Assessment and planning
Inspect the denture, tissues, bite, age, fit, and cause of damage.
Dentures in Vancouver
Denture Relines and Repairs
Assessment and correction of selected loose, worn, cracked, or broken dentures.
Overview
Understanding denture relines and repairs
A reline adapts the fitting surface to changed tissues, while a repair addresses damage. Some dentures are too worn, unstable, or poorly positioned to correct predictably and may need replacement.
The care pathway
What an appointment may involve
The exact sequence can change with your diagnosis, health, anatomy, and treatment plan.
Treatment stage
Choose an adjustment, soft or hard reline, repair, or remake.
Completion and follow-up
Confirm comfort and provide use, cleaning, and follow-up instructions.
Personalized care
What shapes a recommendation
A clinician may consider these factors alongside your symptoms, priorities, and reasonable alternatives.
- Condition and age of the denture
- Tissue health, ridge changes, and bite
- Cause of fracture or looseness and whether it is likely to recur
Treatment goals
Potential benefits
Benefits vary by diagnosis and individual response; no outcome can be guaranteed.
Can improve fit or restore function without an immediate remake
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
May reduce movement and pressure areas
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Assessment identifies when a repair would be unreliable
Your dental team can explain how this goal applies to your case and what limitations or tradeoffs to consider.
Is denture relines and repairs right for you?
Start with a diagnosis and a conversation. We will review appropriate options and explain why a particular approach is or is not recommended.
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