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An investigation of the risk factors and effects of methamphetamine on oral health
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of the study was to document the oral health status of individuals using methamphetamine. Methamphetamine (TIK) is a highly addictive drug that acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system. The clinical picture ...
Influence of orthodontic caregiver behaviour on the perceived satisfaction of patients during orthodontic treatment.
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Influence of orthodontic caregiver behaviour on the perceived satisfaction of patients during orthodontic treatment. Dr. F.J. du Raan M.Sc. (Orthodontics) thesis, Department of Orthodontics, University of the Western Cape. ...
Epidemiology of oral malignancies in the Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Background: Reports on the global incidence of oral neoplasms indicate reduced data from Africa. Population based studies of oral cancer in Sudan and other regions of Africa are scarce. Oral cancer in Sudan constitutes a ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral health care workers of Lesotho regarding the management of patients with oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Lesotho has the third highest prevalence of HIV in the world with an estimated 23% of the adult population infected. At least 70% of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) present with oral manifestations of HIV as the first ...
Volumetric change due to polymerization in dental resins as measured with an electronic mercury dilatometer
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
To determine the total volumetric change and the relative speed of shrinkage of bulk fill flowable composites during polymerization. The volumetric change that occur during the polymerization of dental composite restorations ...
Epidemiological pattern of oral squamous cell carcinoma seen at the Tygerberg academic complex
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Background: Recent epidemiological reports established that there is an increase in
the incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma in young patients. Some report this to be in the absence of contributing habits such as ...
Colorado microdissection needle versus cold steel scalpel for incisions in third molar surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
This study compares the CMN to the steel scalpel by assessing incision time, incisional blood loss, postoperative pain, wound healing, and the incidence of lingual and long buccal nerve injury. Twenty standardised cases ...
A comparative immunohistochemical study of Ki-67 expression in adenomatoid odontogenic tumour, unicystic ameloblastoma and dentigerous cyst
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of this study was to investigate the biological profile oftheAOT by comparing the Ki-67 proliferative indices of the AOT, Unicystic Ameloblastoma (UA) and Dentigerous Cyst (DC) using ImmunoRatio® software. Adenomatoid ...
Volumetric change due to polymerization in dental resins as measured with an electronic mercury dilatometer
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Objectives: To determine the total volumetric change and the relative speed of shrinkage of bulk fill flowable composites during polymerization. Background: The volumetric change that occur during the polymerization of ...
Oral cancer knowledge, attitudes and practices among dentists in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of the present study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and
practice of dentists related to oral cancer prevention and early detection in public
dental clinics in Khartoum State, Sudan