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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, ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Antibacterial activity of different Iodoform-based preparations used as root filling materials in Paediatric Dentistry
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background: The primary goal of pulp therapy in the deciduous dentition is to keep the teeth fully functional in order to prevent arch space loss. A pulpectomy is a pulp therapy procedure indicated when an irreversibly ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Comparative in vitro study of selected physical properties of activa, cention n and vitremer
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
This study aimed to determine the association between dimensional change and surface roughness (Ra) of Vitremer, Activa and Cention N after immersing them into two different media: acidic and artificial saliva media for ...