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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Community paediatrics and child health
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2015)
TO THE EDITOR: In 2012, the Postgraduate Education Committee
of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
supported the accreditation of Community Paediatrics and Child
Health (CPCH) as a paediatric ...
Towards Bio-active Restorative Materials with Copaiba Oil and Oblepicha Oil: In vitro
(J Dent Oral Disord Ther, 2015)
We developed and evaluated chitosan - fucoidan bio-composites
with additional bioactive components of oblepicha oil and copaiba oil
for bioactive restorative material as intra-dental and wound healing
applications such ...
Bio-Active Nano-Diamond Designer Materials and Dentures: From Design to Application
(Dentistry, 2015)
Objective: The present study aims to design functional biomaterials and evaluate performance of nano-diamond:
chitosan based bio-active containing PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) materials towards application in treatment ...
Patient satisfaction during and following procedural sedation for ambulatory surgery
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
Background: Patient satisfaction is multidimensional.
The clinician's perspective of a good outcome and the patient's
experience of a satisfactory service are often two
different end-points. The primary aim of our study ...
The use of laser-based technologies in dentistry: Ethical issues and safety considerations
(South African Dental Association, 2015)
The use of laser-based technologies in general dental
practice in South Africa is growing each year both in
numbers and in scope of use. It has been shown to be
beneficial in treating a wide range of oral and ...