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Diagnostic accuracy of maxillary periapical pathology perforating the sinus floor: a comparison of pantomograph and CBCT images
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Periapical lesions are fairly common pathology associated with the apex of a non-vital tooth. Some chronic lesions develop without an acute phase with no recollection of previous symptoms. It is known that maxillary ... -
An in vitro assessment of the bacterial sealing capacity of narrow diameter implants with Morse-taper abutment connections.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Lack of appropriate bone thickness is a common clinical limitation for tooth replacement, often requiring narrow implants, which have shown better results when combined with Morse taper connections. Little is known about ... -
An in vitro assessment of the bacterial sealing capacity of narrow diameter implants with Morse-taper abutment connections
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Background: Lack of appropriate bone thickness is a common clinical limitation for tooth replacement, often requiring narrow implants, which have shown better results when combined with Morse taper connections. Little is ... -
Comparison of the accuracy of direct versus indirect bracket placement in orthodontics: An in vitro study
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of direct versus indirect bracket placement in orthodontics in a controlled setting. The more accurate the initial bracket placement is the less time will be required ... -
The effect of a combination therapy of Fluconazole and Amphotericin B on the growth and CDR1 gene expression of Candida glabrata
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Candida glabrata (C. glabrata/ Cg) is a pathogenic organism that is increasingly developing frank innate and acquired resistance to the most commonly used antifungal agents, namely, azole group of antifungals. Furthermore, ... -
Outcomes of double miniplate osteosynthesis in the immediate management of infected mandible fractures
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Introduction: A common complication of poorly managed mandible fractures is infection. There is a consensus amongst clinicians in treating infected mandible fractures in an immediate setting. The approach includes drainage ... -
A description of dental implants placed at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of Western Cape, 2020)This study analyzed the dental surgical implant therapy in the past 5 years at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre, UWC Dental School, Cape Town, South Africa. The findings of this study serve as a guideline for the estimation ... -
The effect of percentage combination of probiotics and chlorhexidine on C. albicans
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: Candida is a normal commensal of the oral cavity; these microorganisms can be isolated in 20% to 80% of healthy individuals. Oral candidiasis (OC) is the most common fungal infection related to the oral cavity ... -
Volumetric changes of maxillary sinus post augmentation using CBCT
(University of Western Cape, 2020)By evaluating the air volume of the maxillary sinus pre-operatively (Reading 1 – V1) and postoperatively, 3-6 months later (Reading 2 – V2) the changes using different augmentation materials will be ascertained. Additionally, ... -
Comparing the curvature of orthodontic brackets to the buccal lnclination of the second maxillary premolar
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: The relationship between the curvature of the tooth and the curvature on the corresponding bracket is of vital importance. The closer the curvature of the base to that of the tooth, the closer adaptation it ... -
Prevalence of gram-negative infections in cervico-facial sepsis
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)In cervico-facial sepsis a substantial proportion of organisms are normally gram-negative staining of which the majority are anaerobes (Boyanova 2006 and Sanchez 2010). At Tygerberg Academic Hospital and Tygerberg Oral ... -
Cone beam computed tomography evaluation of midpalatal suture maturation in a select Western Cape sample
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)There is controversy in the literature regarding the ideal treatment timing for rapid maxillary expansion. The successful use of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) has largely been limited to young patients with chronological ... -
Ameloblastoma of the mandible: A radiological and clinical study at the University of the Western Cape Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Ameloblastoma is the most common benign tumour of odontogenic origin and presents five times more in the mandible than in the maxilla (Reichardt et al. 1995). Although benign, it exhibits an invasive behavioural growth ... -
Prevalence of gram-negative infections in cervico-facial sepsis
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)In cervico-facial sepsis a substantial proportion of organisms are normally gram-negative staining of which the majority are anaerobes (Boyanova 2006 and Sanchez 2010). At Tygerberg Academic Hospital and Tygerberg Oral ... -
Comparison between the alpha angle of the maxillary impacted canines on panoramic radiographs and cone beam computed tomography
(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 ... -
The prevalence and pattern of mid facial fractures at Tygerberg oral health centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: Changing trends have been observed in the prevalence, etiology, imaging practice and pattern of presentation of mid facial fractures in different geographical regions. Conventional (plain) radiographs remain ... -
Accuracy of Orthodontic bracket adaptation
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: A close marginal adaptation between the tooth and the bracket base is important since it provides the space for the adhesive. In order to withstand and resist the orthodontic forces exerted as well as everyday ... -
Synthesis and characterization of biopolymer nanoapatite composite electrospun bioactive scaffold: A potential application for guided tissue/bone regeneration
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Search for an ideal scaffold for guided tissue/bone (GTR/GBR) regeneration continues as till now none of the commercially available GTR/GBR membrane fulfils the desired criteria. Currently, a variety of new materials and ... -
An in vitro study of the properties of GICs with bioactive biomaterial modification
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The fluoride release and chemical adherence to tooth structure remain the most desirable features of glass ionomer restorative cements (GICs). Although the physical properties for multi-surface restorations are well-defined, ... -
The colour stability of various glass ionomer cements
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Introduction: Together with bonding to both enamel and dentine, an ideal restorative material would display physical properties similar to that of natural tooth tissue and would not be prone to degradation as a result of ...
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