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Browsing Orthodontics by Issue Date
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Ghabrial, Emad; Wiltshire, William; Zietsman, Seugnet; Viljoen, Ella
(South African Dental Association, 1998-08)
This survey was undertaken to determine the occlusal status of a selected group of urban Zambian Black 9-12 year old children at 5 different schools in the same geographical area in order to determine their need for ...
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Drummond, Robert John
(University of Pretoria, 2004-11-07)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and severity of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs in a sample of 12-year-old South African school children using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI), and to ...
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Hattingh, Johannes
(University of Pretoria, 2004-11-07)
The aim of orthodontic treatment is to provide the patient with a good static and functional occlusion. During research that was conducted to complete a seminar on the static and functional aspects of occlusion, the author ...
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Dippenaar, Alfred Meyer
(University of Pretoria, 2005-03-02)
Inaccuracy in landmark identification is regarded as the most important source of error in cephalometry. Better definition of landmarks should therefore contribute to better clinical decisions and research validity. This ...
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Williams, Wayne Phillip
(University of Pretoria, 2007-01-05)
The use of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCI) as an endodontic irrigation solution is effective in eliminating microorganisms from the root canals of human teeth. The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the antimicrobial ...
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Coetzee, Cobus Emelius
(University of Pretoria, 2007-01-05)
Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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Cucu, Marcel
(University of Pretoria, 2007-01-05)
Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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Laher, Ashraf
(University of Pretoria, 2007-01-05)
Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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Dawjee, Salahuddien M.; Oberholzer, T.G.; Hlongwa, P.
(South African Dental Association, 2008-05)
Anterior open bite (AOB) is a dentofacial problem occurring more commonly in race groups of African origin. Although multi-factorial, the aetiology exerts its influence in tandem with craniofacial development. Diagnosis ...
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Choonara, S.A.
(South African Dental Association, 2008-08)
No abstract available.
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Mogoregi, Pitso Fairbridge
(University of Pretoria, 2010)
Load deflection rate (LDR) refers to the amount of force produced per unit deflection. A buccal retractor on a removable orthodontic appliance is commonly used to retract an upper canine. The traditional unsupported 0.7mm ...
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Mzizana, Nondumiso Yvonne Helen
(University of Pretoria, 2010-08-26)
A well balanced and harmonious soft tissue profile is an important consideration in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. The purpose of this study was to determine the soft tissue profile norms in Tswana subjects, ...
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Dawjee, Salahuddien M.; Becker, Piet J.; Hlongwa, P.
(South African Dental Association, 2010-10)
Successful orthodontic treatment is based on a clear perception by the clinician of a patient’s facial preference and treatment
needs. Bimaxillary protrusion is a normal facial trait seen in the Black population and the ...
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Nel, W.R.; Dawjee, Salahuddien M.
(South African Dental Association, 2012-09)
It behoves an orthodontist to regard patients seeking treatment for malocclusion as valued customers who should remain satisfied clients. However, without patient cooperation, few medical or dental therapies, including ...
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Desai, N.N. (Nitinkumar); Dawjee, Salahuddien M.
(South African Dental Association, 2012-10)
No abstract available.
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Monehi, Serufe Emily
(University of Pretoria, 2014)
Orthodontic attachments must be able to bond to a wide range of tooth and prosthetic surfaces. Despite the high prevalence of fluorosis in many parts of South Africa (Louw A, Chikte U 1997), only limited information is ...
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Dawjee, Salahuddien M.; Julyan, J.C.; Krunauw, J.C.
(South African Dental Association, 2014-03)
INTRODUCTION: Lip tape therapy or lip taping is a widely
used tissue approximation technique in cleft lip babies. Various
tapes have been tested and used worldwide. Allergic
reactions and skin irritation are the most ...
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Van den Berg, Johannes Jacobus
(University of Pretoria, 2014-11)
Recently, self-ligating brackets have gained popularity among clinicians
around the world (Pandis et al., 2010, Berger, 2008). A passive self-ligating
system utilizes a passive self-ligating slot, which is supposed to ...
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Carim, R.; Mahomed, F.; Ngwenya, S.; Rokhotso, E.
(South African Dental Association, 2015-06)
Keratocystic odontogenic tumour (KCOT) is of clinical importance
because of its pronounced tendency to recur.
Among the factors that complicate KCOT management
are its protean radiological presentations. KCOT ...
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Sykes, Leanne M.; Evans, William G.; Gani, Fatima; Vally, Zunaid Ismail; Dullabh, Hemant D.
(South African Dental Association, 2017-11)
On a regular basis, dental practitioners have to make decisions regarding their care of their patients. Previously, dentists did this almost instinctively, drawing upon personal resources such as clinical experience, ...