Soft & Secure Denture Lining

Prothesoft® FORTEThe professional long-term solution for complete dentures – permanently soft.

A soft, elastic layer on the inside of the denture: it adapts to the jaw, cushions pressure and lets you keep wearing your familiar denture – instead of an expensive new one.

→I am a dental professionalFor laboratories & dental practicesMode of action, processing, supply →I wear a dentureFor patientsWhat Prothesoft® is and how to get it
MDR-compliant Class I 3 years guaranteed durability Patented Made in Germany
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The key distinction

A long-term solution, not a temporary fix

Soft linings exist both as short-term interim solutions and as permanent restorations. Prothesoft® FORTE clearly belongs to the second category.

Temporary soft lining
  • PurposeInterim solution, e.g. for tissue conditioning
  • ProcessingMostly chairside, cold-curing
  • Service lifeShort-term, must be renewed regularly
  • Material behaviourLoses elasticity over time
Prothesoft® FORTE
  • PurposeProfessional long-term restoration of the complete denture
  • ProcessingIn the dental laboratory, heat-cured using the flask technique
  • Service lifeGuaranteed durability of 3 years
  • Material behaviourPermanently soft, firmly bonded to the denture base

Insured in Germany? With German statutory health insurance (GKV), reimbursement is generally possible every three years – in line with the durability of Prothesoft® FORTE.

Section 01

For patients

Clearly explained: what Prothesoft® FORTE is and how you can get it.

Patient with denture discomfort during a consultation
Sounds familiar?

Your denture rubs, wobbles or no longer fits properly?

Over the years the jawbone recedes – a completely natural process, much more pronounced in the lower jaw than in the upper jaw. A denture that once fitted well no longer sits properly. Many people know the consequences:

  • Pressure points and sore spots on the gums
  • The denture moves when eating or speaking
  • Denture adhesive becomes a daily stopgap
  • Certain foods are avoided
The solution

A soft cushion for your denture

Prothesoft® FORTE is a soft, elastic material that is permanently applied to the inside of your denture in the dental laboratory. In the mouth it absorbs a little saliva, becomes supple and adapts snugly to your jaw.

  • Comfortable to wear – the soft layer cushions pressure peaks
  • Better fit – the material fills small gaps between denture and jaw
  • Keep your familiar denture – no new denture needed
  • Long-term solution – not a temporary fix, guaranteed durability of 3 years
  • More affordable than a new denture
  • No surgery – no operation, no implants
Complete denture for upper and lower jaw
Prothesoft® is processed slightly translucent in the shade of the denture and cannot be seen from the outside.
How it works

Four steps to a soft lining

Ask your dentist

Ask your dentist about Prothesoft® FORTE. They will check whether it is suitable for you.

Impression

At the practice, an impression is taken using your existing denture.

Dental laboratory

The laboratory applies the soft layer. In most cases you are without your denture for only a short time.

Fitting

Your denture is fitted again – with a noticeably softer inner surface.

Frequently asked questions

What patients want to know

Is this only a temporary solution?

No. Prothesoft® FORTE is a professional long-term restoration, not a temporary fix. The material is permanently bonded to your denture in the dental laboratory, stays soft and has a guaranteed durability of 3 years.

Is Prothesoft® FORTE safe?

Prothesoft® FORTE is a Class I medical device under the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), carries the CE mark and has been in use for more than 20 years. The material is processed exclusively in the dental laboratory.

Is Prothesoft® suitable for every denture?

Prothesoft® FORTE has been developed for complete dentures. Your dentist will assess whether it is suitable in your case.

Will I notice the soft layer?

Most wearers find the soft inner surface comfortable. It matches the shade of the denture and is not visible from the outside.

What does the lining cost?

The cost depends on the treatment at the practice and the work in the dental laboratory. A lining is generally considerably cheaper than a new denture. Patients with German statutory health insurance can generally have it reimbursed every three years. Ask your practice for a cost estimate.

How do I care for the denture afterwards?

Clean your denture as usual. Care instructions can be found in the patient information (German · English).

My practice does not know Prothesoft® yet – what can I do?

Write to us using the contact form. We will be happy to inform your practice or laboratory about the material.

This information does not replace advice from your dentist.

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Section 02

For dental laboratories and dental practices

Professional information on mode of action, processing and supply through the dental trade.

Problem & solution

When jaw anatomy sets the limit

With complete dentures, natural bone resorption frequently leads to fitting problems. Atrophy occurs six to seven times more often in the lower jaw than in the upper jaw. Conventional hard relines compensate for this only to a limited extent and can cause pressure points.

Prothesoft® FORTE forms an elastic intermediate layer that absorbs stress peaks and adapts dynamically to the jaw – a non-surgical, cost-effective solution between relining and a new denture.

Not a temporary fix: Prothesoft® FORTE is a heat-cured long-term restoration with a guaranteed durability of 3 years. With German statutory health insurance (GKV), reimbursement is generally possible every three years.

