Denture Relining

Dentures are relined for the following reasons:
– to treat pressure spots
– to improve fit, re-adapt the denture
– to cushion sharp-edged alveolar processes
– to support the healing process in dental implantology

Procedure for Direct Relining of Denture with a Permanent soft relining material ( Ufi Gel P by Voco )

Voco Ufi Gel P Permanent soft A-silicone relining material

Voco Ufi Gel P Permanent soft A-silicone relining material

Ufi Gel P Voco kit contains base, catalyst, glazing base and catalyst, adhesive, microbrush and handle.

Ufi Gel P Voco kit contains base, catalyst, glazing base and catalyst, adhesive, microbrush and handle.



1. Grind down all surfaces to be relined by at least 1 mm.
Grind down, surfaces of Denture, to be relined

Grind down, surfaces of Denture, to be relined

2. Clean and dry, then apply alcohol.

3. Apply adhesive to surface foor the relining material. Let the denture to dry for 1 minute.

Adhesive is applied evenly on the surfaces which are to retain the soft relining material.

Adhesive is applied evenly on the surfaces which are to retain the soft relining material.

4. Mix equal lengths of base and catalyst for 30 seconds.

Ufi Gel P Base and Catalyst

Ufi Gel P Base and Catalyst

5. Apply to denture, working time is 2 minutes.

6. Insert denture into patient’s mouth. Close mouth for 1 minute, then have the patient perform masticatory movements for 5 minutes.

7. Remove the denture.

Relined Denture, Untrimmed

Relined Denture, Untrimmed

8. After 10 minutes, trim excess material with scalpel.

9. Mix glazing base and catalyst in 1 : 1 ratio.

Glazing base and catalyst

Glazing base and catalyst

10. Apply mixtture on cut surfaces. Let it set for 10 minutes.

11. Instruct the patient:

Instructions to Patient

a. do not eat until 1 hour after relining.
b. clean the denture with soft toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste.
c. do not use detergent or agressive cleanser.

Other Commonly Used Soft Denture Reline Materials

1. SOFRELINER® MS/S by Tokuyama
2. GC Reline Soft, Extra Soft, and Ultra Soft by GC
3. Luci-Sof Denture Liner by Dentsply

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