In vivo wear. Part I: The Michigan computer-graphic measuring system.
Three-dimensional coordinate measuring machines for examining the quality of industrial castings were reviewed. The concept was modified and successfully converted to examine the minute geometric configurations of the surfaces of dental materials. The wear of composites has undoubtedly precipitated this perceptive, thorough study.
McDowell
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Department of Prosthodontics, University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor.
Bloem
T J
TJ
Lang
B R
BR
Asgar
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D003199:Computer Systems; D003201:Computers; D003764:Dental Materials; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008422:Materials Testing; D008853:Microscopy; D010780:Photogrammetry; D012984:Software; D013499:Surface Properties
D003764:Dental Materials