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A Novel Dental Implant Design Concept: Radiological Bone Level Presentation of the CoAxis Dental Implant after 1 Year, And 4 Years of Prosthodontic Loading
(, 2017)
Implant supported rehabilitations are routinely successful and provide patients with comfort and function levels which may surpass that of conventional treatment options. Patient-reported outcomes have revealed that ...
Comparing patient-based outcomes related to neutral zone and conventional mandibular dentures: A systematic review
(South African Dental Association, 2017)
Neutral zone mandibular dentures are considered tobe superior to conventional complete dentures.Conventional complete dentures (CD) have been the most common
and only treatment modality for rehabilitation of edentulousness
until ...
Oral hygienists' self-perceived competence on completion of a blended learning course in local anaesthesia at a South African university
(South African Dental Association, 2018)
The expanding scope of practice of oral hygienists require universities to offer courses that would enhance their skills. Aim and objectives: To determine the self-perceived competence of oral hygienists to deliver local ...
Job satisfaction and working practices of South Africa dental therapists and oral hygienists
(Kashan Advertising, 2015)
To determine the job satisfaction and working practices of oral hygienists and dental therapists. This was a descriptive cross sectional study of registered oral hygienists (N=960) and dental therapists (N=440) registered ...
A Case Report on Symptomatic Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis
(MedCrave, 2017)
Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis is a common paediatric infection and the causative organism in 90% of cases is herpes simplex virus type 1, with complications that range from indolent cold sores to dehydration and even ...
A survey of the opinions of Dentists regarding stem cells in Dentistry
(South African Dental Association, 2016)
Regenerative and stem cell therapy is a new field in dentistry. The opinions of dentists and their acceptance of the
concepts are important in successful clinical implementation of these procedures. To determine the levels ...
Mapping oral cancer research in South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2018)
The aim of the present study was to review the scope of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) research in South Africa, including its epidemiology, diagnosis, associated risk factors and management. All publications relating ...
Surgical placement of implants – experiences, practices and opinions of South African Prosthodontists
(2012-04)
It is generally accepted that dental implant-treatment is "restorative" driven: the virtual blueprint of a prosthesis determines the position and number of implants to be placed. Competent interdisciplinary team-work is ...
Fracture resistance of endodontically treated premolars with fibre-reinforced composite restorations.
(Dennis Barber Ltd, 2011-03)
This study investigated the fracture resistance and failure mode of endodontically treated premolars
restored with a glass fibre-reinforced composite resin. Endodontically treated maxillary premolars were divided in 4 ...
Analyzing Complete Denture Occlusal Contacts: Accuracy and Reliability
(Quintessence Publishing, 2016-02)
The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy and reliability of interpreting occlusal markings made by articulating paper on complete dentures intraorally. Clinical teachers at a training hospital interpreted ...