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The fracture resistance of structurally compromised roots using different post systems
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The structurally compromised root presents a great challenge to the restorative dentist. The amount of tooth structure that remains after endodontic therapy and post preparation is of prime importance and the strength of ... -
Interceptive orthodontic treatment need among children attending dental clinics in the Tygerberg sub-district
(2013)Background In the Western-Cape province, orthodontic treatment provided to government patients is limited to tertiary hospitals such as the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre (TOHC). This results in growing waiting lists which ... -
An investigation into the compatibility of some irreversible hydrorocolloid impression materials and dental gypsum products
(University of the Western Cape, 1983)This was based on a similar procedure described by Morrow et al (1971) but differed ln several respects. By photographing the gypsum casts through a stereomicroscope at constant signification and using a constant light ... -
The reliability and validity of the facial anthropological device
(2010)It is generally agreed that the most troublesome procedure during the fabrication of complete dentures is the measurement of the Vertical Dimension at rest. The aim of this study was to test the reliability and validity ... -
The strength of provisional crown and fixed partial denture (bridge ) materials
(University of Western Cape, 1988)Provisional crown and fixed partial denture (bridge) materials are often referred to as "temporary" materials. The Oxford Dictionary defines temporary as "lasting, or meant to last only for a time; not permanent". Yet ...