Know-how of Lining of Removable Dentures with Soft relining Materials

Abstract

In the case of applying a lining with a soft relining material to the removable denture, the silicone-based soft relining materials, which have a property of relatively good long-term stability, is often used. Notes and tips on the lining using silicone-based soft relining materials are introduced in this report. In addition, the methods of adjustment of dentures after lining with soft relining materials are explained. The home care methods of dentures with a soft relining material is different from dentures with conventional hard denture base materials. The effects of the mechanical cleaning by a denture brush and the chemical cleaning by a denture cleansing agent on the surface morphology of soft relining materials are also explained.