Browsing by Author "Faculty of Dentistry"
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The accuracy of visualized treatment objectives in bimaxillary protrusion patients
Murphy, Desmond. (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aim of this research project was to assess the accuracy of four different types of VTO [Steyn (1979), Jacobson and Sadowsky (1980), Ricketts (1982) and Holdaway (1984)], in predicting the final result of the incisor ... -
Analysis of coronal discoloration from commonly used obturation materials
Elkhazin, Mohamed M. A. (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The objective of this study was to assess coronal discoloration due to four commonly used endodontic sealers with gutta-percha, using spectrophotometric analysis. Extracted human teeth were obturated with the experimental ... -
The antimicrobial activity of four herbal based toothpastes against specific primary plaque colonizers
Peck, M. Thabit (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Aim: To determine whether there was any significant difference in the antimicrobial activity of 4 herbal toothpastes against cultures of 3 primary plaque colonizers (Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and a ... -
Applicability of tooth size predictions in the mixed dentition analysis in a Kenyan sample
Ngesa, James Lwanga (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Mixed denticentition space analysis forms a critical aspect of early orthodo However, the applicability of these methods in other ethnic groups has been varied and questionable. The aim of this study is to evaluate the ... -
An assessment of comprehensive dental treatment provided under general anaesthesia at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
Ijbara, Manhal (University of the Western Cape, 2006)There are several categories of dental problems in children that cannot be treated optimally in the office settings and are best managed in the hospital theatre. The ability to treat children in the hospital environment ... -
Assessment of tooth movement in the maxilla during orthodontic treatment using digital recording of orthodontic study model surface contours
Harris, Angela Manbre Poulter (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this project was to measure changes in dimension of the first three primary rugae and to evaluate tooth movement in the maxilla during orthodontic treatment in patients treated with and without premolar extractions. -
The association between periodontitis and end-stage renal disease
Nadeem, Muhammad (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Patients who are in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) experience a significantly increased rate of atherosclerotic complications. Inflammation plays a central role in the pathogenesis of these complications. The major acute ... -
Barriers to oral health care among people living with HIV in Kwazulu Natal and the Western Cape
Turton, Mervyn Sydney (University of the Western Cape, 2008)HIV/AIDS is a major problem in South Africa with more than 25 percent of the adult population infected with HIV. Oral lesions and various opportunistic infections characterize the progression of HIV making it imperative ... -
Causes and prevalence of traumatic injuries to the permanent incisors of school children aged 10-14 years in Maseru, Lesotho
Lin, Htein (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence, etiology and types of injuries to permanent incisors among schoolchildren aged 10-14 years from Maseru, Lesotho. Upper and lower permanent incisors were examined for ... -
Changes in arch dimensions after extraction and non-extraction orthodontic treatment
MacKriel, Earl Ari. (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aim of this study was to determine whether there are changes in the interdental arch widths and arch lengths of the mandibular and maxillary arches during nonextraction and extraction orthodontic treatment. The records ... -
Chewing gum therapy in third molar surgery
Otto, Stephanus Daniel. (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to determine how effective a chewing gum regime is in treating the common minor complaints of third molar surgery. The efficacy of a six-day chewing gum regimen in reducing pain, swelling and ... -
A comparative analysis of delivering different modes of dental care at district level
Khalfe, Abdulrasheed Dawood (University of the Western Cape, 1995)The aim of this study is to analyse and compare the delivery of oral health care services based on the prevailing curative paradigm and WHO-treatment norms for the school-going community of Mitchells Palin district in ... -
Comparative bond strengths of stainless steel orthodontic brackets bonded with different bonding agents
Hudson, Athol Peter Gilfillan. (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The aim of this project was to compare the shear bond strengths of three light cure orthodontic adhesive resins with three different stainless steel molar brackets. -
A comparative study of the Oral health Status of Cardiac and Non-Cardiac paediatric patients at Tygerberg Hospital
Zafar, Sobia (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aim of the study was to determine the oral and debntal health status of pediatric cardiac patients, 12 years of age and younger, and compare them with non-cardiac patients. A total of 150 children, 75 with known cardiac ... -
A comparative study to evaluate patient satisfaction with conventional dentures and implant retained overdentures
Al-Makki, Amjad (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 ... -
Comparison of a piezoelectric and a standard surgical handpeice in third molar surgery
Gopal, Ishmael (University of the Western Cape, 2010)To compare the use of a piezoelectric with a standard surgical handpiece in third molar surgery. Thirty patients requiring removal of third molars were included in the study. Panoramic radiographs were used to assess the ... -
Comparison of an essential oil mouth rinse and chlorhexidine on 4-day interproximal plaque regrowth
Jarrar, Ahmed Ali. (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Dental plaque is the most important etiological factor of periodontal diseases. Mechanical plaque control is the most effective way in preventing periodontal diseases. Chemical plaque control methods (such as mouthrinses) ... -
Comparison of an intra-oral approach using a contra-angle hand piece with the transbuccal technique for mandibular angle fracture repair
De Waal, Andre Stephanus (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Purpose: To compare the intra-oral approach using a contra-angled hand piece with the standard transbuccal approach in the treatment of mandibular angle fractures. Patients and Methods: Thirty patients with isolated ... -
Comparison of occlusal rest seat preparations to cast metal rests
Cassim, Shabir (University of the Western Cape, 2007)A well designed metal-based removable partial denture (MBRPD) is a cost-effective and a conservative method of rehabilitating a partially edentulous mouth. The MBRPD demands that the abbutment tooth provides support and/or ... -
Comparison of time taken and breakage of six different endodontic systems to prepare molar teeth
Brittain, Roger (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The purpose of this study was to determine duration time, breakage and apical displacement, whilst using six different endodontic filing systems to prepare molar teeth. A total of 96 molar teeth were used in the study, ...