Browsing Magister Chirurgiae Dentium - MChD (Orthodontics) by Author "Harris, Angela"
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Comparison between the alpha angle of the maxillary impacted canines on panoramic radiographs and cone beam computed tomography
Alenazi, Khaled (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 ... -
Evaluation of sterilising methods for re-implantation of orthodontic mini-implants
di Pasquale, Taryn (The University of the Western Cape, 2017)Re-implantation of mini-implants would be financially advantageous in orthodontics and could encourage an increase in use of these devices. An analysis of the bacterial contamination after different sterilising methods has ... -
Evaluation of the friction generated by self-ligating and conventional bracket-systems in various bracket-archwire combinations: An in vitro study
Cupido, Jacqueline Renee (University of the Western Cape, 2017)The aim of the study is to compare the frictional resistance generated between two types of self-ligating brackets; Smart-Clip Metal SL (3M Unitek) and Damon Clear SL (Ormco), with conventional stainless steel brackets, ... -
A radiographic comparison of the proclination of mandibular incisors between Class II extraction and non-extraction cases using the Damon® self-ligating system
Walton, Leeren (University of Western Cape, 2021)The stable position of the mandibular incisors, and the extent to which their spatial position may be changed in the sagittal plane, represents a key point in determining orthodontic treatment goals and objectives. According ...