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Evaluation of the use of the oral health section of the road to health chart (RtHC)
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Dental caries in preschool children remains a major dental public health
problem as it affects a significant number of preschool children in both developed and
developing countries. Dental caries is a multifactorial disease ...
Dental fraud in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Healthcare fraud wastes money that could be spent in the treatment of patients. The
exact amount of healthcare fraud is very difficult to determine, especially in a two-tier
healthcare system like South Africa. The amount ...
Antimicrobial efficacy of Nonchlorhexidine non-Alcohol containing mouthrinses
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Aim: to compare antimicrobial efficacy of three different non-chlorhexidine non-alcohol
containing mouthrinses.
Objectives: to test antimicrobial efficacy of Colgate total®, Biobalance mouthwash® and
Listerine Zero® ...
A retrospective study comparing the Holdaway and Ricketts Visual Treatment Objectives (VTOs) to orthodontic treatment outcomes
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Traditionally orthodontic treatment planning was predominantly based on
the dental occlusion without too much emphasis on and consideration for
facial proportions and aesthetics. Predicting treatment outcomes has
always ...
Maxillary Canine Ectopia and other Developmental Anomalies on Mixed Dentition Panoramic Radiographs at the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The aim of this study was to establish whether there is any
association between developing maxillary canine ectopia and
various other dental anomalies using panoramic radiographs in
the mixed dentition stage of development.
An in vitro study of post-restorative bleaching: effect on microleakage
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Aim and Objectives: To assess the effect of bleaching on the marginal integrity of Class V composite resin restorations. To determine the effect of a 6% hydrogen peroxide over the counter and a 38% hydrogen peroxide in-office ...
The effect of thermal-cycling on the bond strength of a two step and single-step dentin bonding agent
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The aim and objective of this study was to determine the bond strength of a twostep and a single-step dentin bonding agent and to determine the effect of repeated thermal-cycling from 50C and 550C on the bond strength ...
The effect of cigarette smoking on whole stimulated salivary flow rate and pH
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Introduction: Saliva is a significant biological fluid involved in the maintenance of good oral health. Cigarette smoking exerts detrimental effects on oral health and has been shown to affect saliva, but with no consensus ...
The accuracy of the mental foramen position on panoramic radiographs and CBCT
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Data was analysed from 31 archived cone-beam computed
tomography (CBCT) images and Digital panoramic radiographs (DP) for the same patients
taken on the same x-ray machine (Carestream CS9000 3D). The position and ...
Quality of life change in patients on the third molar surgery waiting list at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Aim: To assess the change in the quality of life of patients while on the third molar surgery waiting list. Introduction: A large number of patients routinely present at the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre for removal of ...