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Cytotoxicity of seven recent dentine bonding agents on mouse 3T3 fibroblast cells
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2012)
Today it is generally accepted that most bonding agents are cytotoxic. In this study the relative cyto-toxicity of seven recent dentine bonding agents on mouse 3T3 fibroblast cells were investigated. Materials and Methods. ...
Whitening efficacy of three over-the-counter oral rinses
(South African Dental Association, 2011)
Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the whitening efficacy of three different oral rinses. Materials and methods: Eighty extracted teeth were randomly divided into four groups, cleaned with a slow-speed hand-piece ...
Perceptions regarding the shortened dental arch among dental practitioners in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2012)
AIMS and OBJECTIVES: This survey was conducted to de-termine the knowledge of and opinions related to the short-ened dental arch (SDA), among dentists in the Western Cape Province, South Africa.
METHODS: The study ...
From classroom teaching to clinical practice: experiences of senior dental students regarding the shortened dental arch concept
(Journal of Dental Education, 2014)
This study explored the barriers to a meaningful translation of didactic classroom instruction to clinical practice, using the shortened dental arch (SDA) concept as a case study. A combination of survey and individual and ...
Differences in functional outcomes for adult patients with prosthodontically-treated and -untreated shortened dental arches : a systematic review
(Public Library of Science, 2014)
This review examined differences in functional outcomes and patient satisfaction when shortened dental arches are left untreated compared to their restoration to complete arch lengths with different prosthodontic interventions. ...
Early identification and management of mandibular canine ectopia
(South African Dental Association, 2011)
Mandibular canine impaction and transmigration have serious
consequences for the patient, as removal of the tooth or teeth in
question is often the only solution. The loss of one or both mandibular
canines complicates ...
Out-of-hours and emergency cover
(South African Dental Association, 2013)
Orthodontic molar brackets: the effect of three different base designs on shear bond strength
(Master Publishing Group, 2011)
The purpose of the study was to assess the relative base designs of three different maxillary molar stainless
steel brackets with reference to the shear bond strength of three different adhesive resins. The molar
brackets ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices (Kap) regarding early childhood caries among nurses working in a low socio-economic area
(Peertechz, 2015)
In the poorer communities, nursing professionals are usually the first health professionals to come into contact with parents and their children. They are therefore the first port of call when patients need information ...
Maxillary canine management in the pre-adolescent: A guideline for general practitioners.
(South African Dental Association, 2010)
This paper focuses on the identification of ectopic eruption patterns
of the maxillary canines from the dental ages of approximately
8 to 12 years. The timing and suitability of interceptive
treatment in pre-adolescents ...