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Patient satisfaction with care provided by a district dental clinic
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Patient satisfaction is critical for the growth of oral health service and practice. The present study was a descriptive study on patient satisfaction with oral health care provided by a district dental clinic. The aim of ... -
Patient satisfaction with health services in a rural district hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)BACKGROUND: The concept of consumer satisfaction is gaining momentum across all business sectors worldwide. In keeping with this trend, health care systems are now also being reviewed to assess patient satisfaction with ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Perception of occlusal appearance in 11 to 12 year-old school children in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)A public orthodontic system generally is designed to prioritize patients so that those who have the greatest need receive treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the subjective perceptions of the occlusal appearance ... -
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 ... -
Peri-implant health and disease: A Cross-sectional study
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Introduction: Preventive strategies that address peri-implant diseases can only be developed appropriately when there is thorough knowledge of the prevalence of disease based on standardized assessment protocols and case ... -
Periodontal disease in an adolescent Caucasian population in South Africa - An epidemiological survey
(University of the Western Cape, 1983)The epidemiology of periodontal disease in the Republic of South Africa has received only scant attention in the past and consequently the available information is limited. The present study was therefore planned with the ... -
Periodontal status and associated factors in adults with hearing impairment
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Hearing impairment contributes significantly to the global burden of disabilities and has reported to be a prevalent disability in South Africa. The hearing impaired population has been associated with low levels of oral ... -
Phenytoin-sodium induced gingival overgrowth
(University of Stellenbosch, 1984)Epilepsy is a fairly common condition and the anti-convulsant drug, phenytoin sodium, has been used in its treatment for over 40 years. Shortly after its introduction, the side-effect of gingival overgrowth was re'{XJrted ... -
Photoelastic stress patterns produced by the angled distal implants in the All-on-Four concept
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The purpose of this study was to investigate the stress produced around the angled distal implants under simulated occlusal loading in the All-on-Fourª concept by means of two-dimensional photoelastic stress models. -
A photometric soft-tissue profile assessment in a Western Cape sample
(Uiversity of the Western Cape, 1986)Cephalometric norms for the soft-tissue profile presently utilized in this country, are based almost entirely on North American Caucasian and Negroid studies. Orthodontists use these standards as a guide in the treatment ... -
The Physical and Mechanical Aspects of Orthodontic Appliances
(University of the Western Cape, 1978)These laws were first published in Latin,in 1687.The first law may be literally translated thus, Every body continues in its state of reat or of uniform motion in a straight line ,unless it is compelled to change that state ... -
Post-operative computed tomography scans in severe cervicofacial infections
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Purpose: To assess the value of postoperative CT scans in the management of severe cervicofacial infections or deep neck abscesses. Patients and Methods: Thirteen patients underwent post-operative contrast enhanced CT scans ... -
Pre and Postnatal growth and development of the Mandible
(University of the Western Cape, 1977)This paper has attempted to describe the prenatal development of the mandible in humans and ita postnatal growth. The various theories of how this growth occurs have been described including the historical work by Brash, ... -
The prevalence and impact of oral lesions on the quality of life in persons with epidermolysis bullosa
(2010)Introduction:Hereditary Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare mechanobullous dermatological disorders in which blisters develop following gene mutations. These genes encode structural proteins that anchor the ... -
Prevalence and location of the secondary mesiobuccal canal in the maxillary first and second permanent molars using cbct; In a sample of the Libyan population’
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Previously, many studies have used cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to detect and confirm the exact location of the MB2 canal in maxillary molars. It is now considered the gold standard, as it allows clinicians to ... -
The prevalence and pattern of mid facial fractures at Tygerberg oral health centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: Changing trends have been observed in the prevalence, etiology, imaging practice and pattern of presentation of mid facial fractures in different geographical regions. Conventional (plain) radiographs remain ... -
The prevalence and severity of periodontal disease in Type II diabetics
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Introduction: The relationship between Periodontal Disease and Type II diabetes has been reported in recent literature. More recent studies suggest that further research is required into the relationship of glycaemic control ... -
The prevalence of early childhood caries in the Southern Cape Karoo region
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Dental caries is a huge problem among the previously disadvantaged population. Early childhood caries is a problem with infants. This thesis contained information concerning the parents knowledge about their children's ...