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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. ...
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, ...
Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of school teachers regarding the management of traumatic dental injuries
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Dental trauma presents a significant public health problem due to its high prevalence and effect on the quality of life of children and their families. School is the place where the most traumatic dental injuries (TDI’s) ...
Caries status and treatment needs of 6- and 12-year-old Western Cape learners in the public sector.
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
There is a need for good oral health data in the Western Cape as effective health care requires good information. The most recent survey was carried out in 2002 (van Wyk and van Wyk, 2004) and therefore there is no current ...
Oral health practices and challenges facing parents of autistic children in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Autism, as a neurodevelopmental disorder, is typically characterized by impaired social
interaction, limited interests and repetitive patterns of stereotypical behaviours. Periodontal
status and oral hygiene practices ...