Browsing Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Restorative Dentistry) by Title
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The taper of clinical crown preparations done by dental students and dentists in two African countries: a comparative analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Crowns have been used since the 5th century AD to improve both the form and function of teeth in the mouth. A great proportion of the total expenditure on dental care is spent on the provision and replacement of crowns and ... -
Towards a novel toothpaste: the effect of gum Arabic-silver nanoparticles on the oral biofilm
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Background: Oral health is an integral part of overall health and wellbeing of a human being. Over 3 billion people worldwide suffer from poor oral health or dental disease. Oral disease may cause discomfort, pain, ... -
Volumetric change due to polymerization in dental resins as measured with an electronic mercury dilatometer
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)To determine the total volumetric change and the relative speed of shrinkage of bulk fill flowable composites during polymerization. The volumetric change that occur during the polymerization of dental composite restorations ... -
Volumetric change due to polymerization in dental resins as measured with an electronic mercury dilatometer
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Objectives: To determine the total volumetric change and the relative speed of shrinkage of bulk fill flowable composites during polymerization. Background: The volumetric change that occur during the polymerization of ... -
Water sorption and solubility of resin filled composites
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Resin filled dental composite materials has been introduced into dental practice since mid-1960s as an aesthetic restorative material for anterior teeth (Bowen, 1962 cited in Peutzfeldt, 1997). Since then, they have undergone ...