Browsing by Author "Parker, M.E."
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An in-vitro comparative micro-computed tomographic evaluation of three obturation systems
Kabini, S.N. (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Gaps or voids between walls of root canal and obturation material may lead to re-infection of the obturated root canal. Therefore, adaptation of the obturation material to dentine walls is essential for the success of root ... -
The assessment of osseous changes in the temporomandibular joint using cone beam computed tomography
Shaik, Shoayeb (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Aim: To compare osseous changes in the mandibular condyles in patients presenting to the Oral Health Center, Tygerburg Campus, with and without clicking of the temporomandibular joint. Background: Clicking of the ... -
A cone beam analysis of the maxillary bony canal
Bedford, Mariam (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Aim: To determine the prevalence and diameter of the maxillary end osseous canal which carries the anastomosis of the infra alveolar artery (a branch of the posterior superior alveolar artery) and the infra- orbital artery. ... -
Hard tissue features associated with the presence of impacted mandibular third molars
Babiker, Sahar Malik (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Different pathology associated with impacted wisdom teeth in the oral cavity showed that it is prevalent and may lead to varied dental complications. This study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional retrospective analytical ... -
Knowledge and attitude of dentists regarding radiation safety in government dental clinics in Khartoum, Sudan
Elmukhtar, Yasir Mohamed (University of the Western Cape, 2015)The level of knowledge and the attitude of dentists regarding radiation safety will have a direct impact on patient exposure to radiation. Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of ... -
Radiographic profile of symptomatic impacted mandibular third molars in the Western Cape, South Africa
Qirreish, Emad Eddin Yacob Juma (University of the Western Cape, 2005)It is common practice to remove impacted mandibular third molars due to pathology associated with these impactions. Alternatively, impactions can be treated conservatively through a closely guarded follow-up regiment. ... -
The accuracy of the mental foramen position on panoramic radiographs and CBCT
Beshtawi, Khaled Raed (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Data was analysed from 31 archived cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images and Digital panoramic radiographs (DP) for the same patients taken on the same x-ray machine (Carestream CS9000 3D). The position and ...