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Platelet - Rich Fibrin (PRF) - The effect of storage time on platelet concentration
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
The aim of this study was to determine whether storage
time had a significant effect on the platelet concentration of
platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Three blood samples were drawn
from each participant into a sterile blood ...
Substance abuse and maxillofacial injuries
(South African Dental Association, 2014)
Some of the major causes of maxillofacial injuries are assault/
inter-personal violence (IPV), motor vehicle accidents
(MVAs), work-related injuries, sporting accidents and falls.
However, the epidemiological data for ...
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunctions and Bio-Materials: Design, Free Radical Defense and Mechanism In Vitro
(EC Dental Science, 2015)
The aim of this investigation is to evaluate the suitability and flexibility of the bio-active containing designer materials to act as an “in vitro” probe to gain insights into molecular origin of TMJ. The hydroxyapatite/chitosan ...
Bioactive Materials for Temporary Restorations: From Design to Applications
(Ann Materials Sci Eng, 2015)
Objective: To examine the effect of Protemp4:chitosan:nanodiamond
bioactive containing modified materials and compare the protective activity of
the propolis (Brazilian) and copaiba oil as bio-active additives to compare ...
Effect of active learning techniques on students’ choice of approach to learning in Dentistry: a South African case study
(Unisa Press, 2011)
The purpose of this article is to report on empirical work, related to a techniques module,
undertaken with the dental students of the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. I
will relate how a range of different ...
Perceptions regarding the shortened dental arch among dental practitioners in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2012)
AIM AND OBJECTIVES: This survey was conducted to determine the knowledge of and opinions related to the shortened dental arch (SDA), among dentists in the Western Cape Province, South Africa.
METHODS: The study sample ...
Towards bioactive containing restorative materials: from design to testing in vitro approach
(Symbiosis, 2015)
In any repair of a tooth with permanent restorative materials,
the interface is always a sensitive region. The appearance of adhesive
materials was a great step forward in dealing with the problems of
this region and ...
Radiographic exposure during pregnancy
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
A 28 year old woman in her first trimester of pregnancy attends the dental surgery as a new patient. She presents with a periapical abscess on her first molar tooth and expresses concern about the numerous unfilled cavities ...
Ethical responsibilities when using locum tenens
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Locum tenens is usually a position that is offered when
a practitioner in private practice is going on holiday,
attending a congress, taking study leave or is absent from
practice due to illness or other reason, and therefore ...
Will the new Consumer Protection Act prevent harm to nutritional supplement users?
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2011)
BACKGROUND. There is no clear distinction between the regulation of
food, supplements and medicines in South Africa. Consequently,
grey areas exist in implementing the legislation, particularly in the
supplement industry. ...