The requirement for relining occurs when bone and tissues change due to shrinkage. Relines consist of adding new base material to the tissue side of a denture so it fits properly. Your denturist will need to take an impression inside your existing denture. Relining affects only the fit of your denture and will not change the appearance. Relines are required when tissue changes occur due to resorption or shrinkage.

• • Post immediate dentures

• • Tooth loss

• • Weight loss

• • Bone loss in the upper or lower jaw

• • Sickness or disease

• General physiological aging

The bite position, existing teeth and acrylic base(s) must be in good condition and not worn or stained to provide reline procedure. An impression of your oral tissue is taken inside your denture(s) to provide a working model. New acrylic base material is added to your denture to produce a correct fit. The appearance of your dentures will not change.