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February, 2012
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A ‘Chewing Robot’ which mimics the human jaw and teeth could revolutionise dental research, it has emerged.

“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.”

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The Telegraph, 30 June 2009

30 June 2009 | Categories: News | Country: UK | Tag(s): Dentistry, Research, Robot
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