Browsing Research Publications by Title
Now showing items 122-141 of 351
-
Handling medical emergencies
(South African Dental Association, 2015)Medical emergencies can occur at any time in the dental surgery. Routine dental operations and procedures that generally cause no harm or distress to fit and normal patients may give rise to symptoms, alarming and of ... -
How do I comment ethically on the work of colleagues?
(South African Dental Association, 2013) -
How to develop IoT cloud e-health systems based on fiware: A lesson learnt
(MDPI AG, 2020)Nowadays, the penetration of sensors and actuators in different application fields is revolutionizing all aspects of our daily life. One of the major sectors that is taking advantage of such cutting-edge cheap smart ... -
The imaging characteristics of odontogenic myxoma and a comparison of three different imaging modalities
(Elsevier, 2013)OBJECTIVE. To report the imaging characteristics of odontogenic myxoma (OM) and compare the different imaging modalities used. STUDY DESIGN. The radiological images of 33OMcases were retrospectively analyzed. The radiographs ... -
The impact of new complete dentures on oral health-related quality of life
(South African Dental Association, 2007)OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between complete dentures and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQol). METHOD: Seventy-six patients were conveniently selected from the waiting list for complete dentures. ... -
Impact of removable partial dental prostheses on the oral health-related quality of life of a South African cohort with varied distributions of missing posterior teeth
(Wiley, 2017)PURPOSE: To determine the impact of removable partial dental prostheses on satisfying the daily functioning and quality of life (QoL) of adult patients with different distributions of missing posterior teeth. MATERIALS ... -
Impact of Removable Partial Dental Prostheses on the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of a South African Cohort with Varied Distributions of Missing Posterior Teeth
(UWC, 2017)Purpose: To determine the impact of removable partial dental prostheses on satisfying the daily functioning and quality of life (QoL) of adult patients with different distributions of missing posterior teeth. Materials and ... -
Impacts of tooth loss on ohrqol in an adult population in Cape Town, South Africa
(MPDI, 2021)Background: Tooth loss is an important component of the global burden of oral disease, greatly reducing the quality of life of those affected. Tooth loss can also affect diet and subsequent incidences of lifestyle diseases, ... -
An implant-supported auricular prosthesis: a team effort between two South African tertiary institutions
(South African Dental Association, 2002)Primary osseo-integration with cranio facial implants is so reliable that it may be considered routine. Arcu ri ef nl.' reported that the use of titan ium endosseous screw implants proved to be a successful, predictable, ... -
The importance of communication between members of the dental team
(South African Dental Association (SADA), 2013)A patient, accompanied by the daughter with whom she lived, visited a dentist for extraction of her six remaining lower teeth. She had last been to the practice two years earlier, when two teeth were extracted without ... -
In vitro antimicrobial comparison of three commercially available chlorhexidine-based oral rinses
(South African Dental Association, 2016)INTRODUCTION: Commercially available chlorhexidine (CHX) formulations differ in their CHX concentrations (0.2% and 0.12%) as well as in various additives including alcohol, antimicrobials such as cetylpyridinium chloride ... -
In vivo spectrophotometric assessment of the tooth whitening effectiveness of Nite White 10% with amorphous calcium phosphate, potassium nitrate and fluoride, over a 6-month period
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2011)To clinically evaluate the effectiveness of Nite White 10% carbamide peroxide with amorphous calcium phosphate, potassium nitrate and fluoride over a 6-month follow-up period. Nite White was applied nightly for 14 days, ... -
In vivo study of aerosol droplets and splatter reduction in dentistry
(MDPI, 2021)Oral healthcare 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 ... -
The influence of horizontal glass fiber posts on fracture strength and fracture pattern of endodontically treated teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies
(Wiley, 2022)This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize available evi-dence regarding the effect of horizontal glass fiber posts (HGFPs) on fracture strengthand fracture pattern of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) ... -
The influence of powder liquid ratio on the flexural strength of fibre reinforced acrylic resin material
(South African Dental Association, 2009)Introduction: Often the powder liquid (P/L) ratio of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resins is changed to modify the handling properties of the material. While it is known that this may influ ence the mechanical properties ... -
Insights into a comparison of three different cements on the push-out bond strength of a glass-fibre post
(SADA, 2017)One of the main causes of failure of fibre posts is debonding of the post in the prepared post space. The adhesive properties of total etch adhesive cements were assessed by comparing the performance of cements using ... -
Insights into chitosan hydrogels on dentine bond strength and cytotoxicity
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2013)Contemporary dental adhesives show favorable im- mediate results in terms of bonding effectiveness. However, the durability of resin-dentin bonds is their major problem. Materials and Methods: Preparation of 3 chitosan-antioxidant ... -
Insights into the "stemness" of cultured adult human dental pulp fibroblast-like cells
(The South African Dental Association (SADA), 2018)Fibroblasts are the most numerous cells occurring in the dental pulp. Although distributed throughout the tissue, they are particularly abundant in the coronal portion of the pulp in the cell-rich zone. The function of ... -
Insights into the clinical effectiveness of whitening products - Part 1: Dentist-supervised-at-home bleaching product
(SADA, 2016)This section of the report is about the success of a dentist-supervised-at home tooth whitener, giving the results of a clinical study. Opalescence PF 10% was applied for 14 days and the colour change followed over a 14 ...
