Relining dentures chairside is a quick and easy procedure with Tokuyama's Sofreliner Tough S, providing the patient with a soft and durable reline in just 1 appointment.
"It flows smoothly, allowing for a nice even reline without affecting the occlusion," reported a Massachusetts prosthodontist when asked what he liked best about the Sofreliner Tough S (Soft). A Virginia evaluator shared, "[Sofreliner Tough S] is an easy-to-use, durable product."
Available in 2 formulas, soft and medium, Tokuyama's addition-cured silicone reline material, Sofreliner Tough S, is an ideal option for soft denture relines for patients who require relief on upper or lower, partial or full dentures.
Twelve dentists, a blend of prosthodontists and general dentists, evaluated the Sofreliner Tough S for Dental Product Shopper. Each evaluator performed at least 3 reline procedures during the 4-week evaluation period and rated characteristics of the material such as the auto-dispensing system, adhesion to denture base, softness of the relined surface, and patient comfort.
Convenience of Auto-Dispensing System
Manufacturer Description: Sofreliner Tough S has an automix delivery system that allows for a quick and easy relining procedure in 1 patient visit.
Evaluator Feedback: "This material is very easy to dispense making it easy to work with the product chair side with the patient," reported a general dentist from Corona, NY. When asked what they liked best about the Sofreliner Tough S, 5 evaluators mentioned the dispensing method and 6 mentioned ease of use. A prosthodontist from Richmond, VA remarked, "[Sofreliner Tough S is] easy to dispense and use with good handling characteristics," and a general dentist in practice for 15 years observed, "The dispensing is much cleaner than the traditional powder/liquid systems."
Adhesion to Denture Base and Softness of Relined Denture Surface
Manufacturer Description: Sofreliner Tough S has excellent adhesion to the denture, resists tearing and stains, and maintains its exceptional softness for up to 1.5 years.
Evaluator Feedback: "Other brands of soft liner require more pressure to ensure full seating of [the] prosthesis," explained 1 evaluator. "Good adhesion" is what a prosthodontist in practice for 53 years said about the Sofreliner Tough S, while another evaluator would like to see "faster adhesiveness."
When asked what they liked best about the material, a prosthodontist from Newark, NJ, liked the "softness of the material over an extended period of time," and a Florida evaluator liked the "ease of use and predictable outcome." A New York dentist said the material is "easy to polish," and a general dentist from Bingham Farms, MI revealed, "[Sofreliner Tough S is a] long lasting product, much better than [a competitor's product]."
Comfort as Reported by Patient
Manufacturer Description: Sofreliner Tough S provides up to 1.5 years of relief of irritated tissue and is intended for cases when pain relief is the primary concern, like first time denture users or after surgery, teeth extraction, or implant procedures. The material sets in 5 minutes intraorally and has no odor or taste.
Evaluator Feedback: "Patients had no complaints about taste or tissue irritation," reported a Texas prosthodontist, and another evaluator related, "Unlike other materials, I didn't have any complaints or comments about a bad taste like we usually get with traditional methacrylate reline materials." A dentist from Nutley, NJ liked the material's "convenience and comfort" best, and a prosthodontist noted that Sofreliner Tough S "seems to be better accepted by patients than other products." The material produced "no odor or heat, making it more comfortable for the patient," confirmed a dentist in practice for 7 years.
Overall Satisfaction
All 12 evaluators rated their overall satisfaction with Sofreliner Tough S as excellent or very good, and 10 would definitely recommend the material to their colleagues. A Virginia dentist, who rated her overall satisfaction as very good, "would like to see info on [the] duration of material before [it] has to be replaced." A few evaluators mentioned the instructions and packaging, with comments such as "clear and easy instruction," "I like the fact that the package contained the burs that are necessary to trim the excess," and "Practically everything I needed was included in the box with the product." A dentist who rated her overall satisfaction as excellent recounted, "This product is far superior than the [competing product] I was using. Also, less mess and less waste."
