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The incidence of dental anomalies in a Qatari population sample
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
There is no data specific to the Qatari population on the incidence of dental anomalies. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of dental anomalies in a Qatari population sample of patients between 6 and ...
Cellular and molecular biomarkers detected in the oral mucosa and saliva in water-pipe tobacco smoking compared to cigarette smoking: A systematic review
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Water-pipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is a form of tobacco use with different names. There is a misconception that passing tobacco smoke through water reduces its harmful effects to increase its popularity. One million individuals ...
An explorative study of the factors possibly contributing to the burden of maxillofacial infection presenting at the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Over the last few decades, and throughout the world, there would seem to have
been an increase in the number and severity of infections affecting the maxillofacial region. In
the South African setting this seems to be ...
An in vitro assessment of the bacterial sealing capacity of narrow diameter implants with Morse-taper abutment connections
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Background: Lack of appropriate bone thickness is a common clinical limitation for tooth replacement, often requiring narrow implants, which have shown better results when combined with Morse taper connections. Little is ...
The efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on healing following surgical removal of third molar teeth
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Aim: A clinical trial to determine the post-operative outcomes of a PRF-treated socket versus a conventionally treated socket following surgical removal of third molar teeth. Introduction: Third molar surgery is a procedure ...
The accuracy of non-radiographic mixed dentition predictive methods used for the diagnosis of space discrepancies in orthodontic patients in the mixed dentition phase in Africa: A systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Orthodontic space analysis is a critical component into informing diagnosis and leading to targeted interceptive treatment planning in the mixed dentition stage of tooth development. Accurate and reliable space analysis ...
Intralesional autogenous fat injection in oral submucous fibrosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic disorder characterized by the fibrosis of the
mucosal lining of the upper digestive tract involving the oral cavity, oropharynx,
hypopharynx and the upper third of the oesophagus. ...
Ability of 5th year Students to Detect Early Interproximal Caries
(2021)
Objective: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the diagnostic capability of 5th year
students using digital imaging, conventional bitewing radiographs (BW), printed film on paper
and to compare the results with ...
A radiographic comparison of the proclination of mandibular incisors between Class II extraction and non-extraction cases using the Damon® self-ligating system
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The stable position of the mandibular incisors, and the extent to which their spatial position may be changed in the sagittal plane, represents a key point in determining orthodontic treatment goals and objectives. According ...
Comparison of the accuracy of direct versus indirect bracket placement in orthodontics: An in vitro study
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of direct versus indirect bracket placement in
orthodontics in a controlled setting. The more accurate the initial bracket placement is the less time
will be required ...