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Broken, worn or ill-fitting dentures need not always
be replaced. In fact, your Denturist can assess very
quickly if you’re a candidate for a rebase, reline or
repair. In the case of repairs, your Denturist can often
offer same-day service.
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REBASE
Rebasing is usually done when the denture teeth have not worn
out in comparison to the denture base material. It is a process of
retrofitting dentures by replacing all of the acrylic denture base
with new acrylic, which provides a stable denture without
replacing the denture teeth.
RELINES
This consists 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 (shrinkage). This can be due to:
- loss of weight
- loss of teeth
- loss of bone
- ageing
- disease or illness
REPAIRS
In most cases, your Denturist can restore an existing broken
or cracked denture to its original state. Repairs may be required
when breakage or chipping occurs, when one or more teeth need
to be added to an existing denture (due to tooth extraction), or
because of wear and tear.
Most repairs can easily be done in one day. If your denture
requires a repair, it may be indicative of underlying problems,
including age of the denture, worn teeth, or poor fit. Your
Denturist is the professional who can best explain how to prevent
denture breakage from occurring.
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