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Colorado microdissection needle versus cold steel scalpel for incisions in third molar surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This study compares the CMN to the steel scalpel by assessing incision time, incisional blood loss, postoperative pain, wound healing, and the incidence of lingual and long buccal nerve injury. Twenty standardised cases ... -
Colour comparison of two composite materials to natural tooth structure: an in vitro study
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)This in vitro study compares the ability of two composite materials Filtek Supreme XTE™ (3M, ESPE) and CeramX™ Duo (Dentsply) against extracted tooth structure using the modern two layering concept. Fifty six extracted ... -
The colour stability of various glass ionomer cements
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Introduction: Together with bonding to both enamel and dentine, an ideal restorative material would display physical properties similar to that of natural tooth tissue and would not be prone to degradation as a result of ... -
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, ... -
Community drinking water fluoridation in the Southern Cape and Karoo Region: a feasibility study
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The prevalence of dental decay is high among lower socio-economic groups in the Southern Cape and Karoo region. 70 - 80% of State employed dentists' time in this region is spent on attempting to reduce the pain and sepsis ... -
Community drinking water fluoridation in the Southern Cape and Karoo Region: A feasibility study
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The prevalence of dental decay is high among lower socio-economic groups in the Southern Cape and Karoo region. 70 - S0% of State employed dentists' time in this region is spent on attempting to reduce the pain and sepsis ... -
A comparative analysis of delivering different modes of dental care at district level
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)The aim of this study is to analyse and compare the delivery of oral health care services based on the prevailing curative paradigm and WHO-treatment norms for the school-going community of Mitchells Palin district in ... -
A comparative analysis of traditional dental screening versus tele dentistry screening
(University of the Western Cape., 2016)Background: Teledentistry is the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to provide oral health care services and enhance oral health care delivery to communities in geographically challenged areas. The ... -
Comparative bond strengths of stainless steel orthodontic brackets bonded with different bonding agents
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The aim of this project was to compare the shear bond strengths of three light cure orthodontic adhesive resins with three different stainless steel molar brackets. -
A comparative immunohistochemical study of Ki-67 expression in adenomatoid odontogenic tumour, unicystic ameloblastoma and dentigerous cyst
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this study was to investigate the biological profile oftheAOT by comparing the Ki-67 proliferative indices of the AOT, Unicystic Ameloblastoma (UA) and Dentigerous Cyst (DC) using ImmunoRatio® software. Adenomatoid ... -
Comparative in vitro study of selected physical properties of activa, cention n and vitremer
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)This study aimed to determine the association between dimensional change and surface roughness (Ra) of Vitremer, Activa and Cention N after immersing them into two different media: acidic and artificial saliva media for ... -
A comparative study between thermoplastic and conventional removable partial denture designs
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Three dental laboratories in the Cape Town Metropole that were known to fabricate “flexible” or NMCDs for dental practices were identified and were invited to participate in the study. Their participation consisted of ... -
A comparative study of the Oral health Status of Cardiac and Non-Cardiac paediatric patients at Tygerberg Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aim of the study was to determine the oral and debntal health status of pediatric cardiac patients, 12 years of age and younger, and compare them with non-cardiac patients. A total of 150 children, 75 with known cardiac ... -
A comparative study to evaluate patient satisfaction with conventional dentures and implant retained overdentures
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The edentulous jaw is a common feature in elderly patients that had lost their teeth during life due to local reasons such as poor oral hygiene and dental caries as well as periodontal disease. Hence these patients are the ... -
Comparing the curvature of orthodontic brackets to the buccal lnclination of the second maxillary premolar
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: The relationship between the curvature of the tooth and the curvature on the corresponding bracket is of vital importance. The closer the curvature of the base to that of the tooth, the closer adaptation it ... -
Comparison between immediate and conventional implant loading for fixed and removable prosthesis
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Literature states that different loading systems have been explored; and are used depending on the clinical situation. The success with each of these systems also differs with regards to quality of bone, the length and ... -
Comparison between pre-menopause and post-menopause women regarding periodontal health status in Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Introduction Little attention is given to oral health; national oral health guiding principles and strategies in several developing countries must be more evident. Hormonal variations that occur before, during, and after ... -
Comparison between the alpha angle of the maxillary impacted canines on panoramic radiographs and cone beam computed tomography
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)There is a paucity of studies that make use of the alpha angle as a diagnostic tool to assist with the interceptive treatment, prognosis, treatment duration and surgical outcome of possible maxillary canine impaction in ... -
Comparison of a piezoelectric and a standard surgical handpeice in third molar surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)To compare the use of a piezoelectric with a standard surgical handpiece in third molar surgery. Thirty patients requiring removal of third molars were included in the study. Panoramic radiographs were used to assess the ... -
Comparison of an essential oil mouth rinse and chlorhexidine on 4-day interproximal plaque regrowth
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Dental plaque is the most important etiological factor of periodontal diseases. Mechanical plaque control is the most effective way in preventing periodontal diseases. Chemical plaque control methods (such as mouthrinses) ...