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A comparison of the bond strengths of microwave- and water bath-cured denture material.
(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.
(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 ... -
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, ... -
Gelingualiseerde okklusie in die Suid-Afrikaanse konteks.
(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 ... -
A comparison of the accuracy of two methods used by pre-doctoral students to measure vertical dimension
(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 ... -
"Quality is bound up with our values" - Evaluating the quality of mentoring programmes
(Routledge, 2005)This paper discusses quality evaluation of health sciences mentoring programmes. The discussion highlights the way in which perceptions of what constitutes quality shape evaluative purposes. Potential tensions between ... -
"We are not in the least bit used to these ways of studying": Developing academic competence in all students
(American Association of Dental Schools, 2005)This article is located in the field of academic development in oral health science education. Specifically, it examines the academic difficulties experienced by oral hygiene students in their transition from high school ... -
Gender and race distribution of dental graduates (1985 - 2004) and first year dental students (2000 - 2005) in South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2005)This paper, written at the close of a decade of democracy in South Africa, sets out to analyse the demographic profile of dental graduates from 1985-2004 at the five Faculties/Schools of Dentistry in South Africa. A ... -
Aesthetic clasp design for removable partial dentures: A literature review
(South African Dental Association (SADA), 2005)Removable partial dentures (RPD) are an effective and affordable treatment option for partial edentulism. If the main reason for seeking treatment is the need for improved aesthetics, treatment should be geared towards ... -
Mapping an appropriate health promotion approach for crèches in an informal settlement
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2005)People living in informal settlements in South Africa experience the double burden of poverty and ill health. Wallacedene, an informal settlement was highlighted in the media as being a socially and otherwise deprived ... -
Aesthetic reconstruction with fiber-reinforced polymerceramic crowns: a case study
(South African Dental Association, 2005)Adhesive dentistry is rapidly evolving. Two main incentives drive this evolution - advances made in adhesive techniques combined with a demand for aesthetic restorations by patients .Patients want their teeth restored not ... -
Understanding diversity as a framework for improving student throughput
(Maastricht University, 2007)INTRODUCTION: Literature suggests that a diverse body of healthcare graduates could extend health service delivery. However, the literature also indicates that the throughput of minority, working class, and historically ... -
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. ... -
Oral health care for children attending a malnutrition clinic in South Africa
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2007)Most health problems dealt with at a primary care level have an oral health impact, making it vital for oral health services to find means to integrate with other facility-based programmes at primary health care (PHC) ... -
The use of light-cured acrylic resin for custom trays by undergraduate dental students: a survey
(South African Dental Association, 2008)INTRODUCTION: It is unknown how the use of a light-cured acrylic resin is appreciated over the traditional chemically cured one for the construction of special trays in a teaching environment. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the ... -
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 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 use of light-cured acrylic resin for custom trays by undergraduate dental students: A survey
(South African Dental Association (SADA), 2008)This study aims to evaluate the acceptance of light-cured acrylic resin for custom trays by dental students. A questionnaire addressing the use and handling properties of both light-cured (Megatray, Megadent, Germany) and ... -
The effect of different reinforcements on the fracture toughness of materials for interim restorations
(Elsevier, 2008)STATEMENT OF PROBLEM. Fracture of an interim fixed partial denture (FPD) may jeopardize the success of the interim prosthodontic treatment phase and cause patient discomfort. PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to ... -
Effect of an antifungal denture liner on the saliva yeast count in patients with denture stomatitis: a pilot study.
(Wiley, 2008-09)Although in vitro studies on the release of antifungal agents from tissue conditioners have been done, no in vivo research on the topic could be found. The purpose of this study was to determine the in vivo effect of an ...
