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The retentive strength of bonded amalgam restorations
(2005)
The purpose of this in vitro study is to compare the relative retentive strength of conventional amalgam restorations and bonded amalgam restorations using resin adhesive, glass ionomer cements and resin cements.
The role of traditional healers in oral health care in Kwa-Zulu Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
A qualitative study was carried out to assess the role of traditional healers in oral health care in Kwa-Zulu Natal province, South Africa. The aim and objectives of the study were to assess the oral care knowledge and ...
The effect of dentine-bonding agents on the microleakage of provisional crowns
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The use of provisional acrylic crowns is common practice with prosthodontic treatment. Provisional crowns are prone to marginal leakage and poor retention due to weak interim cements. The aim of this study was to assess ...
Multidrug sedation for dental procedures in children younger than eight
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
In this case study research project I have determined that multidrug sedation in children younger than eight years are possible.Conscious sedation [or sedation where verbal contact with the patient is possible] can be used ...
The retentive strength of bonded amalgam restorations
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Amalgam bonding agents have been shown to enhance retention of amalgam restorations by mechanical means. However, recent studies showed that the use o glass ionomer cements and resin cements as lining and bonding materials ...
Prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction in subjects with different occlusions using the Helkimo index
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The controversy surrounding the role of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction led to this study. The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence and compare the status ...
Maxillofacial fractures in children attending the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The literature shows that maxillofacial fractures in children are uncommon. Although the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Faculty of Dentistry, of the University of the Western Cape, has been providing ...
A critique of the index of the complexity, outcome and need
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The development of a uniform method of epidemiological assessment and grading of malocclusion has been of interest for several decades. Recently, Daniels and Richmond (2000) proposed a new orthodontic index namely the Index ...
Fast track assessment of the conscious sedation patient at the pre treatment consultation in a dental day clinic
(University of Westen Cape, 2005)
This thesis covered the fast track assessment of the referred dental patient for conscious sedation in a day clinic. The assessment took in consideration patient information, medical history, anatomical observations, ...
A comparison of the efficacy and safety of intranasal sufentanil/midazolam and ketamine/midazolam for sedation and analgesia in a paediatric population undergoing multiple dental extractions
(2005)
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intranasal sufentanil/midazolam [S/M] and ketamine/madazolam [K/M] for sedation and analgesia in preschool children that require dental surgery [extractions].
Fifty ...