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Association between CD4+T lymphocyte levels and "red complex" pathogens of chronic inflammatory periodontal disease in HIV-positive patients
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background: Infection with HIV results in gradual loss of immunologic functions, especially those mediated by CD4+T helper cells with consequent impairment of the immune response leading to severe manifestations of periodontal ...
A radiographic analysis of the anterior palate as a donor site for bone harvesting
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Autologous bone grafting in conjunction with dental implant therapy is a well-accepted procedure in oral and maxillofacial rehabilitation. A variety of intraoral donor sites, such as the mandibular symphysis, the mandibular ...
The effect of storage time on the platelet concentration of Choukroun's platelet rich fibrin (PRF)
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Wound healing is a complex process characterised by the repair and reconstitution of lost or damaged tissue. By the mid 1990s, several methods were proposed to enhance wound healing of surgical sites by introducing high ...
Diode laser as an additional therapeutic measure in reducing red complex bacteria in chronic periodontitis
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
This mini-thesis assessed whether a diode laser with a wavelength of 810 ± 10nm can be utilized as an adjunct to conventional management (i.e. scaling, root planing and polishing) of chronic periodontitis during initial ...
An investigation of the risk factors and effects of methamphetamine on oral health
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The aim of the study was to document the oral health status of individuals using methamphetamine. Methamphetamine (TIK) is a highly addictive drug that acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system. The clinical picture ...
Epidemiology of oral malignancies in the Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Background: Reports on the global incidence of oral neoplasms indicate reduced data from Africa. Population based studies of oral cancer in Sudan and other regions of Africa are scarce. Oral cancer in Sudan constitutes a ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral health care workers of Lesotho regarding the management of patients with oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Lesotho has the third highest prevalence of HIV in the world with an estimated 23% of the adult population infected. At least 70% of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) present with oral manifestations of HIV as the first ...
Epidemiological pattern of oral squamous cell carcinoma seen at the Tygerberg academic complex
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Background: Recent epidemiological reports established that there is an increase in
the incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma in young patients. Some report this to be in the absence of contributing habits such as ...
Oral health status, knowledge, attitudes and practice among pregnant women attending Omdurman Maternity Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
The aim of the research was to determine oral health status, knowledge, attitude and practicesv regarding oral hygiene among pregnant women attending Omdurman Maternity Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan.
Risk factors associated with peri-implant mucositis
(2013)
Aim: To determine the prevalence of peri-implant
mucositis and the association between systemic and local risk factors