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Denture Relining

Bright Dental Surgery, St Johns, Woking

Denture relining reshapes the underside of your dentures for a better fit, improving comfort and stability over time.

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Relining is the resurfacing of a denture with a new material. This can be achieved in one of two ways: direct (chairside) or indirect (lab).

Direct Denture Relining

Cold-cured acrylic or tissue conditioner are used but are not very durable and are only a short-term solution. The fitting surface of the denture is cleaned, roughened, and slightly reduced. The flanges are trimmed (to minimise the danger of over-extension), and the undercuts are removed. The new relining is then mixed and applied to the fitting surface. The denture is inserted, and the patient is asked to bite gently on the denture to ensure that the procedure does not alter the occlusion. Border moulding can then be carried out. The denture is kept in situ for about 5 minutes, after which it is removed and carefully examined. If cold-cured acrylic was used, the denture was placed in a hydro flask to complete the curing and reduce the possibility of porosity. The excess should be trimmed away and re-inserted if tissue conditioner was used. This should be carried out a couple more times to make sure all of the excess is removed.

The result is a better fitting denture due to its new and well adapted fitting surface.

Indirect Denture Relining

The fitting surface is cleaned. The undercuts are removed, and the flanges are shortened. Minor defects and extensions can be corrected with self-cured acrylic such as Total. A wash impression is then taken on the fitting surface of the denture with impression paste with the patient in light occlusal contact. In the laboratory, the technicians replace the impression paste with heat-cured acrylic, which is more durable than the materials used for direct relines.

Relines lead to an increase in palate thickness. When several relines have been carried out, a rebase can be carried out to reduce this palatal thickness.

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    I am very happy with this dentist. I moved to this dentist after a bad experience at my old one, which always made me feel comfortable and at ease. I moved out of the area but will still use this dentist and can’t recommend it enough.

    C Fitzgerald

    Excellent Dentist practice, always able to get an appointment quickly. Reception staff was very pleasant and helpful. Mr. Ojo gets on with examinations and treatment quickly and painlessly, with no ambiguity, knows his stuff and gets the job done. I have been visiting this dentist practice for many years in Woking and now at their new premises in St. John’s. Would highly recommend!

    M Rush

    Sadly, I am a nervous patient from past bad experiences, so it is very important for me to find a dentist who listens and makes me feel reassured. That’s exactly what I received in a caring way. I am also extremely impressed with the hygienist, who does an excellent job and leaves me with a gleaming smile. The Receptionists, Charlotte and Gemma, are both efficient and delightful.

    C Lynch

    Dr Mundakapadam has been a wonderful dentist for my two daughters (and myself). He has been patient and always explains exactly what he is doing, reassuring them. He is gentle and works quickly to avoid keeping them in the chair for long periods when fillings are required. I appreciate his care and professionalism and will continue to frequent BDS for our checkups.

    C Botha

    Amazing dental practice! I’m a very nervous patient, but I must say all the staff are great, so much so that I am returning for the third time next month! I highly recommend this practice to anyone who suffers from dental phobias or those who don’t! Thank you to you all, and not forgetting the receptionists!

    P Hunter

    I came today for my appointment and was completely and utterly scared as I have a phobia of dentists. Today changed my experience for the better. I was welcomed so nice and calmed down very quickly and easily thank you to my dentists amar. I generally could not be happier thank you again

    C Kent

    I can’t thank Dr Schibin and the whole team enough. My very nervous daughter was in for a tooth extraction. She was made to feel immediately calm and has now said that she likes going to the dentist and has no fear of returning. There was no judgment from the dentist, and everything was explained. The reception team were fantastic from the booking through to greet us.

    L Butler

    I am incredibly grateful to Amar Sur for the treatment I received. As a nervous patient, his expertise and personalised approach put me at ease and transformed my oral health. During my initial consultation, Amar devised a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to my needs. I am very grateful for Amar’s expertise, professionalism, and genuine compassion. I wholeheartedly recommend Amar to anyone in need of exceptional periodontal care.

    A Sidhu

    Normally, I’m nervous about dental visits, but Amar put me completely at ease. He provided fantastic service, patiently answering all my questions and easing my worries about my teeth. I highly recommend Amar for anyone seeking top-notch dental care!

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