Browsing Faculty of Dentistry by Title
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A study to determine the forensic quality of records and record keeping by dentists in the greater Cape Town area
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)South African dentists have a legal and ethical obligation to maintain complete and comprehensive dental records. In addition to the legal and ethical requirements, dental records are also important in the case of medico-legal ... -
Ability of 5th year Students to Detect Early Interproximal Caries
(2021)Objective: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the diagnostic capability of 5th year students using digital imaging, conventional bitewing radiographs (BW), printed film on paper and to compare the results with ... -
Accuracy and reliability of traditional measurement techniques for tooth widths and arch perimeter compared to CAD/CAM
(The University of the Western Cpae, 2018)BACKGROUND: Plaster models form an integral part of the traditional orthodontic records. They are necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning, case presentations as well as for the evaluation of treatment progress. ... -
Accuracy and reliability of traditional measurement techniques for tooth widths and arch perimeter compared to CAD/CAM
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Plaster models form an integral part of the traditional orthodontic records. They are necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning, case presentations as well as for the evaluation of treatment progress. ... -
Accuracy in reproduction of bounded edentulous saddle areas using different cast fabrication methods: A comparison
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)A common patient-request when presenting to restorative clinicians is replacement of missing teeth either by means of a fixed partial denture (FPD) or a removable partial denture (RPD). For decades, dental casts have been ... -
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
(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 ... -
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 ... -
Accuracy of orthodontic digital study models
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background: Plaster study models are routinely used in an Orthodontic practice. With the recent introduction of digital models, an alternative is now available, whereby three dimensional images of models can be analyzed ... -
The accuracy of visualized treatment objectives in bimaxillary protrusion patients
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aim of this research project was to assess the accuracy of four different types of VTO [Steyn (1979), Jacobson and Sadowsky (1980), Ricketts (1982) and Holdaway (1984)], in predicting the final result of the incisor ... -
Aesthetic outcomes using trans-conjunctival vs transcutaneous approaches for orbital trauma
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Introduction: Maxillofacial and oral surgeons often encounter challenges when choos-ing an appropriate surgical access for patients who sustained periorbital and orbital trauma. There are various surgical approaches/incisions ... -
Age standardised incidence rates and age specific morbidity rates for intra-oral squamous cell carcinoma in blacks on the Witwatersrand.
(University of the Western Cape, 1983)The South African population is made up of Blacks, Whites, Coloureds and Asians. Since each population group is distinct in its culture and habits and have widely differing life styles and socioeconomic levels an ideal ... -
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 ... -
The amounts of fluorides (alkali-soluble as well as insoluble) gained on and in enamel of third molars from a high fluoride area
(University of the Western Cape, 1992)A total of 25 third molar teeth (erupted [9], as well as unerupted [16]), from subjects who had lived continuously since birth in an area where the water fluoride concentration was more than 1,8 ppm, were studied. (The ... -
An in vitro comparison of the marginal adaptation and discrepancy of stainless steel crowns
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The benefits of restorative treatment are to remove cavities or defects, to restore function, maintain the arch integrity and to eliminate the progression of dental caries. The complexity of restorative treatment increases ... -
An in-vitro comparative micro-computed tomographic evaluation of three obturation systems
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Gaps or voids between walls of root canal and obturation material may lead to re-infection of the obturated root canal. Therefore, adaptation of the obturation material to dentine walls is essential for the success of root ... -
An in-vitro evaluation of the physical properties of a new bulk-fill composite
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Dental composite is a synthetic resin that is used as a tooth coloured restorative material in dentistry. It became the material of choice in the dental field due to its superiority in strength and aesthetics (Garcia et ... -
An in-vitro study of a modified bioactive orthodontic cement
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Introduction: Demineralization of the enamel surface adjacent to bonded orthodontic brackets during treatment is an ongoing drawback, especially when manifested as white spot lesions. Enamel demineralization is initiated ... -
An in-vitro study of antifungal activity of gymnemic acid
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Candida species are frequently isolated from oral mucosal surfaces of healthy individuals and is the most common genus responsible for up to 75% of all candidal infections. The most common problems associated management ... -
An in-vitro study of the physical properties of core build-up materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the physical properties of two core build-up materials (ParaCore and CoreXflow) and compare this to conventional composite material (Filtek Supreme Plus and SDR Flow) ... -
Analysis of coronal discoloration from commonly used obturation materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The objective of this study was to assess coronal discoloration due to four commonly used endodontic sealers with gutta-percha, using spectrophotometric analysis. Extracted human teeth were obturated with the experimental ...
