It depends on the type of reline. A chairside (temporary) reline is usually done the same day, often within about 30 to 60 minutes. A lab-processed (permanent) reline uses a more durable material and typically takes one to two days, since your denture needs to be sent away and processed.
Chairside Reline: Same-Day
A chairside reline uses a soft or acrylic material that’s applied and set directly in the clinic while you wait. It’s the faster option and is often used when a denture needs a quick fix or as an interim solution before a more permanent reline.
Lab-Processed Reline: One to Two Days
A lab-processed reline uses a hard acrylic material for a longer-lasting fit. Because it needs to be properly cured, your denture is usually sent to a lab and returned within a day or two. Our denture repair and reline service offers same-day or next-day turnaround for most relines, so you’re rarely without your denture for long.
What Affects the Timeframe
- Whether a chairside or lab-processed reline is needed
- How much adjustment the fit requires
- Whether any repairs are needed alongside the reline
- Clinic scheduling and lab turnaround on the day
Will I Be Without My Denture?
For a chairside reline, no — you’ll leave with your denture the same visit. For a lab-processed reline, most clinics aim to turn it around within a day or two, and some can offer a temporary option in the meantime if needed.
Want to Know What’s Involved?
If you’re curious what actually happens during the appointment itself, see our step-by-step guide on how dentures are relined. And if you’re not sure whether you need one at all, start with What Is a Denture Reline?.
How long does a same-day denture reline take?
A chairside reline is usually completed within about 30 to 60 minutes while you wait.
How long does a permanent denture reline take?
A lab-processed reline typically takes one to two days, since the denture needs to be sent away and processed with a more durable material.
Will I be without my dentures during a reline?
Not for a chairside reline, which is done the same visit. For a lab-processed reline, most clinics turn it around within a day or two.
Does a reline hurt?
No — a reline is generally a comfortable, straightforward procedure. You may notice your denture feels slightly firmer for a day or two while you adjust to the improved fit.
Book a Reline
If your denture is due for a fit check, our denture repair and reline service can usually get you sorted the same day or next day.
