Robot could transform dental study
Updated on 03 July 2009
A Chewing Robot which mimics the human jaw and teeth could revolutionise dental research, it has been revealed.
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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