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Immediate versus delayed surgical management of septic mandibular fractures
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Aim: The aim of the study was to compare immediate and delayed surgical management of septic mandibular fractures. Introduction: Infected mandible fractures can be treated via diverse protocols. Two recognized protocols ... -
An in vitro study of the microleakage of a compomer (polyacid modified resin composite) bonded to enamel and dentine with different bonding systems and the effect of saliva contamination there of.
(Stellenbosch University, 2002)Restorative systems classified as polyacid modified composite resins, or compomers, have appeared on the market. An example of this is Dyract AP. Dyract AP must be used with the Prime & Bond NT bonding system. Prime & ... -
The incidence of dental anomalies in a Qatari population sample
(University of Western Cape, 2021)There is no data specific to the Qatari population on the incidence of dental anomalies. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of dental anomalies in a Qatari population sample of patients between 6 and ... -
The inter-canine distance in the maxilla and mandible for sex determination in a sample of adults from Khartoum Teaching Dental Hospital, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In forensic odontology, sex determination is one of the key parameters and is a crucial element in identification of a deceased individual by a forensic investigator. Canines are considered an excellent tool to distinguish ... -
Intralesional autogenous fat injection in oral submucous fibrosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic disorder characterized by the fibrosis of the mucosal lining of the upper digestive tract involving the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx and the upper third of the oesophagus. ... -
An investigation into the role of histological parameters in the prediction of the prognosis for tl and t2 oral squamous cell carcinomas
(University of Western Cape, 1998)TI and T2 squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck have an unpredictable prognosis that often pose therapeutic problems. Sophisticated methods such as cytometric DNA analysis, immunocytochemistry and detection of ... -
Knowledge and attitude of dentists regarding radiation safety in government dental clinics in Khartoum, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The level of knowledge and the attitude of dentists regarding radiation safety will have a direct impact on patient exposure to radiation. Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of ... -
Malignant tumors of the maxillofacial and oral region in children: A clinicopathologic study
(University of the Western Cape, 1994)This is a retrospective study of malignant tumours of the maxillofacial and oral region in children that presented over a 20 year period (1973 to 1993) at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur ... -
Malignant tumours of the maxillofacial and oral region in children: A clinicopathologic study
(University of the Western Cape, 1994)This is a retrospective study of malignant tumours of the maxillofacial and oral region in children that presented over a 20 year period (1973 to 1993) at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur ... -
Mandibulo-facial dysostosis - An investigation of the cranio-facial and oral manifestations in South African bantu.
(University of Pretoria, 1975)The subject, an adult bantu male with most of the features of the classical syndrome, is subjected to a physical investigation with the - emphasis on the cranio-facial and oral manifestations. The clinical appearance of ... -
Maturation of the permanent teeth in a Western Cape sample
(1974)The need for in-depth knowledge of dental emergence and calcification in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning cannot be disputed. Serial extractions, treatment timing, bite opening and closing, expansion and ... -
Maxillofacial fractures in children attending the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The literature shows that maxillofacial fractures in children are uncommon. Although the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Faculty of Dentistry, of the University of the Western Cape, has been providing ... -
Non- epithelial bone cysts of the jaw
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Aneurysmal Bone Cysts (ABC) and Solitary Bone Cysts (SBC), both non-epithelial cysts of the jaws are defined as benign lesions of an unclear aetiology. There is limited literature available on these two primary non-epithelial ... -
Oral health-related quality of life (ohrqol) of oral squamous cell carcinoma (oscc) patients
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) patients suffer from the terrible consequences of the disease and its treatment modalities, and as a result, their Quality of Life (QoL) and Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) ... -
Orofacial sepsis and HIV at maxillo-facial surgery units in the Western Cape: a prospesctive study
(2009)The World Health Organisation estimated that in 2002 more than 13,772 000 deaths in developing countries were caused by infections. This accounted for more than 45% of all deaths, making up 7 of the top 10 causes of death ... -
Ossifying fibroma : a clinical and radiological study at the University of the Western Cape Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Ossifying fibroma (OF) is the most frequent of the three fibro-osseous lesions of the jaws. It occurs mostly in patients between the age of 20 and 40 years. Females are more commonly affected than males. Clinically, OF ... -
An osteo-radiographic study of the mandibular canal
(1982)Even though the mandibular nerve is of great importance to the dentist, very little research on the course of the nerve and the relationship of the mandibular canal to the adjacent anatomical structures has been ... -
Outcomes of double miniplate osteosynthesis in the immediate management of infected mandible fractures
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Introduction: A common complication of poorly managed mandible fractures is infection. There is a consensus amongst clinicians in treating infected mandible fractures in an immediate setting. The approach includes drainage ... -
Outcomes of double miniplate osteosynthesis in the immediate management of infected mandible fractures
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Introduction: A common complication of poorly managed mandible fractures is infection. There is a consensus amongst clinicians in treating infected mandible fractures in an immediate setting. The approach includes drainage ... -
A photometric soft-tissue profile assessment in a Western Cape sample
(Uiversity of the Western Cape, 1986)Cephalometric norms for the soft-tissue profile presently utilized in this country, are based almost entirely on North American Caucasian and Negroid studies. Orthodontists use these standards as a guide in the treatment ...