Tooth loss fix may lie with a slimy eight-limbed sea creature, scientists say

Diana Nunuț

Octopus-inspired dentures may sound like something pulled straight from a science-fiction movie. But researchers now believe these eight-limbed creatures may be the key to helping individuals with missing teeth - all thanks to their squelchy tentacle suckers. Academics at King's College London aimed to tackle a common issue among denture wearers, specifically regarding their ability to stay put. This problem, known as 'retention', often sees people buying supermarket adhesives and glues to