• Investigation of mandibular second molar root and canal morphology in a Black South African population using cone-beam computed tomography and two classification systems 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Fabris-Rotelli, Inger Nicolette; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Uys, Andre (Nihon University School of Dentistry, 2023)

  PURPOSE : To investigate the root and canal morphology of mandibular second molars, including anatomical variations, in a Black South African population using two classification systems. METHODS : Cone-beam computed ...
• A cone-beam computed tomography study of canalis sinuosus and its accessory canals in a South African population 

  Beckenstrater, Michael A.; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Smit, Chane; Buchanan, Glynn Dale (Springer, 2024)

  OBJECTIVES : Canalis sinuosus (CS) is a clinically relevant structure in the anterior maxilla. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of CS and its accessory canals (ACs) in the South African ...
• The Risk of orofacial cleft lip/palate due to maternal ambient air pollution exposure : a call for further research in South Africa 

  Wright, Caradee Yael; Kapwata, Thandi; Wernecke, Bianca; Malherbe, Helen; Butow, Kurt-W.; Naidoo, Natasha; Garland, Rebecca M.; De Lange, Anzel; Gareth E., Murray (Ubiquity Press, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Despite being underreported, orofacial cleft lip/palate (CLP) remains in the top five of South Africa’s most common congenital disorders. Maternal air pollution exposure has been associated with CLP in neonates. ...
• Root and canal morphology of the permanent anterior dentition in a Black South African population using cone-beam computed tomography and two classification systems 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Fabris-Rotelli, Inger Nicolette; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Uys, Andre (Nihon University School of Dentistry, 2022-10)

  PURPOSE : This study investigated the root and canal morphology of the permanent anterior dentition in a Black South African population. METHODS : In total 2,343 permanent anterior teeth were evaluated using cone-beam ...
• AI and precision oncology in clinical cancer genomics : from prevention to targeted cancer therapies-an outcomes based patient care 

  Dlamini, Zodwa; Skepu, Amanda; Kim, Namkug; Mkhabele, Mahlori; Khanyile, Richard; Molefi, Thulo; Mbatha, Sikhumbuzo; Setlai, Botle; Mulaudzi, Thanyani Victor; Mabongo, Mzubanzi; Bida, Nndweleni Meshack; Kgoebane-Maseko, Minah; Mathabe, Kgomotso; Lockhat, Zarina I.; Kgokolo, C.M.; Chauke-Malinga, Nkhensani; Ramagaga, Serwalo; Hull, Rodney (Elsevier, 2022)

  Precision medicine is the personalization of medicine to suit a specific group of people or even an individual patient, based on genetic or molecular profiling. This can be done using genomic, transcriptomic, epigenomic ...
• Root and canal morphology of maxillary second molars in a Black South African subpopulation using cone-beam computed tomography and two classifications 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Fabris-Rotelli, Inger Nicolette; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels; Uys, Andre (Wiley, 2023-09)

  This study investigated the root and canal morphology of maxillary second molars in a Black South African population using high-resolution cone-beam computed tomography. In total, 386 maxillary second molar teeth were ...
• A debt repaid? A case of an unusual foreign body found in the nasal cavity 

  Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Musson, C.G.; Uys, Andre; Buchanan, Glynn Dale (Wiley, 2021-02)

  The appearance of nasal foreign bodies is well reported in children but hardly ever seen in adults. These objects are often easily identified and removed. This report documents an unusual case of a bank note lodged in the ...
• Development of a clinical prediction model for in-hospital mortality from the South African cohort of the African surgical outcomes study 

  Kluyts, Hyla-Louise; Conradie, Wilhelmina; Cloete, Estie; Spijkerman, Sandra; Smith, Oliver; Alli, Ahmed; Koto, Modise Z.; Montwedi, Daniel; Govender, Komalan; Cronje, Larissa; Grobbelaar, Mariette; Omoshoro-Jones, Jones A.; Rorke, Nicolette F.; Anderson, Philip; Torborg, Alexandra; Alphonsus, Christella; Alexandris, Panagiotis; Peter, Aunel Mallier; Singh, Usha; Diedericks, Johan; Mrara, Busisiwe; Reed, Anthony; Davies, Gareth L.; Davids, Jody G.; Van Zyl, Hendrik A.; Govindasamy, Vishendran; Rodseth, Reitze; Matos-Puig, Roel; Bhat, Kajake A.P.; Naidoo, Noel; Roos, John; Jaworska, Magdalena; Steyn, Annemarie; Dippenaar, Johannes Marthinus (Tinus); Pearse, R.M.; Madiba, Thandinkosi; Biccard, Bruce McIure (Springer, 2021-02)

  BACKGROUND : Data on the factors that influence mortality after surgery in South Africa are scarce, and neither these data nor data on risk-adjusted in-hospital mortality after surgery are routinely collected. Predictors ...
• Genetic drivers of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma : aberrant splicing events, mutational burden, hpv infection and future targets 

