Vorster, Martin; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Markou, George(Elsevier, 2023-01)
INTRODUCTION : The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare 2 different access cavity designs in combination with 2 popular single-file preparation systems to see which combination preserves dentin, more specifically ...
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 ...
Van Staden, Werdie; Nienaber, A.; Rossouw, T.; Turner, A.C. (Astrid); Filmalter, Cecilia Jacoba; Nel, Jan Gert; Bapela, S.; Beetge, Mia-Michaela; Blumenthal, Ryan; Castelyn, Camille De Villebois; De Witt-Jordaan, T.W. (Wilma); Dlagnekova, Antonia; Kotze, Carla; Mangwane, S.; Napoles, Lizeka; Somers, R.; Sykes, Leanne M.; Van Zyl, W.B.; Venter, Marietjie; Uys, Andre; Warren, Nichola(South African Medical Association, 2023-04)
This article provides ethical guidance on using race in health research as a variable or in defining the study population. To this end, a plain,
non-exhaustive checklist is provided for researchers and research ethics ...
Vorster, Martin; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Markou, George(Elsevier, 2022-07)
INTRODUCTION : The aim was to compare the glide path and final preparation times of WaveOne Gold and TruNatomy in conjunction with two different endodontic access cavity designs in extracted human molar teeth.
METHODS : ...
The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare obturation quality and preparation times after root canal shaping between manual, rotary and reciprocating files during pulpectomy treatment in primary molars. ...
Vorster, Martin; Gravett, Dewald Zane; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Markou, George(Elsevier, 2023-05)
INTRODUCTION : This study evaluated the effect of traditional and conservative endodontic access cavity designs in combination with WaveOne Gold and TruNatomy instrumentation systems on the fracture resistance of mandibular ...
Predin Djuric, Natasa; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Vally, Zunaid Ismail(South African Dental Association, 2021-02)
The primary cause of a periapical inflammatory lesion is intra-radicular microbial infection. Prevention and elimination of apical periodontitis is achieved through successful endodontic treatment. Endodontic treatment is ...
Pillay, Maheshan; Vorster, Martin; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus(South African Dental Association, 2021-06)
INTRODUCTION : The aim of this study was to compare the failure rate and canal preparation times of the Primary WaveOne Gold file (Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland) with the One Curve file (Micro Méga, Besançon, ...
Predin Djuric, Natasa; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Vally, Zunaid Ismail(Wiley, 2021-12)
The aim was to evaluate apical debris extrusion produced by a single-file system used in counter-clockwise reciprocation and compare it to rotary single-file systems used in clockwise rotation and clockwise reciprocation. ...
Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Jonker, C.H.(South African Dental Association, 2020-04)
Mandibular premolars can be one of the most difficult
teeth to treat endodontically because of the variations
in root canal anatomy.
According to England, Hartwell and Lance,3 variation
in root canal anatomy is one ...
Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Jonker, C.H.; Vorster, Martin(South African Dental Association, 2020-04)
In Part 1 of this article the authors give a literature
review focussed on the complexity and variation in the
anatomy of mandibular premolars. In Part 2 of this
series the authors, by means of clinical case studies,
will ...
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 ...
Victor, Christiaan; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Vally, Zunaid Ismail(South African Dental Association, 2020-10)
It is well described that the presence of microbial
flora in the pulp space of the tooth, and the inability
of the immune system to remove these pathogens, are
the major sources of peri-apical and radicular inflammation.
1 ...
Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Paleker, Farzana; Vally, Zunaid Ismail(South African Dental Association, 2020-05)
To compare (i) canal centering ability and transportation
of Primary WaveOne Gold in combination with WaveOne
Gold Glider with ProTaper Next X2 in combination with
ProGlider using Micro-CT, and (ii) difference in final ...
Jonker, Casper H.; Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Arnold, Samantha; Wood, Neil H.(South African Dental Association, 2020-03)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES : Dens Invaginatus is a rare dental anomaly. The case presentation illustrates a combined endodontic and surgical approach of a maxillary lateral incisor that presented with a Type III Dens ...
Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Jonker, C.H.; Potgieter, Nicoline(South African Dental Association, 2020-07)
Calcific metamorphosis (CM) or pulp canal obliteration is a common occurrence following concussion and subluxation injuries. Although the exact mechanism by which the canal obliterates is unknown, it is believed to be ...
Tredoux, Sheree; Warren, Nichola; Buchanan, Glynn Dale(Nihon University School of Dentistry, 2021-05)
PURPOSE: This study investigated root number and canal configurations,
including morphological variations, of mandibular first molars in a subpopulation of South Africans.
METHODS: Two calibrated examiners retrospectively ...
Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Jonker, Casper H.(South African Dental Association, 2020-11)
Once root canal treatment is considered, the treating clinicians must be aware of the real possibility that complications and unforeseen accidents can occur during any stage of the treatment. Complications and accidents ...