Regaining the sensation of chewing could protect patients with implants from long-term dental damage.
Clara Rodriguez Fernandez
Clara holds a M.Res. degree in bioengineering from Imperial College London. After graduating, she started a career in science journalism so she could keep learning about science and sharing it with the world.
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