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An in vitro study of the properties of GICs with bioactive biomaterial modification
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The fluoride release and chemical adherence to tooth structure remain the most desirable
features of glass ionomer restorative cements (GICs). Although the physical properties for
multi-surface restorations are well-defined, ...
Synthesis and characterization of biopolymer nanoapatite composite electrospun bioactive scaffold: A potential application for guided tissue/bone regeneration
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Search for an ideal scaffold for guided tissue/bone (GTR/GBR) regeneration continues as
till now none of the commercially available GTR/GBR membrane fulfils the desired
criteria. Currently, a variety of new materials and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Accuracy of Orthodontic bracket adaptation
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background: A close marginal adaptation between the tooth and the bracket base is important
since it provides the space for the adhesive. In order to withstand and resist the orthodontic
forces exerted as well as everyday ...
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 ...
Ameloblastoma of the mandible: A radiological and clinical study at the University of the Western Cape Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Ameloblastoma is the most common benign tumour of odontogenic origin
and presents five times more in the mandible than in the maxilla (Reichardt et al. 1995).
Although benign, it exhibits an invasive behavioural growth ...
Cone beam computed tomography evaluation of midpalatal suture maturation in a select Western Cape sample
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
There is controversy in the literature regarding the ideal treatment timing for rapid maxillary expansion. The successful use of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) has largely been limited to young patients with chronological ...
Prevalence of gram-negative infections in cervico-facial sepsis
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
In cervico-facial sepsis a substantial proportion of organisms are normally gram-negative
staining of which the majority are anaerobes (Boyanova 2006 and Sanchez 2010). At
Tygerberg Academic Hospital and Tygerberg Oral ...
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 ...