that make contact with your gums. This helps hold them in position, reducing friction and making activities like biting and chewing easier. 

If your dentures still don’t fit well after a reline, the Custom Dentures team might recommend getting new dentures. To do that, they take digital impressions of your mouth and create a new set of custom dentures at the onsite denture lab.

Who can benefit from a denture reline?

You might benefit from a denture reline if you wear custom or partial dentures and they aren’t as comfortable as they used to be. That’s especially true if your dentures change position when you eat or speak or cause gum soreness and bleeding. Ill-fitting dentures can irritate your gums and increase your risk of oral health problems, so it’s important to get checked out.

How long do denture relines take?

The time that denture relines take depends on the symptoms you’re experiencing and the needed repairs. If your dentures only move around a little bit and are in good shape, the Custom Dentures team can reline them during a single visit.

However, if your dentures regularly change position or have significant damage, it might take 2-3 days for the denture technicians to make repairs. The team gives you temporary dentures in the meantime, so you can continue eating and speaking as normal. 

Will I need regular relines to keep my dentures in good shape?

Yes. Dentures withstand the forces of biting and chewing daily. Even though they’re made from tough materials, the pressure applied by your upper and lower jaws eventually affects their fit and integrity. The Custom Dentures team recommends scheduling a denture reline every one or two years. This prevents lasting damage, ensuring your dentures last for as long as possible. 

Call the nearest Custom Dentures office to schedule a denture reline, or request an appointment online today.