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Evaluation of resin-based fissure sealants placed under field conditions
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
BACKGROUND: The application of dental sealants is a recommended procedure to prevent and control dental caries. However, despite strong evidence for the safety and effectiveness of dental sealants, their use still remains ...
Patient satisfaction with health services in a rural district hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
BACKGROUND: The concept of consumer satisfaction is gaining momentum across all business sectors worldwide. In keeping with this trend, health care systems are now also being reviewed to assess patient satisfaction with ...
Water sorption and solubility of resin filled composites
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Resin filled dental composite materials has been introduced into dental practice since mid-1960s as an aesthetic restorative material for anterior teeth (Bowen, 1962 cited in Peutzfeldt, 1997). Since then, they have undergone ...
A Comparison of the dental age estimation methods of Phillips and Proffit in a sample of South African children at the Tygerberg Dental Faculty
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Background: Dental age is an indicator of the physiological maturity of growing children. Different methods for estimating the dental age in comparison to the chronological age were proposed in the literature. Objective: ...
Analysis of the occurrence of taurodontism in patients attending the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Aim: Analysis of the occurrence of taurodont molars among patients attending the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre. Methodology: A retrospective descriptive study comprising 1608 panoramic radiographs of patient records, 815 ...
A radiographic analysis of the anterior palate as a donor site for bone harvesting
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Autologous bone grafting in conjunction with dental implant therapy is a well-accepted procedure in oral and maxillofacial rehabilitation. A variety of intraoral donor sites, such as the mandibular symphysis, the mandibular ...
Knowledge and attitude of dentists regarding radiation safety in government dental clinics in Khartoum, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
The level of knowledge and the attitude of dentists regarding radiation safety will have a direct impact on patient exposure to radiation. Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of ...
Total and bioavailable fluoride concentrations in commercially available toothpastes in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
High caries burden coupled with a lack of water and salt fluoridation make it
imperative that toothpastes marketed to the South African consumer demonstrate
adequate caries inhibition. It is generally accepted that an ...
Post-operative computed tomography scans in severe cervicofacial infections
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Purpose: To assess the value of postoperative CT scans in the management of severe cervicofacial infections or deep neck abscesses. Patients and Methods: Thirteen patients underwent post-operative contrast enhanced CT scans ...
The antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous plant extracts against streptococcus mutans, Escherichia colia and Candida albicans
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
The antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous plant extracts against Streptococcus mutans , Escherichia coli and Candida albicans .Aim: To determine the antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous ...