Fast Toothpaste Check (IMAGE)

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Fast Toothpaste Check

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Researchers intend to supplement their microtribological analyses of the interaction between toothbrush, toothpaste and tooth surface with practical tests, using a tooth cleaning machine they have developed themselves. Bottom right: Friction and wear tests with individual bristles.

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Fraunhofer IWM

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