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An in vitro assessment of the bacterial sealing capacity of narrow diameter implants with Morse-taper abutment connections.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Lack of appropriate bone thickness is a common clinical limitation for tooth replacement, often requiring narrow implants, which have shown better results when combined with Morse taper connections. Little is known about ...
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 ...
Knowledge and practice of emergency doctors regarding traumatic dental injuries
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Traumatic dental injuries (TDI's) are an important public health problem in children and adolescents
worldwide. The emergency center (EC) serves as the spearhead to the hospital as it has to deal with
a broad spectrum of ...
The in vitro antimicrobial activity of advanced platelet rich fibrin (A-PRF) against microorganisms of the oral cavity
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
In recent years, the development and use of autologous platelet rich concentrates (PC's) has
gained traction within the rapidly progressive, multidisciplinary field of regenerative
medicine. A PC subtype, marketed as ...
The antimicrobial efficacy of a carbohydrate derived fulvic acid as a pre-periodontal procedure mouth rinse
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The aim of this study was to assess whether a mouthwash containing carbohydrate derived
fulvic acid, is effective in reducing the salivary microbial count pre-operatively. Endeavours
have been made to reduce the risk of ...
The comparison of periodontal health status and metabolic control in diabetic children and adolescents at Tygerberg hospital
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a well-known risk factor for Periodontal disease. Research has established that the prevalence of Periodontal disease is directly related to the glycaemic control of DM in adults and only a few ...
The use of immunophenotypic biomarkers and quantitative polymerase chain reaction as diagnostic and prognostic indicators of diffuse large b cell non-hodgkins lymphoma in Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The incidence of Diffuse large B cell Lymphoma has been increasing lately at an alarming rate especially, in developing countries like Sudan. The standard therapy in Sudan is based solely on the R-CHOP chemotherapy regimen, ...
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 ...
A shear bond strength, microleakage and laser microscopic study of two dental compomers.
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)
Purpose: To evaluate and compare the in-vitro shear bond strength and micro leakage of two compomers with their adhesive systems and to examine the dentine-restorative interface under confocal scanning laser microscopy ...
Oral healthcare of the patient receiving chemotherapy and/or marrow transplant
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)
Between September 1992 and August 1995, all patients with haematological malignancies who
were treated as in-patients in the Haematology Unit at Groote Schuur Hospital received a twice
weekly, oral and perioral examination. ...