Full And Partial Denture Adjustments And Relines
Why do new dentures need adjustments?
Adjustments are an important part of the denture process. The materials used to make dentures have been developed to be very stable and accurate. However, slight changes in these materials (during the denture making process) can only be corrected after the denture is being worn. Certain areas of the mouth can handle the pressure of the denture base. Some areas can’t. These areas can only be determined after the denture is worn. This adjustment process may be included with the cost of the new dentures (for a select period of time) and should not be done by the patient with sandpaper and/or a jackknife.
Why do old dentures need adjustments?
A person’s mouth changes over the years and the denture may no longer fit properly. This may be corrected by an adjustment or a reline. A relined denture may in turn need adjustments for the same reason a new denture needs adjustments. An improper bite may be causing pressure in a certain area of the jaw. A reline may not solve this problem.
Should dentures be taken out at night?
Even cowboys take their boots off at night. Some studies have shown that taking your dentures out at night (especially the lower) helps prevent the loss of jaw structure. A persistent sore spot is of serious concern: call DCIYH.
Adjustments are an important part of the denture process. The materials used to make dentures have been developed to be very stable and accurate. However, slight changes in these materials (during the denture making process) can only be corrected after the denture is being worn. Certain areas of the mouth can handle the pressure of the denture base. Some areas can’t. These areas can only be determined after the denture is worn. This adjustment process may be included with the cost of the new dentures (for a select period of time) and should not be done by the patient with sandpaper and/or a jackknife.
Why do old dentures need adjustments?
A person’s mouth changes over the years and the denture may no longer fit properly. This may be corrected by an adjustment or a reline. A relined denture may in turn need adjustments for the same reason a new denture needs adjustments. An improper bite may be causing pressure in a certain area of the jaw. A reline may not solve this problem.
Should dentures be taken out at night?
Even cowboys take their boots off at night. Some studies have shown that taking your dentures out at night (especially the lower) helps prevent the loss of jaw structure. A persistent sore spot is of serious concern: call DCIYH.