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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 ...
Comparison between the alpha angle of the maxillary impacted canines on panoramic radiographs and cone beam computed tomography
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
There is a paucity of studies that make use of the alpha angle as a diagnostic tool to assist with
the interceptive treatment, prognosis, treatment duration and surgical outcome of possible
maxillary canine impaction in ...
Accuracy of Orthodontic bracket adaptation
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background: A close marginal adaptation between the tooth and the bracket base is important
since it provides the space for the adhesive. In order to withstand and resist the orthodontic
forces exerted as well as everyday ...
Cone beam computed tomography evaluation of midpalatal suture maturation in a select Western Cape sample
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
There is controversy in the literature regarding the ideal treatment timing for rapid maxillary expansion. The successful use of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) has largely been limited to young patients with chronological ...
Factors influencing the implementation of interceptive Orthodontic treatment at the level of the general dentist: 24 case studies from the Metropolitan area of Tshwane, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
General dentists in practice (both public and private) are often reluctant to perform interceptive orthodontic procedures on patients that present to their practices. As interceptive orthodontic treatment (IOT) can be of ...
A study to determine the accuracy of Gustafson’s method of age estimation on adult teeth when applied to a sample of the population of the Western Cape
(2013)
Teeth are often used to assist in the identification of human bodies after death,
especially in cases where the body is badly burned or decomposed, as teeth are
usually preserved for a long period of time, even after ...
The perceived and normative orthodontic treatment need of a group of South African children
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Introduction: Improvement of aesthetics is often the reason patients seek orthodontic treatment. The ability to accurately assess aesthetic treatment need from the viewpoint of the patient is necessary. The threshold for ...
Evaluation of the friction generated by self-ligating and conventional bracket-systems in various bracket-archwire combinations: An in vitro study
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The aim of the study is to compare the frictional resistance generated between
two types of self-ligating brackets; Smart-Clip Metal SL (3M Unitek) and Damon Clear SL
(Ormco), with conventional stainless steel brackets, ...
Soft tissue profile changes in patients treated with non-extraction versus second premolar extraction protocols - using the Damon system
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Orthodontic treatment has the ability to improve the aesthetics and the function of
patients. In order to create space, orthodontic treatment often requires removal of
teeth. The most common teeth removed for orthodontic ...