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Conformity of removable partial denture designs to agreed principles based on materials used - A preliminary study
(South African Dental Association, 2020)
Removable partial denture (RPD) designs may differ based on types of materials used. The aim of the study was to investigate how a sample of non-metal clasp (NMC), acrylic and metal RPD designs complied with biomechanical ...
Perforation of the palate - A report of two Syphilitic Gumma cases
(South African Dental Association, 2020)
Syphilis has recently shown resurgence in its incidence especially in immune-compromised patients. We present two cases of tertiary syphilis in middle-aged males with large perforations in the hard and soft palates, one ...
A Scoping Review of Respirator Literature and a Survey among Dental Professionals
(University of the Western Cape, 2020-08-17)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus was discovered in
China in late 2019 and subsequently triggered a global pandemic. Dentists, like many other health
professionals, are at an increased ...
Outcomes of mandibular Kennedy Class I and II prosthetic rehabilitation - an observational study
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Tooth loss due to caries, periodontal diseases and
trauma is sometimes unavoidable.¹ The World Health
Organization (WHO) guidelines indicate that the highest
prevalence of partial edentulism occurs between the
ages ...
COVID-19 in dentistry - Ethical considerations
(South African Dental Journal, 2020)
The reach of Coronavirus Disease - 2019 (COVID-19) has
even reached the ethical guidelines for good practice
from the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA).1 The health care worker should carefully consider ...
CHARGE syndrome: Genetic aspects and dental challenges, a review and case presentation
(Springer Nature, 2020)
CHARGE syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic condition (OMIM #214800). The condition has a variable
phenotypic expression. Historically, the diagnosis of CHARGE syndrome was based on the presence of specific
clinical criteria. ...
Oral status of HIV-infected children aged 12 years or younger who attended a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic in Cape Town
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2020)
Children continue to suffer from the impact of the human immunodeficiency virus-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) pandemic. In Cape
Town, these children receive medical care including antiretroviral therapy ...
Osteopetrosis complicated by osteomyelitis of the maxilla: A rare case report and review of the literature
(Wroclaw Medical University, 2020)
Osteopetrosis is a rare hereditary bone disorder that results in an increase in bone density due to gene
mutations and osteoclastic dysfunction. This may lead to cranial nerve compression, bone fractures and
osteomyelitis. ...
Targeted polymerase chain reaction-based expression of putative halitogenic bacteria and volatile sulphur compound analysis among halitosis patients at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
(Springer Nature, 2020)
Halitosis (bad breath) can be a cause of anxiety, depression and psychosocial stress, with pathological changes in the oral microbiota playing an important role in its development. Despite its prevalence, studies on the ...
Translation of the shortened dental arch research into clinical practice: A stakeholder mapping approach
(Springer Nature, 2020)
The classic shortened dental arch (SDA) as a prosthodontic
concept was originally described by Käyser and comprises of 20
occluding anterior and premolar teeth only.1,2 This SDA
treatment option, now also referred to ...