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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 ...
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 ...
The neutral zone for mandibular complete dentures: A clinical trial
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Rehabilitation of edentulous jaws without the option of osseointegrating implants will remain the only treatment option within reach of many older patients for the foreseeable future. Many routine prosthodontic procedures ...
Evaluation of resin-based fissure sealants placed under field conditions
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
BACKGROUND: The application of dental sealants is a recommended procedure to prevent and control dental caries. However, despite strong evidence for the safety and effectiveness of dental sealants, their use still remains ...
Dental fluorosis and parental knowledge of risk factors for dental fluorosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of enamel that results from ingestion of high amounts of fluoride during tooth mineralization. Drinking water remains the main source of fluoride. Other sources ...
Compliance of public dental clinics in the Umgungundlovu district with norms and standards in the Primary Health Care Package for South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
BACKGROUND: The majority of South African citizens are dependent on the State Health Care system for their wellbeing. Dental services are part of this system. The first line of intervention for oral disease is the primary ...
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 ...
Ossifying fibroma : a clinical and radiological study at the University of the Western Cape Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Ossifying fibroma (OF) is the most frequent of the three fibro-osseous lesions of the jaws. It occurs mostly in patients between the age of 20 and 40 years. Females are more commonly affected than males. Clinically, OF ...
Micro-leakage and Enamel demineralisation : a comparative study of three different adhesive cements
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Introduction: Micro-leakage and enamel demineralization is still a major challenge in dental practice. It can lead to formation of demineralization lesions around and beneath the adhesive–enamel interface (Mali et al., ...
Do patients' expectations influence their satisfaction with complete dentures?
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Background: Most edentulous patients have expectations regarding complete dentures that are not only dependant on past experiences but also the information they received from others. These expectations may impact on the ...