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# Denture reline

A denture reline adds new material to the inside surface of a denture so it fits the gums better after the mouth changes shape over time.

Gums and jawbone change shape slowly, and a denture that once fit well can start to feel loose. In a reline, the dentist or a dental lab adds new base material to the side of the denture that rests on the gums. The teeth on the denture stay the same. A reline can also be done after healing from tooth removal, because the ADA says a denture may need to be relined or remade after the jaw has healed. A reline differs from a [denture rebase](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/denture-rebase), which replaces the whole base. Loose dentures can cause sore spots, so tell your dentist if yours moves. Read about [complete dentures](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/complete-denture-full-denture) or visit our [dentures page](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/services/dentures).

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## Related terms

-   [Denture rebase](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/denture-rebase)
-   [Complete denture (full denture)](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/complete-denture-full-denture)
-   [Immediate denture](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/immediate-denture)
-   [Denture adhesive](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/denture-adhesive)
-   [Denture repair](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/denture-repair)

## Sources

1.  [ADA MouthHealthy: Dentures](https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/dentures)

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