Here are six things to know:
1. The use of AI will help accelerate the testing and development process of the smart materials.
2. The composite will be self-healing and have antimicrobial properties by incorporating nanofillers.
3. The materials will be tested with a physics-based model and data-driven research.
4. The Forsyth Institute partnered with digital engineering firm Optimuos.
5. The goal of the project is to create a material that is an alternative to amalgam.
6. The five-year award is from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
