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Scientists have made a breakthrough in the battle against tooth decay.
Researchers from China and the U.S. have developed a synthetic enamel that works in a similar way to the real thing – but even stronger and more durable.
The technology uses ‘nanowires’ that operate in a simliar fashion to the tiny calcium rods found in real teeth.
Wow that's huge! Well, small, but huge!
At Last: New Synthetic Tooth Enamel Is Harder and Stronger Than the Real Thing https://t.co/BwrvkaLsIe pic.twitter.com/JqDZ9qPWfs— E-Powersport.com (@epowersportllc) February 7, 2022
Scientists say the technology could one day be used to replace tooth enamel that wears away – and could have more uses beyond just human teeth.
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