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A radiographic analysis of the anterior palate as a donor site for bone harvesting
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Autologous bone grafting in conjunction with dental implant therapy is a well-accepted procedure in oral and maxillofacial rehabilitation. A variety of intraoral donor sites, such as the mandibular symphysis, the mandibular ...
Knowledge and attitude of dentists regarding radiation safety in government dental clinics in Khartoum, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
The level of knowledge and the attitude of dentists regarding radiation safety will have a direct impact on patient exposure to radiation. Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of ...
Total and bioavailable fluoride concentrations in commercially available toothpastes in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
High caries burden coupled with a lack of water and salt fluoridation make it
imperative that toothpastes marketed to the South African consumer demonstrate
adequate caries inhibition. It is generally accepted that an ...
Knowledge, attitude & practice of non-dental health care providers in relation to the oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS in Butha-Buthe district, Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
BACKGROUND: The scourge of HIV and AIDS on the people of Lesotho is a huge public health problem faced by the country’s Ministry of Health and in 2005 the national adult HIV prevalence rate was 23% (WHO, 2009). It is ...
A comparative analysis of traditional dental screening versus tele dentistry screening
(University of the Western Cape., 2016)
Background: Teledentistry is the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to provide oral health care services and enhance oral health care delivery to communities in geographically challenged areas. The ...
The effect of storage time on the platelet concentration of Choukroun's platelet rich fibrin (PRF)
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Wound healing is a complex process characterised by the repair and reconstitution of lost or damaged tissue. By the mid 1990s, several methods were proposed to enhance wound healing of surgical sites by introducing high ...
Dental fluorosis and parental knowledge of risk factors for dental fluorosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of enamel that results from ingestion of high amounts of fluoride during tooth mineralization. Drinking water remains the main source of fluoride. Other sources ...
Post-operative computed tomography scans in severe cervicofacial infections
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Purpose: To assess the value of postoperative CT scans in the management of severe cervicofacial infections or deep neck abscesses. Patients and Methods: Thirteen patients underwent post-operative contrast enhanced CT scans ...
The efficacy and safety of intravenous sedation in children under the age of 10 years
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
This study was done to show that sedation is a safe and a viable option in young children. Dental procedures were done on children aged two to ten years. Two hundred children were included in the study. In all of these ...
The management of a safe and cost effective conscious sedation unit
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Conscious sedation or moderate sedation and analgesia is an effective and
popular alternative option for procedures outside the operating theater. If
conscious sedation is a viable alternative to general anaesthesia then ...