Faculty of Dentistry: Recent submissions
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Scandcleft randomized trials of primary surgery for unilateral cleft lip and palate: dental anomalies in 8-year olds
(European Journal of Orthodontics, 2020)Background: Children born with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) are reported to display several dental anomalies including agenesis, supernumeraries, as well as variations in dental size, shape, and path of eruption. ... -
Scandcleft randomized trials of primary surgery for unilateral cleft lip and palate: maxillary growth at eight years of age
(European Journal of Orthodontics, 2022)Objectives: To assess differences in craniofacial growth at 8 years of age according to the different protocols for primary cleft surgery in the Scandcleft project. Design and setting: Prospective, randomized, controlled ... -
Taurodontism in dental genetics
(Springer Nature, 2021)Taurodontism is a dental anomaly defined by enlargement of the pulp chamber of multirooted teeth with apical displacement of the pulp floor and bifurcation of the roots. Taurodontism can be an isolated trait or part of a ... -
Prevalence and distribution of HPV infection and subtypes in oral squamous cell carcinoma in Africa: A systematic review protocol
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2021)Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an established risk factor for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, regardless of a history of other known risk factors such as alcohol and tobacco. While cases of HPV-related oral ... -
Craniofacial, dental, and molecular features of Pyle disease in a South African child
(Springer Nature, 2022)Pyle Disease (PD), or familial metaphyseal dysplasia [OMIM 265900], is a rare autosomal recessive condition leading to widened metaphyses of long bones and cortical bone thinning and genu valgum. We detail the oro-dental ... -
Employing the London Atlas in the age estimation of a select South African population
(MDPI, 2022)Dental age estimation in the living and deceased is a fundamental aspect of forensic sciences, civil cases, medico-legal proceedings and clinical dentistry. Accordingly, this study aimed to validate the accuracy and ... -
Otosyphilis: A rare cause of acute bilateral sensorineural hearing loss in a HIV-negative patient
(AOSIS, 2022)Bilateral acute hearing loss is rare, and the aetiology is poorly defined. Less common treatable pathologies such as otosyphilis must be part of the differential diagnosis and should be actively excluded. We present a ... -
Risk of selection bias assessment in the NINDS rt‑PA stroke study
(BMC, 2022)The NINDS rt-PA Stroke Study is frequently cited in support of alteplase for acute ischemic stroke within 3 h of symptom onset. Multiple post-hoc reanalyses of this trial have been published to adjust for a baseline ... -
Oral health practices and self‑reported adverse effects of e‑cigarette use among dental students in 11 countries: An online survey
(BMC, 2022)E-cigarette use has become popular, particularly among the youth. Its use is associated with harmful general and oral health consequences. This survey aimed to assess self-reported oral hygiene practices, oral and ... -
Maternal and infant risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa: A systematic review
(BMC, 2022)To evaluate the risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa. A systematic review of aetiology was performed. From 1366 papers found, 23 studies met the eligibility criteria and ... -
Antimicrobial efficacy of silver nanoparticles against candida albicans
(MDPI, 2022)Current treatment protocols for patients diagnosed with denture stomatitis are under scrutiny, and alternative options are being explored by researchers. The aim of this systematic review was to determine if silver ... -
Antibacterial and anti‑inflammatory efficacy of n‑acetyl cysteine in endodontic treatment: A scoping review
(BMC, 2022)This scoping review systematically summarized the available evidence about the efficacy of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) as an intracanal antibacterial and/or anti-inflammatory.PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google scholar ... -
Module evaluation for emergency remote teaching: An oral hygiene case study during the Covid-19 pandemic
(South African Medical Association, 2022)The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the disruption of academic programmes globally, thereby compelling contact universities to adopt a reactionary mode of programme delivery.[1,2] South African (SA) universities were ... -
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 ... -
Managing vertical dimensions in patients with Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A case report
(Wiley Open Access, 2022)Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a heterogeneous group of conditions character-ized by inherited developmental defects of enamel. Patients with AI often have progressive and severe loss of occlusal vertical ... -
The practicality of the use of liquid biopsy in early diagnosis and treatment monitoring of oral cancer in resource- limited settings
(MDPI, 2022)An important driving force for precision and individualized medicine is the provision of tailor-made care for patients on an individual basis, in accordance with best evidence practice. Liquid biopsy(LB) has emerged as ... -
comparison of aerosolized hydrogen peroxide fogging with a conventional disinfection product for a dental surgery
(PMID, 2020)The study aimed to determine the efficacy of adding a 12% hydrogen peroxide dry hydrogen peroxide vapor fogger system as an additional layer of infection control in a dental surgery. -
The application of the Cameriere’s methodologies for dental age estimation in a select KwaZulu-Natal population of South Africa
(MDPI, 2022)The estimation of an individual’s age is a fundamental component of forensic odontology. Literary reports found that the efficiency of Cameriere methodology for age estimation varied among many population groups. Therefore, ... -
The prevalence of human papillomavirus–positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma at one of the largest tertiary care centers in Sub-Saharan Africa
(College of American Pathologists, 2022)Limited data exist on the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in sub-Saharan Africa. OBJECTIVE.—: To determine the prevalence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell ... -
Frequency of four-dimensional oral health problems across dental fields - A comparative survey of Slovenian and international dentists
(2021)Objectives: To compare the frequency of patients' oral health problems and prevention needs among Slovenian and international dentists with the aim to validate the four oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) dimensions ...