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Antimicrobial activity of two South African honeys produced from indigenous Leucospermum cordifolium and Erica species on selected micro-organisms
(BioMed Central, 2008)
Background: Honey has been shown to have wound healing properties which can be ascribed to
its antimicrobial activity. The antimicrobial activity can be effective against a broad spectrum of
bacterial species especially ...
The mixed dentition pantomogram: A valuable dental development assessment tool for the dentist
(South African Dental Association, 2009)
The mixed dentition pantomogram is routinely used in paediatric
patients. This paper discusses the value of the pantomogram
for early identification of problems in dental development during
the mixed dentition stage. ...
Aesthetic clasp design for removable partial dentures: A literature review
(South African Dental Association (SADA), 2005)
Removable partial dentures (RPD) are an effective and affordable treatment option
for partial edentulism. If the main reason
for seeking treatment is the need for
improved aesthetics, treatment should be
geared towards ...
Featuring dental education research: Applying the principles of action research to improve the teaching of dental prosthetics
(South African Dental Association (SADA), 2009)
This article focuses on educational research conducted at the
newly merged UWC faculty of dentistry. The research emphasises
the change in teaching methods employed to address the concerns
experienced in teaching the ...
A comparison of two liner materials for use in the ferric sulfate pulpotomy
(South African Dental Association, 2008)
Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the success rate obtained when applying either a calcium hydroxide (Dycal) base or a zinc oxide-eugenol (Kalzinol) base following the traditional ferric sulfate pulpotomy.
Methods: ...
Characteristics of children under 6 years of age treated for Early Childhood Caries at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre, South Africa
(Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, 2008)
Objective: This retrospective survey highlighted the characteristics of children less than six years of age presenting
with early childhood caries(ECC) who had two or more teeth extracted under intravenous sedation
at ...
Effect of various tooth-whitening products on enamel microhardness
(South African Dental Association, 2009)
Objectives: The purpose was to evaluate the effect of various tooth-whitening products on the South African market, containing carbamide peroxide (CP) or hydrogen peroxide (HP), on enamel microhardness. Methods: Enamel ...
Effect of four different Opalescence tooth-whitening products on enamel microhardness
(South African Dental Association, 2008)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose was to evaluate the effect of various Opalescence tooth-whitening products on enamel.
METHODS AND MATERIALS:
Enamel blocks were exposed to Opalescence PF 10% Carbamide Peroxide (n = 10), Opalescence ...
The effect of different reinforcements on the fracture toughness of materials for interim restorations
(Elsevier, 2008)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM. Fracture of an interim fixed partial denture (FPD) may jeopardize the success of the interim prosthodontic treatment phase and cause patient discomfort.
PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to ...
An implant-supported auricular prosthesis: a team effort between two South African tertiary institutions
(South African Dental Association, 2002)
Primary osseo-integration with cranio facial implants is so reliable that it may be considered routine. Arcu ri ef nl.' reported that the use of titan ium endosseous screw implants proved to be a successful, predictable, ...