The latest advance in 3D printing: replacement teeth
by Dominic Basulto for the Washington Post from Technology | The Guardian on (#S60Z)
Bacteria-fighting plastic could be the future of dentistry
The latest 3D printing innovation could change the way you think about your visit to the dentist. That's because Dutch researchers at the University of Groningen are working on the creation of a 3D-printed tooth made of an antimicrobial plastic that kills the bacteria responsible for tooth decay on contact.
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