Tissue Conditioning

Sometimes if your dentures are old and ill fitting, your mouth and gums below the dentures become damaged and traumatized.

The tissues may be swollen and inflamed, requiring treatment before new dentures are provided.

Making new dentures whilst your mouth is in this condition will not be as successful.

If upon examination you mouth requires does require pre clinical treatment, tissue conditioning may be advised.

This process involves adding a soft lining material to the fitting surface of your existing dentures to facilitate healing and to allow you to continue to wear your dentures whilst the healing process takes place.

It may also be necessary to leave your dentures out for a period of time depending on the trauma your gums have suffered.

Occasionally it may also be necessary to refer you to a dentist or dental specialist for further advice and treatment.

The tissue conditioning process will usually take a couple of weeks or so, regular examinations will help to indicate when new denture provision can begin.