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An in-vitro study of a modified bioactive orthodontic cement
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Introduction: Demineralization of the enamel surface adjacent to bonded orthodontic brackets during treatment is an ongoing drawback, especially when manifested as white spot lesions. Enamel demineralization is initiated ... -
An in-vitro study of antifungal activity of gymnemic acid
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Candida species are frequently isolated from oral mucosal surfaces of healthy individuals and is the most common genus responsible for up to 75% of all candidal infections. The most common problems associated management ... -
An in-vitro study of the physical properties of core build-up materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the physical properties of two core build-up materials (ParaCore and CoreXflow) and compare this to conventional composite material (Filtek Supreme Plus and SDR Flow) ... -
Analysis of coronal discoloration from commonly used obturation materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The objective of this study was to assess coronal discoloration due to four commonly used endodontic sealers with gutta-percha, using spectrophotometric analysis. Extracted human teeth were obturated with the experimental ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of the occurrence of taurodontism in patients attending the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Aim: Analysis of the occurrence of taurodont molars among patients attending the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre. Methodology: A retrospective descriptive study comprising 1608 panoramic radiographs of patient records, 815 ... -
Antibacterial activity of different Iodoform-based preparations used as root filling materials in Paediatric Dentistry
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: The primary goal of pulp therapy in the deciduous dentition is to keep the teeth fully functional in order to prevent arch space loss. A pulpectomy is a pulp therapy procedure indicated when an irreversibly ... -
Antibiotic prophylaxis in third molar surgery
(University of Western Cape, 2007)The purpose of this study is to evaluate the need for prophylactic antibiotic treatment in third molar surgery and to establish specific guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis in the department of Maxillo-Facial and Oral ... -
Antifungal and cytotoxic potential of green synthesized silver nanoparticles
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The rate at which the population is ageing is much faster than in the past. An increase in age results in an increase in oral diseases. One of the most common types of oral diseases in the elderly are fungal infections ... -
The antimicrobial activity of four herbal based toothpastes against specific primary plaque colonizers
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Aim: To determine whether there was any significant difference in the antimicrobial activity of 4 herbal toothpastes against cultures of 3 primary plaque colonizers (Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and a ... -
The antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous plant extracts against streptococcus mutans, Escherichia colia and Candida albicans
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous plant extracts against Streptococcus mutans , Escherichia coli and Candida albicans .Aim: To determine the antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous ... -
Antimicrobial efficacy of Nonchlorhexidine non-Alcohol containing mouthrinses
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Aim: to compare antimicrobial efficacy of three different non-chlorhexidine non-alcohol containing mouthrinses. Objectives: to test antimicrobial efficacy of Colgate total®, Biobalance mouthwash® and Listerine Zero® ... -
The antimicrobial efficacy of three chlorhexidine mouth rinses: an in-vitro analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Different chlorhexidine (CHX) preparations and formulations are available in local markets. Some preparations contain anti-discoloration systems (ADS), additional antimicrobials like cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), or ... -
Applicability of tooth size predictions in the mixed dentition analysis in a Kenyan sample
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Mixed denticentition space analysis forms a critical aspect of early orthodo However, the applicability of these methods in other ethnic groups has been varied and questionable. The aim of this study is to evaluate the ... -
Assessment of a framework for the allocation of primary dental services
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Background: Standardized and evidence-based resource allocation frameworks for timely provision of primary dental services may support equitable distribution of comprehensive dental care. However, such frameworks, which ... -
An assessment of comprehensive dental treatment provided under general anaesthesia at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)There are several categories of dental problems in children that cannot be treated optimally in the office settings and are best managed in the hospital theatre. The ability to treat children in the hospital environment ... -
Assessment of Dental Arch Relationships in a sample of patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) is a specific form of orofacial cleft (OFC) that accounts for 23% of those born with clefts. In the Eastern Cape, Free State and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa (SA), the ... -
Assessment of diagnostic imaging modalities utilized in the diagnosis of the odontogenic myxoma
(2010)Odontogenic myxoma (OM) is one of the rare odontogenic tumours that affect the maxilo-facial regions. Skeletal myxomas are more common than soft tissue types in the facial regions. Odontogenic myxomas (OM) are non ... -
Assessment of infection control in public dental clinics in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The unique nature of dental procedures, instrumentation and patient care settings require specific strategies directed at the prevention of transmission of diseases among oral health care workers and their patients. Aim: ... -
The assessment of osseous changes in the temporomandibular joint using cone beam computed tomography
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Aim: To compare osseous changes in the mandibular condyles in patients presenting to the Oral Health Center, Tygerburg Campus, with and without clicking of the temporomandibular joint. Background: Clicking of the ...