Browsing Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Paediatric Dentistry) by Author "Mulder, Riaan"
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Accuracy and reliability of traditional measurement techniques for tooth widths and arch perimeter compared to CAD/CAM
Elmubarak, Mona (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Plaster models form an integral part of the traditional orthodontic records. They are necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning, case presentations as well as for the evaluation of treatment progress. ... -
Comparative in vitro study of selected physical properties of activa, cention n and vitremer
Mohammed Khair, Ro'aa Mohammed Jafar Mohammed (University of the Western Cape, 2021)This study aimed to determine the association between dimensional change and surface roughness (Ra) of Vitremer, Activa and Cention N after immersing them into two different media: acidic and artificial saliva media for ... -
Comparing the curvature of orthodontic brackets to the buccal lnclination of the second maxillary premolar
Fakir, Yaseen (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: The relationship between the curvature of the tooth and the curvature on the corresponding bracket is of vital importance. The closer the curvature of the base to that of the tooth, the closer adaptation it ... -
An in vitro study of the properties of GICs with bioactive biomaterial modification
Mulder, Riaan (University of the Western Cape, 2019)The fluoride release and chemical adherence to tooth structure remain the most desirable features of glass ionomer restorative cements (GICs). Although the physical properties for multi-surface restorations are well-defined, ... -
An Oral Health Survey among HIV-infected children younger than twelve years of age presenting at the Paediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital
Mathiba, Olorato P. (The University of the Western Cape, 2017)HIV/AIDS remains a global health problem. Orofacial manifestations of HIV/AIDS have been found to be among the first signs of immune suppression and have been used in the clini-cal staging of the disease. Infants and ...