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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 ...