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An osteo-radiographic study of the mandibular canal
(1982)
Even though the mandibular nerve is of great importance
to the dentist, very little research on the course of
the nerve and the relationship of the mandibular canal
to the adjacent anatomical structures has been ...
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 ...
Trends in skeletal maturation patterns in a Western Cape sample
(University of the Western Cape, 1987)
Skeletal age assessment is not only an important aspect in orthodontic treatment planning, but is also widely used in forensic medicine and
physi cal anthropology. Vari aus studi es have shown that chronological age may ...
The history of dentistry in South Africa since 1900
(University of the Western Cape, 1983)
Nineteenth Century dentists in South Africa were brought under the provision of legislation in Natal and the Transvaal (1896) and the Cape Colony and the Orange Free State (1899). By the end of the Nineteenth Century a ...
Understanding and predicting preventive health behaviour in mothers of preschool children
(University of the Western Cape, 1986)
This study was undertaken to examine the preventive dental and medical attendance behaviour of mothers of young children. The 'Theory of Reasoned Action' used to predict intention to visit the dentist and the doctor, ...
Trends in skeletal maturation patterns in a Western Cape sample
(University of the Western Cape, 1987)
Skeletal age assessment is not only an important aspect in orthodontic treatment planning, but is also widely used in forensic medicine and
physi cal anthropology. Vari aus studi es have shown that chronological age may ...
Extraction and retention of teeth in the line of mandibular fracture: A study of a Western Cape sample
(University of the Western Cape, 1986)
Anecdotal and controversial discussion has.always been prompted by the bias of the clinician in relation to whether teeth in the line of fracture should be extracted or retained. In recent years, it became evident to ...
"An investigation of the oral health of a selected group of preschool children in the Western Cape"
(University of the Western Cape, 1987)
The dental clinic of the University of the Western Cape provides oral health care for many preschool children. The clinical observation was that these children presented with rampant dental caries. A recent report compi1ed ...
A review of obturating materials and obturation techniques used in current endodontic therapy with special reference to the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 1981)
A review of current root canal obturating materials and obturation techniques was undertaken. This was prompted by the wide variety of
the materials and techniques currently being used in the Western Cape. A questionnaire ...
Die doeltreffendheid as kariesvoorkomingsmaatreel van in 0,2% en in 0,05% neutrale natriumfluoried-mondspoelmiddel
(University of the Western Cape, 1985)
The study was carried out to 1) determine the effectiveness of the caries inhibiting effect of a weekly mouthrinsing programme in South African schools over a three year period and 2) compare neutral solutions of 0,2 per ...