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If your dentures are slipping, clicking, or causing painful sore spots, you do not necessarily need a brand new set. Professional relines and minor adjustments reshape the underside of your denture to match your changing gums, restoring a secure, comfortable fit.
Over time, the shape of your jawbone and gum tissue changes naturally. Because your denture base does not change, it will eventually become loose and uncomfortable. A denture reline refreshes the fitting surface of your existing appliance with new acrylic material to give you a tight fit without the cost of a completely new prosthesis. We help you with:
Type of Reline | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|
Chairside (Soft) Reline | Uses a pliable, medical-grade silicone material applied directly in the office | Patients with tender, sensitive gums who need immediate, cushioned relief |
Laboratory (Hard) Reline | Replaces the inner surface with hard acrylic processed in a dental lab | Patients needing a durable, long-lasting fix for a significantly loose denture |
We check your mouth for sore spots and evaluate how much your gums have changed to determine the type of reline you need.
We place a soft impression material directly inside your existing denture and have you bite down to capture the exact new shape of your gums.
The new material is cured (either in our office or at the lab) to match your updated impression, filling in the loose spaces.
We smooth the edges, place the newly relined denture in your mouth, and check that it feels tight and secure with no pressure points.
When Dr. Mohammad Hammoud performs a denture adjustment or reline, his goal is to prevent long-term complications. Wearing a loose denture is not just annoying. The constant shifting actually accelerates bone loss in your jaw. A chairside reline is usually a single visit here in Dearborn, and we hold emergency slots daily, so a denture that started rocking on Tuesday does not have to ruin your week.
Most patients need a professional reline every one to two years. Your jawbone shrinks slightly over time when natural teeth are missing, so regular updates are essential for maintaining a good fit.
No. A reline only reshapes the inner tissue-fitting surface to make the denture tighter. If the acrylic base is cracked or a tooth is broken, you need a denture repair first.
A soft chairside reline can be completed during a single office visit. A hard laboratory reline usually requires us to send your denture to the lab for a day or two to process the new acrylic.
You should never try to sand, file, or adjust your denture at home. The acrylic is very unforgiving, and even a tiny millimeter of over-sanding can completely ruin the suction and fit. Always bring it to us for safe, professional adjustments.
If your dentures are slipping, clicking, or causing sore spots, do not suffer in silence. Contact our Dearborn team to schedule a professional adjustment or reline today.
Reviewed by Dr. Mohammad Hammoud, DMD – 313 Dental, Dearborn, MI
