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Residual cysts of the jaws: a retrospective study of characteristic features and management at the university of the Western Cape oral health centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Residual cysts are infrequent inflammatory cysts of the jaws which are of odontogenic origin. They are usually preceded by a radicular cyst which has developed apical or adjacent to a carious tooth. These cysts usually ... -
Analysis of dental anomalies in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate at academic hospitals in the western cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The aim of this study is to determine the type and frequency of dental anomalies associated with patients with non-syndromic complete unilateral cleft lip and palate receiving treatment at Academic hospitals (UWC Oral ... -
The Impact of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment on the Oral Health- Related Quality of Life in Adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study aimed to determine whether fixed orthodontic treatment impacts on the oral healthrelated quality of life (OHRQoL) in adolescents aged 11-16 years. Oral health determinants, as well as demographic and psychosocial ... -
Oral health care of the patient receiving Chemotherapy and/or bone marrow transplantation
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)Between September 1992 and August 1995, all patients with haematological malignancies who were treated as in-patients in the Haematology Unit at Groote Schuur Hospital received a twice weekly, oral and perioral examination. ... -
Oral manifestations of HIV infection : implications for delivery of oral health care service
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)The prevalence and determinants of oral lesions related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection were examined in the context of the delivery of oral health care services. This was complemented by an examination of ... -
Dental maturation of the permanent mandibular teeth of South African children and the relation to chronological age
(University of Western Cape, 2008)Age estimation of the skeletal remains of children can be accomplished by examination of the ossification centres and the fusion of the epiphyseal plates of long bones. Dental age estimation is done by examining the eruption ... -
Oral & perioral piercing in Tshwane
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study investigated the common sites and complications associated with oral and perioral piercings, and the oral hygiene practices of people with piercings (piercees)' The attitude and behaviour of piercers towards the ... -
A profile of the Oro-facial injuries in child abuse: a hospital record based study
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Throughout the world there is a general awareness that child abuse and neglect is a serious and growing problem. Child abuse involves every segment of society and crosses all social, ethnic, religious, and professional ... -
Unicystic Ameloblastoma : A critical appraisal
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)Robinson and Martinez first introduced the entity of unicystic ameloblastoma n 1977. Since then numerous case reports and series have been published. The evidence suggests that a more conservative approach can be used ... -
A Systematic Review of the Trends in Fluorosis Globally from 1980 to 2000
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)This mini-thesis presents a systematic review of dental literature with the objective to investigate trends in dental fluorosis during the period 1980 to 2000. A Medline search was carried out for peer-reviewed scientific ... -
A systematic review of the global trends in dental fluorosis from 1980 to 2000
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)This minithesis presents a systematic review of dental literature with the objective to investigate trends in dental fluorosis during the period 1980 to 2000. A Medline search was carried out for peerreviewed scientific ... -
A retrospective anal\'sis of gunshot injuries to the maxillofacial region (1980 to 1995)
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)There appears to be an increase in the use of handguns amongst the civilian population with a resultant increase in the firearm related mortalities in the Cape Town metropolitan area (Lerer et al., 1997). Therefore, the ... -
Commercial baby food: Consumption, sugar content and labelling practices in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)There has been a worldwide increase in the consumption of processed foods in low- and middle-income countries. Processed foods are now easily available and accessible with the increased presence of transnational corporations, ... -
Incidental calcifications s of the head and neck on CBCT scans
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)One of the most notable additions to the dental imaging armamentarium is the introduction of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning in general dental practices. The multi-planar functionality of CBCT allows for ... -
Retrospective evaluation of transverse arch dimensional changes in non-extraction and premolar extraction cases using a passive self-ligating bracket system
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The effect of extraction and non-extraction treatment protocols on the dental arch width has comprehensively been researched. The effect of non-extraction protocols using passive selfligating systems has also been adequately ... -
Caries status and treatment needs of 6- and 12-year-old Western Cape learners in the public sector.
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)There is a need for good oral health data in the Western Cape as effective health care requires good information. The most recent survey was carried out in 2002 (van Wyk and van Wyk, 2004) and therefore there is no current ... -
Professional burnout among dentists in Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional survey
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Dentists are confronted with considerable professional stressors and are highly prone to depression and professional burnout. The present study investigated the prevalence levels of burnout among dentists working in direct ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Oral Health Care Workers towards Infection Control in Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Infection Control is a significant issue for health care systems and is a major public health concern. Dental practitioners are at high risk for cross infection. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, ... -
The perception of occlusal conditions and profiles in a Mitchells Plain school population
(University of the Western Cape, 1993)The prioritisation of treatment opinions by state funded orthodontic programmes has become essential in the planning of services. Numerous indices rate the severity of occlusal conditions; however, all do not adequately ... -
The efficacy of rotary and manual instruments in root canal debridement.
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)It has been shown thot the use of both manual and rotary instruments result in the formation of o smear layer and debris during root canal treatment. The amount thot is formed depends on the type of instrumentation used ...
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