Browsing Department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry by Title
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Extra-oral suction
(MDPI, 2023)Oral health care workers (OHCW) are exposed to pathogenic microorganisms during dental aerosol-generating procedures. Technologies aimed at the reduction of aerosol, droplets and splatter are essential. This in vivo study ... -
IL-1 genotype association with a diagnosis of periodontitis: in vivo study.
(J Dent Res, 2023-09-07)Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the periodontal risk status based on the result of the Genotype Interleukin- 1®test in patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. Objective: To evaluate a correlation between Genotype ... -
In vitro analysis of techniques that alter the surface hardness of a glass ionomer restorative material
(Original research, 2019)Glass ionomer cement as restorative materials are advantageous in pediatric restorative dentistry. The main advantages of GIC include fluoride release up to 50 μg/cm and a chemical adhesion to the tooth structure -
In vitro analysis of techniques that alter the surface hardness of a glass ionomer restorative material
(Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2019)Ab s t r A c t Aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the eect of dierent manipulation techniques on the surface hardness of ChemFil Rock glass ionomer.Materials and methods: The changes in Vickers surface ... -
Introducing dental students to e-learning at a South African University
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2012)This article serves to report on the introduction of an innovative ‘blended learning’ approach in the Paediatric Dentistry Department at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in Cape Town, South Africa. This intervention ... -
Introduction to dental lasers
(South African Dental Association, 2016)It was Albert Einstein who in 1917 defined the theory of the Stimulated Emission of Radiation, developing and expanding on the work of Niels Bohr, who in 1913 had formulated the Spontaneous Emission theory. Einstein ... -
Ion release of chitosan and nanodiamond modified glass ionomer restorative cements
(UWC, 2019)Purpose: Ion release from glass ionomer restorative cements (GICs) plays an important role in GICs. The ion release from chitosan and nanodiamond-modified glass ionomers was assessed. Materials and methods: Three GICs (Fuji ... -
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 ... -
Lasers in paediatric dentistry
(South African Dental Association, 2016)Many clinicians will be faced with the un-cooperative paediatric patient presenting at their practices with a “fear of the unknown”. Establishing trust with these patients is essential in order to achieve a productive ... -
Lasers in periodontics
(Electronic Doctor (E-Doc) Publishers & SADA, 2017)Ablation has been described as the expansive vaporisation of tissue. In periodontal procedures the ablation capacity of the laser can be used for excision and incision of pathology. The Erbium doped lasers can be used ... -
A mass guide for the harvest of cortico-cancellous bone from the posterior iliac crest for mandibular reconstruction
(UWC, 2019)This study sought to find the mass of particulate cortico-cancellous bone graft required per 1 cm continuity defect of the mandible. Harvested bone was weighed, milled and maximally compressed in a syringe. The defect ... -
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 ... -
The mixed dentition pantomogram: A valuable dental development assessment tool for the dentist
(South African Dental Association, 2009)The mixed dentition pantomogram is routinely used in paediatric patients. This paper discusses the value of the pantomogram for early identification of problems in dental development during the mixed dentition stage. ... -
Morning and afternoon microbial load of air in various sections of a Dental Faculty
(SA IADR, 2023-09-07)Objectives: Determine if there is a difference between the microbial load in the air between various areas in the morning and afternoon samples. Methods: Air measurements were recorded in the morning and afternoon ... -
Oral health practices and challenges facing parents of autistic children in the Western Cape (2021)
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024)Background: Periodontal status and oral hygiene practices are found to be deficient in autistic children. This is attributed to challenges in oral health practices at home and the ability to provide dental treatment in the ... -
Oral status of HIV-infected children aged 12 years or younger who attended a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic in Cape Town
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2020)Children continue to suffer from the impact of the human immunodeficiency virus-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) pandemic. In Cape Town, these children receive medical care including antiretroviral therapy ... -
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 ... -
Orthodontic treatment of bilateral transposition of maxillary canines and lateral incisors
(Hindawi, 2022)Dental transposition is a severe disturbance of tooth position and its eruptive sequence. It may affect any tooth, and it may occur at any location within the dental arch, although some teeth may be more frequently affected ... -
Osteoma of the mandibular condyle: a rare case report and review of the literature
(UWC, 2019)Introduction: Osteoma is a rare slow-growing benign neoplasm which is often asymptomatic and composed of mature bone. Only 21 cases were previously reported in the mandibular condyle. Observation: A 60 year old male presented ... -
Parental acceptance of silver fluoride as a treatment option for carious lesions among South African children with special health care needs
(Frontiers Media [Commercial Publisher], 2023)Providing dental care for children with neurological special health care needs, including Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy and Autism spectrum disorders, is challenging. They often require repeat exposure to sedation or general ...