Research Publications: Recent submissions
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The relation between oral impacts on daily performances and perceived clinical oral conditions in primary school children in the Ugu District, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2013)Few studies have related the common oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) impacts in children to perceived causes. Objective: To assess the prevalence, extent and intensity of oral impacts in relation to perceived ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Dental ethics case 20 suspected malignancy: to tell or not to tell the truth?
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The perils of under-treatment-by not extracting asymptomatic third molar teeth, am I under-prescribing?
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Dental ethics case 25 the drug-abusing patient – what are my ethical obligations to treat?
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Practitioners enrolling their patients in clinical research
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Dental ethics case 26 the incompetent geriatric patient
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Patient’s access to records
(South African Dental Association, 2013)A long-standing patient in an established practice requests her dental records and x-rays from the practice receptionist. She was last seen three years ago. Despite an intensive search, the receptionist is unable to locate ... -
Dental ethics case 27 - the orthodontic dilemma of non-compliance
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Periodontal treatment & allegations of neglect
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Effect of four over-the-counter tooth-whitening products on enamel microhardness
(South African Dental Association, 2011)OBJECTIVES: This in vitro study evaluated the effect of four over-the-counter tooth-whitening products on enamel microhardness. METHODS: Fifty enamel blocks were prepared from extracted human molar teeth. The enamel ... -
Antimicrobial activity of two South African honeys produced from indigenous Leucospermum cordifolium and Erica species on selected micro-organisms
(BioMed Central, 2008)Background: Honey has been shown to have wound healing properties which can be ascribed to its antimicrobial activity. The antimicrobial activity can be effective against a broad spectrum of bacterial species especially ... -
Effect of various tooth-whitening products on enamel microhardness
(South African Dental Association, 2009)Objectives: The purpose was to evaluate the effect of various tooth-whitening products on the South African market, containing carbamide peroxide (CP) or hydrogen peroxide (HP), on enamel microhardness. Methods: Enamel ... -
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. ... -
A clinical study of the effectiveness of two different 10% carbamide peroxide bleaching products: a 6-month followup
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2011)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two different 10% carbamide peroxide bleaching products just after treatment and after a 6-month follow-up period. Methods. Two 10% carbamide peroxide products ... -
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, ... -
Effect of four different Opalescence tooth-whitening products on enamel microhardness
(South African Dental Association, 2008)OBJECTIVES: The purpose was to evaluate the effect of various Opalescence tooth-whitening products on enamel. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Enamel blocks were exposed to Opalescence PF 10% Carbamide Peroxide (n = 10), Opalescence ... -
The pH of various tooth whitening products on the South African market
(South African Dental Association, 2011)OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the pH of 21 commercially available tooth-whitening products. METHODS: Tooth-whitening products were divided into four categories: dentist supervised-home ...