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  • Metric evaluation of the anterior nasal spine to estimate sex and population group in South African individuals 
    Davidson, Christy Lana; De Klerk, Johan; Matejovsky, Zina; Fabris-Rotelli, Inger Nicolette; Uys, Andre (Springer, 2024-05)
    INTRODUCTION : The anterior nasal spine is a pointed, midline projection of the maxilla. This bony structure dictates the overlying soft tissues providing the phenotypic features of the nose and upper lip and determines ...
  • Distribution and frequency of salivary gland tumours : an international multicenter study 
    Alsanie, Ibrahim; Rajab, Shahad; Cottom, Hannah; Adegun, Oluyori; Agarwal, Reshma; Jay, Amrita; Graham, Laura; James, Jacqueline; Barrett, A. William; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus; De Vito, Mariano; Canesso, Alessandra; Adisa, Akinyele Olumuyiwa; Akinshipo, Abdul-Warith Olaitan; Ajayi, Oluseyi Folake; Nwoga, Mark Chukwuemeka; Okwuosa, Chukwubuzor Udokwu; Omitola, Olufemi Gbenga; Orikpete, Efetobo Victor; Soluk-Tekkesin, Merva; Bello, Ibrahim O.; Qannam, Ahmed; Gonzalez, Wilfredo; Perez-de-Oliveira, Maria Eduarda; Santos-Silva, Alan Roger; Vargas, Pablo Agustin; Toh, Eu-Wing; Khurram, Syed Ali (Springer, 2022-12)
    BACKGROUND : Salivary gland tumours (SGT) are a relatively rare group of neoplasms with a wide range of histopathological appearance and clinical features. To date, most of the epidemiological studies on salivary gland ...
  • Comparative molecular genetics of odontogenic keratocysts in sporadic and syndromic patients 
    Ambele, Melvin Anyasi; Robinson, Liam; Van Heerden, M.B. (Marlene); Pepper, Michael Sean; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Elsevier, 2023-01)
    Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are common cysts of odontogenic origin that usually occur as a single nonsyndromic cyst in isolation (sporadic) or as syndromic multiple cysts as a manifestation of naevoid basal cell carcinoma ...
  • Dental radiographic superimposition : an exciting addition to the forensic odontology armamentarium 
    Robinson, Liam; Smit, Chane; Bernitz, Herman (Elsevier, 2022-09)
    Forensic odontology plays an important role in the identification of severely decomposed or carbonised corpses, particularly when conventional identification methods fail. This case report highlights the use of dental ...
  • MutSα expression predicts a lower disease-free survival in malignant salivary gland tumors : an immunohistochemical study 
    Do Amaral-Silva, Gleyson Kleber; Dias, Laryssa Moura; Mariz, Bruno Augusto Linhares Almeida; Fonseca, Felipe Paiva; Rangel, Ana Lúcia Carrinho Ayroza; Zanella, Virgílio Gonzales; Castilho, Rogerio Moraes; Martins, Manoela Domingues; Vargas, Pablo A; Wagner, Vivian Petersen (Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal, 2022-03)
    BACKGROUND : Appropriate DNA replication is vital to maintain cell integrity at the genomic level. Malfunction on DNA repair mechanisms can have implications related to tumor behavior. Our aim was to evaluate the ...
  • Internal carotid artery calcifications in a South African population : a CBCT imaging study 
    Uys, Andre; Mavuso, Diana S. (Wiley, 2022-11)
    BACKGROUND : Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally and account for 25,000 deaths annually in South Africa. Both medial and intimal located intracranial internal carotid artery (iICA) calcifications are ...
  • MicroRNA interrelated epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) in glioblastoma 
    Setlai, Botle Precious; Hull, Rodney; Reis, Rui Manuel; Agbor, Cyril; Ambele, Melvin Anyasi; Mulaudzi, Thanyani Victor; Dlamini, Zodwa (MDPI, 2022-01-27)
    MicroRNAs (miRNA) are small non-coding RNAs that are 20–23 nucleotides in length, functioning as regulators of oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes. They are molecular modulators that regulate gene expression by suppressing ...
  • Clinicoradiological spectrum of primary aneurysmal bone cysts of the maxillofacial region : a series of 31 cases 
    Smit, Chane; Robinson, Liam; Tager, Elena Roman; Roza, Ana Luiza Oliveira Correa; Rocha, Andre Caroli; Santos-Silva, Alan Roger; Vargas, Pablo Agustin; Romanach, Mario Jose; Fonseca, Felipe Paiva; Carlos, Roman; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (British Institute of Radiology, 2022-07)
    OBJECTIVES : The aim of the current study was to analyse the demographic, clinical and radiological features of primary aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) involving the maxillofacial region. METHODS : Histologically confirmed ...
