I know that this could be difficult, expensive and not reversible. I should be sure before doing this crazy modification.

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I'm keeping this updated because there are 14159 views of this thread (26-08-2022), it seems that some people find it interesting, not only me.

Originally posted by Titanium_teeth ...my current mouth are far from perfect. Also, It is important to know if a titanium teeth needs visiting the dentist periodically. I would prefer to have it and forgot all the problems of the natural teeth and get rid of the dentist visits.

Actually, if you have implant treatment, it's arguably even more important for you to have regular dental examinations than if you keep your own teeth! Although implants are often said to be a permanent treatment, they're still dependent on the alveolar ridge (bone) that they're placed in. Periodontal disease or infection can lead to gingival recession and subsequent resorption of the alveolar bone...which means bye bye very expensive implants. And if your oral hygiene is lacking at present, then don't be suprised if dentists insist on seeing an improvement before undertaking implant work. Let's not forget it's a surgical procedure and if your intra-oral condition is poor then infection and other post-op complications are much more likely.

 

Originally posted by Amplexus And again, like I've said to many people enquiring about extreme cosmetic dental treatment, finding a good dental practitioner who will do the work for you will be hard - it's drummed into them from the moment they begin training that they should always preserve healthy natural teeth where possible.

+1

Very true, some of the dentists I've worked with even shy away from doing established conventional cosmetic treatments like veneers or whitening, just because we get so brainwashed (in a good way) into going all-out to preserve natural teeth.

 

Originally posted by whoswhose I don't know if this helps but I once knew of a woman who had metal (Chromium I believe) dentures for eating. She had such a strong 'bite' that she broke plastic ones repeatedly. If you would consider dentures rather than implants this may provide a cheaper solution. If still available

These would be cobalt-chromium dentures. Standard dentures are made fully out of acrylic, but by casting the main base of the denture to cobalt-chromium it makes the denture stronger and lighter, and as you can use less material, it's also more comfortable for the patient to wear. Due to the added strength, they're recommended for patients with deep/heavy bites too. However they can't just be chrome. The gingivae and teeth are always still acrylic.

 

 

Source; I'm studying dentistry, currently funding training by working as a registered dental nurse (in a practice offering implant treatments) and as a registered dental technician (in a laboratory making dentures, crowns, etc). I don't know everything, by far, but I should be able to help out with any specific questions about this subject

 

Originally posted by Titanium_teeth Originally posted by Veilside Originally posted by Titanium_teeth Originally posted by Veilside Worth reiterating the point that titanium is expensive and very hard to machine. I think you'd be lucky to get something custom done for $4k per tooth. It would be expensive, but It only would be interesting in this way. If you're willing to drop over $100k into a mod with no discernible benefit... I would ask some dentist to know prices before drop the idea. Also, I am not planning this for the next week, It would take too many time.

Just to throw another idea out - have you consider having this done as an implant-retained denture? Or even cheaper (though not as good long term prognosis) as a set of F/F dentures with intra-coronal retention?

Hello.

I'm me again, some time ago I found more information about this topic.

Just watch and listen them:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLUGbwOh7cu/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLUGbwOh7cu/ - https://www.instagram.com/p/BLUGbwOh7cu/

His name is Jean Luc Verna, he is French and he god most of his teeth replaced by solid titanium replicas, it's not a grill, crownes or caps, they are solid metal teeth replacements from the root. Not breakages, not rooting, just shiny and strong titanium teeth. Listen how they sound, much better than my teeth, they also looks better. The result is awesome, it's a bit expensive but the idea is great. I see it as a body improvement.

Another example was Genesis Breyer P-Orridge (now dead ), who replace his teeth by gold ones ("Put your gold where your mouth is").

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5L2CunBr92/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5L2CunBr92/ - https://www.instagram.com/p/B5L2CunBr92/

There are more examples, but most of them only a few teeth.

Another idea related to this topic is that I have read that there are research for implants that works just like natural teeth ("ligaplants"), the idea is great: instead of placing the implant directly in the bone, they try to mimic the support of original teeth, this has some advantages, you have better pressure sensitivity. Just imagine the advantages of the original teeth, but without the problems of rooting discolouring or breakages.

I am reviving this old thread because I think that it could be helpful for a lot of people.

I don't know if I will be here 9 years later   , but at least I hope that other people can get some help about this improvement body modification. If you are interested, I can post more information if I find it.

Of course, If I have the opportunity of having this body mod done on me, I would try to share the experience with you. I would choose titanium because it is strong and nice. The problem... you know: you need to be economically independent, because society most of times doesn't allow this. Also, it seems that it is very expensive, so you need a job that doesn't depend on other people judgement and a lot of money (which I don't have).

Best regards.

Another interesting idea related to this: root shaped implants. Instead of drilling the jawbone, the new tooth is made from a CT scan, then the original tooth is pulled and the new tooth inserted. This keeps the original tooth's root shape.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_analogue_dental_implant - https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_analogue_dental_implant

https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_analogue_dental_implant

It fits better with my idea, because it would keep better the function of the teeth (I only want a material change, not a total modification).

The implants would be made in solid titanium (solid implant without crown, a single piece from root to surface) and I believe that this could be doable and possible. The biggest problem is the social acceptance (some people will not accept solid metal teeth  ). The cost is also an obstacle because it would be needed to replace 32 teeth.

I am keeping this thread updated because it seems that some people find it interesting. I don't know if this is helpful for them, but at least they can have a starting point to find information. Maybe this is more related with transhumanism than body modification.

If you are interested, you can leave a comment or ask something.

Advice: avoid not removable grills, sometimes they hide dental problems and they are discovered too late. Also, I have read that if the covers doesn't have an space between teeth, they are more difficult to clean. I believe that solid metal teeth implants are better than having permanent metal caps or grills.