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Comment Re:Just when I thought (Score 2) 103

State of the art dentistry uses CAD/CAM. 3D imaging creates base model which is tweaked by dental technician then created in an automatic milling machine. Takes about 45 minutes and eliminates a second visit (think one round of anesthesia).

Not sure that 3D printing could make anything nearly as strong as necessary for a tooth.

Comment Re:And it took this long to "make the connection"? (Score 4, Interesting) 248

Well, I know that it is uncommon on /. to actually RTFA, but:
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The lack of association with full-mouth X-rays led one expert to question the connection.

"They found a small risk (from) a pair of bitewings, but not a full mouth series, which is multiple bitewings. That inconsistency is impossible to understand to me," said Dr. Alan Lurie, president of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
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So a small risk (increase from 15/10,000 to 22/10,000) caused by a pair of bitewings disappears when you do more?

I don't think so...

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