A permanent soft liner is a layer of soft material that is fitted to the surface of a denture and rests next to the oral tissues to act as a cushion or shock absorber between the hard plastic base of a denture and the gums. Soft liners can be used in the fabrication of new dentures or placed in existing dentures.

 

Permanent soft liners provide comfort and relief for individuals with:

 

• Severely receded, flat or nearly flat gum tissues that do not tolerate the stress of dentures
• Chronically sore gum tissues & gums
• Gums with prominent or sharp bony areas

 

Advantages of Soft Liners

 

• Greater comfort (a significant number of denture wearers with chronic discomfort have experienced great relief)
• Clinical evidence indicates that almost everyone tolerates soft liner materials
• With soft liners, many denture wearers report that they can chew food more comfortably
• a proven technology, soft liners have been offered to patients over 20 years, and over that time the materials and technology have steadily improved

 

Things to consider

 

• Proper cleaners and good home care must be given to soft liners
• Soft liners require regular follow-up visits to examine the fit of dentures, the health of a patients oral tissue, and to ensure professional cleaning

 

David Barrick Denture Clinic will provide professional cleaning as well as education in the maintenance of your soft liner.