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Accuracy and reliability of traditional measurement techniques for tooth widths and arch perimeter compared to CAD/CAM
(The University of the Western Cpae, 2018)
BACKGROUND: Plaster models form an integral part of the traditional orthodontic
records. They are necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning, case presentations
as well as for the evaluation of treatment progress. ...
Testing of the Phillips dental age estimation tables on a sample of black children from Mpumalanaga, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
A number of dental age estimation methods have been developed over the years
ranging from the frequently used age estimation of Demirjian et al (1973) and
Moorrees et al (1965) to the less frequently used age estimation ...
Orthodontic treatment need and demand in the Upington area of the Northern Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
When considering a person's self-esteem, behavioural patterns and personal interactions, the
one feature having the most impact is their physical appearance. In an ideal world, every
person should have a fair opportunity ...
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 ...