Browsing by Author "Hudson, Athol"
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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. ... -
Accuracy of Orthodontic bracket adaptation
Noordien, Naeemah (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: A close marginal adaptation between the tooth and the bracket base is important since it provides the space for the adhesive. In order to withstand and resist the orthodontic forces exerted as well as everyday ... -
A Comparison of the dental age estimation methods of Phillips and Proffit in a sample of South African children at the Tygerberg Dental Faculty
Elgamri, Alya Isam Eldin Gafar (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Background: Dental age is an indicator of the physiological maturity of growing children. Different methods for estimating the dental age in comparison to the chronological age were proposed in the literature. Objective: ... -
Effects of premolar extraction on airway dimensions: A retrospective cephalometric appraisal
Van Zyl, Luzaan (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of retraction of anterior teeth on pharyngeal airway dimensions, after orthodontic treatment of bimaxillary protrusion cases by means of the extraction of four ...