Browsing Faculty of Dentistry by Author "Harris, Angela"
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The accuracy of non-radiographic mixed dentition predictive methods used for the diagnosis of space discrepancies in orthodontic patients in the mixed dentition phase in Africa: A systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy
Brijlall, Sarika (University of Western Cape, 2021)Orthodontic space analysis is a critical component into informing diagnosis and leading to targeted interceptive treatment planning in the mixed dentition stage of tooth development. Accurate and reliable space analysis ... -
Comparative bond strengths of stainless steel orthodontic brackets bonded with different bonding agents
Hudson, Athol Peter Gilfillan. (University of the Western Cape, 2007)The aim of this project was to compare the shear bond strengths of three light cure orthodontic adhesive resins with three different stainless steel molar brackets. -
Comparison between the alpha angle of the maxillary impacted canines on panoramic radiographs and cone beam computed tomography
Alenazi, Khaled (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 ... -
Comparison of the accuracy of direct versus indirect bracket placement in orthodontics: An in vitro study
Streit, Günther Arthur (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 ... -
Evaluation of sterilising methods for re-implantation of orthodontic mini-implants
di Pasquale, Taryn (The University of the Western Cape, 2017)Re-implantation of mini-implants would be financially advantageous in orthodontics and could encourage an increase in use of these devices. An analysis of the bacterial contamination after different sterilising methods has ... -
Evaluation of the friction generated by self-ligating and conventional bracket-systems in various bracket-archwire combinations: An in vitro study
Cupido, Jacqueline Renee (University of the Western Cape, 2017)The aim of the study is to compare the frictional resistance generated between two types of self-ligating brackets; Smart-Clip Metal SL (3M Unitek) and Damon Clear SL (Ormco), with conventional stainless steel brackets, ... -
Is conventional sugar-free chewing gum effective in the management of orthodontic pain associated with fixed appliances? A randomised clinical trial comparing the pain-reducing effects of sugar-free chewing gum versus a placebo medicament
Govender, Yolin (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background and aim: Managing orthodontic pain traditionally involves the prescription of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs combined with other analgesic medication. Sugar-free chewing gum has been advocated in the ... -
Orthodontic treatment need and demand in the Upington area of the Northern Cape Province
Booysen, Jeannette (University of the Western Cape, 2018)When considering a person's self-esteem, behavioural patterns and personal interactions, the one feature having the most impact is their physical appearance. In an ideal world, every person should have a fair opportunity ... -
The orthodontic treatment needs in children aged 12-15 years in a school in Khomas region, Namibia
Serebe, Catherine (University of the Western Cape, 2018)In modern day dentistry, aesthetics forms an integral part of our social perception almost as much as functionality. Malocclusion has been brought to the forefront of developmental anomalies as it can affect mastication, ... -
A radiographic comparison of the proclination of mandibular incisors between Class II extraction and non-extraction cases using the Damon® self-ligating system
Walton, Leeren (University of Western Cape, 2021)The stable position of the mandibular incisors, and the extent to which their spatial position may be changed in the sagittal plane, represents a key point in determining orthodontic treatment goals and objectives. According ... -
Retrospective evaluation of transverse arch dimensional changes in non-extraction and premolar extraction cases using a passive self-ligating bracket system
Coetsee, Marthinus Johannes (University of the Western Cape, 2022)The effect of extraction and non-extraction treatment protocols on the dental arch width has comprehensively been researched. The effect of non-extraction protocols using passive selfligating systems has also been adequately ... -
Soft tissue profile changes in patients treated with non-extraction versus second premolar extraction protocols - using the Damon system
Julyan, Johan Christian (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Orthodontic treatment has the ability to improve the aesthetics and the function of patients. In order to create space, orthodontic treatment often requires removal of teeth. The most common teeth removed for orthodontic ...