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Forensic dentistry case book 3: Supplemental chrome cobalt partial denture used in identification of burned remains
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
An adult female was involved in a motor vehicle accident
on one of the major highways of Cape Town in the early
hours of the morning. The car caught fire and the body
was burned beyond recognition. The charred remains
were ...
Maxillo-facial radiology case 127
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Below are clinical and radiographic images of a condition in which the terminal phalanges of the hands and the feet are enlarged. Growth of the mandibular condyle results in marked prognathism, and this together with ...
Perceived stress among dental students at the University of the Western Cape
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Introduction: A high prevalence of stress among dental
students has been reported.
Aim: To determine perceived stress among dental students
at the University of the Western Cape.
Method: A self-administered questionnaire ...
Taking and making decisions for children in dentistry
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
In dentistry one rarely deals with life-or-death decisionmaking,
however important human values are at stake
during the course of any dental treatment. These include
preventing pain, preserving and restoring oral function ...
Maxillo-facial radiology case 134
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
This 20 year-old male patient presented with periorbital and facial soft tissue masses of the left side of the face and a
swelling affecting upper left maxilla (Figure.A, B). The patient also presents with mental retardation ...
Maxillofacial radiology case 133
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Clinical and radiographic images of a condition that may occur in about 1 in 1,000 live births. It is reportedly
most common in the Japanese and least common in Negroes. What is your diagnosis?
Oral medicine case book 67: Oral manifestations of Evans syndrome: a presenting feature of HIV infection?
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
A 19 year old female presented with spontaneous intra - oral
bleeding of two days duration. The patient reported that
she was, until recently, in good general health and also that
she had an uncomplicated parturition ...
Handling medical emergencies
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Medical emergencies can occur at any time in the dental
surgery. Routine dental operations and procedures that generally
cause no harm or distress to fit and normal patients
may give rise to symptoms, alarming and of ...
Comparison of colour components between maxillary central incisors - an in vivo study
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine
the relationship of colour in the CIE L a b scale between the
maxillary central incisors.
Methods: The colour of the maxillary central incisors of 83 patients
was ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral health care workers in Lesotho regarding the management of patients with oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Lesotho has the third highest prevalence of HIV in the world
with an estimated 23% of the adult population infected. At
least 70% of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) have presented
with oral manifestation of HIV as ...