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Oral health status among children with special needs in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
Introduction: Children with disabilities and other special needs present unique
challenges for oral health professionals in the planning and execution of dental
treatment. The oral health of children with special health ...
The prevalence and impact of oral lesions on the quality of life in persons with epidermolysis bullosa
(2010)
Introduction:Hereditary Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare mechanobullous dermatological disorders in which blisters develop following gene mutations. These genes encode structural proteins that anchor the ...
Epidemiology of oral cancer in South Africa 1996-2002
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Oral cancer is characterised by marked geographical differences in frequency and site preference as reported by various studies. In South Africa, a few studies have been reported on the patterns and aetiology of oral cancer, ...
Salivary creatinine as a diagnostic tool for evaluating patients with chronic kidney disease
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
BACKGROUND Preliminary studies have shown the potential use of saliva in the diagnosis of
chronic kidney disease (CKD). For saliva to completely replace serum as a diagnostic and
monitoring tool for CKD, studies must be ...
Antimicrobial efficacy of Nonchlorhexidine non-Alcohol containing mouthrinses
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Aim: to compare antimicrobial efficacy of three different non-chlorhexidine non-alcohol
containing mouthrinses.
Objectives: to test antimicrobial efficacy of Colgate total®, Biobalance mouthwash® and
Listerine Zero® ...
The effect of cigarette smoking on whole stimulated salivary flow rate and pH
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Introduction: Saliva is a significant biological fluid involved in the maintenance of good oral health. Cigarette smoking exerts detrimental effects on oral health and has been shown to affect saliva, but with no consensus ...
The prevalence and severity of periodontal disease in Type II diabetics
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Introduction: The relationship between Periodontal Disease and Type II diabetes has been reported in recent literature. More recent studies suggest that further research is required into the relationship of glycaemic control ...
Xerostomia and hyposalivation in HIV positive patients with and without HAART
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Introduction: Xerostomia and reduced salivary flow have been reported often enough among HIV positive patients. Strong associations have also been established between HIV infection and oral effects of reduced salivary flow ...
Effect of diamond-like carbon coating on implant drill wear during implant site preparation
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Dental implants are artificial fixtures that are surgically inserted into the jaws to replace
missing teeth. The success of dental implant treatment is dependent on achieving successful
osseointegration (Branemark et al. ...
An in-vitro study of antifungal activity of gymnemic acid
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Candida species are frequently isolated from oral mucosal surfaces of healthy individuals and
is the most common genus responsible for up to 75% of all candidal infections. The most
common problems associated management ...