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An assessment of the factors affecting the efficacy of periodontal treatment carried out by postgraduate periodontology students.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases worldwide. Periodontal treatment aims to prevent disease progression and restore functional and aesthetic dentition. The purpose of studying periodontal treatment ...
An In vitro Study of Bacterial Leakage of a Novel Implant Abutment Interface
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Background: The two-stage implant system has proven to be a successful technique in replacing missing teeth (Nascimento et al., 2008). Nevertheless, the presence of micro-gaps that could entrap microbes at the implant-abutment ...
Oral health status among children with special needs in Khartoum State, Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
Introduction: Children with disabilities and other special needs present unique
challenges for oral health professionals in the planning and execution of dental
treatment. The oral health of children with special health ...
A descriptive analysis of oral lichen planus from tertiary diagnostic centres in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2009)
Lichen planus is a systemic disease that follows a chronic course. The exact aetiology remains unknown but an immune mediated pathogenesis has been implicated. Oral lichen planus is a common form of this disease and can ...
The prevalence and impact of oral lesions on the quality of life in persons with epidermolysis bullosa
(2010)
Introduction:Hereditary Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare mechanobullous dermatological disorders in which blisters develop following gene mutations. These genes encode structural proteins that anchor the ...
Epidemiology of oral cancer in South Africa 1996-2002
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Oral cancer is characterised by marked geographical differences in frequency and site preference as reported by various studies. In South Africa, a few studies have been reported on the patterns and aetiology of oral cancer, ...
The role of traditional healers in oral health care in Kwa-Zulu Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
A qualitative study was carried out to assess the role of traditional healers in oral health care in Kwa-Zulu Natal province, South Africa. The aim and objectives of the study were to assess the oral care knowledge and ...
Management of oral ulcers and oral thrush by Community Pharmacists.
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Oral ulcers and oral thrush could be indicative of serious illnesses such as oral cancer, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), among others. There
are many different health care workers that can be ...
The antimicrobial activity of four herbal based toothpastes against specific primary plaque colonizers
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Aim: To determine whether there was any significant difference in the antimicrobial activity of 4 herbal toothpastes against cultures of 3 primary plaque colonizers (Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and a ...
A comparison of two saliva substitutes in the management of xerostomia during radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The aim of the study is to compare the palliative efficacy of two saliva substitutes (Sinspeek and Xerostom) in patients during radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck. This crossover randomised controlled clinical ...