{"id":408,"date":"2025-02-03T18:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T18:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=408"},"modified":"2025-04-07T18:04:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T18:04:29","slug":"adjusting-prosthetics-what-is-denture-relining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/adjusting-prosthetics-what-is-denture-relining\/","title":{"rendered":"Adjusting Prosthetics: What is Denture Relining?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentures<\/a> are the tried-and-true solution for tooth loss because they can rebuild your grin\u2019s appearance and functionality regardless of how many natural teeth you have remaining. Plus, they\u2019re customized to look and feel as lifelike as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although they\u2019re designed to fit like a glove, your restoration might eventually become ill-fitting and won\u2019t form a tight enough bond against your gums to remain firmly in place. In some cases, your dentist can help you reline your dentures, allowing you to continue using them without interruption. Continue reading to learn more about why this process is sometimes necessary and how it works!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Must My Dentures Be Relined?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that your jaw begins to thin after your pearly whites start to fall out? Your roots stimulate new jawbone growth with every bite down, and without them, you can lose up to 25% of the surrounding bone mass within the first 12 months. That means your prosthetics, which were designed to fit like a glove, can eventually become loose and destabilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you might also need to have your dentures relined if the acrylic base is overly worn down from daily wear and tear or has developed cracks because it was left out to dry too long. Whether it\u2019s to prevent bacteria from collecting in gaps or to account for a slightly shifting facial structure, your dentist can improve the condition of your replacement teeth by adjusting their foundation.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Involved in Relining Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To extend the lifespan of your prosthetic and allow you to continue using it normally, your dentist can add new material to the inner plate that presses against your gums to better conform to the mounds and tissues in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


There are two ways to reline your dentures, outlined in more detail below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n