AI reads 3D tooth microwear to reconstruct diets of early human ancestors

The study of dental microwear allows the analysis of the microscopic marks that foods leave on the surface of tooth enamel ...
Nature

Three-dimensional tooth morphology in patients with tooth agenesis and its association to agenesis pattern, severity, and sex

Non-syndromic tooth agenesis (TA) can affect both the size and shape of teeth and may interact with sex. This study aimed to advance our understanding of tooth developmental mechanisms by constructing ...
Hackaday

3D Printing Toothpaste In The Name Of Science

While we don’t often see them in the hobbyist community, 3D printers that can extrude gels and viscous liquids have existed commercially for years, and are increasingly used for biological research.
Nature

A new method assessing predicted and achieved mandibular tooth movement in adults treated with clear aligners using CBCT and individual crown superimposition

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate a new method for quantifying the difference between predicted and achieved tooth movement with Invisalign using stable three-dimensional (3D) mandibular ...