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I have to get an implant - tooth that is. My dentist already thinks I’m on some kind of neurodiversity spectrum and I just added to his assessment by making the request that I generate and supply my own replacement dental crown instead of the usual matching tooth shape one they supply.
My idea is
to 3D print or CNC mill a tooth sized house to fit unto the implant's protruding abutment. I’m certain this is also achievable using the “lost wax” jewellery making process, so I’ll also look into that as a method.
I’m sure the resulting tooth will be hard to keep clean, but that’s a small price to pay for something that’s in reality a tiny unique wearable art work. I’d also like it to have a type of anodised metallic red finish but will settle for tooth colour if that proves too problematic to achieve.
I’ve posted other customised teeth ideas here (link), but this is a chance for me to actually put my money where my molar is.
Tooth_20Gnome
one of several teeth ideas I've posted here [xenzag, Aug 20 2025]
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3D-printed dental implants are already a Thing, so there's no reason this can't work.
You could do it with a clear outer "tooth shaped" layer over the opaque inner "art piece", to keep it more functional & (in particular) cleanable. |
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artistic, and also pointless. [+] |
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You do have the timeworn options of having it hold poison, poisonous gas, or microfilm. |
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