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Influence of a bleaching agent on stained direct composite resins
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Despite the phenomenal strides in research of dental resin composites regarding their physical
and mechanical properties, discolouration, either intrinsic or extrinsic still remains a major
drawback and is one of the ...
A comparative study to evaluate patient satisfaction with conventional dentures and implant retained overdentures
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The edentulous jaw is a common feature in elderly patients that had lost their teeth during life due to local reasons such as poor oral hygiene and dental caries as well as periodontal disease. Hence these patients are the ...
Early Childhood Caries in children 12-24 months old in Mitchell's Plain, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2005/06) defines Early Childhood Caries (ECC) as the presence of 1 or more decayed (noncavitated or cavitated lesions), missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces in any ...
Cytotoxicity testing of various dentine bonding agents using human pulp fibroblast cell lines and a 3T3 mouse fibroblast cell line.
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Introduction: Biocompatibility of all kinds of dental materials is of paramount importance In order to prevent/limit irritation or degeneration of the surrounding tissues where it is applied. Some researchers suggested ...
Oral health of institutionalised children in a place of safety in Moshi, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The aim of the study was to analyze oral health status(dental caries, periodontal conditions, fluorosis and malocclusion) of institutionalised children at Amani and Mkombozi street children homes in Moshi town, Tanzania. ...
Incidence, trends of prevalence and pathological spectrum of head and neck lymphomas at national health laboratory services- Tygerberg
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
MChD (Oral Pathology) minithesis, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Western Cape Among malignant lesions, lymphoma ranks second only to squamous cell carcinoma in frequency ...
An in vitro study of the microleakage of a compomer (polyacid modified resin composite) bonded to enamel and dentine with different bonding systems and the effect of saliva contamination there of.
(Stellenbosch University, 2002)
Restorative systems classified as polyacid modified composite resins, or
compomers, have appeared on the market. An example of this is Dyract
AP. Dyract AP must be used with the Prime & Bond NT bonding system.
Prime & ...
Unicystic ameloblastoma: A critical appraisal
(2000)
Robinson and Martinez first introduced the entity of unicystic ameloblastoma in 1977. Since
then numerous case reports and series have been published. The evidence suggests that a
more conservative approach can be used ...
Oral health of 6-, 12-, and is-year old school children in Omusati region, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
In this thesis, oral health baseline data is established for the Omusati region. It is one of 13 regions in northern Namibia with a population of 244544 (census 1991). The population density is 18 people per square kilometer ...
Digitized and computerized recordkeeping in dentistry (Orthodontics) : A Technologically Advanced Alternative to the Analysis and Storage of Study Models
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The research is aimed at investigating and finding alternatives to the physical necessity of producing and storing plaster casts or stone models of the tissues of the mouth. The quest for time and space is universal and ...