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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 health and nutritional status of the children under five years, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Maseru, Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The aim of this study was to compare the oral health status between well and malnourished children under five years old attending Mother and Child Health clinic in Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Maseru, Lesotho.
Causes and prevalence of traumatic injuries to the permanent incisors of school children aged 10-14 years in Maseru, Lesotho
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence, etiology and types of injuries to permanent incisors among schoolchildren aged 10-14 years from Maseru, Lesotho. Upper and lower permanent incisors were examined for ...
Oral mucosal and facial manifestations of HIV/AIDS in children (Cape Peninsula, South Africa)
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Currently, HIV/AIDS is one of the greatest threats to child survival in South Africa. It is estimated that approximately 6000 newborn babies become infected with the HIV virus monthly i.e. approximately 200 babies per day. ...