Researchers Surprised How Precise Teeth Cut Food

Dentists, orthodontists, and people all over the world love teeth for their ability to stand up to the day-to-day grind of biting, chewing, chomping, and otherwise breaking down food.

There are millions of species on this planet, and many of those have teeth designed to assist them in enjoying a healthy diet.

However, up until now researchers had done little research into how tooth shape impacts diet.

Recently, though, a team from the University of Bristol used modern-day technology to recreate what nature crafted many, many years before.

With digital models of different teeth shapes, the researchers were able to recreate the act of chewing in a form that was easy to study.

With particular attention paid to v-shaped teeth found in a wide variety of animals, the team discovered that the shape of a tooth dictates what a species can break down.

The v-shape was among the most effective for its ability to handle a wide variety of foods.

With this knowledge, researchers and scientists can better understand the dietary patterns of different species on earth.

Dentists can also have increased insight into how the teeth are used each and every day.

The hope is that research will continue and will unearth secrets about the evolution of teeth throughout history.

For more information on the study and findings, continue reading the full article.