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Biomaterials and designer functional applications in oral cavity
(Nova Science Publishers, 2016-05-10)Dental biomaterials and natural products represent two growing research fields, revealing that plant¬derived compounds may play a role not only as nutraceuticals in affecting oral health but also in improving physicochemical ... -
Bio-active restorative materials as alternative pit and fissure sealants in pediatric and preventative dentistry: In vitro investigation
(MedCrave, 2017)BACKGROUND: It has been more than 40 years since the pit and fissure sealants were first used clinically. During this time, pit and fissure sealants have been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of occlusal caries. AIM: ... -
Cavity preparation using hard tissue lasers in operative dentistry
(South African Dental Association, 2017)A laser is a device that delivers coherent, monochromatic and collimated light as a form of energy. Most dental laser devices emit invisible light in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. On May 7, 1997, ... -
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 ... -
South African statutory regulations for dental practices
(SADA, 2018)The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa dictates that: "every person has the right to a working environment that is not harmful to their health nor well-being". The practitioner and/or health care facility as ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
In vitro analysis of techniques that alter the surface hardness of a glass ionomer restorative material
(Original research, 2019)Glass ionomer cement as restorative materials are advantageous in pediatric restorative dentistry. The main advantages of GIC include fluoride release up to 50 μg/cm and a chemical adhesion to the tooth structure -
A mass guide for the harvest of cortico-cancellous bone from the posterior iliac crest for mandibular reconstruction
(UWC, 2019)This study sought to find the mass of particulate cortico-cancellous bone graft required per 1 cm continuity defect of the mandible. Harvested bone was weighed, milled and maximally compressed in a syringe. The defect ... -
Osteoma of the mandibular condyle: a rare case report and review of the literature
(UWC, 2019)Introduction: Osteoma is a rare slow-growing benign neoplasm which is often asymptomatic and composed of mature bone. Only 21 cases were previously reported in the mandibular condyle. Observation: A 60 year old male presented ... -
In vitro analysis of techniques that alter the surface hardness of a glass ionomer restorative material
(Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2019)Ab s t r A c t Aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the eect of dierent manipulation techniques on the surface hardness of ChemFil Rock glass ionomer.Materials and methods: The changes in Vickers surface ... -
Dentinogenesis imperfecta in Osteogenesis imperfecta type XI in South Africa: a genotype–phenotype correlation
(UWC, 2019)BACKGROUND: The maxillofacial and dental manifestations of Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) have significant implications in terms of management. Although the occurrence of abnormal dentine in some forms of OI is well documented, ... -
Oral status of HIV-infected children aged 12 years or younger who attended a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic in Cape Town
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2020)Children continue to suffer from the impact of the human immunodeficiency virus-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) pandemic. In Cape Town, these children receive medical care including antiretroviral therapy ... -
Determination of orthodontic bracket and tooth adaptation using an X-ray micro-computer tomography scanner
(Elsevier, 2020)The determination of the orthodontic brackets’ adaptation to the curvatures of teeth is a difficult topic to study. The complexity arise due to the different designs of their fitting surfaces, margins and curvatures of ... -
Scandcleft randomized trials of primary surgery for unilateral cleft lip and palate: dental anomalies in 8-year olds
(European Journal of Orthodontics, 2020)Background: Children born with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) are reported to display several dental anomalies including agenesis, supernumeraries, as well as variations in dental size, shape, and path of eruption. ... -
Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in human immunodeficiency virus-infected children attending the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic in Cape Town
(Wiley, 2021)Objective: Investigation of the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV)-infected children undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional ... -
Continuous workplace-based assessment as an indication of clinical competence in paediatric dentistry
(International Network for Higher Education in Africa, 2021)An authentic workplace setting provides the ideal opportunity for assessment of students’ clinical competence at the ‘does’ level of performance. Final-year dental students in the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at ... -
Scandcleft randomized trials of primary surgery for unilateral cleft lip and palate: Comparison of dental arch relationships and dental indices at 5, 8, and 10 years
(Oxford University Press, 2021)Background and trial design: The Scandcleft intercentre study evaluates the outcomes of four surgical protocols (common method Arm A, and methods B, C, and D) for treatment of children with unilateral cleft lip and palate ... -
Radiographic outcome of secondary alveolar bone grafting in patients with alveolar clefts
(John Wiley & Sons, 2021)Objective: To determine the outcome of secondary alveolar bone grafting (SABG) in a series of consecutive patients with clefts involving the alveolus.Design and Setting: Retrospective cohort study of consecutive ... -
Orthodontic treatment of bilateral transposition of maxillary canines and lateral incisors
(Hindawi, 2022)Dental transposition is a severe disturbance of tooth position and its eruptive sequence. It may affect any tooth, and it may occur at any location within the dental arch, although some teeth may be more frequently affected ...