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The influence of mixing ratio on the fatigue behaviour of fibre reinforced polymers
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
Statement of the problem: Fibre reinforcement of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
denture base material is known to improve the strength, as well as the fatigue behavior, of the material. The powder liquid (P/L) ratio of ...
The efficacy and safety of intravenous sedation in children under the age of 10 years
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
This study was done to show that sedation is a safe and a viable option in young children. Dental procedures were done on children aged two to ten years. Two hundred children were included in the study. In all of these ...
The effective accuracy of dental records in forensic dental identification in Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
In Sudan there are currently no programmes targeting dentists to improve their own knowledge about how they can be part of human identification by keeping good dental records. In addition, no guidelines are stated by the ...
A cone beam analysis of the maxillary bony canal
(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. ...
The assessment of osseous changes in the temporomandibular joint using cone beam computed tomography
(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 ...
Colour comparison of two composite materials to natural tooth structure: an in vitro study
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
This in vitro study compares the ability of two composite materials Filtek Supreme XTE™ (3M, ESPE) and CeramX™ Duo (Dentsply) against extracted tooth structure using the modern two layering concept. Fifty six extracted ...
A retrospective analysis of the non-odontogenic malignancies of the jaws using panoramic radiography
(2013)
Aim: The aim of this study was to report on the frequency of and radiographic
features of non-odontogenic malignancies of the jaws as seen on panoramic images,
stored in the radiological achieves over an eleven year period.
Comparison of retentive properties of two attachment systems in mandibular overdentures - an in vitro study
(2013)
Aim: The aim of this study is to test and compare the retentive properties of two types of attachments i.e. Locator® and OT equator in a mandibular overdenture placed over 2 implants.
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 ...
Risk factors associated with peri-implant mucositis
(2013)
Aim: To determine the prevalence of peri-implant
mucositis and the association between systemic and local risk factors