Browsing Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Paediatric Dentistry) by Issue Date
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Pre and Postnatal growth and development of the Mandible
(University of the Western Cape, 1977)This paper has attempted to describe the prenatal development of the mandible in humans and ita postnatal growth. The various theories of how this growth occurs have been described including the historical work by Brash, ... -
The association between periodontitis and end-stage renal disease
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Patients who are in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) experience a significantly increased rate of atherosclerotic complications. Inflammation plays a central role in the pathogenesis of these complications. The major acute ... -
An assessment of comprehensive dental treatment provided under general anaesthesia at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)There are several categories of dental problems in children that cannot be treated optimally in the office settings and are best managed in the hospital theatre. The ability to treat children in the hospital environment ... -
A comparative study of the Oral health Status of Cardiac and Non-Cardiac paediatric patients at Tygerberg Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aim of the study was to determine the oral and debntal health status of pediatric cardiac patients, 12 years of age and younger, and compare them with non-cardiac patients. A total of 150 children, 75 with known cardiac ... -
Early Childhood Caries in children 12-24 months old in Mitchell's Plain, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2005/06) defines Early Childhood Caries (ECC) as the presence of 1 or more decayed (noncavitated or cavitated lesions), missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces in any ... -
Tuberculosis in the head and neck – experience in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
(2009)Tuberculosis is the world’s leading cause of death from a single infective agent. The World Health Organisation has declared the disease a “global emergency”. Extrapulmonary presentations form a major proportion of new ... -
Dental treatment of pre-school paediatric patients under general anaesthesia in the Western Cape
(2009)AIM:The aim of this study was to review the data available from the Department of Health(DOH), on pre-school paediatric patients treated under Dental General Anaesthesia(DGA), at public health facilities in the Western ... -
Oral HIV knowledge and practices of primary health care nurses in the uMgungundlovu Health District, KwaZulu-Natal
(2011)Aim The aim of the study was to determine the oral health knowledge,management and referral patterns of patients with oral manifestations of HIV by Primary Health Care Nurses.Background Nurses working in Primary Health ... -
The comparison of two doses of intranasal midazolam sedation in a paediatric dental emergency clinic
(University of Western Cape, 2011)The aim of the study was to compare two doses of intranasal midazolam (INM) 0.3 mg/kg and 0.5 mg/kg in terms of effectiveness and recovery time. Design:-This study was a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) and Triple blinded ... -
Testing of the Phillips dental age estimation tables on a sample of black children from Mpumalanaga, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)A number of dental age estimation methods have been developed over the years ranging from the frequently used age estimation of Demirjian et al (1973) and Moorrees et al (1965) to the less frequently used age estimation ... -
The antimicrobial efficacy of three chlorhexidine mouth rinses: an in-vitro analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Different chlorhexidine (CHX) preparations and formulations are available in local markets. Some preparations contain anti-discoloration systems (ADS), additional antimicrobials like cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), or ... -
A Comparison of the dental age estimation methods of Phillips and Proffit in a sample of South African children at the Tygerberg Dental Faculty
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Background: Dental age is an indicator of the physiological maturity of growing children. Different methods for estimating the dental age in comparison to the chronological age were proposed in the literature. Objective: ... -
The antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous plant extracts against streptococcus mutans, Escherichia colia and Candida albicans
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous plant extracts against Streptococcus mutans , Escherichia coli and Candida albicans .Aim: To determine the antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of indigenous ... -
An Oral Health Survey among HIV-infected children younger than twelve years of age presenting at the Paediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)HIV/AIDS remains a global health problem. Orofacial manifestations of HIV/AIDS have been found to be among the first signs of immune suppression and have been used in the clini-cal staging of the disease. Infants and ... -
Accuracy and reliability of traditional measurement techniques for tooth widths and arch perimeter compared to CAD/CAM
(The University of the Western Cpae, 2018)BACKGROUND: Plaster models form an integral part of the traditional orthodontic records. They are necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning, case presentations as well as for the evaluation of treatment progress. ... -
An in vitro comparison of the marginal adaptation and discrepancy of stainless steel crowns
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The benefits of restorative treatment are to remove cavities or defects, to restore function, maintain the arch integrity and to eliminate the progression of dental caries. The complexity of restorative treatment increases ... -
The effect of resin based coatings on fluoride release of glass ionomer cement, an in vitro study
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The use of glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorative materials assists in the prevention of dental caries due to its long-term fluoride release. However, poor physical strength is one of the main drawbacks of GIC. A surface ... -
Accuracy and reliability of traditional measurement techniques for tooth widths and arch perimeter compared to CAD/CAM
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Plaster models form an integral part of the traditional orthodontic records. They are necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning, case presentations as well as for the evaluation of treatment progress. ... -
An in vitro study of the properties of GICs with bioactive biomaterial modification
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The fluoride release and chemical adherence to tooth structure remain the most desirable features of glass ionomer restorative cements (GICs). Although the physical properties for multi-surface restorations are well-defined, ... -
Comparing the curvature of orthodontic brackets to the buccal lnclination of the second maxillary premolar
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: The relationship between the curvature of the tooth and the curvature on the corresponding bracket is of vital importance. The closer the curvature of the base to that of the tooth, the closer adaptation it ...
