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Using a mathematical model to determine dental arch- perimeter in class ii patients presenting at UWC orthodontic clinics
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Determining arch perimeter is of importance in both a clinical setting, where it is used to determine space requirements, as well as in an epidemiological setting where it is used to describe large populations.
Physical ...
The description of diagnosed cases of Oral Epithelial Dysplasia at the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is a growth anomaly which occurs as a result of atypical, abnormal proliferation and a change in the architecture and cytological features of cells of epithelial origin, which ultimately ...
Oral health-related quality of life (ohrqol) of oral squamous cell carcinoma (oscc) patients
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) patients suffer from the terrible consequences of the disease and its treatment modalities, and as a result, their Quality of Life (QoL) and Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) ...
Prevalence and location of the secondary mesiobuccal canal in the maxillary first and second permanent molars using cbct; In a sample of the Libyan population’
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Previously, many studies have used cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to
detect and confirm the exact location of the MB2 canal in maxillary molars. It is now considered
the gold standard, as it allows clinicians to ...
An oral health-related quality of life assessment of cleft patients at the Wentworth Foundation Clinic (Kwazulu-Natal)
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
An analysis of the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with orofacial clefts at the Wentworth Foundation in Durban, KZN is presented. Objectives: To assess whether the OHRQoL of orofacial cleft patients ...
The validity of bite mark evidence for legal purposes
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Bite mark evidence has been admitted into US courts since the 1870s. It quickly gained popularity after the conviction of W.E. Marx in 1974 for manslaughter using primarily bite mark evidence. However, since the development ...
A comparison of three types of orthodontic study models
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The aim of this present study was to compare the accuracy of digital and printed study models with plaster study models, that are considered the gold standard.
The objectives were to compare the accuracy of measurements ...
Effect of different resin cements on shear bond strength of CAD-CAM crowns fabricated from hybrid materials.
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
CAD/CAM crowns have become popular due to the many advantages associated with this technology. Optimal bonding adhesion is crucial for the durability of these indirect restorations and many factors influence this crucial ...
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 ...
The association between baby bottle-feeding habits and early childhood caries in young children in Khartoum, Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most common chronic infectious diseases affecting early childhood. It has a multifactorial aetiology and is difficult to control on a population scale. Feeding habits, throughout ...