Overview: This guide provides essential instructions for use, clinical indications, risks, and maintenance requirements for Dandy denture reline materials.
Clinical Indications and Contraindications
Indications for Use
Denture reline materials are indicated when a denture feels loose, lacks necessary retention, or requires adjustment following recent extractions.
Contraindications
Do not use denture reline material for patients with:
Known hypersensitivity to the specific material.
Untreated oral lesions.
Patient Risks and Benefits
Potential Risks
Advise patients that the use of lining material may involve the following risks:
Gingival irritation, mucosal soreness, or ulceration.
Instability or trauma due to poor adaptation.
Potential allergic responses.
Separation of the lining material from the denture base.
Potential Benefits
Restoration of oral function, including speech, mastication, and esthetics.
Improved denture retention.
Enhanced healing at extraction sites.
Daily Cleaning and Care
Clean the denture reline material daily before and after every use to ensure longevity and hygiene.
Cleaning Steps
Remove saliva and debris: Immediately after removing the denture, use warm water (not exceeding $45°C/113°F$) and soft, antibacterial liquid dish soap.
Brush gently: Use a soft-bristled denture brush to clean the liner.
Rinse thoroughly: Use cool or lukewarm running water to rinse away all soap residue.
Soak correctly: Store the denture in water or a non-abrasive denture solution.
Cleaning Restrictions
To prevent warping or discoloration, do not use the following:
Hot or boiling water.
Abrasive cleaners, toothpaste, or scented/flavored soaps.
Sodium hypochlorite (bleach), hydrogen peroxide, mouthwash, or alcohol-based products.
Storage and Disposal
Storage Instructions:
Store final dentures in a clean, dry place when not in use. Ensure they are kept in water or solution to prevent the liner from drying out. Avoid exposing the device to excessive heat or pressure.
Disposal Requirements
Treat used dentures as biohazardous waste due to contact with saliva and blood.
Biohazard Handling: Use red biohazard bags and authorized carriers for disposal.
Information Privacy: Redact or destroy all patient information on lab boxes and denture bases before disposal.
Metal Recovery: If the denture contains precious metals, return it to a dental lab or scrap refiner for recycling.
Additional Information
Adverse Events: If a patient experiences pain or irritation, they must discontinue use and contact the dental practice immediately.
Smoking: Smoking while wearing dentures with liners can discolor the denture material.
- Liners typically come with a limited warranty that may vary by manufacturer.
ADA/CDT Codes
| Complete Denture - Liners | |
|---|---|
| Reline Complete Maxillary Denture (Laboratory) | D5750 |
| Reline Complete Mandibular Denture (Laboratory) | D5751 |
| Reline Maxillary Partial Denture (Laboratory) | D5760 |
| Reline Mandibular Partial Denture (Laboratory) | D5761 |