Browsing Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Orthodontics) by Title
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Bond strength of metal orthodontic brackets to all ceramic crowns
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate, in-vitro, the shear bond strength (SBS) and the resultant failure pattern after debonding of metal orthodontic brackets bonded with TransbondTM XT adhesive resin cement and RelyXTM ... -
Chemical aspects of human plaque and enamel
(University of the Western Cape, 1982)The ideal conditions for the use of hydrazinium sulphate as a reducing agent to determine phosphorus in dental plaque were investigated. When this method was compared to the tin (II) chloride (Kuttner and Cohen, 1927) and ... -
A comparison of lay and professional opinion on treatment need and treatment outcome
(A comparison of lay and professional opinion on treatment need and treatment outcome, 1997)The psychological, social, and cultural aspects of facial and dental attractiveness is an integral part of health care. Lay persons perceptions of facial and dental attractiveness are influenced by many factors including ... -
A comparison of three types of orthodontic study models
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The aim of this present study was to compare the accuracy of digital and printed study models with plaster study models, that are considered the gold standard. The objectives were to compare the accuracy of measurements ... -
A critique of the index of the complexity, outcome and need
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The development of a uniform method of epidemiological assessment and grading of malocclusion has been of interest for several decades. Recently, Daniels and Richmond (2000) proposed a new orthodontic index namely the Index ... -
Demarcated hypomineralization lesions: Prevalence, defect characteristics and OHRQoL among a subpopulation of Saudi children attending King Khalid University outpatient dental clinics
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Demarcated hypomineralization lesions of enamel (DHL) are qualitative developmental abnormalities of dental enamel, described morphologically as well-defined areas of hypomineralization. Two distinct entities of DHL have ... -
Dental maturation of the permanent mandibular teeth of South African children and the relation to chronological age
(University of Western Cape, 2008)Age estimation of the skeletal remains of children can be accomplished by examination of the ossification centres and the fusion of the epiphyseal plates of long bones. Dental age estimation is done by examining the eruption ... -
Effects of premolar extraction on airway dimensions: A retrospective cephalometric appraisal
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of retraction of anterior teeth on pharyngeal airway dimensions, after orthodontic treatment of bimaxillary protrusion cases by means of the extraction of four ... -
Factors influencing sorption, solubility and cytotoxicity of a heat cured denture base polymer
(2010)Objectives:Substances leaching from denture- base polymers have been associated with cytotoxicity and allergic reactions. This study examined the effect of polishing,mixing ratios, water immersion temperatures and different ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of interceptive Orthodontic treatment at the level of the general dentist: 24 case studies from the Metropolitan area of Tshwane, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2019)General dentists in practice (both public and private) are often reluctant to perform interceptive orthodontic procedures on patients that present to their practices. As interceptive orthodontic treatment (IOT) can be of ... -
The Impact of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment on the Oral Health- Related Quality of Life in Adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study aimed to determine whether fixed orthodontic treatment impacts on the oral healthrelated quality of life (OHRQoL) in adolescents aged 11-16 years. Oral health determinants, as well as demographic and psychosocial ... -
Influence of orthodontic caregiver behaviour on the perceived satisfaction of patients during orthodontic treatment.
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Influence of orthodontic caregiver behaviour on the perceived satisfaction of patients during orthodontic treatment. Dr. F.J. du Raan M.Sc. (Orthodontics) thesis, Department of Orthodontics, University of the Western Cape. ... -
Is conventional sugar-free chewing gum effective in the management of orthodontic pain associated with fixed appliances? A randomised clinical trial comparing the pain-reducing effects of sugar-free chewing gum versus a placebo medicament
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background and aim: Managing orthodontic pain traditionally involves the prescription of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs combined with other analgesic medication. Sugar-free chewing gum has been advocated in the ... -
Micro-leakage and Enamel demineralisation : a comparative study of three different adhesive cements
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Introduction: Micro-leakage and enamel demineralization is still a major challenge in dental practice. It can lead to formation of demineralization lesions around and beneath the adhesive–enamel interface (Mali et al., ... -
Oral lesions in hiv/aids patients before and after haart treatment
(2009)The initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy has shown to result in successful suppression of viral replications followed by an increase in CD4 lymphocytes, a partial recovery of T-cell specific immune responses ... -
Orthodontic treatment need and demand in the Upington area of the Northern Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)When considering a person's self-esteem, behavioural patterns and personal interactions, the one feature having the most impact is their physical appearance. In an ideal world, every person should have a fair opportunity ... -
Orthodontic treatment need in children aged 12-14 years in Mombasa, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)A public orthodontic system generally is designed to prioritize patients so that those who have the greatest need receive treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the subjective perceptions of the occlusal appearance ... -
The orthodontic treatment needs in children aged 12-15 years in a school in Khomas region, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)In modern day dentistry, aesthetics forms an integral part of our social perception almost as much as functionality. Malocclusion has been brought to the forefront of developmental anomalies as it can affect mastication, ... -
The perceived and normative orthodontic treatment need of a group of South African children
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Introduction: Improvement of aesthetics is often the reason patients seek orthodontic treatment. The ability to accurately assess aesthetic treatment need from the viewpoint of the patient is necessary. The threshold for ... -
Perception of occlusal appearance in 11 to 12 year-old school children in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)A public orthodontic system generally is designed to prioritize patients so that those who have the greatest need receive treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the subjective perceptions of the occlusal appearance ...