What does the relining of a dental prosthesis cost? | Lining a denture

What does the relining of a dental prosthesis cost?

The cost of relining a dental prosthesis varies depending on the amount of work involved. It must be considered whether both dentures (upper and lower jaw prosthesis) have to be relined or only one of the two mentioned. At the same time, the costs depend on the materials used (normal, hard denture plastic or plastic that remains soft) and on the treatment method used (direct method or indirect method).

Therefore the amount for a relining can be between 100 and 300 Euro per prosthesis. The statutory health insurance companies usually only pay a fixed allowance of about 50 Euros, although some insurance companies pay the first relining completely. For privately insured patients, the insurance covers the costs completely.

Can I reline a denture myself?

A relining should always be carried out by a dentist or a dental technician in order to achieve an optimal adaptation of the denture to the changed jaw conditions. Incorrectly used materials can cause severe skin and mucous membrane irritation of the jaw mucosa. At the same time, if the prosthesis is not fitted exactly, painful pressure points can occur, which can become inflamed and thus lead to further damage in the mouth.Only a prosthesis that is exactly adapted to the jaw conditions lies directly against the mucous membrane of the jaw and creates a suction effect or vacuum between the mucous membrane of the jaw and the prosthesis with the help of the saliva.

This effect guarantees a good, secure hold of the prosthesis. If the prosthesis fits badly or wobbles, it can cause problems when speaking and eating. At the same time, the aesthetics of the face can be negatively affected: The face looks sunken.

Summary

Changes in the jawbone lead to the loss of the hold of dentures. A direct or indirect denture reline can restore the correct fit of both partial and full dentures.