Browsing by Author "Turton, Mervyn"
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Further evidence for periodontal disease as a risk indicator for adverse pregnancy outcomes
Turton, Mervyn; Africa, Charlene W.J. (Elsevier, 2017)Although there is increasing evidence to suggest an association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes, the issue remains controversial. Study objective: This study tested the hypothesis that ... -
Oral health care experiences of people living with HIV in Kwazulu-Natal and Western Cape, South Africa
Turton, Mervyn; Naidoo, Sudeshni (Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2015)The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the oral health experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS in the provinces of Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) and Western Cape (WC) in South Africa. Many studies have reported that people ... -
Oral health status and treatment needs of pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Africa, Charlene Wilma Joyce; Turton, Mervyn (Hindawi, 2019)During pregnancy, the oral cavity is characterised by an acidic environment and an inflammatory response brought about by vomiting and changes in hormonal levels, respectively, thereby increasing the mother’s risk of ... -
Trigeminal neuralgia: case report and literature review
Turton, Mervyn; Malan-Roux, Pieter (Stomatological Dis Sci, 2019)Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic doloureaux, is a nerve disorder of the face and is considered to be one of the most painful human conditions. A 51-year-old male presented with severe intermittent pain on the ...