Browsing by Author "Geerts, Gavm"
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The effect of dentine-bonding agents on the microleakage of provisional crowns
Moosa, Rustim (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The use of provisional acrylic crowns is common practice with prosthodontic treatment. Provisional crowns are prone to marginal leakage and poor retention due to weak interim cements. The aim of this study was to assess ... -
The effect of temperature on the linear dimensional stability of elastomers
Muller, Susan Sanette (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Sometimes, dental impressions need to be transported to distant laboratories. It has been reported that the temperature in a vehicle can reach up to 66C when the outdoor temperature is 38C. These temperatures may be ... -
Mechanical and handling properties of light-cured acrylic resin custom tray material
Khan, Saadika B. (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Both light-cured (LC) and chemically-cured (CC) acrylic resin custom tray materials are used at the Oral Health Centre, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape. At present, the CC acrylic is the standard for ... -
Photoelastic stress patterns produced by the angled distal implants in the All-on-Four concept
Begg, Tasneem (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The purpose of this study was to investigate the stress produced around the angled distal implants under simulated occlusal loading in the All-on-Fourª concept by means of two-dimensional photoelastic stress models. -
The significance of subthreshold symptoms of anxiety in the aetiology of bruxism
Basson, Reneda A. (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Bruxism is an oral parafunctional habit involving clenching and grinding of the teeth that occurs mainly unconsciously, diurnally and nocturnally. It is considered an important contributory factor in the aetiology of ...