Browsing Department of Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery by Issue Date
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Comparison of a piezoelectric and a standard surgical handpeice in third molar surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)To compare the use of a piezoelectric with a standard surgical handpiece in third molar surgery. Thirty patients requiring removal of third molars were included in the study. Panoramic radiographs were used to assess the ... -
An evaluation of Shandon Papspin liquid based oral test utilizing a novel cytologic scoring system
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Background and Aims: While a single “high quality” oral liquid based cytology (LBC) study has shown a high sensitivity and specificity for the technique in detection of oral dysplasia and malignancy, the high unit cost of ... -
Comparison of an intra-oral approach using a contra-angle hand piece with the transbuccal technique for mandibular angle fracture repair
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Purpose: To compare the intra-oral approach using a contra-angled hand piece with the standard transbuccal approach in the treatment of mandibular angle fractures. Patients and Methods: Thirty patients with isolated ... -
The assessment of osseous changes in the temporomandibular joint using cone beam computed tomography
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Aim: To compare osseous changes in the mandibular condyles in patients presenting to the Oral Health Center, Tygerburg Campus, with and without clicking of the temporomandibular joint. Background: Clicking of the ... -
Colorado microdissection needle versus cold steel scalpel for incisions in third molar surgery
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This study compares the CMN to the steel scalpel by assessing incision time, incisional blood loss, postoperative pain, wound healing, and the incidence of lingual and long buccal nerve injury. Twenty standardised cases ... -
A comparative immunohistochemical study of Ki-67 expression in adenomatoid odontogenic tumour, unicystic ameloblastoma and dentigerous cyst
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this study was to investigate the biological profile oftheAOT by comparing the Ki-67 proliferative indices of the AOT, Unicystic Ameloblastoma (UA) and Dentigerous Cyst (DC) using ImmunoRatio® software. Adenomatoid ... -
Analysis of the occurrence of taurodontism in patients attending the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Aim: Analysis of the occurrence of taurodont molars among patients attending the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre. Methodology: A retrospective descriptive study comprising 1608 panoramic radiographs of patient records, 815 ... -
Knowledge and attitude of dentists regarding radiation safety in government dental clinics in Khartoum, Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The level of knowledge and the attitude of dentists regarding radiation safety will have a direct impact on patient exposure to radiation. Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of ... -
Total and bioavailable fluoride concentrations in commercially available toothpastes in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)High caries burden coupled with a lack of water and salt fluoridation make it imperative that toothpastes marketed to the South African consumer demonstrate adequate caries inhibition. It is generally accepted that an ... -
Post-operative computed tomography scans in severe cervicofacial infections
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Purpose: To assess the value of postoperative CT scans in the management of severe cervicofacial infections or deep neck abscesses. Patients and Methods: Thirteen patients underwent post-operative contrast enhanced CT scans ... -
Correlating the intra-operative position of the inferior alveolar nerve with pre-operative cone- beam computer tomography in bilateral sagittal split osteotomies
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate whether a correlation exists between the intra- operative position of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve (IAN) and the nerve position as noted on a pre-operative Cone Beam Computer ... -
Immediate versus delayed surgical management of septic mandibular fractures
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Aim: The aim of the study was to compare immediate and delayed surgical management of septic mandibular fractures. Introduction: Infected mandible fractures can be treated via diverse protocols. Two recognized protocols ... -
Ossifying fibroma : a clinical and radiological study at the University of the Western Cape Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Ossifying fibroma (OF) is the most frequent of the three fibro-osseous lesions of the jaws. It occurs mostly in patients between the age of 20 and 40 years. Females are more commonly affected than males. Clinically, OF ... -
The extent of the role of apoptosis in oral lichen planus – a morphometric study
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a T-cell mediated chronic inflammatory disease with different clinical types that remains inscrutable in respect of its pathogenetic mechanisms and effective therapy. Increased apoptosis may ... -
Sex determination by measuring the maximum width of maxillary incisors, canines and mandibular canines in a sample of young South African adults
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Sex determination of human remains is often a dilemma for forensic experts due to the decomposing factor, or, if only part of a body is found. The analysis of DNA is thought to be the most accurate method for sex determination, ... -
The management of a safe and cost effective conscious sedation unit
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Conscious sedation or moderate sedation and analgesia is an effective and popular alternative option for procedures outside the operating theater. If conscious sedation is a viable alternative to general anaesthesia then ... -
Hard tissue features associated with the presence of impacted mandibular third molars
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Different pathology associated with impacted wisdom teeth in the oral cavity showed that it is prevalent and may lead to varied dental complications. This study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional retrospective analytical ... -
Quality of life change in patients on the third molar surgery waiting list at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Aim: To assess the change in the quality of life of patients while on the third molar surgery waiting list. Introduction: A large number of patients routinely present at the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre for removal of ... -
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 ... -
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 ...