The cost of a denture reline or repair depends on what needs doing \u2013 a small crack or a lost tooth is a different job from refitting a denture to gums that have changed shape \u2013 so your clinician confirms the price at a consultation before any work starts. You usually need a reline when a denture that once fitted well starts to feel loose, rub or trap food, and you need a repair when something has physically cracked, chipped or broken off.<\/p>\n
This guide explains the difference between relines, repairs and replacements, how long each typically takes, and how a stored digital scan can change your options if you wear a smilogy digital denture.<\/p>\n
People often use these words interchangeably, but they describe quite different jobs.<\/p>\n
Your gums and the bone underneath them gradually change shape over time, especially after teeth have been removed. A denture doesn’t change with them, so the fit can slowly loosen. Common signs include:<\/p>\n
If you notice any of these, it’s worth booking a check rather than waiting. A loose denture can rub and irritate the gums, and a registered dental prosthetist or dentist can tell you whether a reline, an adjustment or a new denture makes the most sense.<\/p>\n
Repairs are usually more obvious: you can see or feel the damage. Typical examples are a visible crack in the base, a chipped or missing tooth, a clasp that has bent or snapped on a partial denture, or a denture that has broken into pieces after being dropped. Try not to glue a broken denture yourself \u2013 household glues can be difficult to remove and may make a proper repair harder. Keep all the pieces and bring them to your appointment.<\/p>\n
There isn’t a single set price, because the cost depends on the type of denture, the materials, and how much work is involved. smilogy doesn’t publish a fixed reline or repair fee online \u2013 your clinician will look at the denture, explain your options and confirm the cost with you before starting. You can see our published prices for new dentures on the digital denture pricing page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Private health extras cover with major dental or prosthetics may help with the cost, depending on your fund and level of cover, so it’s worth checking with your fund before your appointment. Eligible patients may also be able to use public dental scheme vouchers or DVA arrangements at participating locations.<\/p>\n Timing depends on the job and the clinic. Simple repairs are often quicker than a reline, because a reline involves reshaping the fitting surface to your current gums. More complex repairs, or cases where a new denture is the better option, take longer. Your clinician can give you a realistic timeframe at your appointment, and it’s a good idea to ask how long you’ll be without your denture so you can plan around it.<\/p>\n This is where digital dentures work a little differently. When smilogy makes a digital denture, your 3D scan and design file are stored securely. If your denture is lost or broken, that stored file can be used to reprint the same denture without new impressions, as long as your mouth hasn’t changed significantly.<\/p>\n If your gums have changed \u2013 which is the usual reason someone needs a reline \u2013 your clinician may take a quick new scan, update the design, and print a new denture that matches your mouth as it is now. Whether that or a conventional reline or repair is the right choice depends on your situation, and your clinician will talk you through it.<\/p>\n Reprints are available to smilogy digital denture patients, and the Dentures for Life<\/a> option, listed on our pricing page from $1,950 including the denture, includes unlimited reprints for 5 years. If you’ve lost or damaged your denture, our guide on what to do with a lost or broken denture<\/a> covers the next steps.<\/p>\n smilogy has digital denture clinics across NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and the ACT. Use the locations finder<\/a> to search by suburb, then call your nearest clinic to book a free, no-obligation consultation. You can also read more about how smilogy digital dentures work<\/a>.<\/p>\n There’s no fixed schedule \u2013 it depends on how quickly your mouth changes. Regular check-ups let your clinician spot fit problems early and recommend a reline or other option when it’s needed.<\/p>\n It’s a good idea to have it checked promptly. A crack can spread, and a damaged denture may rub or irritate your gums. Avoid home glue kits and bring all pieces to your appointment.<\/p>\n It depends on the damage and the age and condition of the denture. Your clinician will explain the options and confirm costs before any work starts.<\/p>\n Usually not. If your mouth hasn’t changed significantly, smilogy can use your stored scan file to reprint the denture. If it has changed, a quick new scan may be recommended.<\/p>\n This article is general information only and isn’t a substitute for advice from a registered dental practitioner.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What denture relines and repairs involve, what affects the cost and timing, and how a stored digital scan can help if your denture is lost, broken or loose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/digital-dentures\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/digital-dentures\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/digital-dentures\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/digital-dentures\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/digital-dentures\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1137"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/digital-dentures\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1137\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/digital-dentures\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/digital-dentures\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smilogy.com.au\/digital-dentures\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How long do relines and repairs take?<\/h2>\n
How a stored digital scan can help<\/h2>\n
Looking after your denture between visits<\/h2>\n
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Finding denture repairs near you<\/h2>\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n
How often should dentures be relined?<\/h3>\n
Can I keep wearing a cracked denture?<\/h3>\n
Is it cheaper to repair a denture or get a new one?<\/h3>\n
Do I need a new scan to replace a lost digital denture?<\/h3>\n