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Colour comparison of two composite materials to natural tooth structure: an in vitro study
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
This in vitro study compares the ability of two composite materials Filtek Supreme XTE™ (3M, ESPE) and CeramX™ Duo (Dentsply) against extracted tooth structure using the modern two layering concept. Fifty six extracted ...
Volumetric change due to polymerization in dental resins as measured with an electronic mercury dilatometer
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Objectives: To determine the total volumetric change and the relative speed of shrinkage of bulk fill flowable composites during polymerization. Background: The volumetric change that occur during the polymerization of ...
A retrospective analysis of the non-odontogenic malignancies of the jaws using panoramic radiography
(2013)
Aim: The aim of this study was to report on the frequency of and radiographic
features of non-odontogenic malignancies of the jaws as seen on panoramic images,
stored in the radiological achieves over an eleven year period.
Oral health status, knowledge, attitudes and practice among pregnant women attending Omdurman Maternity Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
The aim of the research was to determine oral health status, knowledge, attitude and practicesv regarding oral hygiene among pregnant women attending Omdurman Maternity Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan.
The retentive strength of bonded amalgam restorations
(2005)
The purpose of this in vitro study is to compare the relative retentive strength of conventional amalgam restorations and bonded amalgam restorations using resin adhesive, glass ionomer cements and resin cements.
An in-vitro study assessing the effect of smear layer on root canal microleakage
(2008)
The aim of this study was to compare the sealing ability of AH Plus sealer to the canal wall in the presence and absence of the smear layer.
Comparison of retentive properties of two attachment systems in mandibular overdentures - an in vitro study
(2013)
Aim: The aim of this study is to test and compare the retentive properties of two types of attachments i.e. Locator® and OT equator in a mandibular overdenture placed over 2 implants.
An in-vitro study assessing the color stability of different provisional crown and bridge restorative materials
(2006)
The aim of this study was to investigate the color stability of two provisional restorative materials used in crown and bridge cases upon exposure to different tea staining solutions and to evaluate the effectiveness of a ...
Antibiotic prophylaxis in third molar surgery
(University of Western Cape, 2007)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the need for prophylactic antibiotic treatment in third molar surgery and to establish specific guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis in the department of Maxillo-Facial and Oral ...
Interceptive orthodontic treatment need among children attending dental clinics in the Tygerberg sub-district
(2013)
Background In the Western-Cape province, orthodontic treatment provided to government patients is limited to tertiary hospitals such as the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre (TOHC). This results in growing waiting lists which ...