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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 ...
Micro-hardness and depth of cure of dental bulk-fill composites
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Resin composite is one of the most commonly used materials in restorative dentistry. However, it has undergone continuous developments like changes in the fillers and initiators. One such improvement is the new bulk-fill ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
Colour comparison of two composite materials to natural tooth structure: an in vitro study
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
This in vitro study compares the ability of two composite materials Filtek Supreme XTE™ (3M, ESPE) and CeramX™ Duo (Dentsply) against extracted tooth structure using the modern two layering concept. Fifty six extracted ...
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 ...
A retrospective analysis of the non-odontogenic malignancies of the jaws using panoramic radiography
(2013)
Aim: The aim of this study was to report on the frequency of and radiographic
features of non-odontogenic malignancies of the jaws as seen on panoramic images,
stored in the radiological achieves over an eleven year period.