Department of Diagnostics and Radiology

Incidental calcifications s of the head and neck on CBCT scans

Ebrahim, Leila (University of the Western Cape, 2022)

One of the most notable additions to the dental imaging armamentarium is the introduction of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning in general dental practices. The multi-planar functionality of CBCT allows for ...

Forensic Radiographic Identification Using Manipulated Digital Dental Images

Wood, Robert Edgar (University of the Western Cape, 1996)

A technique was developed for the assessment of forensic identification using dental radiographs. The technique involved the digitisation of dental radiographs, cutting of a horizontal section from an antemortem radiograph ...

A study of some cultural characteristics and blood serum antibodies: titers 0f enterococci isolated from the mouth and faeces

Slabbert, J C G (1975)

Crevicular epithelium presents no effective barrier to the biologicaJly active constituents of plaque. Moreover, it seems that the production of circulating antibodies, the development of a state of delayed hypersensitivity ...

Oral submucous fibrosis in Durban, Natal: a study of its epidemiology, aetiology and morphological features

Seedat, Hoosen Ahmed (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 ...

A comparison of two liner materials for use in the ferric sulfate pulpotomy

Mohamed, N. (University of the Western Cape, 2004)

Pulp therapy in the primary dentition has always been a source of much controversy. Different pulpotomy techniques and medicaments have been covered extensively in the literature but due to the increasing awareness of the ...

Head Injuries: Risk factors and consequences

Lalloo, Ratilal (University of the Western Cape, 2002)

Injuries, and head injuries in particular, are a common cause of childhood, adolescent and young adulthood morbidity and mortality. The risk factors for injuries in general have been well researched. But it remains uncertain ...

Cephalometric landmark detection: Artificial intelligence vs human examination

Indermun, Suvarna (University of Western Cape, 2021)

Cephalometric landmark detection is important for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. The most common cause of random errors, in both computer-aided cephalometry and manual cephalometric analysis, is inconsistency ...

Prevalence and location of the secondary mesiobuccal canal in the maxillary first and second permanent molars using cbct; In a sample of the Libyan population’

Aburgeba, Hoda (University of Western Cape, 2021)

Previously, many studies have used cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to detect and confirm the exact location of the MB2 canal in maxillary molars. It is now considered the gold standard, as it allows clinicians to ...

The validity of bite mark evidence for legal purposes

Xu, Yuan Chang (University of Western Cape, 2021)

Bite mark evidence has been admitted into US courts since the 1870s. It quickly gained popularity after the conviction of W.E. Marx in 1974 for manslaughter using primarily bite mark evidence. However, since the development ...

‘Recommendations for the development of a framework for radiological imaging studies during implant therapy in SA’

Beshtawi, Khaled Raed (University of the Western Cape, 2021)

Radiographic examination is an essential facet of dental implant therapy, and the success of this therapy depends on a suitable treatment based on adequate clinical and radiographic information. International organisational ...

Sexual dimorphism by measuring the mesiodistal width of the permanent maxillary and mandibular canine in a sample of the South African population in the Northern Suburb of Cape Town.

Abdellatif, Abdelhady (University of the Western Cape, 2019)

Human identification is one of the major responsibilities in the field of Forensic Odontology as it plays a role in identifying deceased individuals using their oral and dental structures. Furthermore, human identification ...

Sex estimation using the diagonal diameter measurements of first mandibular molars in a Sudanese sample

Phillips, Vincent (University of the Western Cape, 2020)

Sexual identification of immature skeletal remains is still a complicated issue to solve in Forensic Anthropology. Sexual dimorphism is the condition where the two sexes of the same species exhibit different characteristics ...

Diagnostic accuracy of maxillary periapical pathology perforating the sinus floor: a comparison of pantomograph and CBCT images

Walters, Jaco (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 ...

Volumetric changes of maxillary sinus post augmentation using CBCT

van Zyl, T (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, ...

The prevalence and pattern of mid facial fractures at Tygerberg oral health centre

Opondo, Florence (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 ...

Synthesis and characterization of biopolymer nanoapatite composite electrospun bioactive scaffold: A potential application for guided tissue/bone regeneration

Nadeem, Muhammad (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 ...