Browsing Magister Chirurgiae Dentium - MChD (Prosthodontics) by Title
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A comparative study between thermoplastic and conventional removable partial denture designs
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Three dental laboratories in the Cape Town Metropole that were known to fabricate “flexible” or NMCDs for dental practices were identified and were invited to participate in the study. Their participation consisted of ... -
The effect of impression tray relief holes on tissue displacement: an in vitro simulation
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Background: Mobile fibrous tissue can cause excessive movement of a complete denture during function, causing discomfort for the patient. Extensive tissue displacement during definitive impression making can have a ... -
The efficacy of rotary and manual instruments in root canal debridement.
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)It has been shown thot the use of both manual and rotary instruments result in the formation of o smear layer and debris during root canal treatment. The amount thot is formed depends on the type of instrumentation used ... -
The fracture resistance of structurally compromised roots using different post systems
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The structurally compromised root presents a great challenge to the restorative dentist. The amount of tooth structure that remains after endodontic therapy and post preparation is of prime importance and the strength of ... -
An investigation into the compatibility of some irreversible hydrorocolloid impression materials and dental gypsum products
(University of the Western Cape, 1983)This was based on a similar procedure described by Morrow et al (1971) but differed ln several respects. By photographing the gypsum casts through a stereomicroscope at constant signification and using a constant light ... -
The strength of provisional crown and fixed partial denture (bridge ) materials
(University of Western Cape, 1988)Provisional crown and fixed partial denture (bridge) materials are often referred to as "temporary" materials. The Oxford Dictionary defines temporary as "lasting, or meant to last only for a time; not permanent". Yet ...