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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 ...
The prediction of the size of unerupted canines and premolars in a contemporary orthodontic population
(1974-04)
Linear regression equations for the prediction of
the mesiodistal widths of unerupted canines and
premolars were calculated for a large sample of
recent orthodontic patients. The form of the equations,
as well as the ...
A comparison of two liner materials for use in the ferric sulfate pulpotomy
(South African Dental Association, 2008)
Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the success rate obtained when applying either a calcium hydroxide (Dycal) base or a zinc oxide-eugenol (Kalzinol) base following the traditional ferric sulfate pulpotomy.
Methods: ...
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 ...
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 ...