Browsing Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontics by Subject "Dentistry"
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Chewing gum therapy in third molar surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of this study was to determine how effective a chewing gum regime is in treating the common minor complaints of third molar surgery. The efficacy of a six-day chewing gum regimen in reducing pain, swelling and ... -
Oral supplemental interventions for the 6 management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (ras) – A systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is described as a painful, recurrent oral mucosal ulcerative condition in otherwise healthy individuals. Treatment objectives include pain relief/reduction, prevention of secondary ...