  • Determinants of dental pulp stem cell heterogeneity 
    Nel, Sulette; Durandt, Chrisna; Murdoch, Candice; Pepper, Michael Sean (Elsevier, 2022-10)
    INTRODUCTION : The aim of this review is to provide a narrative review on the determinants of dental pulp stem cell (DPSC) heterogeneity that may affect the regenerative properties of these cells. METHODS : PubMed, Scopus, ...
  • Keratoameloblastoma: a report of seven new cases and review of literature 
    Robinson, Liam; Smit, Chane; Fonseca, Felipe Paiva; Abrahao, Aline Correa; Romanach, Mario Jose; Khurram, Syed Ali; Hunter, K.D. (Keith); Speight, Paul M.; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus (Springer, 2022-12)
    BACKGROUND : Keratoameloblastoma (KA) is an uncommon and controversial variant of ameloblastoma exhibiting central keratinisation. Due to their rarity, there is limited information in the literature on their clinical, ...
  • A systematic review of 3D scanners and computer assisted analyzes of bite marks : searching for improved analysis methods during the Covid-19 pandemic 
    Vilborn, Piret; Bernitz, Herman (Springer, 2022-01)
    The global Covid-19 pandemic has forced forensic dentists to improve infection control methods. This search investigated the practical utilization of different 3D scanners to record and to analyze bite marks in the skin- ...
  • The “hypopigmented” bitemark : a clinical and histologic appraisal 
    Robinson, Liam; Bunn, Belinda Kathleen; Blumenthal, Ryan; Bernitz, Herman (Springer, 2023-01)
    So-called “hypopigmented” bitemark patterns, commonly seen but not limited to dark skinned individuals, can be of value in forensic investigations. The process of aging bitemarks observed on skin is controversial and without ...
  • Frozen sections in head and neck surgery and the impact of intraoperative analysis on final resection margins : an institutional study 
    Kungoane, Tsholofelo; Robinson, Liam; Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo (South African Dental Association, 2022-02)
    BACKGROUND : Frozen section (FS) analysis is an indispensable tool for intraoperative patient management. AIMS : To assess the utilisation of head and neck FS analysis, with a particular focus on the concordance rate between ...
  • Tongue hamartomas in pediatric patients: an international case series and literature review 
    Perez-de-Oliveira, Maria Eduarda; Robinson, Liam; Assuncao Junior, Jose Narciso Rosa; Abrahao, Aline Correa; Romanach, Mario Jose; Penafort, Paulo Victor Mendes; Da Silva, Luan Cesar; Santos-Silva, Alan Roger; Lopes, Marcio Ajudarte; Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus; Vargas, Pablo Agustin (Elsevier, 2022-12)
    This study reports 9 additional tongue hamartomas in children paired with a literature review. A retrospective analysis was performed from 3 Oral Pathology laboratories. Additionally, a literature review was conducted ...
  • You can run, but you can't hide : a bitemark analysis 
    Robinson, Liam; Bernitz, Herman (South African Dental Association, 2021-04)
    A young woman was returning home after work when she was accosted by a man wielding a knife. She was dragged into a nearby bush where the suspect attempted to rape her. She put up a substantial fight and was able to ...
  • Maxillofacial Radiology 193 : bridging analogue and digital imaging in occlusal radiography 
    Nel, Chané; Yakoob, Zarah (South African Dental Association, 2021-09)
    No abstract available.
  • Maxillofacial Radiology 192 
    Nel, Chané; Robinson, Liam (South African Dental Association, 2021-08)
    A 64-year-old male patient, who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive on treatment, presented with a two-year history of a painful swelling involving the left parotid gland. Cone beam computerised tomographic ...
  • Evaluation of radiation awareness among oral health care providers in South Africa 
    Vilborn, Piret; Uys, Andre; Yakoob, Zarah; Cronje, Tanita (South African Dental Association, 2021-04)
    AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of oral health care providers and dental students regarding radiation safety, protection and legislation pertaining to dental radiography in South ...
  • Dentists and dental technicians - a united team or uncomfortable alliance? 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Bernitz, Herman; Becker, L.H.; Bradfield, Charles F. (South African Dental Association, 2021-03)
    The effective practising of dentistry requires that dentists and dental technicians work hand in hand, having mutual respect for each other, while maintaining the highest standards in each of their respective disciplines. ...
  • South Africa’s contribution in the field of forensic odontology - a textbook review 
    Sykes, Leanne M.; Robinson, Liam (South African Dental Association, 2021-08)
    This textbook represents an up-to-date, comprehensive compilation of the field of Forensic Odontology. The chapters have been uniquely structured to take the reader through all aspects of this discipline in a methodical ...