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The taper of clinical crown preparations done by dental students and dentists in two African countries: a comparative analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Crowns have been used since the 5th century AD to improve both the form and function of teeth in the mouth. A great proportion of the total expenditure on dental care is spent on the provision and replacement of crowns and ...
An in vitro study of post-restorative bleaching: effect on microleakage
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Aim and Objectives: To assess the effect of bleaching on the marginal integrity of Class V composite resin restorations. To determine the effect of a 6% hydrogen peroxide over the counter and a 38% hydrogen peroxide in-office ...
Comparison of time taken and breakage of six different endodontic systems to prepare molar teeth
(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, ...
An in vitro study of microleakage and surface microhardness of nanocomposite restorative materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The demand for posterior aesthetic restorations has dramatically increased in recent years. Several new materials have been developed with improved aesthetic, adhesive and mechanical properties. However, microleakage ...
Influence of a bleaching agent on stained direct composite resins
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Despite the phenomenal strides in research of dental resin composites regarding their physical
and mechanical properties, discolouration, either intrinsic or extrinsic still remains a major
drawback and is one of the ...
A comparative study to evaluate patient satisfaction with conventional dentures and implant retained overdentures
(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 ...
An in-vitro evaluation of the physical properties of a new bulk-fill composite
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Dental composite is a synthetic resin that is used as a tooth coloured restorative material in
dentistry. It became the material of choice in the dental field due to its superiority in strength and
aesthetics (Garcia et ...
Oral health of institutionalised children in a place of safety in Moshi, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The aim of the study was to analyze oral health status(dental caries, periodontal conditions, fluorosis and malocclusion) of institutionalised children at Amani and Mkombozi street children homes in Moshi town, Tanzania. ...
Green synthesised Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and their antifungal effect on Candida albicans Biofilms
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Candida albicans is a clinical fungal isolate that is most frequently isolated from
different host niches, and is implicated in the pathogenesis of several fungal infections,
including oral candidiasis. The pathogenesis ...
In vitro antibacterial activity of three root canal sealers against Enterococcus Faecalis
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The goal of root canal treatment is to eradicate microorganisms in the root canal system of the tooth. However; it has been found that no method of tooth preparation is efficient in eliminating all microorganisms present ...