Browsing Magister Chirurgiae Dentium - MChD (Oral Medicine and Periodontics) by Issue Date
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Epidemiological pattern of oral squamous cell carcinoma seen at the Tygerberg academic complex
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Background: Recent epidemiological reports established that there is an increase in the incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma in young patients. Some report this to be in the absence of contributing habits such as ... -
Xerostomia and hyposalivation in HIV positive patients with and without HAART
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Introduction: Xerostomia and reduced salivary flow have been reported often enough among HIV positive patients. Strong associations have also been established between HIV infection and oral effects of reduced salivary flow ... -
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 ... -
Diode laser as an additional therapeutic measure in reducing red complex bacteria in chronic periodontitis
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)This mini-thesis assessed whether a diode laser with a wavelength of 810 ± 10nm can be utilized as an adjunct to conventional management (i.e. scaling, root planing and polishing) of chronic periodontitis during initial ... -
Antimicrobial efficacy of Nonchlorhexidine non-Alcohol containing mouthrinses
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Aim: to compare antimicrobial efficacy of three different non-chlorhexidine non-alcohol containing mouthrinses. Objectives: to test antimicrobial efficacy of Colgate total®, Biobalance mouthwash® and Listerine Zero® ... -
The effect of cigarette smoking on whole stimulated salivary flow rate and pH
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Introduction: Saliva is a significant biological fluid involved in the maintenance of good oral health. Cigarette smoking exerts detrimental effects on oral health and has been shown to affect saliva, but with no consensus ... -
Salivary creatinine as a diagnostic tool for evaluating patients with chronic kidney disease
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)BACKGROUND Preliminary studies have shown the potential use of saliva in the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD). For saliva to completely replace serum as a diagnostic and monitoring tool for CKD, studies must be ... -
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. ... -
An in-vitro study of antifungal activity of gymnemic acid
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Candida species are frequently isolated from oral mucosal surfaces of healthy individuals and is the most common genus responsible for up to 75% of all candidal infections. The most common problems associated management ... -
Knowledge and practice of emergency doctors regarding traumatic dental injuries
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Traumatic dental injuries (TDI's) are an important public health problem in children and adolescents worldwide. The emergency center (EC) serves as the spearhead to the hospital as it has to deal with a broad spectrum of ... -
The in vitro antimicrobial activity of advanced platelet rich fibrin (A-PRF) against microorganisms of the oral cavity
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)In recent years, the development and use of autologous platelet rich concentrates (PC's) has gained traction within the rapidly progressive, multidisciplinary field of regenerative medicine. A PC subtype, marketed as ... -
The antimicrobial efficacy of a carbohydrate derived fulvic acid as a pre-periodontal procedure mouth rinse
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The aim of this study was to assess whether a mouthwash containing carbohydrate derived fulvic acid, is effective in reducing the salivary microbial count pre-operatively. Endeavours have been made to reduce the risk of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A description of dental implants placed at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Purpose This study analyzed the dental surgical implant therapy in the past 5 years at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre, UWC Dental School, Cape Town, South Africa. The findings of this study serve as a guideline for the ... -
Periodontal status and associated factors in adults with hearing impairment
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Hearing impairment contributes significantly to the global burden of disabilities and has reported to be a prevalent disability in South Africa. The hearing impaired population has been associated with low levels of oral ... -
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 ... -
An assessment of the factors affecting the efficacy of periodontal treatment carried out by postgraduate periodontology students.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases worldwide. Periodontal treatment aims to prevent disease progression and restore functional and aesthetic dentition. The purpose of studying periodontal treatment ... -
An In vitro Study of Bacterial Leakage of a Novel Implant Abutment Interface
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background: The two-stage implant system has proven to be a successful technique in replacing missing teeth (Nascimento et al., 2008). Nevertheless, the presence of micro-gaps that could entrap microbes at the implant-abutment ...