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So in a few decades I might have a choice between dentures or tooth regrowth? That'll be nice if it happens.

Maybe not that long. I'm 41 and have dentures. 18% of people 33-45 have them. 3% of people 18-33 have dentures.

I've got a full denture with implant posts on the top, and a partial on the bottom. It's not just a "given" that teeth will hold out till retirement age.

18% sounds so high. What’s it like living with them? Any problems? Also congrats on being 41!

Is being 41 an achievement?

Yes, because next year s/he will realize the meaning of life, the universe and everything.

I just turned 43. Babelfish won't help. Get laid as much as you can, eat more fiber, ease off the substances, and DGAFs.

Perhaps this is a regional variation of English but here in the US I've never heard anybody refer to non-removal dental implants as dentures before.

It's not clear if the prosthetic is removable or not. Removable dentures can be supported by implants.

Dentures sometimes are attached to implants (the screws in your jaw).

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