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An Oral Health Survey among HIV-infected children younger than twelve years of age presenting at the Paediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
HIV/AIDS remains a global health problem. Orofacial manifestations of HIV/AIDS have been found to be among the first signs of immune suppression and have been used in the clini-cal staging of the disease. Infants and ...
An in-vitro evaluation of the physical properties of a new bulk-fill composite
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Dental composite is a synthetic resin that is used as a tooth coloured restorative material in
dentistry. It became the material of choice in the dental field due to its superiority in strength and
aesthetics (Garcia et ...
A study to determine the forensic quality of records and record keeping by dentists in the greater Cape Town area
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
South African dentists have a legal and ethical obligation to maintain complete and
comprehensive dental records. In addition to the legal and ethical requirements, dental records
are also important in the case of medico-legal ...
An in-vitro study of a modified bioactive orthodontic cement
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Introduction: Demineralization of the enamel surface adjacent to bonded orthodontic
brackets during treatment is an ongoing drawback, especially when manifested as white
spot lesions. Enamel demineralization is initiated ...
An in-vitro comparative micro-computed tomographic evaluation of three obturation systems
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Gaps or voids between walls of root canal and obturation material may lead to re-infection of
the obturated root canal. Therefore, adaptation of the obturation material to dentine walls is
essential for the success of root ...
Evaluation of the friction generated by self-ligating and conventional bracket-systems in various bracket-archwire combinations: An in vitro study
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The aim of the study is to compare the frictional resistance generated between
two types of self-ligating brackets; Smart-Clip Metal SL (3M Unitek) and Damon Clear SL
(Ormco), with conventional stainless steel brackets, ...
Effect of diamond-like carbon coating on implant drill wear during implant site preparation
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Dental implants are artificial fixtures that are surgically inserted into the jaws to replace
missing teeth. The success of dental implant treatment is dependent on achieving successful
osseointegration (Branemark et al. ...
Soft tissue profile changes in patients treated with non-extraction versus second premolar extraction protocols - using the Damon system
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Orthodontic treatment has the ability to improve the aesthetics and the function of
patients. In order to create space, orthodontic treatment often requires removal of
teeth. The most common teeth removed for orthodontic ...
Demographic profile, clinical data and radiographic analysis of patients for third molar surgery under general anaesthesia at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Aim
To analyze the demographic profile, clinical data and radiographs of patients who had third molar
surgery under general anaesthesia at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of the Western
Cape over a 10 year ...
Outcomes of mandibular Kennedy class I and II prosthetic rehabilitation
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Loss of teeth has a negative impact on appearance, nutrition, function and diet.
Rehabilitation of tooth loss is an important function of oral health care. Rehabilitation with
removable prosthesis of mandibular terminal ...