13%
increase in volume through saliva absorption within 4 hours
3%
weight gain – fills gaps and voids
4steps
clearly defined laboratory workflow using the flask technique
3years
guaranteed durability – a long-term solution, not a temporary fix
Mode of action

Retention through physics – not adhesive

Prothesoft® FORTE is based on methyl methacrylate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate. Three effects reinforce each other.

Denture base (acrylic) Prothesoft® FORTE Saliva film Mucosa Alveolar ridge
Schematic illustration (not to scale)
1

Adhesion and cohesion

A retention mechanism forms between the saliva-saturated denture base and the mucosa – comparable to two moistened glass plates that slide sideways but can hardly be pulled apart vertically.

2

Swelling and clamping effect

Thanks to its microporosity, the material absorbs saliva and swells by up to 13 % in volume. Gaps and voids are filled; in undercut areas a clamping effect with a valve-like seal is created.

3

Pumping effect and self-cleaning

Under chewing pressure, saliva is continuously absorbed and released. The inner surface of the denture is constantly rinsed.

Your benefits

Advantages for laboratory and practice

Dental laboratories Lab

  • Easy processing with a clearly defined workflow
  • No special tools – finishing with conventional instruments
  • Stays soft throughout the entire period of use
  • Fewer complaints and less rework
  • Cost-effective alternative to a new denture
  • Stronger customer loyalty through satisfied patients

Dental practices Practice

  • Satisfied patients thanks to a comfortable fit and better chewing function
  • Longer use of existing dentures without costly new fabrication
  • Non-surgical option for atrophic jaws
  • Less chair time thanks to reliable laboratory results
  • Easy adjustment if corrections are needed
  • Innovative, patented material that sharpens your practice profile
Laboratory processing

Four steps to the finished lining

Contents per lining: bottle A with 20 g of liquid base substance (monomer) and bottle B with 3.4 g of powder (peroxide).

Step 1

Preparation

Take an impression or functional impression, grind out pronounced undercuts, invest and isolate the model. Grind out 1–2 mm of the inner surface of the denture and degrease with acrylic liquid.

1–2 mm
Step 2

Gel preparation

Add all of the powder (B) to the liquid (A), shake vigorously and warm in a water bath until a honey-like, viscous gel forms. Apply evenly.

approx. 2 min90–100 °C
Step 3

Polymerisation

Close the flask and press under pressure, remove excess material and polymerise in a water bath.

2–3 bar2 h90–100 °C
Step 4

Finishing

Allow to cool, deflask and leave to dry in air. Finish and polish with conventional tools. Store in a water bath before insertion.

15–30 min airwater bath
Shelf life (unopened)24 months from manufacture
ApplicationExclusively in the dental laboratory

The applicable processing instructions are authoritative.

Pack of Prothesoft® FORTE with 10 units
Economy & supply

Pack of 10 for 10 linings

Prothesoft® FORTE is available through the dental trade. Ask your dental dealer or contact our field sales team. Every purchase includes an introduction for laboratory and practice staff.

Find a contactRequest samples

Product brochure (PDF, German)

ClassificationMDR Class I, Annex VIII, Rule 5
EUDAMED UDI-DI04262517240027
SRNDE-MF-000049372
Patent (DPMA)DE 3637730C2
Dental trade & field sales

Your contacts in Germany

Prothesoft® FORTE is supplied through the dental trade. Our field sales team advises dental laboratories and practices in person, presents the material and provides the introduction. We receive all enquiries centrally and forward them to the responsible contact.

Mathias Wiek

Field sales

Am Bienenzaun 8
21385 Amelinghausen

Frank Ohoven

Dental dealers / wholesale

Volksgartenstr. 214
41065 Mönchengladbach

Efthimios Gongos

Master dental technician

Sarweystraße 16
70191 Stuttgart

Richard Utech

Field sales

An der Markung 14
82110 Germering

Advice from our field sales teamSend us your enquiry with your postcode – we will put you in touch with your contact.
Contact field sales
Dental dealers and distributorsEnquiries about listing, terms and supply – including international distribution
Send dealer enquiry

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Schwanenwik 26 · 22087 Hamburg · Germany

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Downloads

Professional information and documents

PDF4-step processingEnglish PDFPatient informationGerman · English PDFEC safety data sheetGerman · English PDFEU declaration of conformityGerman · English PDFArticle: The soft lining in complete denture prostheticsGerman · English PDFProduct brochureGerman · 8 pages PDFReprint: The soft lining in complete denture prostheticsZahntechnik Wirtschaft · Labor, 1999 · German PDFProcessing instructionsGerman
Prof. Dr. Dr. med. dent. Nicolas Abou Tara (drawing)
Medical Director

Prof. Dr. Dr. med. dent. Nicolas Abou Tara

Developer of Prothesoft®. His research group was looking for a method that would allow a secure fit of complete dentures without surgery – the result is the patented Prothesoft® process, first described in 1999 in the journal “Zahntechnik Wirtschaft · Labor”.

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