A patient with a 15-year-old denture that has become too loose — what is the IMMEDIATE temporary solution before fabricating a new denture?

Correct answer: B. Chairside cold acrylic (direct/chairside) reline

• A. Occlusal adjustments address bite issues but do not improve retention from poor tissue adaptation.
• B. Correct. When a denture has become loose due to ridge resorption but a new denture is not yet ready, a chairside cold acrylic reline (direct reline) provides immediate, temporary improvement in fit by adding new acrylic material to the tissue-bearing surface. This adapts the denture to the current ridge form.
• C. Denture adhesive is a short-term consumer option but not the recommended clinical immediate management for a significantly ill-fitting denture.
• D. Fabricating a new complete denture is the definitive treatment, but an immediate solution is needed first.