Reline a denture

introduction

Wearers of the "third teeth" often report that the prostheses loosen after a while and wobble especially when chewing and talking. Adhesive creams can only solve this problem temporarily, as the reason for the poorly fitting prostheses is the remodeling and degradation processes of the toothless jawbone. So the base of the denture has to be adapted to the changing subsurface. This happens with the so-called relining.

The jawbone does not retain its shape for a lifetime, but is subject to constant transformation. Since the oral mucous membrane sits directly on the bone, the fit of a dental prosthesis is no longer correct if the original conditions have changed since its integration.

The consequence is that the prosthesis wearer has an unsafe feeling with his prosthesis because it easily loses its hold. Since there is no longer any intimate contact between the prosthesis and the oral mucosa, food residues can increasingly collect in this space. With a relining of the prosthesis, the hold of the prosthesis can be restored and pressure points avoided.

Reline partial dentures

With a partial denture, it is not just the change in the jawbone that is the reason for relining. Any additional tooth extractions that may be necessary require a relining of the dental prosthesis after the missing tooth has been replaced and healed, since the jawbone has also changed after the wound has healed.

In the case of partial dentures, the relining of the dentures is usually carried out directly in the dental practice. This is a cold polymerizing Plastic used, which hardens after being placed in the oral cavity. The plastic material becomes warm during the polymerization and can therefore cause irritation in sensitive patients. The plastic fills the cavities and thus re-establishes direct contact between the prosthesis and the oral mucosa, and the original hold of the prosthesis is guaranteed again.

Another method is to send the prosthesis to be expanded or relined to the dental laboratory together with an impression of the new situation. There the plastic is then adapted to the new dental impression.

Reline full dentures

The full denture is held between the denture and the oral mucosa by the saliva film. When the jawbone shrinks, the saliva film is interrupted and the prosthesis can no longer be held in place. A lining fills the gap again, and the prosthesis wearer gets security for the fit of his dentures again.

In contrast to the relining of a partial denture, the denture is adapted to the new conditions in the dental laboratory. To do this, the dentist takes an impression with impression material, using the prosthesis as an individual impression tray. The full denture base may have to be ground free beforehand so that the impression material has space.The edge design of the prosthesis is particularly important.

Then the prosthesis goes to the laboratory, where it is finished with plastic. This indirect type of relining of dentures ensures an uninterrupted saliva film and a correctly seated edge and thus the correct hold of the denture.

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What does the lining of a denture cost?

The costs for relining a denture vary depending on the effort.

It must be taken into account whether both prostheses (upper and lower jaw prosthesis) have to be relined or only one of the two mentioned. At the same time, the costs depend on the materials used (normal, hard denture plastic or plastic that remains soft) and the treatment method used (direct method or indirect method).
Thus, the amount for a relining can be between 100 and 300 euros per prosthesis.

The statutory health insurances usually only pay a fixed allowance of around 50 euros, with some insurers paying for the first relining in full. For privately insured patients, the insurance covers all of the costs.

Can I reline a denture myself?

A relining should always be carried out by a dentist or a dental technician in order to achieve optimal adaptation of the prosthesis to the changed jaw conditions.

Incorrectly used materials can cause serious skin and mucous membrane irritation of the jaw mucosa. At the same time, if the prosthesis is not fitted exactly, painful pressure points can occur, which become inflamed and thus lead to further damage in the mouth.

Only a prosthesis that is precisely adapted to the jaw conditions is in direct contact with the jaw mucosa and, with the help of the saliva, creates a suction effect or a vacuum between the jaw mucosa and the prosthesis. This effect guarantees a good, secure hold of the prosthesis. If it sits badly or if it wobbles, it can lead to problems with speaking and eating. At the same time, the aesthetics of the face can be negatively influenced: the face looks sunken.

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Summary

Changes in the jawbone lead to the loss of the hold of the dentures. A direct or an indirect one Reline the denture can restore the correct fit of the prosthesis for both partial and full dentures.