Browsing Faculty of Dentistry by Author "Geerts, G"
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Analyzing Complete Denture Occlusal Contacts: Accuracy and Reliability
Mpungose, SK; Geerts, G (Quintessence Publishing, 2016-02)The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy and reliability of interpreting occlusal markings made by articulating paper on complete dentures intraorally. Clinical teachers at a training hospital interpreted ... -
Broad Spectrum Anti-Bacterial Activity and Non-Selective Toxicity of Gum Arabic Silver Nanoparticles
Fadaka, AO; Meyer, S; Ahmed, O; Geerts, G; Madiehe, MA; Meyer, M; Sibuyi, NRS (MDPI, 2022-02-04)Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are the most commercialized nanomaterials and presumed to be biocompatible based on the biological effects of the bulk material. However, their physico-chemical properties differ significantly ... -
A comparison of the accuracy of two methods used by pre-doctoral students to measure vertical dimension
Geerts, G; Stuhlinger, ME; Nel, DG (Elsevier, 2004-01)Statement of problem. Measuring vertical dimension is a soft-tissue measurement. Therefore, inaccuracy may occur. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to compare the accuracy of the Willis gauge method with the ... -
A comparison of the bond strengths of microwave- and water bath-cured denture material.
Geerts, G; Jooste, CH (Elsevier, 1993-11)A comparison was made of the shear bond strengths between microwave-polymerized and conventional water bath-cured polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) bonded to denture teeth. Four groups of 15 specimens were prepared and shear ... -
Comparison of the clinical abrasion resistance of six commercially available denture teeth.
Jooste, C; Geerts, G; Adams, L (Elsevier, 1997-01)Purpose: Clinical abrasion of denture teeth has certain implications when dentures are worn in excess of the average useful lifetime. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical denture tooth wear over a period of ... -
Fracture resistance of endodontically treated premolars with fibre-reinforced composite restorations.
Geerts, G; Pitout, E; Visser, H (Dennis Barber Ltd, 2011-03)This study investigated the fracture resistance and failure mode of endodontically treated premolars restored with a glass fibre-reinforced composite resin. Endodontically treated maxillary premolars were divided in 4 ... -
Gelingualiseerde okklusie in die Suid-Afrikaanse konteks.
Oberholzer, TG; Geerts, G (2002)The search for the ideal artificial tooth arrangement that maximizes denture stability, comfort, aesthetics, and function has occupied the dental literature for many years and still continues to do so. Of the many occlusal ... -
Perceptions of academic staff about mentoring in a Faculty of Dentistry in a public university in South Africa
Amosun, S; Geerts, G; Basson, R (Scielo, 2021-07)INTRODUCTION: Mentoring programs contribute to the development and retention of academics in dental education. OBJECTIVES: To describe the perceptions of academic staff of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western ... -
Plant Extract-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles for Application in Dental Therapy
Ahmed, Omnia; Sibuyi, NRS; Fadaka, AO; Madiehe, MA; Maboza, E; Meyer, M; Geerts, G (MDPI, 2022-02-08)Oral diseases are the most common non-communicable diseases in the world, with dental caries and periodontitis causing major health and social problems. These diseases can progress to systematic diseases and cause disfigurement ... -
Stress patterns around distal angled implants in the all-on-four concept configuration
Begg, T; Geerts, G; Gryzagoridis, J (Quintessence Publishing, 2009-08)Purpose: The All-on-Four concept advocates immediate loading and the placement of distal implants at an angle. The purpose of this study was to do a qualitative descriptive analysis of stress patterns around the distal ... -
Surgical placement of implants – experiences, practices and opinions of South African Prosthodontists
Geerts, G; Naidoo, S (2012-04)It is generally accepted that dental implant-treatment is "restorative" driven: the virtual blueprint of a prosthesis determines the position and number of implants to be placed. Competent interdisciplinary team-work is ...