Getting older anyway, nothing lasts forever. Have it out, the gum will harden. Think of George Washington, poor man. Don't want to become a bionic man at 63. Titanium, space junk.
Lets be sensible, give it some thought.
I do enjoy food and that calls for chewing. Not too worried about my appearance and smilability. Had a bit of pain lately, anyway. Read the Branemark brochures and listen to Julian. Cynical preliminary thoughts about sales pressures and profit centres.