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A permanent soft liner is a layer of soft material that is
fitted to the surface of a denture and rests next to the oral
tissues. In short, a soft liner acts as a cushion or shock
absorber between the hard plastic base of a denture and
the gums. Soft liners can be used in the fabrication of
new dentures or placed in existing dentures.
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The Soft Liner Alternative
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IS A SOFT LINER RIGHT FOR YOU?
Permanent soft liners provide comfort and relief for
individuals with:
- severely receded or flat gums that do not tolerate the stress
of dentures
- chronic soreness
- gums with prominent or sharp bony areas
ADVANTAGES OF SOFT LINERS
- greater comfort (a significant number of denture wearers
with chronic discomfort have experienced great relief)
- clinical evidence indicates that almost everyone tolerates
soft liner materials
- with soft liners, many denture wearers report that they
can chew food more comfortably
- a proven technology, soft liners have been offered to
patients for over 20 years, and over that time the materials
and technology have steadily improved
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WITH SOFT LINERS
- greater consideration in the use of proper cleaners and
good home care must be given to soft liners
- soft liners require regular follow-up visits with a Denturist
to examine the fit of dentures, the health of a patient’s
oral tissues, and to ensure professional cleaning
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