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The prevalence of occlusal traits in a Western Cape population
(University of Stellenbosch, 1988)
At the University of the Western Cape there has been a rapid increase in the number of patients requesting orthodontic therapy. The Extent of the problem in this area is not known as no studies have been undertaken in this ...
The strength of provisional crown and fixed partial denture (bridge ) materials
(University of Western Cape, 1988)
Provisional crown and fixed partial denture (bridge)
materials are often referred to as "temporary" materials.
The Oxford Dictionary defines temporary as "lasting, or
meant to last only for a time; not permanent". Yet ...
A critical investigation of paedodontic education with special reference to graduates of the University of Stellenbosch
(University of Stellenbosch, 1983)
In South Africa the general dental practitioner has sole re$ponsibility
for the provision of child dental care. Accordingly, at Stellenbosch
University the objective of the undergraduate paedodontic curriculum is
to ...
Research related to clinical dentistry (1967 - 1983)
(University of Stellenbosch, 1984)
Four spectrophotometric procedures for the analysis of phosphorus were
evaluated (1F1). The phosphorus concentrations in saliva and dentine were
determined. All four analytical procedures were accurate but the one
method ...
A photometric soft-tissue profile assessment in a Western Cape sample
(Uiversity of the Western Cape, 1986)
Cephalometric norms for the soft-tissue profile presently utilized in
this country, are based almost entirely on North American Caucasian
and Negroid studies. Orthodontists use these standards as a guide in
the treatment ...
Phenytoin-sodium induced gingival overgrowth
(University of Stellenbosch, 1984)
Epilepsy is a fairly common condition and the anti-convulsant drug,
phenytoin sodium, has been used in its treatment for over 40 years.
Shortly after its introduction, the side-effect of gingival overgrowth
was re'{XJrted ...
Oral submucous fibrosis in Durban, Natal: a study of its epidemiology, aetiology and morphological features
(Stellenbosch University, 1985)
There is no satisfactory statistical record of oral submucous fibrosis in the Republic of South Africa or India. The present prevalence study of OSF among Indians in the municipal area of Durban was planned by the Institute ...
The oral health status of Xhosa speaking adults in Crossroads
(University of the Western Cape, 1989)
There is an absence of both dental services and systematic planning to meet the oral health needs of the Black* population ~f greater Cape Town. Little epidemiological data exists upon which such planning can be based. ...
Evaluation of two radiographic scoring systems used to monitor caries progression in deciduous teeth
(University of the Western Cape, 1989)
The investigation was designed to evaluate the scoring systems of
pitts (1984), and that of Murray and Majid(1978), when used to
monitor caries progression in deciduous teeth. The evaluation.was
based on the reproducibility ...
Dental health status of preschool children
(University of the Western Cape, 1985)
In the past the dental health of children has been largely neglected,
and not much attempt has been made to involve parents on the importance of
caring for their children's teeth. With the result, dental problems begin
in ...