Joy Dental Clinic Bongcheon
FAQ · DENTURE
Questions often asked by people getting dentures for the first time or again: why dentures loosen, the difference between a reline and a new denture, health insurance conditions and the adjustment period.
Q1
Making them usually takes 4–6 visits over about 2–3 weeks, and actually getting used to them after fitting usually takes 2–4 weeks. It varies from person to person, so we make them comfortable with early adjustments.
Q2
Not necessarily. If it no longer fits because of gum changes or wear, a reline (resurfacing the inner side) can sometimes solve it. We first check at an examination whether a new one is needed.
Q3
After checking its condition, we tell you whether a reline will solve it or a new one is needed. If fracture or warping is severe, we recommend a new one.
Q4
We recommend taking it out daily and cleaning it with a denture brush, and taking it out when you sleep and storing it in water. Regular checkups are also needed to check for changes in the gums.
Q5
For people aged 65 and over, Korean national health insurance covers complete and partial dentures once every 7 years for the same jaw and type, with a 30% co-payment for insured persons (separate criteria for medical aid recipients). Eligibility follows National Health Insurance Service criteria, and we check it at the consultation.
Q6
Yes. We check the state of the previous treatment carefully and then continue. We assess your current condition with a detailed diagnosis and draw up a new plan for the remaining treatment.
Q7
We recommend taking it out to sleep. The gums need time to rest, and studies show that sleeping with dentures in raises the risk of denture stomatitis and pneumonia. After cleaning, store it in water or a denture-cleaning solution.
Q8
It helps temporarily, but if you keep needing it, that is a sign the denture no longer fits your gums. Rather than getting by with adhesive, the right step is to check whether a reline or a new denture is needed.
Q9
The clasps can be designed to sit where they are less visible, or a precision attachment, where the crown and denture interlock on the inside, can be considered. Whether this is possible depends on the condition of the remaining teeth, so we explain after diagnosis.
Q10
Because of material wear and jawbone changes, a reline is usually needed every few years, and if fracture or warping is severe or it still does not fit after several relines, a new one is considered. The 7-year cycle for health insurance coverage also reflects this period of use.
Q11
It means there is a pressure spot, so do not put up with it — get it adjusted. If you wear the denture for a few hours before coming in, the pressure marks help us find exactly where to adjust.
※ The answers above are general information and do not replace an individual diagnosis or treatment plan. Treatment results and side effects can vary from person to person. · Last reviewed 2026-09-12 · Reviewed by Director Jeong Jinwoo (board-certified prosthodontist and specialist in integrated dentistry)
RESERVATION
The answers are general standards. The answer for your own teeth is given at the consultation after diagnosis.
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