By Olga Zaborceva, Dental Lab Manager at Bio-Dent Laboratories
For Dental Professionals Only: This page is intended for licensed dentists and dental practices. BioDent Laboratory provides denture repair services exclusively for dental professionals — not directly to patients. If you are a dental practice looking for a reliable lab partner, open your lab account today.
BioDent Laboratories in Matawan, New Jersey repairs dentures and partials for dental practices: fractured bases, replacement teeth, clasps, and relines. We work only with dental practices, never directly with patients. Print a prepaid UPS label from the site, ship the denture with a completed Rx, or use local pickup in New Jersey.
Denture repairs we handle
Fracture repair
A fractured or split acrylic base is one of the most common reasons dentists send a denture to an outside lab. We rejoin and reinforce the base and restore strength along the midline or flange while preserving the original occlusion. Clean breaks, multi-piece fractures, and stress cracks are reassembled, bonded, and cured. Early-stage hairline cracks can be stabilized before they progress into a full fracture.
Tooth replacement
When one or more denture teeth are chipped, lost, or debonded, we match the mold, shade, and anatomy to the existing teeth and re-secure them into the base. If the denture uses custom-shaded or older teeth no longer in production, an exact match is harder to achieve.
Clasp and partial denture repairs
Bent, fractured, or fatigued metal clasps on partial dentures are repaired or replaced to restore retention without compromising the framework fit. Cast frameworks, acrylic saddles, and clasp assemblies are repaired together so the partial seats and retains as designed. When the framework has been repaired several times or the break is at a structurally critical point, a framework remake can be the more predictable option.
Reline
Over time, changes in bone and soft tissue can make a denture loose or ill-fitting. A hard reline uses durable, lab-processed acrylic to re-establish tissue contact for long-term fit and stability. A soft reline uses a cushioned liner for patients with sore ridges, bony undercuts, or thin mucosa. Temporary tissue conditioner relines are available for post-extraction cases. A laboratory-processed reline is generally more durable than a chairside reline.
How the repair process works
- Case intake and logging: your repair case is received by shipment or local NJ pickup and matched to your practice account and the Rx.
- Technician evaluation: a dental technician inspects the prosthesis, confirms the requested repair, and flags any additional damage that may affect fit or longevity. We notify your office before proceeding when the scope changes.
- Repair and fabrication: bases are rejoined and reinforced, teeth and clasps are matched and re-secured, and relines are processed in the lab.
- Finishing and quality control: every repaired denture is trimmed, polished, and checked against the original contour, shade, and occlusion before it leaves the lab.
- Return delivery: the finished case is returned to your practice, with documentation of the work performed.
The office confirms turnaround when the case arrives. A repair is not always the best answer: a denture that is many years old and has been repaired several times, or one with significant bone resorption or a shifted occlusion, may be better served by a remake. We assess each case and give a recommendation.
What to send with a repair case
- The denture or partial, cleaned and disinfected, in a sealed, labeled, padded rigid container.
- All fractured pieces, ideally in a damp container, plus the detached tooth if you have it. Do not glue the pieces with household adhesive; it contaminates the repair surface.
- A completed Rx with the patient name or case number, the prosthesis type, the specific repair needed, and the original shade and mold if known.
- Clinical context that affects the repair: bite changes, tissue changes, patient preferences on shade or tooth position. For a partial, identify the broken component and the tooth the clasp engages.
- For a reline, a functional impression taken inside the denture, seated in the denture as taken. Do not wrap the impression material separately.
Shipping a repair case
- Prepaid UPS label to the lab, printed from the site.
- Local pickup in New Jersey.
- Free UPS pickup: call or email the office.
Ship to BioDent Laboratories, 31 Washington Street, Matawan, NJ 07747. Full instructions are in the Send a Case section of the site.
Repairs for DSOs and high-volume practices
Multi-location dental groups and DSOs across New Jersey and New York can send repairs with consistent Rx handling across locations and local NJ logistics from Matawan.
Frequently asked questions
What types of denture repairs does a dental lab handle?
BioDent handles fractured denture bases, tooth replacement, clasp repair, partial denture repair, hard and soft relines, and temporary tissue conditioner relines. Repairs apply to complete dentures, immediate dentures, partial dentures, and implant overdentures.
Can a broken denture always be repaired?
Most can, but not all. Clean fractures with both pieces present repair well. Heavily contaminated fractures, missing pieces, or dentures with multiple prior repairs may be better candidates for a remake. BioDent assesses each case and provides a recommendation.
What is the difference between a hard reline and a soft reline?
A hard reline uses durable, lab-processed acrylic for long-lasting fit and stability. A soft reline uses a cushioned, pliable liner that is gentler on the tissue, suited to patients with sore ridges, bony undercuts, or thin mucosa. Both restore fit when a denture has loosened due to tissue or bone changes.
How do I send a denture to BioDent for repair?
Complete a repair Rx, disinfect and securely package the denture including all broken pieces, and ship it with a prepaid UPS label printed from the site, or use local pickup in New Jersey. Call before sending if you want to discuss the case.
Can a patient send a denture directly?
No. BioDent is a dental laboratory and works exclusively with dental practices. A patient who needs a repair should contact their dentist, who coordinates the case with the lab.
Send a denture repair case
Call (800) 517-5250 or open the Send a Case section of the site. New practices can request the Starter Kit.
Get the BioDent Starter Kit
An Rx form, a prepaid UPS label and links to send scans or upload files, sent to your email the same day. A printed kit is available on request.
