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Push out strengths of a double tapered post system with 3 different cements
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The aim of the study was to determine which of the three resin cements would produce the highest debond stress values with a double-tapered fibre post system. In the past, conventional parallel- sided prefabricated or ...
Association between CD4+T lymphocyte levels and "red complex" pathogens of chronic inflammatory periodontal disease in HIV-positive patients
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background: Infection with HIV results in gradual loss of immunologic functions, especially those mediated by CD4+T helper cells with consequent impairment of the immune response leading to severe manifestations of periodontal ...
A Cephalometric Comparison of Class II Extraction Cases Treated with Tip-Edge and Edgewise Techniques
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The Tip-Edge and edgewise techniques are the main techniques that are mostly used in orthodontics, and are applicable to the treatment of any type of malocclusion from the most simple to the most complex. The edgewise ...
Accuracy of orthodontic digital study models
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background: Plaster study models are routinely used in an Orthodontic practice. With the recent introduction of digital models, an alternative is now available, whereby three dimensional images of models can be analyzed ...
The effect of temperature on the linear dimensional stability of elastomers
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Sometimes, dental impressions need to be transported to distant laboratories. It has been reported that the temperature in a vehicle can reach up to 66C when the outdoor temperature is 38C. These temperatures may be ...
Assessment of infection control in public dental clinics in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The unique nature of dental procedures, instrumentation and patient care settings
require specific strategies directed at the prevention of transmission of diseases
among oral health care workers and their patients.
Aim: ...
Oral health status, knowledge, attitudes and practice among pregnant women attending Omdurman Maternity Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
The aim of the research was to determine oral health status, knowledge, attitude and practicesv regarding oral hygiene among pregnant women attending Omdurman Maternity Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan.
Oral health status among children with special needs in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
Introduction: Children with disabilities and other special needs present unique
challenges for oral health professionals in the planning and execution of dental
treatment. The oral health of children with special health ...
School-based HIV counselling and testing: providing a youth friendly service
(2012)
HIV counselling and testing (HCT) is an essential element in the response to the HIV epidemic. Thereare still major gaps in research about the best ways to provide HCT, especially to young people. School-based HCT is a ...