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The Drawing Board - Engineering with Attitude

'Chewing Robot' could revolutionise dental research

 
The mechanical mandible allows experts to study the wear-and-tear on dental fittings like crowns and bridges without using costly human subjects.
Fittings are made from well-known metals, polymers and ceramics – but their dental wear properties are often poorly understood.
Tuesday 30 June, 2009 11:06 AM
 
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