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The association between periodontitis and end-stage renal disease
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Patients who are in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) experience a significantly increased rate of atherosclerotic complications. Inflammation plays a central role in the pathogenesis of these complications. The major acute ... -
The association of periodontal disease and metabolic control of type 1 adult patients with Diabetes at Tygerberg hospital, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Periodontal disease is chronic inflammation of the periodontium. The inflammation can affect the gingival connective tissue or can progress, into the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Periodontal disease is a ... -
The association of periodontal disease with metabolic control in type 1 diabetic adolescents
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Chronic inflammation of the periodontium is known as periodontal disease. The inflammation can be contained only within gingival connective tissue or can progress, leading to the loss of gingival connective tissue and ... -
Awareness and knowledge of oral cancer among dental patients visiting Khartoum dental teaching hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Oral cancer is a major global healthcare problem. Its prevalence is increasing, and late-stage presentation is common. More than 500,000 patients are estimated to have oral cancer worldwide. Oral cavity ... -
Barriers to oral health care among people living with HIV in Kwazulu Natal and the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)HIV/AIDS is a major problem in South Africa with more than 25 percent of the adult population infected with HIV. Oral lesions and various opportunistic infections characterize the progression of HIV making it imperative ... -
Betel nut & tobacco chewing habits in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Betel nuVquid chewing is a habit that is commonly practiced in the Indian subcontinent. This age-old social habit is still practiced by Indians in Durban, Kwazulu Natal (South Africa). The betel nut/quid is prepared in a ... -
Bond strength of metal orthodontic brackets to all ceramic crowns
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate, in-vitro, the shear bond strength (SBS) and the resultant failure pattern after debonding of metal orthodontic brackets bonded with TransbondTM XT adhesive resin cement and RelyXTM ... -
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 ... -
Causes and prevalence of traumatic injuries to the permanent incisors of school children aged 10-14 years in Maseru, Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence, etiology and types of injuries to permanent incisors among schoolchildren aged 10-14 years from Maseru, Lesotho. Upper and lower permanent incisors were examined for ... -
Cellular and molecular biomarkers detected in the oral mucosa and saliva in water-pipe tobacco smoking compared to cigarette smoking: A systematic review
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Water-pipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is a form of tobacco use with different names. There is a misconception that passing tobacco smoke through water reduces its harmful effects to increase its popularity. One million individuals ... -
A cephalometric and dental analysis of treatment outcomes of unilateral cleft lip and palate children treated at the Red Cross children's hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)This study was a cephalometric and dental investigation of the treatment outcomes of UCLP children treated at the Red Cross Children's Hospital (RCCH) with respect to craniofacial morphology and dental arch relationship. ... -
A Cephalometric Comparison of Class II Extraction Cases Treated with Tip-Edge and Edgewise Techniques
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The Tip-Edge and edgewise techniques are the main techniques that are mostly used in orthodontics, and are applicable to the treatment of any type of malocclusion from the most simple to the most complex. The edgewise ... -
Cephalometric landmark detection: Artificial intelligence vs human examination
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Cephalometric landmark detection is important for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. The most common cause of random errors, in both computer-aided cephalometry and manual cephalometric analysis, is inconsistency ... -
Changes in arch dimensions after extraction and non-extraction orthodontic treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aim of this study was to determine whether there are changes in the interdental arch widths and arch lengths of the mandibular and maxillary arches during nonextraction and extraction orthodontic treatment. The records ... -
Chemical aspects of human plaque and enamel
(University of the Western Cape, 1982)The ideal conditions for the use of hydrazinium sulphate as a reducing agent to determine phosphorus in dental plaque were investigated. When this method was compared to the tin (II) chloride (Kuttner and Cohen, 1927) and ... -
Chewing gum therapy in third molar surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to determine how effective a chewing gum regime is in treating the common minor complaints of third molar surgery. The efficacy of a six-day chewing gum regimen in reducing pain, swelling and ... -
Clinical evaluation of shade improvement after in-office vital bleaching
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Tooth discoloration has increased the demand by patients to pursue aesthetic treatment options. Bleaching is considered a conservative approach in performing an aesthetic treatment for discolored teeth; however colour ... -
Clinical evaluation of shade improvement after in-office vital bleaching
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Tooth discoloration has increased the demand by patients to pursue aesthetic treatment options. Bleaching is considered a conservative approach in performing an aesthetic treatment for discolored teeth; however colour ... -
A Clinical Study to Determine the Factors That May Influence Results in Non-Surgical Endodontic Retreatments
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)When faced with a failing or failed root treatment, the dentist must decide whether the tooth can be retreated and saved or extracted. The dentist's decision to retreat is often based on the x-ray presenting a failing root ... -
A clinical, study of the protective effects of the application of fissure sealant prior to the direct bonding of orthodontic brackets
(University of the Western Cape, 1990)Orthodontic treatment sometimes has the unfortunate sequela of white spots forming around the margins of the brackets. These white spots or demineralized areas are of concern to the orthodontist ds they may present an ...