Browsing by Author "Oberholzer, Theunis"
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The effect of different reinforcements on the fracture toughness of materials for interim restorations
Geerts, Greta; Overturf, Jan-Hendrik; Oberholzer, Theunis (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 ... -
Effect of four over-the-counter tooth-whitening products on enamel microhardness
Majeed, Abdul; Grobler, Sias Renier; Moola, Mohamad H.; Oberholzer, Theunis (South African Dental Association, 2011)OBJECTIVES: This in vitro study evaluated the effect of four over-the-counter tooth-whitening products on enamel microhardness. METHODS: Fifty enamel blocks were prepared from extracted human molar teeth. The enamel ... -
Insights into chitosan hydrogels on dentine bond strength and cytotoxicity
Perchyonok, Tamara; Grobler, Sias Renier; Zhang, Shengmiao; Olivier, Annette; Oberholzer, Theunis (Scientific Research Publishing, 2013)Contemporary dental adhesives show favorable im- mediate results in terms of bonding effectiveness. However, the durability of resin-dentin bonds is their major problem. Materials and Methods: Preparation of 3 chitosan-antioxidant ...