Browsing Department of Diagnostics and Radiology by Title
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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 ... -
Comparison of an essential oil mouth rinse and chlorhexidine on 4-day interproximal plaque regrowth
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Dental plaque is the most important etiological factor of periodontal diseases. Mechanical plaque control is the most effective way in preventing periodontal diseases. Chemical plaque control methods (such as mouthrinses) ... -
A comparison of two liner materials for use in the ferric sulfate pulpotomy
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Pulp therapy in the primary dentition has always been a source of much controversy. Different pulpotomy techniques and medicaments have been covered extensively in the literature but due to the increasing awareness of the ... -
A cone beam analysis of the maxillary bony canal
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Aim: To determine the prevalence and diameter of the maxillary end osseous canal which carries the anastomosis of the infra alveolar artery (a branch of the posterior superior alveolar artery) and the infra- orbital artery. ... -
Dental maturation of the permanent mandibular teeth of South African children and the relation to chronological age
(2009)Age estimation of the skeletal remains of children can be accomplished by examination of the ossification centres and the fusion of the epiphyseal plates of long bones. Dental age estimation is done by examining the ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of maxillary periapical pathology perforating the sinus floor: a comparison of pantomograph and CBCT images
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Periapical lesions are fairly common pathology associated with the apex of a non-vital tooth. Some chronic lesions develop without an acute phase with no recollection of previous symptoms. It is known that maxillary ... -
The effective accuracy of dental records in forensic dental identification in Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)In Sudan there are currently no programmes targeting dentists to improve their own knowledge about how they can be part of human identification by keeping good dental records. In addition, no guidelines are stated by the ... -
Forensic Radiographic Identification Using Manipulated Digital Dental Images
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)A technique was developed for the assessment of forensic identification using dental radiographs. The technique involved the digitisation of dental radiographs, cutting of a horizontal section from an antemortem radiograph ... -
Head Injuries: Risk factors and consequences
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Injuries, and head injuries in particular, are a common cause of childhood, adolescent and young adulthood morbidity and mortality. The risk factors for injuries in general have been well researched. But it remains uncertain ... -
An in vitro study of composite repair
(2007)The aim of this study is to investigate the repair bond strength of composite resin following micromechanical and chemical means of retention in improving the repair of composite resin specimens. -
Incidental calcifications s of the head and neck on CBCT scans
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)One of the most notable additions to the dental imaging armamentarium is the introduction of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning in general dental practices. The multi-planar functionality of CBCT allows for ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of dentists towards evidence-based dentistry in Lagos, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)This was a cross-sectional study done in Lagos, Nigeria on 114 dentists. The aim of the study was to describe the knowledge and attitudes of dentists towards the concept of evidence-based dentistry (EBD). This study also ... -
Oral cancer knowledge, attitudes and practices among dentists in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of the present study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of dentists related to oral cancer prevention and early detection in public dental clinics in Khartoum State, Sudan -
Oral submucous fibrosis in Durban, Natal: a study of its epidemiology, aetiology and morphological features
(Stellenbosch University, 1985)There is no satisfactory statistical record of oral submucous fibrosis in the Republic of South Africa or India. The present prevalence study of OSF among Indians in the municipal area of Durban was planned by the Institute ... -
Palatal rugae patterns in a sudanese population sample
(2013)Palatal Rugae Patterns in a Sudanese Population Sample Palatal rugae are ridges resulted from symmetrical and irregular mucosal folds of tissue and located in the alveolar third of the palate. Palatal rugae identification ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The prevalence of early childhood caries in the Southern Cape Karoo region
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Dental caries is a huge problem among the previously disadvantaged population. Early childhood caries is a problem with infants. This thesis contained information concerning the parents knowledge about their children's ... -
‘Recommendations for the development of a framework for radiological imaging studies during implant therapy in SA’
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Radiographic examination is an essential facet of dental implant therapy, and the success of this therapy depends on a suitable treatment based on adequate clinical and radiographic information. International organisational ... -
A retrospective analysis of the non-odontogenic malignancies of the jaws using panoramic radiography
(2013)Aim: The aim of this study was to report on the frequency of and radiographic features of non-odontogenic malignancies of the jaws as seen on panoramic images, stored in the radiological achieves over an eleven year period.