  Dlamini, Zodwa; Alaouna, Mohammed; Mbatha, Sikhumbuzo Z.; Bhayat, Ahmed; Mabongo, Mzubanzi; Chatziioannou, Aristotelis; Hull, Rodney (MDPI, 2021-03-15)

  Head and neck cancers include cancers that originate from a variety of locations. These include the mouth, nasal cavity, throat, sinuses, and salivary glands. These cancers are the sixth most diagnosed cancers worldwide. ...
• Should South Africa train specialist endodontists? A cross-sectional online survey 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Tredoux, Sheree; Vorster, Martin; Warren, Nichola; Van der Vyfer, Peet J. (Medknow Publications, 2021-09)

  INTRODUCTION: Endodontics as an independent dental specialty exists in many regions worldwide, with training programs established in both developed and developing countries. Endodontic specialty training is, however, currently ...
• Double gemination or fusion of a permanent mandibular second molar : a case report 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Tredoux, Sheree; Schouwstra, Ciska-Mari; Nel, Chane; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin (Quintessence Publishing Company, 2021)

  Gemination and fusion are developmental conditions affecting the shape of teeth in both primary and permanent dentition. A 12-year-old girl presented for clinical assessment and the examination revealed an unusually shaped ...
• MicroRNA and alternative mRNA splicing events in cancer drug response/resistance : potent therapeutic targets 

  Marima, Rahaba; Francies, Flavia Zita; Hull, Rodney; Molefi, Thulo; Oyomno, Meryl; Khanyile, Richard; Mbatha, Sikhumbuzo Z.; Bates, David Owen Bates; Dlamini, Zodwa (MDPI, 2021-12-02)

  Cancer is a multifaceted disease that involves several molecular mechanisms including changes in gene expression. Two important processes altered in cancer that lead to changes in gene expression include altered microRNA ...
• Microbial contamination profile change over a 4-year period in nonoperated cleft soft palate 

  Roode, G.J. (Gieljam); Butow, Kurt-Wilhelm; Naidoo, Sharan (Wiley, 2022-01)

  AIMS : Surgical site infection is a major concern in cleft soft palate. Knowledge of the type, number and antimicrobial resistance of pathogens present preoperatively contribute to treatment success. The aim of this study ...
• Ectomesenchymal chondromyxoid tumor : a rare association with an asymmetrical soft palate cleft 

  Naidoo, Sharan; Roode, Gieljam Johannes; Butow, Kurt-Wilhelm; Meer, Shabnum (Sage, 2022)

  Ectomesenchymal chondromyxoid tumor (ECT) is a rare oral lesion first described by Smith et al. in 1995. These tumors are typically painless, slow growing and benign masses occurring predominantly on the anterior tongue ...
• Primary surgery effect on dental arch relationships of patients born with unilateral cleft lip and palate using the GOSLON yardstick index 

  Ghabrial, Emad; Van den Berg, Hester J.S.; Du Plessis, Susanna M. (South African Dental Association, 2021-06)

  OBJECTIVES : To score dental arch development using the Great Ormond Street, London, and Oslo (GOSLON) yardstick index, following primary surgery in patients with a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP), and to ...
• The anatomical basis and rational for the transoral approach during the surgical excision of the sublingual salivary gland for the management of plunging ranula 

  Syebele, Kabunda; Munzhelele, Thifhelimbilu I. (Elsevier, 2020-03)

  PURPOSE : The aim of this study was to illustrate and confirm that the complete intraoral excision of the sublingual gland alone, is anatomically the most rational approach, for the management of plunging ranula. MATERIAL ...
• Sterilisation and single-use of endodontic files - a short report 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Tredoux, Sheree; Warren, Nichola (South African Dental Association, 2020-05)

  INTRODUCTION : In many countries, endodontic files continue to be sterilised and reused in multiple clinical cases as the alternative of single-use of these instruments is avoided due to financial reasons. METHODS : A ...
• Long term follow-up of pediatric mandibular reconstruction with human transforming growth factor-β3 

  Ferretti, Carlo; Ripamonti, Ugo (Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2020-07)

  Translating bone regeneration induced by recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins from animal models to human patients has proven inexplicably inconsistent. This prompted us to test in 5 pediatric patients, an alternative ...
• Local tolerability of two low-molecular-weight heparins, nadroparin and enoxaparin 

  Mathijs, Sophie; Van Tonder, J.J.; Dippenaar, Johannes Marthinus (Tinus) (MedPharm Publications, 2020-09)

  Subcutaneous administration of low-molecular-weight heparins is associated with localised injection site reactions such as acute pain, bruising, induration, and haematomas. Repeated exposure to such painful procedures may ...
• Allergic contact dermatitis from resin‑modified glass ionomers 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Tredoux, Sheree; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin (Medknow Publications, 2019-05)

  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 ...

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