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Management of defective dental Amalgam restorations-a mixed-methods study
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Much variation exists in the practice of dentistry with regard to the
diagnosis of caries and the recommendations for treatment. Even though criteria
for the selection of 'faulty' restorations often appear ill-defined, ...
An in vitro comparison of the marginal adaptation and discrepancy of stainless steel crowns
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The benefits of restorative treatment are to remove cavities or defects, to restore
function, maintain the arch integrity and to eliminate the progression of dental caries. The
complexity of restorative treatment increases ...
Evaluation of sterilising methods for re-implantation of orthodontic mini-implants
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Re-implantation of mini-implants would be financially advantageous in
orthodontics and could encourage an increase in use of these devices. An
analysis of the bacterial contamination after different sterilising methods
has ...
Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of PHC nurses with regard to oral HIV in Bisho district in Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Primary Health Care Nurses play an important role in HIV care. HIV related
oral manifestations have been present since the beginning of AIDS pandemic (Shiboski et al,
2009). There are studies that have shown 60 -70% of the ...
Salivary creatinine as a diagnostic tool for evaluating patients with chronic kidney disease
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
BACKGROUND Preliminary studies have shown the potential use of saliva in the diagnosis of
chronic kidney disease (CKD). For saliva to completely replace serum as a diagnostic and
monitoring tool for CKD, studies must be ...
Parent's perception of psychosocial factors associated with health compromising behaviours related to oral health among adolescents in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Even though the composition of the family unit has undergone considerable change in
recent decades due to a variety of socio-economic developments, it remains the first
learning environment for the child. The influence of ...
Evaluation of the use of the oral health section of the road to health chart (RtHC)
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Dental caries in preschool children remains a major dental public health
problem as it affects a significant number of preschool children in both developed and
developing countries. Dental caries is a multifactorial disease ...
Dental fraud in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Healthcare fraud wastes money that could be spent in the treatment of patients. The
exact amount of healthcare fraud is very difficult to determine, especially in a two-tier
healthcare system like South Africa. The amount ...
Antimicrobial efficacy of Nonchlorhexidine non-Alcohol containing mouthrinses
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Aim: to compare antimicrobial efficacy of three different non-chlorhexidine non-alcohol
containing mouthrinses.
Objectives: to test antimicrobial efficacy of Colgate total®, Biobalance mouthwash® and
Listerine Zero® ...
A retrospective study comparing the Holdaway and Ricketts Visual Treatment Objectives (VTOs) to orthodontic treatment outcomes
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Traditionally orthodontic treatment planning was predominantly based on
the dental occlusion without too much emphasis on and consideration for
facial proportions and aesthetics. Predicting treatment outcomes has
always ...