Replenishing and relining of prostheses

To readjust a denture: replenishing and relining

To readjust a denture that has become “too big”, two procedures are used: replenishing and relining.

Replenishing consists of adding acrylic to the inside of the prosthesis to fill the gap between the soft tissues and the denture. This work can be done in a single step, directly during an appointment with the denturist. In general, this technique allows a problem to be corrected at an affordable cost and the life of the repair is reasonable depending on the maintenance that will be done on the prosthesis.

Relining, on the other hand, aims to completely replace the pink acrylic used in the prosthesis while preserving the teeth of the old prosthesis. Depending on the technique used, the process can be carried out in a single day or require a few days.