After having his lower line of teeth removed in 2010 and implanted with gold and diamonds, Kanye West is taking things to the next level.
In fact, the 46-year-old rapper replaced his teeth with titanium prostheses, as reported by
DailyMail
.
Kim Kardashian's ex-husband proudly revealed the result to his fans in a series of photos on his Instagram account on Wednesday, January 17.
Screenshot posted as a “story” on Kanye West’s Instagram account on January 17, 2024. Instagram/@kanyewest
The father of Saint, Chicago, Psalm and North West immediately shared a screenshot of a Google image search illustrating the character of Requin in the James
Bond
saga films .
The musician compared himself to the fictional hitman and recurring nemesis of 007, who sports a steel jaw and teeth, played by Richard Kiel.
Screenshot posted as a “story” on Kanye West’s Instagram account on January 17, 2024. Instagram/@kanyewest
“Dearer than diamonds”
According to information from
DailyMail
, this implant is a new surgical model unique in the world, designed by the artist himself, and whose total cost is estimated at $850,000.
Screenshot posted as a “story” on Kanye West’s Instagram account on January 17, 2024. Instagram/@kanyewest
These prostheses, which are even worth “more expensive than diamonds”, were implanted by Doctor Thomas Connelly, dental surgeon in Beverly Hills, alongside Naoki Hayashi, master dental prosthetist.
“It was a pleasure to work with every step of the way.
His unique vision of art design transcends advancements in the dental field.
Marrying his vision with dental science has created an epic new look!” the doctor told the British newspaper.