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Introduction to dental lasers
(South African Dental Association, 2016)
It was Albert Einstein who in 1917 defined the theory of the
Stimulated Emission of Radiation, developing and expanding
on the work of Niels Bohr, who in 1913 had formulated
the Spontaneous Emission theory. Einstein ...
A comparison of the dental age estimation methods of Phillips and Proffit in a sample of South African children
(The South African Dental Association, 2018)
Introduction: Dental age is an indicator of the physiological maturity
of growing children. Different methods for estimating the dental
age in contrast to the chronological age have been proposed.
Aims and objectives:
The ...
Application of lasers in orthodontics
(South African Dental Association, 2017)
Laser is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated
Emission of Radiation, a usage that dates back to
approximately 50 years ago. In 1960, the first functioning
laser was built by the American physicist Maiman ...
Lasers in paediatric dentistry
(South African Dental Association, 2016)
Many clinicians will be faced with the un-cooperative paediatric patient presenting at their practices with a “fear of the unknown”. Establishing trust with these patients is essential in order to achieve a productive ...
Allergic contact dermatitis from resin‑modified glass ionomers
(Wolters Kluwer, 2019)
Monomers in a variety of dental materials may cause allergic contact dermatitis. While resin materials have been implicated
in the onset of this condition, there is a paucity of evidence linking the condition to the ...
Perceptions regarding the shortened dental arch among dental practitioners in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2012)
AIMS and OBJECTIVES: This survey was conducted to de-termine the knowledge of and opinions related to the short-ened dental arch (SDA), among dentists in the Western Cape Province, South Africa.
METHODS: The study ...
Early identification and management of mandibular canine ectopia
(South African Dental Association, 2011)
Mandibular canine impaction and transmigration have serious
consequences for the patient, as removal of the tooth or teeth in
question is often the only solution. The loss of one or both mandibular
canines complicates ...
Orthodontic molar brackets: the effect of three different base designs on shear bond strength
(Master Publishing Group, 2011)
The purpose of the study was to assess the relative base designs of three different maxillary molar stainless
steel brackets with reference to the shear bond strength of three different adhesive resins. The molar
brackets ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices (Kap) regarding early childhood caries among nurses working in a low socio-economic area
(Peertechz, 2015)
In the poorer communities, nursing professionals are usually the first health professionals to come into contact with parents and their children. They are therefore the first port of call when patients need information ...
Maxillary canine management in the pre-adolescent: A guideline for general practitioners.
(South African Dental Association, 2010)
This paper focuses on the identification of ectopic eruption patterns
of the maxillary canines from the dental ages of approximately
8 to 12 years. The timing and suitability of interceptive
treatment in pre-adolescents ...