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The effect of dental treatment on weight gain in children in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Background: There is an increased interest in understanding the effects of severe tooth decay on the physical, anthropometric, psychosocial, functional, and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) among children. ... -
The effect of dentine-bonding agents on the microleakage of provisional crowns
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The use of provisional acrylic crowns is common practice with prosthodontic treatment. Provisional crowns are prone to marginal leakage and poor retention due to weak interim cements. The aim of this study was to assess ... -
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. ... -
Effect of different resin cements on shear bond strength of CAD-CAM crowns fabricated from hybrid materials.
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)CAD/CAM crowns have become popular due to the many advantages associated with this technology. Optimal bonding adhesion is crucial for the durability of these indirect restorations and many factors influence this crucial ... -
The effect of impression tray relief holes on tissue displacement: an in vitro simulation
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Background: Mobile fibrous tissue can cause excessive movement of a complete denture during function, causing discomfort for the patient. Extensive tissue displacement during definitive impression making can have a ... -
The effect of percentage combination of probiotics and chlorhexidine on C. albicans
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: Candida is a normal commensal of the oral cavity; these microorganisms can be isolated in 20% to 80% of healthy individuals. Oral candidiasis (OC) is the most common fungal infection related to the oral cavity ... -
The effect of storage time on dimensional accuracy of elastomeric impression materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Several factors play a role in stability of impressions made from elastomeric impression materials. These include; polymerization shrinkage, loss of by-products during condensation, thermal contraction from oral temperature ... -
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 ... -
The effect of temperature on the linear dimensional stability of elastomers
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Sometimes, dental impressions need to be transported to distant laboratories. It has been reported that the temperature in a vehicle can reach up to 66C when the outdoor temperature is 38C. These temperatures may be ... -
Effect of the ferrule design on fracture resistance of teeth restored with prefabricated posts and composite cores
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The treatment objectives in the restoration of an endodontically treated tooth are maximum retention of post and core and to create a design in which the tooth is preserved when the restoration fails. The ferrule effect ... -
The effect of thermal-cycling on the bond strength of a two step and single-step dentin bonding agent
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim and objective of this study was to determine the bond strength of a twostep and a single-step dentin bonding agent and to determine the effect of repeated thermal-cycling from 50C and 550C on the bond strength ... -
The effective accuracy of dental records in forensic dental identification in Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)In Sudan there are currently no programmes targeting dentists to improve their own knowledge about how they can be part of human identification by keeping good dental records. In addition, no guidelines are stated by the ... -
The effects of diferent reinforcements on the fracture toughness of provisional restorative materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)One of the most critical aspects of successful crown and bridgework is temporary restorations. Failure of temporary restoratins often affects the patient's confidence and mau result in unscheduled appointments for repair. ... -
Effects of premolar extraction on airway dimensions: A retrospective cephalometric appraisal
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of retraction of anterior teeth on pharyngeal airway dimensions, after orthodontic treatment of bimaxillary protrusion cases by means of the extraction of four ... -
The efficacy and safety of intravenous sedation in children under the age of 10 years
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)This study was done to show that sedation is a safe and a viable option in young children. Dental procedures were done on children aged two to ten years. Two hundred children were included in the study. In all of these ... -
Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy In Treatment of Temporomandibular Myalgia: A Randomized Controlled trial.
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Background: Objective: The objective of the study was to compare pain and functional limitation of temporomandibular myalgia patients, before and after low-level-laser treatment (LLLT). Methods: This was a prospective, ... -
Efficacy of alcohol containing and alcohol-free chlorhexidine mouth rinse in reducing periodontal disease during prophylactic treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Chlorhexidine has been established as the gold standard against which new chemical plaque control agents are tested (Jones, 1997). The addition of alcohol in a chlorhexidine mouthwash had been widely used, however the ... -
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. -
Efficacy of gapseal® in preventing microleakage at the dental implant abutment interface
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Dental implants have proven to be a success in the past decades, however the inevitable presence of microgaps at the implant abutment interface leading to microleakage is still a distressing concern. Microbial leakage can ... -
The efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on healing following surgical removal of third molar teeth
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Aim: A clinical trial to determine the post-operative outcomes of a PRF-treated socket versus a conventionally treated socket following surgical removal of third molar teeth. Introduction: Third molar surgery is a procedure ...