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Perception of occlusal appearance among schoolchildren in Limpopo Province
(University of Western Cape, 2011)
The aim of this study is to determine the perceptions of different occlusal appearance observed by schoolchildren aged 13 -16yrs in the Capricorn District of Limpopo Province in South Africa. The study determined ...
Changes in arch dimensions after extraction and non-extraction orthodontic treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The aim of this study was to determine whether there are changes in the interdental arch widths and arch lengths of the mandibular and maxillary arches during nonextraction and extraction orthodontic treatment. The records ...
Assessment of tooth movement in the maxilla during orthodontic treatment using digital recording of orthodontic study model surface contours
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The aim of this project was to measure changes in dimension of the first three primary rugae and to evaluate tooth movement in the maxilla during orthodontic treatment in patients treated with and without premolar extractions.
The accuracy of visualized treatment objectives in bimaxillary protrusion patients
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The aim of this research project was to assess the accuracy of four different types of VTO [Steyn (1979), Jacobson and Sadowsky (1980), Ricketts (1982) and Holdaway (1984)], in predicting the final result of the incisor ...
Efficacy of enamel sealants in preventing demineralisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
To compare the efficacy of two fluoride containing materials, namely, FluorSure and Duraphat, in protecting the enamel around and underneath the orthodontic brackets against decalcification.
The soft-tissue profile preferences of a group of lay persons and professionals
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Although facial aesthetics has always been a part of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, the criteria for facial evaluation have been somewhat arbitrary. They are often based on parameters from the field of art ...
The prevalence of occlusal traits in a Western Cape population
(University of Stellenbosch, 1988)
At the University of the Western Cape there has been a rapid increase in the number of patients requesting orthodontic therapy. The Extent of the problem in this area is not known as no studies have been undertaken in this ...
Orthodontic treatment need and demand in the Upington area of the Northern Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
When considering a person's self-esteem, behavioural patterns and personal interactions, the
one feature having the most impact is their physical appearance. In an ideal world, every
person should have a fair opportunity ...
Evaluation of sterilising methods for re-implantation of orthodontic mini-implants
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Re-implantation of mini-implants would be financially advantageous in
orthodontics and could encourage an increase in use of these devices. An
analysis of the bacterial contamination after different sterilising methods
has ...
A retrospective study comparing the Holdaway and Ricketts Visual Treatment Objectives (VTOs) to orthodontic treatment outcomes
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Traditionally orthodontic treatment planning was predominantly based on
the dental occlusion without too much emphasis on and consideration for
facial proportions and aesthetics. Predicting treatment outcomes has
always ...