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An in-vitro study of the physical properties of core build-up materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the physical properties of two core
build-up materials (ParaCore and CoreXflow) and compare this to conventional composite
material (Filtek Supreme Plus and SDR Flow) ...
Incidence of plasmablastic lymphoma in HIV positive and negative patients at a tertiary hospital in South Africa (2005-2017)
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The aim of the study was to investigate and describe the incidence of Plasmablastic Lymphoma (PBL) diagnosed at the Divisions of Anatomical Pathology and Haematopathology at Tygerberg Hospital from 2005 to 2017, and to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Oral physiological pigmentation in a Western Cape sample
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Oral physiological pigmentation presents with great variability with respect to sites, forms,
patterns and contrasts in colour. Knowledge of the existence of pigmented lesions and their
significance remained unclear for ...