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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 ...
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) ...
Nanoparticles as advanced treatment modalities to disinfect the root canal system
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Persistent root canal pathogens are one of the main causes of endodontic treatment failure. These pathogens are usually isolated in areas within the root canals that are inaccessible to mechanical instrumentation, chemical ...
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 ...
The effect of percentage combination of probiotics and chlorhexidine on C. albicans
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background:
Candida is a normal commensal of the oral cavity; these microorganisms can be isolated in 20% to 80% of healthy individuals. Oral candidiasis (OC) is the most common fungal infection related to the oral cavity ...