Article written by:
Dr Ansgar Cheng • Prosthodontist
When I was a young professor at the University of Toronto dental school, I heard from older colleagues how they removed old prosthetic teeth from the refugees while the patients insisted on collecting every bit & piece of it. Why? The prosthetic teeth were where they hid their diamonds when they were making their escape! A much-needed seed fund for them to kick-start their new life in a foreign country, which they knew very little about!!
A very good lawyer friend asked about unconfirmed stories regarding some national leaders who were tracked down by implanted teeth performed by a spy dentist… was it technically feasible?
The answer is a resounding YES! It’s technically possible, but it’s also very easy to be exposed by radiographs or a CT scan. Doing so would have put that spy dentist at great risk. I would not wanna be that person.
If you only want to track down your spouse, that is another story 🙂
Reviewed by Dr Ansgar Cheng
Dr Ansgar Cheng is a Prosthodontist with Specialist Dental Group®, Singapore. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor with the National University of Singapore, an Examiner (Prosthodontics) with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Hong Kong. Dr Cheng has a special interest in dental implants, crowns and the dental treatment of medically compromised patients.
Disclaimer
This article has been medically reviewed by a specialist from Specialist Dental Group and is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It should not be taken as a substitute for personalised dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should consult a qualified dentist or dental specialist before making decisions about any procedure or treatment plan. Treatment recommendations should always be based on the patient’s individual clinical condition, and results may vary.
