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Efficacy of alcohol containing and alcohol-free chlorhexidine mouth rinse in reducing periodontal disease during prophylactic treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Chlorhexidine has been established as the gold standard against which new
chemical plaque control agents are tested (Jones, 1997). The addition of alcohol
in a chlorhexidine mouthwash had been widely used, however the ...
Self-assessment of oral health status, behaviours and oral health risk factors among adolescents from urban and peri-urban public schools in Maputo City
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
A good oral health self-perception can contribute to improved knowledge of oral health self-care
and practice as well as increase the proper use of dental care services. This study evaluated how
adolescents from urban ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards preventive dentistry amongst dental clinicians in Gauteng Department of Health
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The Gauteng province is divided into 5 districts each of which have a public based oral health programme. Each district provides oral health treatments such as dental extractions with treatment of pain and sepsis, preventive ...
A comparative study between thermoplastic and conventional removable partial denture designs
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Three dental laboratories in the Cape Town Metropole that were known to fabricate “flexible” or NMCDs for dental practices were identified and were invited to participate in the study. Their participation consisted of ...
Sensitivity to sweet and bitter taste in mother/child pairs and its influence on their caries status
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Introduction: Dental caries has one the highest incidences in children and the host’s diet
may be a major factor in determining susceptibility to the disease. A proposed tool to screen
and identify high risk individuals ...
Awareness and knowledge of oral cancer among dental patients visiting Khartoum dental teaching hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Oral cancer is a major global healthcare problem. Its prevalence is increasing, and
late-stage presentation is common. More than 500,000 patients are estimated to have oral cancer
worldwide. Oral cavity ...
The orthodontic treatment needs in children aged 12-15 years in a school in Khomas region, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
In modern day dentistry, aesthetics forms an integral part of our social perception
almost as much as functionality. Malocclusion has been brought to the forefront of
developmental anomalies as it can affect mastication, ...
An in-vitro evaluation of the efficacy of oral devices to remove dental biofilm from three prosthodontic materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Introduction: The evolution of Dentistry witnessed an increase in fixed prostheses as
opposed to removable ones. Zirconia (ZrO2) and Lithium disilicate (LDS) are
becoming the material of choice in implant or tooth retained ...
Influence of variations in ceramic thickness and bonding substrate on the fracture resistance of lithium disilicate restorations
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Restorative dentistry aims to replace lost or damaged tooth structure with
durable and life-like alternatives. To accommodate the inherent limitations and weakness of
the restorative materials, preparation techniques ...
Relationship of TMD diagnosis and self-reported biopsychosocial status of patients attending the TMD clinic
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: This study aimed to investigate a possible relationship between the
diagnosis of TMD and biographical, psychological and social status of patients.
Materials and Method: All records of patients who attended ...