Kanye West: $850K titanium dentures are 'fixed and permanent'. All you should know

Rapper Kanye West has claimed that his $850,000 denture implants are permanent and fixed. These are known as 'fixed prosthodontics', a type of experimental dentistry. According to 'Page Six', "This goes way beyond veneers or grills. And this particular implant is quite unlike anything that has been done before." According to the outlet, West worked alongside the self-proclaimed 'Father of Diamond Dentistry' Dr. Thomas Connelly, to 'manufacture' and 'fit' the dentures, made up of palladium and platinum materials.

Ye's Titanium dentures

Earlier on Wednesday, the 46-year-old rapper took to his Instagram story and wrote a post about his new metallic dentures. In another post, Ye, as he calls himself, compared his new look to the James Bond villain, Jaws, who had a mouth of metal. Jaws appeared in 1977’s 'The Spy Who Loved Me' and 1979's 'Moonraker'.

The custom-made titanium dentures were designed by the self-proclaimed 'Father of Diamond Dentistry' Dr. Thomas Connelly, and cosmetic dentist Naoki Hayashi. Connelly denied West’s natural teeth had been removed. He told the 'Daily Mail', "He did not have his teeth removed. He still has a full dentition. Healthy and happy."


Dr. Connelly said, "Ye was a pleasure to work with every step of the process. His vision for designing unique art transcends the dental progression." He added, "The marriage of his Vision with dental science has created a new look that is epic!"

Kanye West's earlier experiment

However, it is not the first time that 'I Wonder' singer has experimented with his teeth. Participating in an episode of 'The Ellen Degeneres Show ' in 2010, Ye said that he had his bottom teeth taken out and replaced with diamonds. Kanye West said, "I just thought that diamonds were cooler. … It’s certain stuff that rock stars are supposed to do." Kanye West later told 'Vanity Fair' that he removed his teeth instead of opting for a grill because he "didn’t feel like having to take them out all the time."

FAQs:

What has Kanye West said about his dentures?
According to Page Six, "This goes way beyond veneers or grills. And this particular implant is quite unlike anything that has been done before."

How much do the dentures cost?
According to media reports, Kanye West's dentures cost $850,000. These are made of palladium and platinum materials. These have been designed by the self-proclaimed 'Father of Diamond Dentistry' Dr. Thomas Connelly, and cosmetic dentist Naoki Hayashi.