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The safety and efficacy of the propofol/ Alfentanil/ Ketamine-bolus technique in midazolam pre-medicated patients undergoing office based plastic or reconstructive surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The purpose of this research project was to assess the safety and efficacy of a combination of drugs for conscious sedation in patients undergoing office-based plastic and reconstructive surgery. A pilot study was done to ...
Photoelastic stress patterns produced by the angled distal implants in the All-on-Four concept
(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 in vitro effect of a tooth bleaching agent on coffee and wine stained teeth
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Summary: Aim: The aim of this laboratory study is to assess the efficacy of a tooth bleaching agent by evaluating the degree of color change with the use of a spectrophotometer and not by the usual subjective, visual ...
Do complete dentures improve the quality of life of patients?
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Few studies have documented the impact of complete dentures on patients’ oral health-related quality of life. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between gender, age, socioeconomic ...
The sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) used as retrograde filling agent in roots with filling and unfilled root canals: an in vitro comparative study
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The aim of this study was to determine whether the presence or absences of the root canal seal had any influence on the retrograde sealing ability of MTA (mineral trioxide aggregate).
Surface hardness of different shades and types of resin composite cured with a high power led light curing unit
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Light-emitting diode (LED) curing lights were introduced to the dental market promising a higher curing efficiency than halogen-based lights. The earlier generation curing lights, however, proved not to be as effective as ...
The retentive strength of bonded amalgam restorations
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Amalgam bonding agents have been shown to enhance retention of amalgam restorations by mechanical means. However, recent studies showed that the use o glass ionomer cements and resin cements as lining and bonding materials ...
Mechanical and handling properties of light-cured acrylic resin custom tray material
(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 ...
Heat transmission along the surface of dental implant
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Objectives: Temperature changes along an implant body have not been widely studied. The objectives of this in vitro study were (i) to establish if the temperature of the abutment influences the temperature of the implant ...
Prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction in subjects with different occlusions using the Helkimo index
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The controversy surrounding the role of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction led to this study. The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence and compare the status ...